Civic Intelligence

Citizens for a Safe & Clean Lake Superior

990EZ • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 85-3388145

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Apr 22, 2025

Organization Profilewww.citizensforsuperior.org
238 Eagles Nest RoadMarquette, MI 49855

(814) 833-6557

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on this filing.

Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on this filing.

Source year 2024

Net Margin

58th percentile

7.8%

Higher net margin than 58% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

79th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 79% of similar nonprofits.

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

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

Asset Growth

59th percentile

6.5%

Faster asset growth than 59% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

44th percentile

-1.8%

Faster revenue growth than 44% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

Up

$99,349

Up $6,096 (+6.5%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$99,349

Up $6,096 (+6.5%) from 2023

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet Margin58th percentile

Revenue

Down

$78,035

Down $1,417 (-1.8%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$71,939

Down $10,057 (-12%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$6,096

Up $8,640 (+340%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth59th percentile

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

$100K$50K$0Assets 2022: $95,797Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $95,7972022Assets 2023: $93,253Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $93,2532023Assets 2024: $99,349Net Assets 2024: $99,3492024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$99,349
Liabilities-
Net Assets$99,349
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth44th percentile

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

$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2022: $91,664Expenses 2022: $75,384Net Income 2022: $16,2802022Revenue 2023: $79,452Expenses 2023: $81,996Net Income 2023: -$2,5442023Revenue 2024: $78,035Expenses 2024: $71,939Net Income 2024: $6,0962024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$78,035
Expenses$71,939
Net Income$6,096
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Apr 22, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$78,035
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Natural Resources Conservation and Protection

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Community Enrichment: Worked with leaders and citizens to promote area environmental improvements such as gardens and trails. Partnered with local parks and recreation committee to restore a native plant garden and establish an outdoor classroom to benefit the community. Participated in environmental stewardship events. PArticipated in a network of local and regional entities working to maintain local resiliency in the face of climate impacts. Engaged with local governments to encourage development of local wetland protections. Established a drop off recycling program for nicotine vape devices to divert hazardous waste from landfills and waterways.-$22,646
Education: Provided public information on key issues surrounding environmental and economic impacts of proposed mining projects in the Lake Superior watershed. Targeted general population of Marquette County MI through 19 outreach community events, local and regional media coverage, and print media. Targeted broader audiences via website, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube social media content.-$17,571
Research: Analyzed local government ordinance provisions regarding water protection. Analyzed permit documents, relevant policy, and historical context for proposed mining projects. Funded internships for three local university students to research local environmental issues.-$11,160
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay79th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Dennis FerraroPresidentPT$0--
Kim FerraroSecretary-$0--
Graham LundTreasurerPT$0--
Elizabeth BatesDirector-$0--
Zoe FolsomDirector-$0--
Kaye HiebelVice President-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Citizens for a Safe &
EIN
85-3388145
Phone
8148336557
Address
238 Eagles Nest Road, Marquette, MI 49855

Signing Officer

Name
Graham Lund
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2025-04-22
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Maloney Reed Scarpitti & Company LLP
Address
113 Meadville St, Edinboro, PA 16412
Preparer
Christopher Elwell CPA
Phone
8147343787
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Revenue.1

“Cash Back $39”

Other Expenses.1001

“Advertising and Promotion $2516”

Other Expenses.1002

“Office Expenses $51”

Other Expenses.1012

“Insurance $1171”

Other Expenses.1

“Community projects $8874”

Other Expenses.2

“Employee Reimbursements $3509”

Other Expenses.3

“Sponsorships $1600”

Other Expenses.4

“Contracted services $1500”

Other Expenses.5

“Payroll Processing Fees $1273”

Other Expenses.6

“Software $984”

Other Expenses.8

“Workers Comp Insurance $468”

Other Expenses.9

“Dues & subscriptions $460”

Other Expenses.10

“General Operating Expenses $253”

Other Expenses.12

“PayPal Fees $127”

Other Expenses.13

“Awards $125”

Other Assets.1

“Undeposited Funds - Beginning $0 Undeposited Funds - Ending $1000”

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Filings

Displayed year

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

Open filing
Assets
$99,349
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$99,349
Revenue
$78,035
Expenses
$71,939
Net income
$6,096
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$99.3$99.3$78.0$71.9$6.10
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$93.3$0.00$93.3$79.5$82.0$2.54
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$95.8$0.00$95.8$91.7$75.4$16.3