Civic Intelligence

Heart of the Lakes Ctr for Land Cons

EIN 03-0548515 • 501(c)3 • Bay City, MI

Profile

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.

PO Box 1128Bay City, MI 48706

www.heartofthelakes.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

82nd percentile

0.19x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 82% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

84th percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 84% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

68th percentile

14%

Higher net margin than 68% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

98th percentile

$102,862

Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 33.6% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

84th percentile

42%

Faster asset growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

57th percentile

3.2%

Faster revenue growth than 57% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets82nd percentile

Assets

Up

$198,227

Up $58,718 (+42%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$37,138

Up $5,545 (+18%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$161,089

Up $53,173 (+49%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue84th percentileNet Margin68th percentile

Revenue

Up

$305,789

Up $9,610 (+3.2%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$264,317

Down $76,266 (-22%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$41,472

Up $85,876 (+193%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth84th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2011: $33,533Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $33,5332011Assets 2012: $81,627Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $81,6272012Assets 2013: $122,850Liabilities 2013: $24,683Net Assets 2013: $98,1672013Assets 2014: $236,240Liabilities 2014: $9,782Net Assets 2014: $226,4582014Assets 2015: $206,621Liabilities 2015: $7,495Net Assets 2015: $199,1262015Assets 2016: $188,041Liabilities 2016: $6,572Net Assets 2016: $181,4692016Assets 2017: $131,706Liabilities 2017: $4,201Net Assets 2017: $127,5052017Assets 2018: $122,715Liabilities 2018: $4,987Net Assets 2018: $117,7282018Assets 2019: $80,233Liabilities 2019: $13,872Net Assets 2019: $66,3612019Assets 2020: $95,153Liabilities 2020: $11,094Net Assets 2020: $84,0592020Assets 2021: $123,738Liabilities 2021: $34,794Net Assets 2021: $88,9442021Assets 2022: $161,654Liabilities 2022: $8,265Net Assets 2022: $153,3892022Assets 2023: $139,509Liabilities 2023: $31,593Net Assets 2023: $107,9162023Assets 2024: $198,227Liabilities 2024: $37,138Net Assets 2024: $161,0892024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$198,227
Liabilities$37,138
Net Assets$161,089
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth57th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2011: $293,323Expenses 2011: $276,624Net Income 2011: $16,6992011Revenue 2012: $291,977Expenses 2012: $243,883Net Income 2012: $48,0942012Revenue 2013: $290,411Expenses 2013: $264,144Net Income 2013: $26,2672013Revenue 2014: $412,355Expenses 2014: $284,064Net Income 2014: $128,2912014Revenue 2015: $223,337Expenses 2015: $250,669Net Income 2015: -$27,3322015Revenue 2016: $349,176Expenses 2016: $369,152Net Income 2016: -$19,9762016Revenue 2017: $193,307Expenses 2017: $250,794Net Income 2017: -$57,4872017Revenue 2018: $258,872Expenses 2018: $269,964Net Income 2018: -$11,0922018Revenue 2019: $183,190Expenses 2019: $236,709Net Income 2019: -$53,5192019Revenue 2020: $237,338Expenses 2020: $220,592Net Income 2020: $16,7462020Revenue 2021: $199,285Expenses 2021: $203,606Net Income 2021: -$4,3212021Revenue 2022: $297,363Expenses 2022: $226,887Net Income 2022: $70,4762022Revenue 2023: $296,179Expenses 2023: $340,583Net Income 2023: -$44,4042023Revenue 2024: $305,789Expenses 2024: $264,317Net Income 2024: $41,4722024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$305,789
Expenses$264,317
Net Income$41,472
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$198,227
Liabilities
$37,138
Net assets
$161,089
Revenue
$305,789
Expenses
$264,317
Net income
$41,472
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.98$0.37$1.61$3.06$2.64$0.41
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.40$0.32$1.08$2.96$3.41$0.44
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.62$0.08$1.53$2.97$2.27$0.70
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.24$0.35$0.89$1.99$2.04$0.04
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.95$0.11$0.84$2.37$2.21$0.17
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.80$0.14$0.66$1.83$2.37$0.54
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.23$0.05$1.18$2.59$2.70$0.11
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.32$0.04$1.28$1.93$2.51$0.57
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.88$0.07$1.81$3.49$3.69$0.20
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.07$0.07$1.99$2.23$2.51$0.27
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.36$0.10$2.26$4.12$2.84$1.28
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.23$0.25$0.98$2.90$2.64$0.26
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.82$0.00$0.82$2.92$2.44$0.48
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.34$0.00$0.34$2.93$2.77$0.17
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2023 to Sep 30, 2024
Signed
Jul 31, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$305,789
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

