Totals
- Total revenue
- $199,523
- Total expenses
- $118,732
- Contributions and grants received
- $199,883
- Grants paid
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Membership dues (line 3)
- $0
- Investment income (line 4)
- $0
- Gain or loss on sale of assets (line 5c)
- $0
- Gaming and fundraising events, net (line 6d)
- -$360
- Gross profit on inventory sales (line 7c)
- $0
- Other revenue (line 8)
- $0
- Total assets, end of year
- $216,549
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $80,115
- Net assets or fund balances, end of year
- $136,434
- Program service expenses (Part III)
- $180,067
Program services were 151.7% of total expenses calculated — Part III's total program service expenses over total expenses, both as filed.
Mission and programs · 2024
Primary exempt purpose
Rescue MI Nature Now, Inc. is a Michigan Nonprofit Organization committed to cultivating green zones within the communities and empowering neighborhoods through nature-centric educational programs. Through hands-on initiatives, we empower communities to become active stewards of the environment by educating & bringing them together an extensive array of projects & programs.
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The Detroit Therapy Forest, is a community-driven urban reforestation project in Detroit's Nolan neighborhood that transforms vacant land into a restorative green space inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing). Spanning over two acres, the site serves as both a wellness retreat and an ecological restoration zone-providing residents with a peaceful environment to reduce stress, connect with nature, and foster community healing. Beyond its therapeutic purpose, the project also improves neighborhood aesthetics, supports pollinators and native habitat, and engages local youth through stewardship and workforce development opportunities that reinforce environmental awareness and collective care for Detroit's urban landscape.
Expenses $75,321 · Grants $75,321
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Rescue MI Nature Now, Inc. (RMNN) leads innovative greenspace transformations across Detroit by converting vacant, blighted, and underutilized lots into vibrant, ecologically rich community assets. Through projects like the Detroit Therapy Forest, Community Green Loop, and Urban Acupuncture interventions, RMNN integrates sustainable landscaping, native habitat restoration, and stormwater management to revitalize neglected areas while fostering community pride and wellness. Each transformation blends environmental design with social impact-creating safe, beautiful, and functional spaces that promote mental health, youth engagement, and environmental stewardship. By combining community vision, workforce training, and green infrastructure, RMNN's work restores both the land and the spirit of Detroit's neighborhoods.
Expenses $104,746 · Grants $104,746
As filed on the 2024 return.
Listed in Part IV
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Tharmond Ligon Jr
President
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 40
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Zenaida Flores
Vice President
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 40
-
Brodrick Wilks
Treasurer
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 30
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Alexis Kott
Secretary
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 15
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Andrew Buendia
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 10
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Andrew Simms
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 10
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Justin Petty
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 10
Compensation is as filed in Part IV of the Form 990-EZ: compensation, contributions to benefit plans, expense account, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total.
Grants on this return
No itemized grants to organizations on this return.
Provenance
- Return type
- form_990_ez
- Tax year
- 2024
- Filed
- 11 November 2025
- IRS schema version
- 2024v5.0
- Source object
- 202513169349201016
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