Nonprofit · EIN 38-2616982
NORTHERN LAKES ECONOMIC ALLIANCE
Tax-exempt · BOYNE CITY, MI 49712
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $696,431 | $613,232 | $83,199 | $538,922 | $69,374 | $469,548 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $518,068 | $463,839 | $54,229 | $492,085 | $105,735 | $386,350 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $468,906 | $557,848 | -$88,942 | $440,695 | $108,575 | $332,120 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $591,933
- of which government grants
- $148,285
- Program service revenue
- $90,458
- Investment income
- $14,040
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $103,003
- Other salaries and wages
- $252,710
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $425,738
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,860
- Accounting fees
- $22,763
- Occupancy
- $2,400
- Travel
- $6,710
- Depreciation
- $2,793
- Program services (functional)
- $525,509
- Management and general (functional)
- $57,064
- Fundraising (functional)
- $30,650
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $492,085
- Total assets, end of year
- $538,922
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $69,374
- Net assets, end of year
- $469,548
- Gross receipts
- $696,431
- Employees
- 7
- Year formed
- 1985
- State of legal domicile
- MI
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAYTON HEINS | PresidentCEO Officer | 40 | $103,003 | $13,029 |
| JIM RUMMER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF LAWSON | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS DAVIDSON | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN SHEPARD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAYLAR SIDES | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK HEYDLAUFF | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAREN LANGE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM KOIVISTO | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATE SWAILES | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLIN SMITH | Immediate Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY VANALSTINE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID ROLAND FINLEY PHD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT JESS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE CLULEY | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
10 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS HACKBARTH | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BILL MARSHALL | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TOM EUSTICE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NEIL AHRENS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOANNE SCHROEDER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEREMY SCOTT | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID BOYER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GREG SHOOKS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAWN BODNAR | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVE WHITE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAYTON HEINS | President Officer | 40 | $74,313 |
| JIM RUMMER | Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JEFF LAWSON | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| THOMAS DAVIDSON | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KEVIN SHEPARD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TAYLAR SIDES | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK HEYDLAUFF | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAWN LAVANWAY | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ADAM KOIVISTO | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NATE SWAILES | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CARLIN SMITH | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JULIETTE KING MCAVOY | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID ROLAND FINLEY PHD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT JESS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVE CLULEY | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS HACKBARTH | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BILL MARSHALL | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NANCY K LINDSAY | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NEIL AHRENS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GEORGE RANVILLE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEREMY SCOTT | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID BOYER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KIMBERLEE PAPPAS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAWN BODNAR | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID EMMEL | President Officer | 40 | $68,040 |
| JIM RUMMER | Immediate Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JEFF LAWSON | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL BLOME | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KEVIN SHEPARD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DON VOISIN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK HEYDLAUFF | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAWN LAVANWAY | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ADAM KOIVISTO | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GARY WALKER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CARLIN SMITH | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JULIETTE KING MCAVOY | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID ROLAND FINLEY PHD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT JESS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TOM DAVIDSON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVE CLULEY | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS HACKBARTH | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BILL SCOTT | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NANCY K LINDSAY | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NEIL AHRENS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GEORGE RANVILLE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEREMY SCOTT | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID BOYER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KIMBERLEE PAPPAS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAWN BODNAR | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BILL MARSHALL | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1313 BOYNE AVE, BOYNE CITY, MI 49712-9646
- In care of
- % PAYTON HEINS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Payton Heins, 1313 Boyne Avenue, Boyne City, MI 49712
- Signed the 990
- PAYTON HEINS, President
- Phone
- (231) 582-6482
- Website
- www.thenlea.com
Mission
Conduct programs to foster development and retain and attract jobs in Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan and Emmet counties.
Program accomplishments
- To support talent attraction activities and enhance economic competitiveness of the area. (MEDC Talent)Expenses $46,987 · revenue $46,987
- To accelerate growth of entrepreneurs in the region by delivering essential start up services, providing community workspace, and connecting entrepreneurs with crucial resources that facilitate business growth. (SBSH)Expenses $46,115 · revenue $46,115
- To conduct activities on or related to strategic sites to create an inventory of development ready sites. (SSRP)Expenses $42,523 · revenue $42,523
- Launch regional infrastructure & development readiness to attract investment to strengthen local economy (ORP)Expenses $12,660 · revenue $12,660
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 38-2616982
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Unknown (Z99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $538,922
- Income (IRS master file)
- $696,431
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $696,431 | $613,232 | $538,922 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $518,068 | $463,839 | $492,085 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $468,906 | $557,848 | $440,695 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $444,068 | $452,909 | $533,401 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 38-2616982).
Questions about NORTHERN LAKES ECONOMIC ALLIANCE
- What is the EIN of NORTHERN LAKES ECONOMIC ALLIANCE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHERN LAKES ECONOMIC ALLIANCE is 38-2616982.
- Is NORTHERN LAKES ECONOMIC ALLIANCE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to NORTHERN LAKES ECONOMIC ALLIANCE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTHERN LAKES ECONOMIC ALLIANCE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of NORTHERN LAKES ECONOMIC ALLIANCE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NORTHERN LAKES ECONOMIC ALLIANCE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NORTHERN LAKES ECONOMIC ALLIANCE?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Payton Heins.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTHERN LAKES ECONOMIC ALLIANCE?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 25 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $103,003 (PAYTON HEINS, PresidentCEO).
- How much revenue does NORTHERN LAKES ECONOMIC ALLIANCE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $696,431, expenses of $613,232 and total assets of $538,922 at year end.
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