Heart of the Lakes Center for Land Conservation Policy
Heart of the Lakes provides technical assistance, leadership training, and strategic communication tools that help organizations thrive - from grassroots land conservancies to larger regional conservation groups. Programs …
Heart of the Lakes Ctr for Land Cons
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Visit www.heartofthelakes.orgAbout Heart of the Lakes Center for Land Conservation Policy
To be a Michigander is to be carved out by the geography we call home. Create your next story by visiting land protected by Michigan's conservancies.
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Mission
Heart of the Lakes provides technical assistance, leadership training, and strategic communication tools that help organizations thrive - from grassroots land conservancies to larger regional conservation groups. Programs such as peer learning cohorts, mentorship opportunities, and shared resource libraries ensure that staff and boards are equipped to address emerging challenges like climate resilience, community engagement, and justice in conservation. Heart of the Lakes also leads storytelling and public awareness efforts that elevate the profile of conservation in Michigan. Through digital campaigns, publications, and earned media, it promotes the importance of land protection and outdoor access, often highlighting the real-world impact of its partners. These efforts help bridge the gap between policy, practice, and public support -- cultivating a conservation movement that is as effective as it is inclusive.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Heart of the Lakes Center for Land Conservation Policy with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
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- GiveRadar's profile for Heart of the Lakes Center for Land Conservation Policy draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical environment charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHeart of the Lakes Center for Land Conservation Policy is a registered environment nonprofit based in Bay City, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2004 and has been operating for 22 years. Its EIN is 030548515. 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 67/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $306K in annual revenue. 66 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Heart of the Lakes Center for Land Conservation Policy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 030548515. 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.
Heart of the Lakes Center for Land Conservation Policy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. 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 67 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 88% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
Heart of the Lakes Center for Land Conservation Policy is located in Bay City, MI, United States. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years.
Based on official tax filings, Heart of the Lakes Center for Land Conservation Policy has $306K in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 72% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Heart of the Lakes Center for Land Conservation Policy is classified as an Environment 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 $306K in annual revenue. The organization has 66 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Heart of the Lakes Center for Land Conservation Policy. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Heart of the Lakes Center for Land Conservation Policy 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. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 88% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
To be a Michigander is to be carved out by the geography we call home. Create your next story by visiting land protected by Michigan's conservancies. Heart of the Lakes Center for Land Conservation Policy is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2004.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $306K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Heart of the Lakes Center for Land Conservation Policy are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Heart of the Lakes Center for Land Conservation Policy is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 030548515, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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HEART OF THE LAKES CENTER FOR LAND CONSERVATION POLICY is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (19)
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19 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 66 disclosed in the public registry.
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 66 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2004
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Heart of the Lakes Center for Land Conservation Policy
- What is Heart of the Lakes Center for Land Conservation Policy?
- Heart of the Lakes Center for Land Conservation Policy is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Bay City, United States. To be a Michigander is to be carved out by the geography we call home. Create your next story by visiting land protected by Michigan's conservancies.
- When was Heart of the Lakes Center for Land Conservation Policy founded?
- Heart of the Lakes Center for Land Conservation Policy was founded in 2004.
- Who leads Heart of the Lakes Center for Land Conservation Policy?
- Jonathan Jarosz serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Heart of the Lakes Center for Land Conservation Policy located?
- Headquartered in Bay City, MI, United States.
- What is Heart of the Lakes Center for Land Conservation Policy's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Heart of the Lakes Center for Land Conservation Policy trustworthy?
- Heart of the Lakes Center for Land Conservation Policy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 out of 100 (Partial 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 Heart of the Lakes Center for Land Conservation Policy's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 030548515.
- What is Heart of the Lakes Center for Land Conservation Policy's website?
- http://www.heartofthelakes.org