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EIN 38-6093404

Michigan Nature Association (MNA)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
19
City
Okemos
State
Michigan
Year formed
1952
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
NTEE code, primary
C30: Natural Resources Conservation and Protection
Description
Established in 1952, the Michigan Nature Association (MNA) is a non-profit conservation organization committed to the protection and maintenance of special natural areas throughout the state. Through stewardship, MNA works to protect the rare and endangered plants and animals that reside in these areas, and promote a program of natural history and conservation education. For 60 years, MNA has worked to acquire and protect more than 10,000 acres from the northern tip of the U.P. to the Indiana/Ohio border.
Total revenues
$947,181
2023
Total expenses
$1,174,512
2023
Total assets
$22,079,522
2023
Num. employees
19
2023

Program areas at MNA

Conservation: mna focuses on protecting critical habitat for Michigan's rare, threatened and endangered species and species of special concern as identified in the state of Michigan's federally approved 2015 state wildlife action plan. In fye 2023 mna continued to acquire more critical habitat for rare species and to restore and enhance habitat on public and private land across the state through prescribed burns, invasive species removal and other actions.
Education & outreach: the Michigan Nature Association provides a wide array of environmental education and outreach programs. Fye 2023 activities included providing environmental mini-grants for k-12 students; ecological research projects at sanctuaries conducted by university students and faculty; and specific programs through statewide public/partnerships such as the Michigan vernal pools partnership.

Who funds Michigan Nature Association (MNA)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Laybel Family FoundationUnrestricted Donation$50,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$22,375
American Endowment FoundationEnvironmental$15,000
...and 13 more grants received

Personnel at MNA

NameTitleCompensation
Garret JohnsonExecutive Director$113,888
Kurt BrauerVice President$0
Ruth VailSecretary and Treasurer$0
Yu Man LeeVice President / Treasurer / Board Member$0
Jerry GrayPast Treasurer$0

Financials for MNA

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$590,976
Program services$74,465
Investment income and dividends$90,097
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$-4,656
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$188,441
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$7,858
Total revenues$947,181

Form 990s for MNA

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-08-14990View PDF
2022-092023-08-15990View PDF
2021-092022-08-11990View PDF
2020-092021-08-04990View PDF
2019-092020-10-14990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from American Endowment Foundation
September 28, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 17, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Laybel Family Foundation
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from Laybel Family Foundation
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from Laybel Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Conservation easementState / local levelEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2310 Science Pkwy
Okemos, MI 48864
Metro area
Lansing-East Lansing, MI
County
Ingham County, MI
Website URL
michigannature.org/ 
Phone
(866) 223-2231
Facebook page
michigannature 
Twitter profile
@michigannature 
IRS details
EIN
38-6093404
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1952
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C30: Natural Resources Conservation and Protection
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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