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Gahagan Nature Preserve Inc

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89
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Gahagan Nature Preserve Inc

The Gahagan Nature Preserve protects 96 acres of diverse wildlife habitat in Northern Michigan and provides quality Environmental Education programs for all ages.

Founded
Headquarters
Roscommon, MI
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D30
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2001

Mission

The marguerite gahagan nature preserve was established to perpetuate marguerite's lifelong appreciation of the north woods. It is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to protect and maintain the diverse habits of the preserve, and to provide environmental education for our communities.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare · NTEE D30
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 96%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.83%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Gahagan Nature Preserve Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Roscommon, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its EIN is 383578834. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $115K in annual revenue. 52 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Gahagan Nature Preserve Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 92/100.

Gahagan Nature Preserve Inc is located in Roscommon, MI, United States. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.

Based on official tax filings, Gahagan Nature Preserve Inc has $115K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Gahagan Nature Preserve Inc is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $115K in annual revenue. The organization has 52 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Gahagan Nature Preserve Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Gahagan Nature Preserve Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The Gahagan Nature Preserve protects 96 acres of diverse wildlife habitat in Northern Michigan and provides quality Environmental Education programs for all ages. Gahagan Nature Preserve Inc is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2001.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Gahagan Nature Preserve Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 92/100. Its annual revenue of $115K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Gahagan Nature Preserve Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Gahagan Nature Preserve Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 383578834, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Leadership

TR
Tracy Bosworth
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alecia C••••••
Director
DA
Dale E••••
Director
DO
Don J••••
Director
IR
Irene B••••
SECRETARY
JU
Julie C••••
VICE CHAIR
KE
Ken E•••••
CHAIRPERSON
KE
Kerensa H••••••
Director
LY
Lyssa D•••••
Director
MI
Mike P•••••••
Director
PA
Pat D•••••
Director
SU
Sue H••••••
Director
TO
Tom D•••
CHAIRPERSON
TR
Tracy B•••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Gahagan Nature Preserve Inc This page 89 $115,220 -
Critter Encounters 93 $230,370 100%
Wedrose Acres 93 $114,491 99%
Spca of Tennessee 93 $189,417 83%
Arizona Poodle Rescue Inc 93 $658,982 100%
Better Days Inc 93 $181,989 99%
Fifty Shades of Furr Inc 93 $314,656 94%
Bullpen Way Station & Sanctuary Ltd 90 $151,835 93%
Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc 90 $136,295 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 52 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Gahagan Nature Preserve Inc

What is Gahagan Nature Preserve Inc?
Gahagan Nature Preserve Inc is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Roscommon, United States. The Gahagan Nature Preserve protects 96 acres of diverse wildlife habitat in Northern Michigan and provides quality Environmental Education programs for all ages.
When was Gahagan Nature Preserve Inc founded?
Gahagan Nature Preserve Inc was founded in 2001.
Who leads Gahagan Nature Preserve Inc?
Tracy Bosworth serves as Executive Director.
Where is Gahagan Nature Preserve Inc located?
Headquartered in Roscommon, United States.
What is Gahagan Nature Preserve Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Gahagan Nature Preserve Inc trustworthy?
Gahagan Nature Preserve Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Gahagan Nature Preserve Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 383578834.
What is Gahagan Nature Preserve Inc's website?
http://www.gahagannature.org