CEDAR LAKES CONSERVATION FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 391284451 501(c)(3) Environment

WEST BEND, WI

Total Revenue
$2,044,977
Total Expenses
$3,261,254
Total Assets
$25,311,751
Net Assets
$25,288,370
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1974
Legal Domicile
WI
Principal Officer
MICHAEL NAST
Phone
2623534866
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

CEDAR LAKES CONSERVATION FOUNDATION INC, founded in 1974, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 20% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $3.3M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 59% operating deficit.

Mission

TO CONSERVE THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT OF THE CEDAR LAKES REGION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,079,514 Revenue: $0

CLCF PROTECTS LAND IN THE CEDAR LAKES REGION OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, WISCONSIN THROUGH FEE SIMPLE PURCHASES AND CONSERVATION EASEMENTS. CLCF STRIVES TO MAINTAIN THE ABUNDANT NATURAL BEAUTY, CLEAN...

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CLCF PROTECTS LAND IN THE CEDAR LAKES REGION OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, WISCONSIN THROUGH FEE SIMPLE PURCHASES AND CONSERVATION EASEMENTS. CLCF STRIVES TO MAINTAIN THE ABUNDANT NATURAL BEAUTY, CLEAN WATER, AND BIODIVERSITY OF THE CEDAR LAKES REGION FOR GENERATIONS TO COME AND RESTORES (WHEN NECESSARY) AND MAINTAINS ITS FEE SIMPLE PROPERTIES WHILE ALSO ANNUALLY MONITORING ITS CONSERVATION EASEMENTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,771,248
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $215,053
Other Revenue $58,676
TOTAL REVENUE $2,044,977

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $240,007
Fundraising Expenses $28,990
Program Expenses $3,079,514
Other Expenses $3,021,247
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,261,254

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,044,977 $2,555,453 -0.2%
Expenses $3,261,254 $467,875 +6.0%
Net Income $-1,216,277 $2,087,578 -1.6%
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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
5
Volunteers
75

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
$75,540
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LINDA MUTSCHLER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 24.00
Officer
$75,540 $0 $75,540
MICHAEL NAST PRESIDENT 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DENISE GOERGEN VICE PRESIDENT 2.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN BONNELL TREASURER 2.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN HARMON SECRETARY 2.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY BETH CARR DIRECTOR 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEG JANSKY DIRECTOR 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT PHELPS DIRECTOR 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIDI ATWOOD REILLY DIRECTOR 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CYNTHIA RUSHER DIRECTOR 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN STEINER DIRECTOR 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JYNINE STRAND DIRECTOR 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER ZIEGLER DIRECTOR 2.50
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $2,044,977 $3,261,254 $25,311,751 $-1,216,277
2022 $2,555,453 $467,875 $26,027,698 $2,087,578
2021 $1,870,433 $366,292 $25,014,678 $1,504,141
2020 $1,394,338 $601,806 $23,874,441 $792,532
2019 $1,296,305 $309,438 $22,726,196 $986,867
2018 $1,075,937 $197,185 $20,913,088 $878,752
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