Friends Of The Sleeping Bear Dunes in Traverse City, Michigan (MI)
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| Friends Of The Sleeping Bear Dunes | |
| Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 383178841 |
| Name of Organization | Friends Of The Sleeping Bear Dunes |
| In Care of Name | Kerry Kelly |
| Address | Po Box 6344, Traverse City, MI 49696 |
| Website | http://friendsofsleepingbear.org |
| Activities | Described in section 170(b)1)(a)(vi) of the Code, Preservation of natural resources (conservation) |
| Subsection | Charitable Organization |
| Ruling Date | 12/1994 |
| Deductibility | Contributions are deductible |
| Foundation | Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public |
| Organization | Corporation |
| Exempt Organization Status | Unconditional Exemption |
| Tax Period | 2007 |
| Assets | $100,000 to $499,999 |
| Income | $100,000 to $499,999 |
| Filing Requirement | 990 (all other) or 990EZ return |
| Asset Amount | $103,649 |
| Amount of Income | $243,970 |
| Form 990 Revenue Amount | $243,970 |
| National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) | Environmental Quality, Protection and Beautification: Natural Resources Conservation and Protection |
Non-representatives - add comments:
Amount of income in 2007: $243,970 (it was $60,896 in 2013)
| Friends Of The Sleeping Bear Dunes: | $243,970 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $69,982 |
Assets in 2007: $103,649 (it was $97,175 in 2013)
| This organization: | $103,649 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $61,304 |
Expenses in 2013: $65,382
| Friends Of The Sleeping Bear Dunes: | $65,382 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $56,949 |
Income to expenses ratio in 2013: 3.7
| Friends Of The Sleeping Bear Dunes: | 3.7 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | 0.8 |
Grants share in income in 2013: 100.3%
| This organization: | 100.3% |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | 47.9% |
Revenue for 2013
Support schedule
| Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances | |||
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue | $49,141 | $103,886 | $60,896 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received | $43,945 | $101,309 | $61,088 |
| Program service revenue including government fees and contracts | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Membership dues and assessments | $5,170 | $2,300 | $0 |
| Investment income | $26 | $17 | $19 |
| Gain/Loss from sale of assets other than inventory | $0 | $0 | $-823 |
| Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses | $0 | $0 | $823 |
| Net income/loss from gaming and fundraising events | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gross profit/loss from sales of inventory | $0 | $260 | $612 |
| Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances | $0 | $260 | $612 |
| Less: cost of goods sold | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total expenses | $45,614 | $90,338 | $65,382 |
| Total net assets | $39,981 | $101,661 | $97,175 |
| Excess/Deficit for the year | $3,527 | $13,548 | $-4,486 |
| Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year | $36,454 | $53,584 | $101,661 |
| Other changes in net assets or fund balances | $0 | $34,529 | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances at end of year | $101,661 | $97,175 | |
| Balance Sheets | |||
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total assets | $39,981 | $101,661 | $97,175 |
| Total liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $39,981 | $101,661 | $97,175 |
| Other Information | |||
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? | No | No | |
| Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? | No | No | |
| Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities | No | No | No |
| Has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? | No | No | |
| Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? | No | No | |
| Amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect | $0 | $0 | |
| Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? | No | No | |
| Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return? | No | No | |
| Total amount involved | $0 | $0 | |
| Initiation fees and capital contributions | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gross receipts for public use of club facilities | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? | No | No | |
| At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? | No | No | |
| Reason for Public Charity Status (for 2013) | |
| The organization is not a private foundation because it is: | An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) |
| Number of organizations supported | 0 |
| Sum of amounts of support | $0 |
| Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (for 2009 - 2013) | |
| 2009 - 2013 Total | |
|---|---|
| Public Support | $262,437 |
| Subtotal Support | $262,437 |
| Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received | $262,437 |
| Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf | $0 |
| The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | $0 |
| The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) that exceeds 2% of the total support | $0 |
| Total Support | $263,685 |
| Public Support | $262,437 |
| Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources | $376 |
| Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on | $0 |
| Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets | $872 |
| Gross receipts from related activities, etc. | $631 |
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| 20 | American Conservation Society | 829 S Creek Ct, Traverse City, MI 49686-8613 | MI | 2003-05 | $0 |
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