The Stewardship Network

EIN: 562471470 501(c)(3) Environment

Ann Arbor, MI

Total Revenue
$1,148,197
Total Expenses
$1,567,198
Total Assets
$1,259,909
Net Assets
$1,107,564
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2004
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
Lisa Brush
Phone
7349963190
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

The Stewardship Network, founded in 2004, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 36% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 36% operating deficit.

Mission

To connect, equip, and mobilize people and organizations to care for land and water in their communities.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $783,997 Revenue: $80,817

EQUIP Member Communities Program The Stewardship Network provides backbone support and technology systems to TSN Member Communities across the nation. Our approach builds inclusivity and diversity...

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EQUIP Member Communities Program The Stewardship Network provides backbone support and technology systems to TSN Member Communities across the nation. Our approach builds inclusivity and diversity into land stewardship efforts and we fully embrace the unique supporting role we play in sparking change through these team efforts. In 2023, The Stewardship Network continued to refine and deliver a suite of support services to Member Communities, which include stewardship training and education coordinator support and leadership development event registration/communications structural technology support and communication services administrative, HR, and fiscal sponsorship services.

Program 2
Expenses: $301,995 Revenue: $169,747

MOBILIZE Collaborative Stewardship Services The Stewardship Network was heavily involved with several important collaborative stewardship projects with partners across five states. These projects...

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MOBILIZE Collaborative Stewardship Services The Stewardship Network was heavily involved with several important collaborative stewardship projects with partners across five states. These projects included but were not limited to Collaborating Well capacity support, California Landscape Stewardship Network capacity support, Duluth CISMA capacity support, Golden Gate Biosphere Network capacity support, Great Lakes Islands Alliance capacity support, Above/Below capacity support, technical and backbone support for 30x30 Californias ongoing engagement activities including their October 2023 convening.

Program 3
Expenses: $238,582 Revenue: $16,651

CONNECT Learning Engagement Program The Stewardship Network has become an enormous nexus of relevant, specialized knowledge through decades of successful collaboration. While that hard-earned wisdom...

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CONNECT Learning Engagement Program The Stewardship Network has become an enormous nexus of relevant, specialized knowledge through decades of successful collaboration. While that hard-earned wisdom is leveraged all year long in service of our Member Communities, we continue to dedicate a meaningful portion of our energy to sharing these learnings with the widest audience possible. In 2023, these activities included 2023 Annual Conference held virtually, 2023 Spring Challenge, Monthly Webcasts, and Gloves for Good. See Schedule O for further details.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $880,658
Program Service Revenue $255,962
Investment Income $324
Other Revenue $11,253
TOTAL REVENUE $1,148,197

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $636,255
Fundraising Expenses $67,993
Program Expenses $1,324,574
Other Expenses $930,943
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,567,198

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,148,197 $1,786,427 -0.4%
Expenses $1,567,198 $1,474,739 +0.1%
Net Income $-419,001 $311,688 -2.3%
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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
9
Employees
9
Volunteers
247

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
4
$96,936
Total Directors
10
$96,936
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Lisa Brush Executive Director and President 050.00
Officer Director
$94,113 $2,823 $96,936
Scott Dierks Secretary 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark Shepard Board Member 000.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Chris Theriot Chair 002.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Francisco Ollervides Board Member 000.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Shawn Johnson Board Member 000.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Melanie Herron Board Member 000.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rich Bunch Treasurer 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Annie Burke Board Member 000.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Renee Wallace Board Member 000.50
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,148,197 $1,567,198 $1,259,909 $-419,001
2022 $1,786,427 $1,474,739 $1,581,748 $311,688
2021 $1,857,429 $749,911 $1,311,228 $1,107,518
2020 $600,040 $571,903 $247,351 $28,137
2019 $403,574 $397,975 $150,724 $5,599
2018 $654,451 $645,439 $133,135 $9,012
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