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Jackson Audubon Society Inc. is a private corporation based in JACKSON, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1987. The principal officer is Kenneth A Walz. It holds total assets of $439K. Annual income is reported at $119K. Total assets have grown from $230K in 2011 to $419K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 12 officers and trustees. Adult education - jackson audubon provides slide presentations and speakers on various topics relative to birds, animals and the environment. We also offer guided tours to various locations, primarily in the state of michigan, which offer additional educational opportunities to adults and families. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Michigan. According to available records, Jackson Audubon Society Inc. has made 6 grants totaling $6K, with a median grant of $750. Annual giving has decreased from $4K in 2020 to $2K in 2021. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $2K, with an average award of $1K. The foundation has supported 4 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Michigan. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$200
Median Grant
$400
Average Grant
$500
Largest Grant
$1K
Based on 4 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Adult education - jackson audubon provides slide presentations and speakers on various topics relative to birds, animals and the environment. We also offer guided tours to various locations, primarily in the state of michigan, which offer additional educational opportunities to adults and families.
Expenses: $330
Publications - we produce a quarterly newsletter consisting of educational articles on birds, birding, animals and the environment, which is available to our members and educational brochures which are available to the general public.
Expenses: $3K
Sanctuary stewardship for the two sanctuaries, owned by michigan audubon, that provide educational opportunities and information through the use of organization members and brochures to numerous visitors, which may exceed over 100 individuals daily in october and november. The haehnle sanctuary is nationally known for its sandhill crane populations during the fall migration.
Expenses: $6K
Youth education - a highly regarded nature publication produced by the national audubon society, offering numerous educational articles, along with a study plan for teachers.
Expenses: $934
Adult education - jackson audubon provides slide presentations and speakers on various topics relative to birds, animals and the environment. We also offer guided tours to various locations, primarily in the state of michigan, which offer additional educational opportunities to adults and families. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 6 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MI.
Jackson Audubon Society Inc. has distributed a total of $6K across 6 grants. The median grant size is $750, with an average of $1K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $2K.
Jackson Audubon Society Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Jackson Audubon Society Inc. is headquartered in JACKSON, MI.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Jerant | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gary Siegrist | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Connie Spotts | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Allison Wineman | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Brenda Wineman | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Penny Rund | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sandy Leffler | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kenneth A Walz | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Martha Warner | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gary Mason | VICE PRESIDE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rebecca Mehall | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Allen King | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$15K
Total Assets
$419K
Fair Market Value
$420K
Net Worth
$419K
Grants Paid
$3K
Contributions
$3K
Net Investment Income
$16K
Distribution Amount
$19K
Total: $386K
Total Grants
6
Total Giving
$6K
Average Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$750
Unique Recipients
4
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2021 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ella Sharp Museum AssociationGENERAL OPERATING | Jackson, MI | $1K | 2021 |
| The Dahlem ConservancyGENERAL OPERATING | Jackson, MI | $500 | 2021 |
| Michigan Audubon SocietyGENERAL OPERATING | Lansing, MI | $300 | 2021 |
| Michigan Nature AssociationGENERAL OPERATING | Okemos, MI | $200 | 2021 |