Council of Great Lakes Governors Inc

EIN: 411427529 501(c)(3) Environment

Arlington Heights, IL

Total Revenue
$3,776,803
Total Expenses
$3,767,372
Total Assets
$3,720,905
Net Assets
$1,984,410
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1983
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
David Naftzger
Phone
3124070177
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Council of Great Lakes Governors Inc, founded in 1983, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $3.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 11% compared to the prior year.

Mission

THE COUNCIL IS DEVOTED TO WORKING COOPERATIVELY ON PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES COMMON TO MEMBER STATES. THE BENEFITS OF A REGIONAL APPROACH TO ADDRESSING THE VARIOUS CHALLENGES OF THE GREAT LAKES STATES IS EMPHASIZED.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,516,956 Revenue: $2,532,459

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:THE GOVERNORS AND PREMIERS COLLABORATE THROUGH THE COUNCIL IN A VARIETY OF WAYS TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND JOB CREATION. AMONG THE COUNCIL'S MAJOR INITIATIVES ARE...

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:THE GOVERNORS AND PREMIERS COLLABORATE THROUGH THE COUNCIL IN A VARIETY OF WAYS TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND JOB CREATION. AMONG THE COUNCIL'S MAJOR INITIATIVES ARE: INTERNATIONAL TRADE PROMOTION - THE COUNCIL OVERSEES SHARED TRADE OFFICES IN MULTIPLE FOREIGN COUNTRIES AND REGIONS - AUSTRALIA, BRAZIL, CANADA, CHILE, CHINA, GERMANY, INDIA, MEXICO, SOUTH EAST ASIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SOUTH KOREA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, JAPAN, AND UNITED KINGDOM. THEIR MISSION IS TO ASSIST SMALL TO MID-SIZE COMPANIES IN THE PARTICIPATING MEMBER STATES IN EXPORTING THEIR GOODS AND SERVICES TOTHESE VITAL AND EMERGING MARKETS. IN ADDITION, EACH YEAR, THE COUNCIL ORGANIZES MULTI-STATE/PROVINCIAL TRADE MISSIONS TO ASSIST SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZED COMPANIES FROM THE REGION TO EXPORT THEIR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. TOURISM - THE GREAT LAKES USA (GLUSA) CONDUCTS INTERNATIONAL MARKETING AND SALES FOR ITS PARTICIPATING MEMBER STATES IN CHINA, THE UNITED KINGDOM/IRELAND AND THE GERMAN-SPEAKING COUNTRIES OF GERMANY, AUSTRIA, AND SWITZERLAND. SEPARATELY, CRUISE THE GREAT LAKES MARKETS THE REGION TO POTENTIAL CRUISE PASSENGERS. MARITIME TRANSPORTATION - THE COUNCIL IS WORKING TO HELP REJUVENATE THIS CRITICAL COMPONENT OF THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION NETWORK, AN IMPORTANT STEP TOWARD IMPROVING THE REGION'S ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS. GREAT LAKES IMPACT INVESTMENT PLATFORM - THE COUNCIL, IN COLLABORATION WITH A MULTIDISCIPLINARY PROJECT TEAM, DEVELOPED THE GREAT LAKES IMPACT INVESTMENT PLATFORM AS A NEW STRUCTURE TO ENCOURAGE ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH IN THE GREAT LAKES STATES AND PROVINCES. THE PLATFORM FEATURES PROJECTS INTENDED TO DELIVER DEMONSTRABLE IMPACT AND REVITALIZE THE REGION'S WATERS, WHILE ALSO AIMED TO GENERATE COMPETITIVE, MARKET-BASED FINANCIAL RETURNS.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,400,268

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: THE GOVERNORS AND PREMIERS COLLABORATE THROUGH THE COUNCIL IN A VARIETY OF WAYS TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. AMONG THE COUNCIL'S MAJOR INITIATIVES ARE: PROTECTION...

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: THE GOVERNORS AND PREMIERS COLLABORATE THROUGH THE COUNCIL IN A VARIETY OF WAYS TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. AMONG THE COUNCIL'S MAJOR INITIATIVES ARE: PROTECTION AND RESTORATION - THROUGH THE COUNCIL, THE GREAT LAKES GOVERNORS HAVE ESTABLISHED A LIST OF NINE PRIORITIES TO GUIDE THE RESTORATION AND PROTECTION OF THE LARGEST SINGLE SOURCE OF FRESH WATER IN THE WORLD, THE GREAT LAKES. THE PRIORITIES RANGE FROM EFFECTIVE WATER MANAGEMENT TO PROTECTING THE GREAT LAKES FROM NON-NATIVE, HARMFUL WATER SPECIES AND CONTROLLING POLLUTION. THE COUNCIL COORDINATES APROGRAM TO ACHIEVE THESE PRIORITIES. WATER MANAGEMENT - THROUGH THE GREAT LAKES - ST. LAWRENCE RIVER WATER RESOURCES REGIONAL BODY AND COMPACT COUNCIL, THE REGION'S GOVERNORS AND PREMIERS COOPERATIVELY MANAGE 20% OF THE WORLD'S SURFACE FRESH WATER. THE REGIONAL BODY AND COMPACT COUNCIL'S AWARD-WINNING WORK PROTECTS THE LARGEST FRESHWATER BODY ON EARTH, WHICH PROVIDES DRINKING WATER TO OVER 40 MILLION PEOPLE. THE COUNCIL SERVES AS THE SECRETARIAT TO BOTH ORGANIZATIONS. AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES - THE COUNCIL COORDINATES THE GOVERNORS AND PREMIERS' REGIONAL WORK TO STOP THE FURTHER INTRODUCTION AND SPREAD OF AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES (AIS) INTO THE GREAT LAKES - ONE OF THE GOVERNORS' NINE PRIORITIES FOR GREAT LAKES RESTORATION AND PROTECTION.ADVOCACY, COORDINATION, AND THE IDENTIFICATION OF BEST PRACTICES HAVE HELPED COMBAT AIS SUCH AS THE ASIAN CARP.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,152,049
Program Service Revenue $2,532,459
Investment Income $92,295
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $3,776,803

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,136,108
Fundraising Expenses $24,723
Program Expenses $2,917,224
Other Expenses $2,631,264
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,767,372

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,776,803 $4,226,234 -0.1%
Expenses $3,767,372 $4,257,166 -0.1%
Net Income $9,431 $-30,932 -1.3%
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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
7
Volunteers
10

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
3
$262,428
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
GOVERNOR GRETCHEN WHITMER CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GOVERNOR MIKE DEWINE VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GOVERNOR TONY EVERS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PREMIER DOUG FORD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GOVERNOR ERIC HOLCOMB DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PREMIER FRANCOIS LEGAULT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GOVERNOR JB PRITZKER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GOVERNOR JOSH SHAPIRO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GOVERNOR TIM WALZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID C NAFTZGER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$201,875 $60,553 $262,428
PETER JOHNSON DEPUTY DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$146,822 $54,550 $201,372
ZOE L MUNRO PROGRAM DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$125,395 $26,770 $152,165
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 $3,776,803 $3,767,372 $3,720,905 $9,431
2024 $4,226,234 $4,257,166 $3,176,579 $-30,932
2023 $3,676,575 $3,620,887 $4,028,736 $55,688
2022 $3,010,451 $3,120,223 $4,052,982 $-109,772
2021 $3,102,508 $3,032,542 $3,664,602 $69,966
2020 $3,553,811 $3,453,210 $2,764,669 $100,601
2019 $4,050,047 $3,856,648 $2,610,967 $193,399
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