EIN 38-2994229

Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy (GTRLC)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
40
City
Traverse City
Year formed
1991
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
We protect significant natural, scenic, and farm lands, and advance stewardship, now and for future generations. We serve a regional community that includes Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska and Manistee counties in northwest Lower Michigan.
Total revenues
$11,375,377
2023
Total expenses
$9,156,711
2023
Total assets
$88,711,454
2023
Num. employees
40
2023

Program areas at GTRLC

For the tax year ending june 30, 2023, 90 acres of Land valued at $254,000 were acquired by purchase or donation for permanent protection and public use. Included in acquisitions during the tax year are the mitchell creek meadows, arcadia marsh addition, mnaadeddan shaakimikwe nature sanctuary, and st. clair lake. The acquisitions bring the total Land preserves protected to 10,411 acres, valued at historical cost of $30,480,671. Also, conservation easement development rights extinguished in the tax year ending june 30, 2023 totaled $3,412,000 as described in schedule d, part xiii. A total of 256 conservation easements have been established by the Conservancy during its 30-year history comprising 22,330 acres, valued at a historical cost of $66,850,109.

Who funds Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy (GTRLC)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Chicago Community TrustGeneral Operating Support, Support for the Completion of 5 Projects: the Crystal Lake Outlet, 80 Acres of Forest on the South Shore of Crystal Lake, Property Adjacent To Sleeping Bear Dunes, Trail System Around Lower Woodcock Lake Preserve, and Benzie County Land Stewardship - Per Conversation With Glen Chown, Executive Director$701,500
Carls FoundationLove the Land Preservation Campaign$600,000
National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN IncCulture$500,600
...and 54 more grants received totalling $3,539,710

Personnel at GTRLC

NameTitleCompensation
Glen A ChownExecutive Director$239,866
Birgit ConwayDirector of Finance$102,043
John BerciniSecretary$0
Kathleen GuyVice Chair$0
Linda ClineTreasurer$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for GTRLC

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$10,387,793
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$6,407
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$650,615
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$330,562
Total revenues$11,375,377

Form 990s for GTRLC

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062023-10-31990View PDF
2022-062022-10-25990View PDF
2021-062021-11-12990View PDF
2020-062021-02-22990View PDF
2019-062020-01-15990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

Organizations like GTRLC

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Natural LandsMedia, PA$25,509,870
Gallatin Valley Land Trust (GVLT)Bozeman, MT$3,937,748
New Jersey Conservation FoundationFar Hills, NJ$8,552,772
Alachua Conservation Trust (ACT)Gainesville, FL$6,044,817
Saratoga PLANSaratoga Springs, NY$3,687,989
San Juan Preservation TrustFriday Harbor, WA$7,845,961
Lake George Land Conservancy (LGLC)Bolton Landing, NY$6,715,601
Capitol Land TrustTumwater, WA$3,118,274
D&R Greenway Land TrustPrinceton, NJ$3,173,616
NC Coastal Land TrustWilmington, NC$6,355,820
Data update history
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 15 new grant, including a grant for $120,000 from The Isabel Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Edp Foundation
January 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 18, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 21 new grant, including a grant for $600,000 from Carls Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
LobbyingConservation easementState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2846 3 Mile Rd N
Traverse City, MI 49686
County
Grand Traverse County, MI
Website URL
gtrlc.org/ 
Phone
(231) 929-7911
Facebook page
GTRLC 
IRS details
EIN
38-2994229
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1991
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C34: Land Resources Conservation
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0216364
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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