Gahagan Nature Preserve Inc
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The Gahagan Nature Preserve protects 96 acres of diverse wildlife habitat in Northern Michigan and provides quality Environmental Education programs for all ages.
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.
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Filing history
5 years on file from IRS Form 990: revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Leadership & board
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Joint first of 40,468 animal welfare charities in the United States on integrity score
The highest integrity score in this cohort (90/100). Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 8 similar animal welfare charities in United States.
Cause areas in United States
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Sources and verification
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search · 52 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about Gahagan Nature Preserve Inc
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. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $115K in annual revenue. 52 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Gahagan Nature Preserve Inc's Executive Director, Tracy Bosworth, received $5,561 in reported compensation in its most recent filing (2025). This figure comes straight from the organization's official filing and covers salary plus other reportable pay. Executive pay generally scales with the size and complexity of a nonprofit, so it is best read alongside the organization's revenue and what it does.
Based on official filings, Gahagan Nature Preserve Inc has $115K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 88% for animal welfare charities in United States. 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.
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 an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2001.
Gahagan Nature Preserve Inc is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $115K in annual revenue. The organization has 52 disclosed officers and directors.
Gahagan Nature Preserve Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 383578834. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Gahagan Nature Preserve Inc is located in Roscommon, MI, United States. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.
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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, MI, United States.
- What is Gahagan Nature Preserve Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is $115,220. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Gahagan Nature Preserve Inc trustworthy?
- Gahagan Nature Preserve Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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