Civic Intelligence

Lake Michigan Bird Observatory

EIN 82-2924873 • 501(c)3 • Port Washington, WI

Profile

Bird research and conservation in the Western Lake Michigan region of the United States.

116 West Grand Avenue Suite 111Port Washington, WI 53074

lmbo.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

57th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 57% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

53rd percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 53% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

83rd percentile

34%

Higher net margin than 83% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

55th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 55% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

95th percentile

152%

Faster asset growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

92nd percentile

116%

Faster revenue growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets57th percentile

Assets

Up

$328,338

Up $198,128 (+152%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$11,342

Up $11,342 from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$316,996

Up $186,786 (+143%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue53rd percentileNet Margin83rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$557,024

Up $299,201 (+116%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$370,238

Down $70,845 (-16%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$186,786

Up $370,046 (+202%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth95th percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2017: $1Liabilities 2017: $02017Assets 2018: $149,767Liabilities 2018: $02018Assets 2019: $175,105Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $175,1052019Assets 2020: $182,808Liabilities 2020: $16,311Net Assets 2020: $166,4972020Assets 2021: $169,666Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $169,6662021Assets 2022: $313,470Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $313,4702022Assets 2023: $130,210Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $130,2102023Assets 2024: $328,338Liabilities 2024: $11,342Net Assets 2024: $316,9962024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$328,338
Liabilities$11,342
Net Assets$316,996
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth92nd percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2017: $0Expenses 2017: $0Net Income 2017: $02017Revenue 2018: $270,424Expenses 2018: $120,657Net Income 2018: $149,7672018Revenue 2019: $233,242Expenses 2019: $211,436Net Income 2019: $21,8062019Revenue 2020: $149,288Expenses 2020: $157,896Net Income 2020: -$8,6082020Revenue 2021: $151,098Expenses 2021: $147,929Net Income 2021: $3,1692021Revenue 2022: $299,866Expenses 2022: $156,062Net Income 2022: $143,8042022Revenue 2023: $257,823Expenses 2023: $441,083Net Income 2023: -$183,2602023Revenue 2024: $557,024Expenses 2024: $370,238Net Income 2024: $186,7862024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$557,024
Expenses$370,238
Net Income$186,786
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$328,338
Liabilities
$11,342
Net assets
$316,996
Revenue
$557,024
Expenses
$370,238
Net income
$186,786
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.28$0.11$3.17$5.57$3.70$1.87
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.30$0.00$1.30$2.58$4.41$1.83
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.13$0.00$3.13$3.00$1.56$1.44
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.70$0.00$1.70$1.51$1.48$0.03
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.83$0.16$1.66$1.49$1.58$0.09
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.75$0.00$1.75$2.33$2.11$0.22
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.50$0.00$2.70$1.21$1.50
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 11, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$557,024
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Conservation of birds and bats in the western Great Lakes region of the United States.

Bird research and conservation in the western lake michigan region of the united states.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$96,496$262,144▲ $165,648
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$25,123-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$3,124-
Total Assets$130,210$328,338▲ $198,128
Other Assets Total$33,714$37,947▲ $4,233
Liabilities
Other Liabilities-$10,229-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$1,113-
Total Liabilities$0$11,342▲ $11,342
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$130,210$316,996▲ $186,786
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$130,210$316,996▲ $186,786
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$130,210$328,338▲ $198,128

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$25,123$1,322$26,445
Other Assets Org$37,947--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay55th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Carl SchwartzPast Chair
Brittany PetersVice Chair
Andrew StruckBoard Member
Jennifer RothsteinBoard Member
Laurel CutrightBoard Member
Nicholas GallBoard Member
Shawn GraffBoard Member
Susan SchmacherCEO & Board
Jill KunsmannCorporate Se
Dan AnhaltCorporate Tr
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$552,791
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$4,233
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$415,880
Change in Net Assets
$186,786
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$230,983
Other Expenses$134,255
Total Fundraising Expense$55,542
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$5,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$147,598$22,929$43,859$214,386
Payroll Taxes$11,290$1,755$3,552$16,597
Occupancy$5,980$1,890$965$8,835
Fees for Services Legal$8,117--$8,117
Grants to Domestic Orgs$5,000--$5,000
Insurance$3,077$879$431$4,387
Fees for Services Management$4,200--$4,200
Advertising$321$2,574$1,239$4,134
Travel$3,254-$206$3,460
Office Expenses$2,223$714$43$2,980
All Other Expenses$878$1,055$141$2,074
Information Technology$468$1,235$267$1,970
Depreciation Depletion$1,322--$1,322
Other Expenses$79,215$1,051$974$1,051
Total Functional Expenses$272,943$41,753$55,542$370,238
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Payroll Liabilities$9,492
Credit Cards$737
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
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
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“A copy of this form 990 is distributed to all members of the governing body for review with a request for comments. Significant comments that would require a change to the form 990 are reviewed and sent to all members if needed. Upon agreement, the form 990 would be finalized and then submitted.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“Periodically a request is made by the chairperson asking all directors to report any activities that would deemed to be a potential conflict of interest.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“Our chairperson annual reviews the salary of our executive director, jennifer phillips-vandenberg. In doing this she discusses salary ranges with other non-profits in the area as well as reviews various internet databases concerned with non-profit salaries. The recommended new salary with a recommended effective date is then submitted to the entire board for approval. Upon approval, the new salary goes into effect.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Our website indicates that our form 990, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available on request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Lake Michigan Bird Observatory
EIN
82-2924873
Phone
2623773180
Address
116 WEST GRAND AVENUE SUITE 111, PORT WASHINGTON, WI 53074

Signing Officer

Name
Dan Anhalt
Title
Corporate Treasurer
Phone
2623773180
Signed
2025-11-11

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Dan Anhalt
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
6
Volunteers
38

Preparer

Firm
Kieckhafer Dietzler Hauser Hanson Llp
Address
PO BOX 637, WEST BEND, WI 53095-0637
Preparer
Jon J Kieckhafer
Phone
2623342341
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