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← MICHIGAN UNITED CONSERVATION CLUBS

Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by MICHIGAN UNITED CONSERVATION CLUBS.

Totals

Total revenue
$1,213,501
Total expenses
$1,679,845
Contributions and grants received
$696,928
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$431,988
Investment income
$77,701
Other revenue
$6,884
Total assets, end of year
$842,349
Total liabilities, end of year
$321,331
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$521,018
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$1,134,021
Management and general expenses
$321,253
Fundraising expenses
$224,571
Program service expenses (Part III)
$1,134,021

Program services were 67.5% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $7,337

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $689,591

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $5,044

  • 2a · Program service revenue: MEMBERSHIP DUES

    total $230,687 · related or exempt $230,687

  • 2b · Program service revenue: YOUTH CAMP

    total $133,319 · related or exempt $133,319

  • 2c · Program service revenue: TRACKS

    total $37,247 · related or exempt $37,247

  • 2d · Program service revenue: MEMBER PROGRAMS

    total $30,735 · related or exempt $30,735

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $20,538 · excluded $20,538

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $1,226,150

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $1,168,987

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $57,163

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $57,163 · excluded $57,163

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $160,807

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $7,337

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $205,001

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total -$44,194 · excluded -$44,194

  • 9a · Gaming: gross income

    $63,456

  • 9b · Gaming: direct expenses

    $21,549

  • 9c · Net income from gaming

    total $41,907 · excluded $41,907

  • 10a · Gross sales of inventory

    $4,343

  • 10b · Cost of goods sold

    $14,329

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total -$9,986 · unrelated business -$9,986

  • 11a · Other revenue: ADVERTISING

    total $17,922 · unrelated business $17,922

  • 11b · Other revenue: MICSCELLANEOUS REVENUES

    total $645 · related or exempt $645

  • 11c · Other revenue: CLUB MAGAZINE - UPGRADE

    total $590 · related or exempt $590

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $19,157

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $109,318 · program services $76,704 · management and general $16,694 · fundraising $15,920

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $697,371 · program services $489,315 · management and general $106,495 · fundraising $101,561

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $103,362 · program services $72,525 · management and general $15,784 · fundraising $15,053

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $12,449 · program services $8,735 · management and general $1,901 · fundraising $1,813

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $20,957 · program services $12,155 · management and general $4,242 · fundraising $4,560

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $31,724 · program services $18,400 · management and general $6,420 · fundraising $6,904

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $32,000 · program services $18,561 · management and general $6,476 · fundraising $6,963

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $322 · management and general $322

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $216,336 · program services $125,479 · management and general $43,783 · fundraising $47,074

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $40,451 · program services $18,636 · management and general $17,247 · fundraising $4,568

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $6,934 · program services $113 · management and general $6,821

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $85,596 · program services $47,505 · management and general $28,203 · fundraising $9,888

  • 17 · Travel

    total $15,750 · program services $9,956 · management and general $4,384 · fundraising $1,410

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $144,246 · program services $141,706 · management and general $680 · fundraising $1,860

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $10,162 · program services $8,165 · management and general $1,997

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $38,353 · management and general $38,353

  • 24a · Other expenses: PRINTING EXPENSE

    total $42,924 · program services $41,129 · management and general $1,795

  • 24b · Other expenses: REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE

    total $26,175 · program services $22,210 · management and general $3,965

  • 24c · Other expenses: MERCHANDISE EXPENSE

    total $22,601 · program services $18,533 · management and general $1,550 · fundraising $2,518

  • 24d · Other expenses: EQUIPMENT LEASES

    total $6,646 · management and general $6,646

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $16,168 · program services $4,194 · management and general $7,495 · fundraising $4,479

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $95,223 · end of year $2,537

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $12,075 · end of year $223

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $90,989 · end of year $90,500

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $12,000

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $22,311 · end of year $30,652

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $307,922

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $255,237

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $62,847 · end of year $52,685

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $937,458 · end of year $487,115

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $248,243 · end of year $178,637

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $189,706 · end of year $124,116

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $29,426 · end of year $22,728

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $244,961 · end of year $174,487

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $822,518 · end of year $319,483

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $194,535 · end of year $201,535

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

UNITING CITIZENS TO CONSERVE, PROTECT AND ENHANCE MICHIGAN'S NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR HERITAGE

Activities or mission (Part I)

UNITING CITIZENS TO CONSERVE, PROTECT AND ENHANCE MICHIGAN'S NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR HERITAGE.

