2026-08-13T12:28:34-07:00 2025-09-30 261142364 TMH Consulting 830 West Lake Forest Dr Sanford MI 48657 990 2024-10-01 030548515 Heart of the Lakes Ctr for Land Cons HEAR 9897379543 PO Box 1128 Bay City MI 48706 Jonathan Jarosz Executive Director 2026-08-13 true true Tina Hop P00287237 9896004051 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Jonathan Jarosz PO Box 1128 Bay City MI 48706 264989 false X www.heartofthelakes.org X 2004 MI 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. 13 12 2 20 0 227733 115050 19220 93334 1336 1458 57500 55147 305789 264989 0 0 173834 161947 0 0 90483 158008 264317 319955 41472 -54966 198227 135649 37138 24358 161089 111291 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. false false 263528 Advocacy & Legal Engagement: Collaborated on a successful amicus brief in support of an easement violation case in Acme Township. Policy Engagement: Participated in Michigan Recreation & Parks Association's Capitol advocacy day and conference, championing urban open spaces. Federal -Level Advocacy: Joined Outdoor Industry Association events in D.C., engaging on topics like Farm Bill, Climate Corps, and equitable outdoor access. Awareness & Fundraising: Partnered with Boxed Water and Populace Coffee to promote conservation through branded fundraising bundles. Urban Restoration Efforts: Supported green space improvements in Detroit's Poletown East, coordinating with Detroit Parks Coalition and Detroit Future City. Conservation Summit Engagement: Hosted and contributed to the Michigan Outdoor Summit, addressing the outdoor economy, inclusivity, and future ecosystem investments. Monitoring Outcomes: Released its Michigan Protected Lands Survey, documenting protection of over 806,560 acres statewide. 263528 true true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 1 0 true 2 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 13 12 false false false false true false false true true false false true false false true true false false MI X Jonathan Jarosz 9897379543 PO Box 1128 Bay City MI 48706 Jonathan Jarosz Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 89134 0 0 Chris Bunch Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Ryan Postema Vice President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Ginny Leikman President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Pete Deboer Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Patrick Doran Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ross Hammersley Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Tom Nelson Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Meghan Prindle Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kathy Bouchard-Wyant Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Keith Creagh Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Abby Ertel Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Susan Lackey Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 89134 0 false false false 0 65850 49200 115050 Conference Income 611710 93334 93334 93334 1458 1458 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Reimbursed Expenses 900099 55147 55147 55147 264989 149939 0 0 0 0 89134 80221 8913 0 43940 39546 4394 0 18678 16810 1868 10195 9176 1019 0 5000 5000 3548 3548 0 0 1103 1103 24735 24055 680 0 1762 495 1267 167 167 0 8172 250 7922 28818 17476 11342 0 3384 2992 392 0 0 0 2911 2911 Other Program Expenses 28119 27014 1105 Meals & Entertainment 17040 15142 1898 Event Expenses 14411 13005 1406 Office Equipment 9628 9561 67 9210 2785 6425 319955 263528 56427 0 122205 47171 0 0 6932 0 0 0 0 425 425 0 75596 81121 0 0 0 1 0 198227 135649 37138 24358 37138 24358 X 68390 18592 92699 92699 161089 111291 198227 135649 -54966 5168 X false false false X 176835 296740 294826 227733 115050 1111184 21446 19220 148481 189147 0 0 0 198281 296740 294826 246953 263531 1300331 0 0 1300331 1004 623 1353 1336 1458 5774 0 1004 623 1353 1336 1458 5774 0 0 199285 297363 296179 248289 264989 1306105 0.99560 0.99580 0.00440 0.00420 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 78373 5525 83898 78373 11701 90074 79006 -633 78373 70557 15000 -6551 79006 61331 9226 70557 false false false 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.