A statewide organization that concentrates and strengthens the efforts of michigan's land conservation community. Partners with member land conservancies, policy makers, and leading conservation organizations across the state to champion a common goal of increasing the pace & quality of michigan land protection.

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.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$42,654$122,205▲ $79,551
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$63,373$75,596▲ $12,223
Accounts Receivable$33,057$0▼ $33,057
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$425$425→ $0
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$139,509$198,227▲ $58,718
Other Assets Total-$1-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$31,593$37,138▲ $5,545
Total Liabilities$31,593$37,138▲ $5,545
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$92,699$92,699→ $0
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$15,217$68,390▲ $53,173
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$107,916$161,089▲ $53,173
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$139,509$198,227▲ $58,718

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2023$78,373-▲ $11,701-$90,074
2022$79,006-▼ $633-$78,373
2021$70,557$15,000▼ $6,551-$79,006
2020$61,331-▲ $9,226-$70,557
2019$59,740-▲ $1,591-$61,331
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay98th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Jonathan JaroszExecutive DirectorFT$89,634$13,228$102,862

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Ginny LeikmanPresident
Ryan PostemaVice President
Abby ErtelDirector
Kathy Bouchard-WyantDirector
Keith CreaghDirector
Meghan PrindleDirector
Patrick DoranDirector
Pete DeboerDirector
Ross HammersleyDirector
Susan LackeyDirector
Tom NelsonSecretary
Chris BunchTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$227,733
Program Service Revenue
$19,220
Investment Income
$1,336
Other Revenue
$57,500
All Other Contributions
$148,979
Change in Net Assets
$41,472
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$173,834
Other Expenses$90,483
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$92,576$10,286-$102,862
Other Salaries and Wages$37,165$4,129-$41,294
Travel$20,674$2,297-$22,971
Other Employee Benefits$17,849$1,983-$19,832
Payroll Taxes$8,861$985-$9,846
Fees for Services Other$9,461--$9,461
Fees for Services Accounting-$5,778-$5,778
Advertising$4,586$509-$5,095
All Other Expenses$3,772$1,180-$4,952
Occupancy$3,767$418-$4,185
Insurance$2,602$289-$2,891
Other Expenses$2,429$270-$2,699
Office Expenses$1,883$209-$2,092
Conferences and Meetings$1,741$193-$1,934
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$814-$814
Total Functional Expenses$233,591$30,726$0$264,317
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

“Classes of members are comprised of local and conservancies across the state of Michigan. They pay dues annually based on their operating budgets.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Organization's process to review Form 990 following the receipt of the completed return from the CPA: The draft form 990 is reviewed in detail by the treasurer and forwarded, with comments, to all board members. Each board member can review it and ask questions of the treasurer before the form is filed.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Enforcement of conflicts policy: The conflict of interest policy is provided to new board members. Enforcement is contained within the policy by requiring board members to report conflicts of interest to the board upon discovery.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“Compensation process for top official: The Executive Director's pay was based upon a survey of compensation of land trust executive directors with equivalent sized organizations. The compensation is approved by the organization's full board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“No documents available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Heart of the Lakes Ctr for Land Cons
EIN
03-0548515
Phone
9897379543
Address
PO Box 1128, Bay City, MI 48706

Signing Officer

Name
Jonathan Jarosz
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2025-07-31
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jonathan Jarosz
Formed
2004
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
2
Volunteers
20

Preparer

Firm
TMH Consulting
Address
830 West Lake Forest Dr, Sanford, MI 48657
Preparer
Tina Hop
Phone
9896004051
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