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Conservation Enhancement Fund

990EZ • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 02-0746152

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on May 07, 2024

PO Box 180Jefferson City, MO 65102

(573) 415-2224

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

91st percentile

0.58x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

94th percentile

0.71x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

12th percentile

-39%

Higher net margin than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

22nd percentile

-22%

Faster asset growth than 22% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

94th percentile

177%

Faster revenue growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Assets

Down

$65,746

Down $18,246 (-22%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$27,792

Down $18,246 (-40%) from 2022

Liabilities

Flat

$37,954

Flat from 2022

Revenue

Up

$53,259

Up $34,023 (+177%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$73,889

Up $49,136 (+199%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$20,630

Down $15,113 (-274%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2021: $91,628Liabilities 2021: $37,954Net Assets 2021: $53,6742021Assets 2022: $83,992Liabilities 2022: $37,954Net Assets 2022: $46,0382022Assets 2023: $65,746Liabilities 2023: $37,954Net Assets 2023: $27,7922023Assets 2024: $154,760Liabilities 2024: $88,511Net Assets 2024: $66,2492024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$65,746
Liabilities$37,954
Net Assets$27,792

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2021: $90,389Expenses 2021: $88,702Net Income 2021: $1,6872021Revenue 2022: $19,236Expenses 2022: $24,753Net Income 2022: -$5,5172022Revenue 2023: $53,259Expenses 2023: $73,889Net Income 2023: -$20,6302023Revenue 2024: $14,332Expenses 2024: $828Net Income 2024: $13,5042024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$53,259
Expenses$73,889
Net Income-$20,630
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
May 7, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$53,259
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To protect wildlife resources.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
THE CONSERVATION ENHANCEMENT FUND ("CEF") IS A KANSAS NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION, ORGANIZED FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES AND TO ASSEST THE MIDWEST STATES IN PLANNING AND HOSTING THE ANNUAL MIDWEST FISH AND WILDLIFE CONFERENCE ("CONFERENCE"), A SCIENTIFIC/EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE HOSTED ON A ROTATING BASIS BY STATE MEMBERS OF THE MIDWEST ASSOCIATION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE AGENCIES. THE CONFERENCE ATTRACTS UP TO 1,000 BIOLOGISTS AND STUDENTS FROM STATE, FEDERAL, AND TRIBAL NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCIES AND UNIVERSITIES FROM THE MIDWEST, GREAT PLAINS, AND CANADAIAN PROVINCES FOR THE PURPOSES OF SHARING TECHNICAL PRESENTATIONS, POSTER DISPLAYS, PLENARY SESSIONS, AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR WILDLIFE PROFESSIONALS. ATTENDEES INCLUDE PROFESSIONALS IN THE FIELD OF FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE, INCLUDING DIRECTORS, ASSISTANT DIRECTORS, PROGRAM MANAGERS, AND FISHERIES BIOLOGISTS, AS WELL AS COLLEGE STUDENTS.-$43,422
THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION SPONSORS AN ANNUAL MIDWEST FISH AND WILDLIFE CONFERENCE. THE FUNDS WERE PROVIDED TO THE NORTH CENTRAL SECTION OF THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY AND THE NORTH CENTRAL DIVISION OF THE AMERICAN FISHERIES SOCIETY TO ALLOW THESE SOCIETIES TO SEND STUDENTS TO THE CONFERENCE.-$25,000
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
ROGER LUEBBERTTreasurer-$0--
AMANDA WUESTEFELDPresident-$0--
TIM MCCOYMember-$0--
SARA PARKER PAULEYMember-$0--
PETE HILDRETHFirst VP-$0--
KENDRA WECKERMember-$0--
OLLIE TORGERSONExecutive Director-$0--
BRAD LOVELESSSecond VP-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Conservation Enhancement Fund
EIN
02-0746152
Phone
5734152224
Address
PO BOX 180, JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65102

Signing Officer

Name
Roger Luebbert
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2024-05-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Evers & Company CPAs LLC
Address
520 Dix Road, Jefferson City, MO 65109
Preparer
Bobbie J Redmon CPA
Phone
5736350227
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1007

Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $68422

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $1572

Total Liabilities.1

FUNDS HELD FOR OTHERS - Beginning $37954 FUNDS HELD FOR OTHERS - Ending $37954

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