  • RESOURCE PROGRAM STAFF MONITOR GOVERNMENTAL, INDUSTRIAL, MILITARY, AND LEGISLATIVE SERVICE PROVIDING INFORMATION RELATING TO CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS TO THE MICHIGAN LEGISLATURE, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE AND STATE OF MICHIGAN, AND FEDERAL AGENCIES. INFORMS MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC REGARDING DEVELOPMENTS AND ISSUES ON THE CONSERVATION FRONT. ENGAGES IN ENVIRONMENTAL LITIGATION TO PROTECT MICHIGAN'S NATURAL RESOURCES. SERVES AS THE OFFICIAL MICHIGAN AFFILIATE OF THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION.

    Expenses $296,433 · Revenue $299,904

  • MICHIGAN OUT-OF-DOORS PUBLICATION - THIS IS A PUBLICATION SUPPLIED TO APPROXIMATELY 6,400 MEMBERS IN PRINT 14,000 DIGITALLY (QUARTERLY AVERAGE) AND WHICH IS DEVOTED TO CONSERVATION AND OUTDOOR RECREATION.

    Expenses $324,330

  • MICHIGAN OUT-OF-DOORS YOUTH CAMP - 252 YOUTH AGES 6-15 REGISTERED FOR THE 2024 YOUTH CAMP OVERNIGHT AND DAY PROGRAMS OVER A SEVEN-WEEK PERIOD. THE CAMP PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH TO ENGAGE IN OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES FOCUSED ON OUTDOOR RECREATION, ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION, ECOLOGY, AND WILDLIFE HABITATS.

    Expenses $326,144 · Revenue $133,319

  • THE FIELD STAFF WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH PARTNERS AND COMMUNITIES TO IDENTIFY, PLAN, AND HOST HABITAT PROJECTS TO PROTECT AND RESTORE CRITICAL ECOSYSTEMS ACROSS THE STATE OF MICHIGAN. THE PROGRAM WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE STATE OF MICHIGAN, LOCAL COMMUNITIES, AND VOLUNTEERS TO ACHIEVE SPECIFIC PROJECT GOALS. THESE GOALS INCLUDE ENHANCING WILDLIFE HABITATS, IMPROVING BIODIVERSITY, AND PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE LAND USE PRACTICES.

    Expenses $187,114

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Tim Muir Jr

    IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3

  • Rob Miller

    PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3

  • Steve Dey

    VICE PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3

  • Leon Hank

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3

  • George Lindquist

    BOARD MEMBER - REGION 1 (PART YEAR)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3

  • Randy Ruppel

    BOARD MEMBER - REGION 1

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3

  • Mark Spencer

    BOARD MEMBER - REGION 2

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3

  • Terry Vuksanovic

    BOARD MEMBER - REGION 3

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3

  • Todd Johnson

    BOARD MEMBER - REGION 4

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3

  • Dawn Levey

    BOARD MEMBER - REGION 5 (PART YEAR)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3

  • Ralph Hammond

    BOARD MEMBER - REGION 5

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3

  • Wayne Hanson

    BOARD MEMBER - REGION 6

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3

  • Ron Burris

    BOARD MEMBER - REGION 7 (PART YEAR)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3

  • David Van Lopik

    BOARD MEMBER - REGION 7

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3

  • Leonard Shaner

    BOARD MEMBER - REGION 8

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3

  • Sam Morello

    BOARD MEMBER - REGION 9 (PART YEAR)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3

  • Merle Jones

    BOARD MEMBER - REGION 9

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3

  • Brent Tavis

    BOARD MEMBER - AT LARGE - 5

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3

  • Donald Schurr

    BOARD MEMBER - AT LARGE 5

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3

  • Kris Matthew

    BOARD MEMBER - AT LARGE - 8

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3

  • Doug Krizanic

    BOARD MEMBER - AT LARGE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3

  • Shelby Labutte

    BOARD MEMBER - AT LARGE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3

  • Dan Ulfig

    BOARD MEMBER - AT LARGE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3

  • Mike Mitchell

    APPOINTED AT LARGE (PART YEAR)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3

  • Amy Trotter

    CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $109,318
    From this org
    $109,318
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, 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. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
12 August 2026
IRS schema version
2024v5.5
Source object
202612249349302101

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