Nonprofit · EIN 27-0774779
CENTRAL CONSERVATION INC
Tax-exempt · LA CROSSE, WI 54601
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,492,740 | $2,428,172 | $64,568 | $2,264,706 | $1,681,516 | $583,190 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,701,727 | $2,384,792 | $316,935 | $2,234,154 | $1,723,399 | $510,755 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,645,362
- of which government grants
- $1,492,116
- Program service revenue
- $729,643
- Investment income
- $1,523
- Net rental income
- $108,521
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,500
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$1,380
- Other revenue
- $116,212
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $107,178
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,402,065
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,814,812
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $3,570
- Accounting fees
- $39,240
- Occupancy
- $149,725
- Travel
- $82,785
- Depreciation
- $15,852
- Program services (functional)
- $1,914,772
- Management and general (functional)
- $382,489
- Fundraising (functional)
- $130,911
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,234,154
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,264,706
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,681,516
- Net assets, end of year
- $583,190
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $81,017
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $500,104
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $83,086
- Gross receipts
- $2,502,540
- Employees
- 124
- Volunteers
- 72
- Year formed
- 2009
- State of legal domicile
- WI
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATTHEW BRANTNER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $77,996 | $29,182 |
| BUZZ BOCHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY SPRAIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS CHECKAI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDA HAUG | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC OLSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SCOTT | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG TAINTER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA THOMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA MEDEMA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY DUPONT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATTHEW BRANTNER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $73,547 | $18,625 |
| BUZZ BOCHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY SPRAIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS CHECKAI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDA HAUG | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC OLSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SCOTT | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG TAINTER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA THOMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA MEDEMA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 789 MYRICK PARK DR, LA CROSSE, WI 54601-3711
- In care of
- % MATTHEW C BRANTNER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- EMILY POST, 789 MYRICK PARK DR, LA CROSSE, WI 54601
- Signed the 990
- EMILY POST, INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (608) 782-2494
- Website
- WWW.WISCORPS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HAWKINS ASH CPAS LLP
Mission
TO EMPOWER A CONSTELLATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO CARE FOR OUR EARTH.
Program accomplishments
- CONSERVATION: WE ENGAGE THE NEXT GENERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERS THROUGH GUIDED, HANDS-ON SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES THAT BENEFIT OUR REGION'S PUBLIC LANDS.Expenses $1,265,949 · revenue $625,733
- NATURE PLACE: TO INSPIRE AND CULTIVATE MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN PEOPLE AND NATURE, FOR THE BENEFIT OF BOTH.Expenses $648,823 · revenue $112,981
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-0774779
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2010
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,264,706
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,502,540
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,492,740 | $2,428,172 | $2,264,706 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,701,727 | $2,384,792 | $2,234,154 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,934,874 | $1,690,303 | $1,776,057 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 27-0774779).
Questions about CENTRAL CONSERVATION INC
- What is the EIN of CENTRAL CONSERVATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CENTRAL CONSERVATION INC is 27-0774779.
- Is CENTRAL CONSERVATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to CENTRAL CONSERVATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CENTRAL CONSERVATION INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CENTRAL CONSERVATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CENTRAL CONSERVATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of CENTRAL CONSERVATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names EMILY POST.
- Who are the officers and directors of CENTRAL CONSERVATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $77,996 (MATTHEW BRANTNER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does CENTRAL CONSERVATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,492,740, expenses of $2,428,172 and total assets of $2,264,706 at year end.
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