SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN LAND CONSERVENCY INC

EIN: 383038708 501(c)(3) Environment

GALESBURG, MI

Total Revenue
$2,728,603
Total Expenses
$1,579,231
Total Assets
$37,961,062
Net Assets
$37,835,220
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1991
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
THOMAS GROOS
Phone
2693241600
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN LAND CONSERVENCY INC, founded in 1991, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $2.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 41% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $1.1M, a strong 42% operating margin.

Mission

ACQUISITION AND CONSERVATION OF NATURAL AREAS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $749,030

PROVIDING STAFF AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO CONSERVATION AND LAND PROTECTION PROJECTS AND EFFORTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $426,293

STEWARDSHIP AND LAND MANAGEMENT OF CONSERVANCY OWNED PROPERTY AND SIGNIFICANT NATURAL AREAS.

Program 3
Expenses: $68,475

SWMLC CARRIES OUT LAND CONSERVATION AND STEWARDSHIP ACTIVITIES FUNDED IN PART THROUGH GOVERNMENT GRANTS, AS WELL AS FOUNDATION OR FAMILY FOUNDATION GRANTS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,372,646
Program Service Revenue $1,295
Investment Income $311,125
Other Revenue $43,537
TOTAL REVENUE $2,728,603

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $995,353
Fundraising Expenses $38,348
Program Expenses $1,243,798
Other Expenses $583,878
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,579,231

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,728,603 $4,649,086 -0.4%
Expenses $1,579,231 $2,274,848 -0.3%
Net Income $1,149,372 $2,374,238 -0.5%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
18
Volunteers
140

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$134,668
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MIKE LARSON EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$134,668 $0 $134,668
AMY CHERRY MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOM CODER MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAYWI COOK MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS GEORGOFF MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS GROOS CHAIR N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NICK HADDAD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN HOUSEMAN VICE CHAIR N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NATALIE JACKSON MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER KANINE MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN LEWANDOWSKI MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
DATHAN LUMPKINS SECRETARY N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN NAPP TREASURER N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY O'BOYLE MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL ORTEGA MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELE RICHARDS MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $2,728,603 $1,579,231 $37,961,062 $1,149,372
2024 $4,649,086 $2,274,848 $36,545,387 $2,374,238
2023 $1,624,175 $1,268,683 $33,493,864 $355,492
2022 $4,766,799 $1,107,840 $33,065,040 $3,658,959
2021 $2,633,609 $1,332,010 $30,119,950 $1,301,599
2020 $1,592,473 $1,133,302 $28,361,849 $459,171
2019 $2,067,276 $1,046,630 $27,840,717 $1,020,646
2018 $1,094,663 $915,979 $27,008,201 $178,684
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