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ADVANCING OUTDOOR EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION IN WEST MICHIGAN.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$16.2M
Program Spending
82%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$11.1M
Total Expenses
▼$13.4M
Total Assets
$26.7M
Total Liabilities
▼$11.6M
Net Assets
$15.1M
Officer Compensation
→$855.5K
Other Salaries
$6.9M
Investment Income
$33.2K
Fundraising
▼$20.9K
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$367.8K
Awards Found
3
Environmental Protection Agency
$250K
THIS PROJECT SUPPORTS THE GREAT LAKES RESTORATION INITIATIVE AND THE GREAT LAKES WATER QUALITY AGREEMENT, PURSUANT TO PUBLIC LAW 113-76. BY RESTORIN
Department of Commerce
$63.4K
THE PROJECT, RIVER KEEPERS: UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACTS OF HUMAN ACTIVITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE ON LOCAL WATERSHEDS'' WILL PROVIDE GREAT LAKES WATERSHED CONNECTIONS FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS WHO WILL EXPERIENCE PLACE-BASED LEARNING AT THE MACATAWA AND KALAMAZOO RIVERS, WHICH DRAIN TO THE GREAT LAKES WATERSHED. THROUGH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS, AND CLASSROOM AND OUTDOOR LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS IN THE OTTAWA AREA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT AND FENNVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, THE PROJECT WILL PROVIDE MEANINGFUL WATERSHED EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR STUDENTS AND SUPPORT THEM IN AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION PROJECT AT THEIR SCHOOL.
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
Total Audits
4
Clean Audits
2
Material Weakness
Yes
Noncompliance Issues
Yes
| Year | Status | Financial Report | Federal Expenditure | Low Risk | Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $1M | No | 2026-06-26 |
| 2024 | Material Weakness | Unmodified (Clean) | $5.4M | No | 2025-07-16 |
| 2023 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $1.7M | No | 2024-07-12 |
| 2023 | Material Weakness | Unmodified (Clean) | $1.8M | No | 2025-03-12 |
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$1M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$5.4M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$1.7M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$1.8M
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $16.2M | $11.1M | $13.4M | $26.7M | $15.1M |
| 2023 | $10.2M | $5.9M | $10.2M | $22.3M | $12.3M |
| 2022 | $8.9M | $5.4M | $7.1M | $19.7M | $12.8M |
| 2021 | $8.7M | $5.1M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
| Tax Year | Form Type | Source | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 990 | IRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2023 | 990 | DataIRS e-File | |
| 2022 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Travis Williams | CEO | 50 | $225K | $0 | $21.8K | $246.8K |
| David Nyitray | President And COO | 50 | $157.5K | $0 | $19.2K | $176.7K |
| Eric De Witt | President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nick Reister | Vice President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Matt Orazem | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jenna Terrhorst | Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Travis Williams
CEO
$246.8K
Hrs/Wk
50
Compensation
$225K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$21.8K
David Nyitray
President And COO
$176.7K
Hrs/Wk
50
Compensation
$157.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$19.2K
Eric De Witt
President
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Nick Reister
Vice President
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Matt Orazem
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jenna Terrhorst
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Krupka | Chief Of Interpretation | 40 | $134K | $0 | $16.3K | $150.3K |
| John Vincent | Chief Of Early Childhood Education | 40 | $127.5K | $0 | $16.7K | $144.2K |
| James Oosting | VP Of Operations | 40 | $122.5K | $0 | $15K | $137.5K |
James Krupka
Chief Of Interpretation
$150.3K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$134K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$16.3K
John Vincent
Chief Of Early Childhood Education
$144.2K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$127.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$16.7K
James Oosting
VP Of Operations
$137.5K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$122.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$15K
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alison Miller | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Casey Marietta | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Cj Ellens | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Har Ye Kan | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Dykhuis | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Nash | Trustee | 1 |
Alison Miller
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Casey Marietta
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Cj Ellens
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $5.8M |
| $16.2M |
| $11.1M |
| 2020 | $3.9M | $2.1M | $3.7M | $11.5M | $8.1M |
| 2019 | $4.6M | $3.3M | $4.1M | $11.2M | $7.9M |
| 2018 | $3.4M | $2.5M | $3.9M | $10.9M | $7.4M |
| 2017 | $2.4M | $1.4M | $3M | $11.2M | $7.9M |
| 2016 | $2.5M | $2.3M | $2.5M | $10.2M | $8.5M |
| 2015 | $2.7M | $2.4M | $2.4M | $9.8M | $8.4M |
| 2014 | $7.8M | $7.7M | $1.8M | $9.1M | $8.1M |
| 2013 | $1.8M | $1.6M | $1.4M | $3.8M | $2.1M |
| 2012 | $877.5K | $737.1K | $925.9K | $2.3M | $1.7M |
| 2011 | $1.2M | $1.1M | $976.4K | $2.4M | $1.8M |
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| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Kyle Geenan | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Laurie Schmitt | Past President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Micki Janssen | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rod Smith | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sue Denherder | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Todd Reed | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Har Ye Kan
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Joe Dykhuis
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kevin Nash
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kyle Geenan
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Laurie Schmitt
Past President
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Micki Janssen
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Rod Smith
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sue Denherder
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Todd Reed
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0