Skip to main content

Nonprofit · EIN 41-2155768

DAHLEM CONSERVANCY

Tax-exempt · JACKSON, MI 49201

Financials

$658K$468K2023$736K$560K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DAHLEM CONSERVANCY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$735,512$560,494$175,018$2,179,653$19,435$2,160,218
December 31, 2023990$657,553$467,838$189,715$1,998,523$14,059$1,984,464
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$496,382
of which government grants
$13,192
Membership dues
$14,594
Program service revenue
$176,624
Investment income
$30,178
Net rental income
-$5,497
Net income from fundraising events
$22,323
Other revenue
$32,328

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$317,840
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$365,418
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$3,750
Occupancy
$29,397
Travel
$326
Depreciation
$36,646
Program services (functional)
$306,889
Management and general (functional)
$191,988
Fundraising (functional)
$61,617

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,998,523
Total assets, end of year
$2,179,653
Total liabilities, end of year
$19,435
Net assets, end of year
$2,160,218
Land, buildings and equipment
$415,940
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,705,221
Net assets with donor restrictions
$454,997
Gross unrelated business income
$15,502
Gross receipts
$744,094
Employees
12
Volunteers
108
Year formed
2005
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHANTEL ARNOLDTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0.5$0
BOB BASORETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0.5$0
THOMAS DAVEYTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0.5$0
TRAVIS FOJTASEKTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0.5$0
LIBBY GREANYATRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0.5$0
MARY JO SCHULTZTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0.5$0
JASON VALENTECOLLEGE LIAI
Trustee or director
0.5$0
LINDSAY GALICKISECRETARY
Officer
1$0
JOHN HAYNESTRUSTEE
Officer
0.5$0
REBECCA MEHALLPRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
JUSTIN PHELPSTREASURER
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOHN BACONTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0.5$0
SAM BARNESCOLLEGE LIAI
Trustee or director
0.5$0
BOB BASORETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0.5$0
TRAVIS FOJTASEKTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0.5$0
LINDSAY GALICKITRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0.5$0
LIBBY GREANYATRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0.5$0
AARON LAIDLERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0.5$0
REBECCA MEHALLTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0.5$0
ANDY WALZTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0.5$0
THOMAS DAVEYPRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
JOHN HAYNESSECRETARY
Officer
1$0
JUSTIN PHELPSTREASURER
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
7117 S JACKSON RD, JACKSON, MI 49201-9769
In care of
% JOHN M MCLAUGHLIN JR
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
REBECCA MEHALL, 7117 S JACKSON ROAD, JACKSON, MI 49201
Signed the 990
REBECCA MEHALL, PRESIDENT
Phone
(517) 782-3453
Return prepared by
BROWN & NOFZINGER PC

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE DAHLEM CONSERVANCY IS TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE DAHLEM CONSERVANCY MANAGES AND FUNDS THE JOHN AND MARY DAHLEM ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER WHICH BRIDGES THE GAP BETWEEN PEOPLE AND THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, AND FUNCTIONS AS AN OUTDOOR CLASSROOM FOR SCHOOL AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS. COLORFUL GARDENS, LUSH FORESTS, FLOWER-STUDDED GRASSLANDS, ROLLING MEADOWS, MARSHES, AND PONDS BLANKET THE NEARLY 300 ACRES AND HELP HIGHLIGHT MICHIGAN'S CHANGING SEASONS. WITH FIVE MILES OF HIKING TRAILS, INLCUDING THE 3/8 MILE NATURE FOR ALL TRAIL (HANDICAPPED ENABLED TRAIL) AND UNIQUE EXHIBITS, VISITORS CAN SPEND THE DAY EXPLORING THE GREAT OUTDOORS AND DISCOVERING THE WONDERS OF NATURE.
    Expenses $93
  • LITTLE ACORNS NATURE PRESCHOOL PROVIDES AN ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN TO EXPLORE, CREATE, IMAGINE, LEARN, AND GROW THROUGH HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES AND EXPERIENCES; TO PROMOTE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND CONGITIVE SKILLS; AND TO INSTILL A LIFELONG LOVE, RESPECT, AND UNDERSTANDING OF NATURE.
    revenue $72,503
  • THE DAHLEM CONSERVANCY OFFERS VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO MEMEBERS, AREA SCHOOLS, AND THE PUBLIC PROVIDING ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES. THE PROGRAMS ENCOURAGE LEARNING THROUGH HANDS-ON AND FIELD EXPERIENCES THAT PROVIDE LESSONS ON PRESERVING THE EARTH'S DIVERSITY AND FOSTERING AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE COMPLEX INTERACTIONS OF NATURAL POPULATION, WHILE PROMOTING THE CONCEPT THAT EVERYONE IS A TEACHER AND EVERYONE IS A LEARNER.
    revenue $104,121
  • TRANSFER TO SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION
    Expenses $306,796

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
41-2155768
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
2005
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C600)
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,179,653
Income (IRS master file)
$744,094

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$735,512$560,494$2,179,653XML
990-TDecember 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$657,553$467,838$1,998,523XML
990-TDecember 2023–––IRS
990December 2022$702,314$482,052$1,803,175IRS
990-TDecember 2022–––IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-TDecember 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-TDecember 2020–––IRS
990December 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 41-2155768).

Questions about DAHLEM CONSERVANCY

What is the EIN of DAHLEM CONSERVANCY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DAHLEM CONSERVANCY is 41-2155768.
Is DAHLEM CONSERVANCY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
Are donations to DAHLEM CONSERVANCY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DAHLEM CONSERVANCY 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 DAHLEM CONSERVANCY due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did DAHLEM CONSERVANCY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of DAHLEM CONSERVANCY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names REBECCA MEHALL.
Who are the officers and directors of DAHLEM CONSERVANCY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does DAHLEM CONSERVANCY have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $735,512, expenses of $560,494 and total assets of $2,179,653 at year end.

Other nonprofits in JACKSON

All nonprofits in JACKSON · Michigan · Environment