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Bay County Conservation & Gun

  • Linwood, MI
  • Tax-exempt since April 1946
  • EIN: 38-6090227

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Social and recreational clubs.

Donations to this organization are not tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$80.7k (2023)

Expenses
$92.2k (2023)

Total Assets
$280k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$80,721
Expenses
$92,210
Net Income
-$11,489
Net Assets
$279,879
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $27,345
33.9%
Program Services $14,465
17.9%
Investment Income $2,810
3.5%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $33,746
41.8%
Other Revenue $2,355
2.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $279,879
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $279,879
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $0
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Robert Johnson (President) $0 $0
Robert Messmer (Secretary) $0 $0
Art Peters (Director) $0 $0
Kevin Benedict (Director) $0 $0
Mike Shufelt (Director) $0 $0
Dan Bloom (Director) $0 $0
Kelly Dishaw (Director) $0 $0
Chris Christodolu (Director) $0 $0
Mike Noble (Director) $0 $0
Doug Haberland (Treasurer) $0 $0
Ric Humphries (Director) $0 $0
Tom Bills (Director) $0 $0
Ken Johnson (Director) $0 $0
Gary Schupska (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on April 17, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$65,662
Expenses
$74,395
Net Income
-$8,733
Net Assets
$291,368
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $26,393
40.2%
Program Services $11,700
17.8%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $600
0.9%
Net Inventory Sales $25,278
38.5%
Other Revenue $1,691
2.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $292,594
Total Liabilities $1,226
Net Assets $291,368
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $0
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Robert Johnson (President) $0 $0
Robert Messmer (Secretary) $0 $0
Art Peters (Director) $0 $0
Kevin Benedict (Director) $0 $0
Mike Shufelt (Director) $0 $0
Dan Bloom (Director) $0 $0
Kelly Dishaw (Director) $0 $0
Chris Christodolu (Director) $0 $0
Mike Noble (Director) $0 $0
Doug Haberland (Treasurer) $0 $0
Ric Humphries (Director) $0 $0
Tom Bills (Director) $0 $0
Ken Johnson (Director) $0 $0
Gary Schupska (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on April 2, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$83,974
Expenses
$85,421
Net Income
-$1,447
Net Assets
$300,101
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $29,182
34.8%
Program Services $9,876
11.8%
Investment Income $1,839
2.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $400
0.5%
Net Inventory Sales $40,458
48.2%
Other Revenue $2,219
2.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $300,101
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $300,101
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $0
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Robert Johnson (President) $0 $0
Robert Messmer (Secretary) $0 $0
Art Peters (Director) $0 $0
Kevin Benedict (Director) $0 $0
Mike Shufelt (Director) $0 $0
Dan Bloom (Director) $0 $0
Kelly Dishaw (Director) $0 $0
Chris Christodolu (Director) $0 $0
Mike Noble (Director) $0 $0
Doug Haberland (Treasurer) $0 $0
Ric Humphries (Director) $0 $0
Gene Moyer (Director) $0 $0
Tom Bills (Director) $0 $0
Ken Johnson (Director) $0 $0
Gary Schupska (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 7, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$72,200
Expenses
$62,174
Net Income
$10,026
Net Assets
$301,548
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $29,792
41.3%
Program Services $6,047
8.4%
Investment Income $3,150
4.4%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $1,800
2.5%
Net Inventory Sales $29,410
40.7%
Other Revenue $2,001
2.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $305,623
Total Liabilities $4,075
Net Assets $301,548
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $0
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jim Miller (Vice President) $0 $0
Robert Johnson (President) $0 $0
Robert Messmer (Secretary) $0 $0
Art Peters (Director) $0 $0
Kevin Benedict (Director) $0 $0
Mike Shufelt (Director) $0 $0
Dan Bloom (Director) $0 $0
Kelly Dishaw (Director) $0 $0
Chris Christodolu (Director) $0 $0
Mike Noble (Director) $0 $0
Doug Haberland (Treasurer) $0 $0
Ray Hubble (Director) $0 $0
Gene Moyer (Director) $0 $0
Chris Mitzel (Director) $0 $0
Ken Johnson (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on April 16, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$67,851
Expenses
$79,562
Net Income
-$11,711
Net Assets
$291,522
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $23,428
34.5%
Program Services $8,338
12.3%
Investment Income $3,230
4.8%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $30,171
44.5%
Other Revenue $2,684
4.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $302,372
Total Liabilities $10,850
Net Assets $291,522
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $0
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jim Miller (President) $0 $0
Robert Johnson (Vice President) $0 $0
Robert Messmer (Secretary) $0 $0
Elmer Tackman (Treasurer) $0 $0
Steve Houseal (Director) $0 $0
Art Peters (Director) $0 $0
Kevin Benedict (Director) $0 $0
Mike Shufelt (Director) $0 $0
Dan Bloom (Director) $0 $0
Kelly Dishaw (Director) $0 $0
Chris Christodolu (Director) $0 $0
Mike Noble (Director) $0 $0
Barney Linton (Director) $0 $0
Doug Haberland (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 7, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$78,021
Expenses
$67,820
Net Income
$10,201
Net Assets
$303,232
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $31,999
41.0%
Program Services $38,954
49.9%
Investment Income $2,911
3.7%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $4,157
5.3%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $320,593
Total Liabilities $17,361
Net Assets $303,232
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $0
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jerry Ferrell (President) $0 $0
Robert Johnson (Director) $0 $0
Robert Messmer (Secretary) $0 $0
Elmer Tackman (Treasurer) $0 $0
Steve Houseal (Director) $0 $0
Art Peters (Vice President) $0 $0
Kevin Benedict (Director) $0 $0
Mike Shufelt (Director) $0 $0
Michael Shafer (Director) $0 $0
Dave Rothman (Director) $0 $0
Doug Haberland (Director) $0 $0
Chris Christodolu (Director) $0 $0
Mike Noble (Director) $0 $0
Barney Linton (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 24, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$82,641
Expenses
$67,441
Net Income
$15,200
Net Assets
$293,031
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $19,471
23.6%
