MICHIGAN BEAR HUNTERS CONSERVATION… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1996

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CHARLES BUTCHER

Phone

9897321449

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

MICHIGAN BEAR HUNTERS CONSERVATION ASSOC, founded in 1996, is a small nonprofit that reported $123K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 20% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $35K, a strong 29% operating margin.

Mission

TO ADVOCATE THE CONSERVATION OF THE BLACK BEAR AND THE SPORT OF BLACK BEAR HUNTING AS WELL AS OTHER LARGE GAME SPECIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $49,243 Revenue: $21,607

HELD A CONVENTION FOR MEMBERS AND GENERAL PUBLIC WHICH PROVIDED EDUCATION REGARDING CONSERVATION OF THE BLACK BEAR AND THE SPORT OF BLACK BEAR HUNTING. OVER 300 PEOPLE ATTENDED THE ALL DAY CONFERENCE.

Program 2

Expenses: $38,274

PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS TO PROTECT WILDLIFE, ESPECIALLY THE BLACK BEAR.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0

Program Service Revenue $19,750

Investment Income $6,571

Other Revenue $96,447

TOTAL REVENUE $122,768

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $38,274

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $87,517

Other Expenses $49,243

TOTAL EXPENSES $87,517

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$122,768	$102,508	+0.2%
Expenses	$87,517	$71,602	+0.2%
Net Income	$35,251	$30,906	+0.1%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JASON CONGDON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN DRUCKENMILLER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JIM DAVIS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DELYNNE SCHNEIDER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KEVIN SCHAUB	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RONDA LANSING	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHUCK ERICKSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KEITH HUFF	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RANELLE WILTSE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SANDY MAY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAURA PATTON	SECRETARY	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFFERSON HALPIN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVE SCOTT	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TYLER DOLLAWAY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CRAIG KREPPS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STAN KWAPIS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BLAKE HUFF	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ELISA KWAPIS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DOUG DAWSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
REX LANSING	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KEITH SHAFER	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
ELIJAH KELLER	VICE PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
CHARLES BUTCHER	TREASURER	2.00	Officer	$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	$122,768	$87,517	$1,824,464	$35,251
2024	$102,508	$71,602	$1,649,616	$30,906
2023	$99,704	$57,844	$1,430,365	$41,860
2022	$121,662	$100,689	$1,256,479	$20,973
2021	$101,500	$34,539	$1,406,617	$66,961
2020	$111,494	$63,768	$1,260,343	$47,726
2019	$133,262	$46,941	$1,124,922	$86,321
2018	$125,513	$96,489	$978,405	$29,024

MICHIGAN BEAR HUNTERS CONSERVATION ASSOC