Civic Intelligence

Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 82-3689165

Sep 01, 2020 to Aug 31, 2021 • Filed on Jul 09, 2022

Organization ProfileN/A
8325 Troup RoadHarbor Springs, MI 49740

(231) 526-7407

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

66th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

67th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

51st percentile

9.5%

Higher net margin than 51% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

77th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.

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

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

55th percentile

9.6%

Faster asset growth than 55% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

54th percentile

9.0%

Faster revenue growth than 54% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets66th percentile

Assets

Up

$458,892

Up $40,256 (+9.6%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$452,213

Up $40,734 (+9.9%) from 2020

Liabilities

Down

$6,679

Down $478 (-6.7%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue67th percentileNet Margin51st percentile

Revenue

Up

$426,673

Up $35,359 (+9.0%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$385,939

Up $140,424 (+57%) from 2020

Net Income

Down

$40,734

Down $105,065 (-72%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth55th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2018: $175,341Liabilities 2018: $33,623Net Assets 2018: $141,7182018Assets 2019: $331,900Liabilities 2019: $66,220Net Assets 2019: $265,6802019Assets 2020: $418,636Liabilities 2020: $7,157Net Assets 2020: $411,4792020Assets 2021: $458,892Liabilities 2021: $6,679Net Assets 2021: $452,2132021Assets 2022: $283,515Liabilities 2022: $35,053Net Assets 2022: $248,4622022Assets 2023: $198,301Liabilities 2023: $16,284Net Assets 2023: $182,0172023Assets 2024: $281,035Liabilities 2024: $10,720Net Assets 2024: $270,3152024Assets 2025: $352,200Liabilities 2025: $11,397Net Assets 2025: $340,8032025

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$458,892
Liabilities$6,679
Net Assets$452,213
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth54th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2018: $324,301Expenses 2018: $182,583Net Income 2018: $141,7182018Revenue 2019: $507,666Expenses 2019: $383,704Net Income 2019: $123,9622019Revenue 2020: $391,314Expenses 2020: $245,515Net Income 2020: $145,7992020Revenue 2021: $426,673Expenses 2021: $385,939Net Income 2021: $40,7342021Revenue 2022: $416,496Expenses 2022: $620,247Net Income 2022: -$203,7512022Revenue 2023: $445,167Expenses 2023: $512,537Net Income 2023: -$67,3702023Revenue 2024: $601,253Expenses 2024: $513,808Net Income 2024: $87,4452024Revenue 2025: $585,415Expenses 2025: $510,850Net Income 2025: $74,5652025

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$426,673
Expenses$385,939
Net Income$40,734
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2020 to Aug 31, 2021
Signed
Jul 9, 2022
Return Version
2020v4.0
Gross Receipts
$428,223
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

GLSI is a network of regional service hubs that develop knowledgeable and active stewards of the Great Lakes region through place-based education and explorations in local communities. GLSIs model for teaching and learning results in vibrant, hands-on experiences that increase student achievement.

Develop knowledgeable and active stewards of the Great Lakes and their ecosystems through place-based studies and explorations in local communities.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$418,636$458,892▲ $40,256
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$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-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$418,636$458,892▲ $40,256
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$7,157$6,679▼ $478
Total Liabilities$7,157$6,679▼ $478
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$411,479$452,213▲ $40,734
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$411,479$452,213▲ $40,734
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$418,636$458,892▲ $40,256
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay77th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Clayton PelonPresident
Dr Ethan LowensteinVice President
Mary WhitmoreExecutive Director
Abbie DebiakTrustee
Brandon SchroederTrustee
Dr Suzanne KnightTrustee
Emily GochisTrustee
Sarah ColemanTrustee
Shari DannSecretary
Fred SitkinsTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$426,217
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$42
Other Revenue
$414
All Other Contributions
$70,487
Change in Net Assets
$40,734
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$272,046
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$79,254
Other Expenses$34,639
Total Fundraising Expense$32,335
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$272,046--$272,046
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$33,549$16,781$22,690$73,020
Fees for Services Management$11,684$7,313-$18,997
Fees for Services Other$966$404$6,109$7,479
Payroll Taxes$2,864$1,433$1,937$6,234
Office Expenses$1,021$1,934$911$3,866
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,800-$2,800
Insurance-$754-$754
Other Expenses-$10$110$120
Conferences and Meetings-$45-$45
Total Functional Expenses$322,130$31,474$32,335$385,939
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Northern Michigan UniversityMarquette, MI--$139,564
Copper Country ISDHancock, MI--$38,247
University of Michigan-FlintFlint, MI--$33,588
Muskegon Area ISDMuskegon, MI--$30,390
Grand Valley State UniversityAllendale, MI--$30,155
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$1,964
Fundraising Direct Expenses$1,550
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Conference$31,964$1,964$1,550$414
Total Events$31,964$1,964$1,550$414
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
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
No
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, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“No review was or will be conducted.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“The Conflict of Interest policy is reviewed with the Board of Directors annually. Directors are asked to identify any conflicts of interest with other organizations or other agenda discussion items.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“The governing documents, Conflict of Interest policy and financial statements are available upon request by the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative
EIN
82-3689165
Phone
2315267407
Address
8325 Troup Road, Harbor Springs, MI 49740

Signing Officer

Name
Mary Whitmore
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2022-07-09
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Mary Whitmore
Formed
2018
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
1

Preparer

Firm
Kammermann & Bascom Pc
Address
110 PARK AVENUE, CHARLEVOIX, MI 49720
Preparer
Velda K Kammermann
Phone
2315474911
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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$458,892
Liabilities
$6,679
Net assets
$452,213
Revenue
$426,673
Expenses
$385,939
Net income
$40,734
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.52$0.11$3.41$5.85$5.11$0.75
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.81$0.11$2.70$6.01$5.14$0.87
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.98$0.16$1.82$4.45$5.13$0.67
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.84$0.35$2.48$4.16$6.20$2.04
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.59$0.07$4.52$4.27$3.86$0.41
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.19$0.07$4.11$3.91$2.46$1.46
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.32$0.66$2.66$5.08$3.84$1.24
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.75$0.34$1.42$3.24$1.83$1.42