EIN 35-1915468

Save the Dunes

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
7
State
Year formed
1994
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
The mission of Save the Dunes is to preserve, protect and restore the Indiana dunes and all natural resources in Northwest Indiana’s Lake Michigan Watershed for an enhanced quality of life.
Also known as...
Save the Dunes Conservation Fund
Total revenues
$816,841
2023
Total expenses
$767,702
2023
Total assets
$2,527,627
2023
Num. employees
7
2023

Program areas at Save the Dunes

Save the Dunes works across the three counties of northwest Indiana with a focus on priority areas significant to the health of the ecosystems of the Indiana Dunes and lake Michigan. We carry out our mission by focusing on three strategic program areas: #1 Save the Dunes will advance landscape-level Conservation in northwest indianas lake Michigan watershed. #2 Save the Dunes will advocate for policies that protect the healthy and resilient natural areas at the local, regional, state and national levels. #3 Save the Dunes will connect people to nature by providing unique opportunities to learn about the regions biodiversity, increase and enhance public access, and educate the public on recreating responsibly in our natural areas.

Who funds Save the Dunes

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Fish and Wildlife FoundationInvasive Species Management$189,856
National Park Foundation (NPF)Connect$35,000
Network for GoodUnrestricted$28,394
...and 9 more grants received

Personnel at Save the Dunes

NameTitleCompensation
Betsy MaherExecutive Director$66,127
Lisa SchellerDevelopment Director
Amber SeilerOffice Manager
Vicky PlathBookkeeper
Ryan MetzBoard Member$0
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for Save the Dunes

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$779,070
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$29,503
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$2,517
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$5,751
Total revenues$816,841

Form 990s for Save the Dunes

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-13990View PDF
2022-122023-09-06990View PDF
2021-122022-10-06990View PDF
2020-122021-07-06990View PDF
2019-122020-12-01990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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OrganizationLocationRevenue
Lake George Association (LGA)Lake George, NY$3,779,824
The Potomac ConservancySilver Spring, MD$2,836,611
Tuolumne River TrustSonora, CA$3,500,072
7 Lakes Alliance (BRCA)Belgrade Lakes, ME$1,641,621
Sound RiversWashington, NC$1,377,916
San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation TrustFresno, CA$2,792,422
Huntington Beach Wetlands ConservancyHuntington Beach, CA$511,581
The Greenway FoundationDenver, CO$1,001,493
Iowa Environmental CouncilDes Moines, IA$1,650,718
Prairie Rivers NetworkChampaign, IL$1,372,819
Data update history
December 17, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $189,856 from National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
July 12, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation
December 4, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 3, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingConservation easementFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
444 Barker Rd
Michigan City, IN 46360
Metro area
Michigan City-La Porte, IN
County
LaPorte County, IN
Website URL
savedunes.org/ 
Phone
(219) 879-3564
Facebook page
savedunes 
Twitter profile
@savedunes 
IRS details
EIN
35-1915468
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1994
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C32: Water Resource, Wetlands Conservation and Management
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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