Program Services $12,486
15.1%
Investment Income $22,818
27.6%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $27,866
33.7%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $293,031
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $293,031
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $0
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jerry Ferrell (President) $0 $0
Robert Johnson (Director) $0 $0
Robert Messmer (Secretary) $0 $0
Elmer Tackman (Treasurer) $0 $0
Don Zakett (Director) $0 $0
Steve Houseal (Director) $0 $0
Art Peters (Vice President) $0 $0
Todd Sloggett (Director) $0 $0
Kevin Benedict (Director) $0 $0
Mike Shufelt (Director) $0 $0
Michael Shafer (Director) $0 $0
Dave Rothmsn (Director) $0 $0
Jim Miller (Director) $0 $0
Doug Haberland (Director) $0 $0
Chris Christodolu (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on April 24, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$58,678
Expenses
$53,060
Net Income
$5,618
Net Assets
$277,831
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $18,757
32.0%
Program Services $9,266
15.8%
Investment Income $2,138
3.6%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $28,517
48.6%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $277,831
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $277,831
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $0
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jerry Ferrell (President) $0 $0
Robert Johnson (Director) $0 $0
Robert Messmer (Secretary) $0 $0
Elmer Tackman (Treasurer) $0 $0
Don Zakett (Director) $0 $0
Steve Houseal (Director) $0 $0
Art Peters (Vice President) $0 $0
Todd Sloggett (Director) $0 $0
Kevin Benedict (Director) $0 $0
Elmer Link (Director) $0 $0
Mike Shufelt (Director) $0 $0
Michael Shafer (Director) $0 $0
Dave Rothmsn (Director) $0 $0
Mark Spencer (Director) $0 $0
Jim Miller (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 14, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$245,552
Expenses
$120,313
Net Income
$125,239
Net Assets
$272,065
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $25,779
10.5%
Program Services $18,631
7.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income -$323
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $21,465
8.7%
Other Revenue $180,000
73.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $18,176
15.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $272,065
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $272,065
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $0
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bernard Linton (President) $0 $0 $0
Robert Johnson (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Robert Messmer (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Elmer Tackman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Don Zakett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Houseal (Director) $0 $0 $0
Art Peters (Director) $0 $0 $0
Todd Sloggett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Benedict (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elmer Link (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Vliet (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Shufelt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Shafer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Rothmsn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Spencer (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 2, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$91,883
Expenses
$68,404
Net Income
$23,479
Net Assets
$146,826
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $20,958
22.8%
Program Services $31,099
33.8%
Investment Income $32,165
35.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $1,231
1.3%
Other Revenue $6,430
7.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $151,195
Total Liabilities $4,369
Net Assets $146,826
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $0
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Bernard Linton (President) $0 $0
Robert Johnson (Vice President) $0 $0
Robert Messmer (Secretary) $0 $0
Elmer Tackman (Treasurer) $0 $0
Dale Furst (Director) $0 $0
Joseph Hughes Jr (Director) $0 $0
Art Peters (Director) $0 $0
Todd Sloggett (Director) $0 $0
Kevin Benedict (Director) $0 $0
Arden Pedit (Director) $0 $0
Kelly Vliet (Director) $0 $0
Mike Shufelt (Director) $0 $0
Michael Shafer (Director) $0 $0
Rick Vanderbrink (Director) $0 $0
Don Zakett (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 19, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$78,326
Expenses
$66,235
Net Income
$12,091
Net Assets
$123,210
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $21,826
27.9%
Program Services $7,084
9.0%
Investment Income $11,813
15.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $37,603
48.0%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $136,751
Total Liabilities $13,541
Net Assets $123,210
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $0
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Kelly Vliet (President) $0 $0
Bill Schymanski (Vice President) $0 $0
Robert Messmer (Secretary) $0 $0
Robert Besaw (Treasurer) $0 $0
Dale Furst (Director) $0 $0
Joseph Hughes Jr (Director) $0 $0
Robert Johnson (Director) $0 $0
James Miller (Director) $0 $0
Mark Spencer (Director) $0 $0
Christopher Trudell (Director) $0 $0
Kendal Dix (Director) $0 $0
Mike Shufelt (Director) $0 $0
Michael Shafer (Director) $0 $0
Rick Vanderbrink (Director) $0 $0
Don Zakett (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 13, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$64,528
Expenses
$83,059
Net Income
-$18,531
Net Assets
$111,119
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $21,186
32.8%
Program Services $9,291
14.4%
Investment Income $191
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $2,698
4.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $31,162
48.3%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $16,452
19.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $133,335
Total Liabilities $22,216
Net Assets $111,119
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $21,186
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$63,253
Expenses
$65,957
Net Income
-$2,704
Net Assets
$107,735
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $19,157
30.3%
Program Services $25,500
40.3%
Investment Income $140
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $11,987
19.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $6,469
10.2%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $15,190
23.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $139,253
Total Liabilities $31,518
Net Assets $107,735
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $19,155
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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