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Dane County Conservation League

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$110k (2023)

Expenses
$153k (2023)

Total Assets
$2.4M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$1.88k (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 Form 990
Revenue
$110,105
Expenses
$153,228
Net Income
-$43,123
Net Assets
$2,396,569
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $23,778
21.6%
Program Services $8,839
8.0%
Investment Income $58,191
52.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $800
0.7%
Net Fundraising -$916
Sales of Assets $15,543
14.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $7,768
7.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,398,444
Total Liabilities $1,875
Net Assets $2,396,569
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sharon Schwab (President) $0 $0 $0
Tim Heindl (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Lowell Carter (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Bloomer (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Denise Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dwaine Rundle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Sands (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Brye (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Klingbiel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Ripp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Worley (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Center (Director) $0 $0 $0
Monica Spaeni (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$81,557
Expenses
$99,239
Net Income
-$17,682
Net Assets
$2,237,392
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $21,127
25.9%
Program Services $9,435
11.6%
Investment Income $55,617
68.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $1,200
1.5%
Net Fundraising -$333
Sales of Assets $611
0.7%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $18
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,239,142
Total Liabilities $1,750
Net Assets $2,237,392
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sharon Schwab (President) $0 $0 $0
Tim Heindl (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Lowell Carter (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Bloomer (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Denise Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dwaine Rundle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Sands (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Brye (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Klingbiel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Ripp (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
-$57,552
Expenses
$85,786
Net Income
-$143,338
Net Assets
$2,695,664
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $19,206
Program Services $8,224
Investment Income $48,838
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $2,400
Net Fundraising -$1,451
Sales of Assets -$126,580
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $11
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,695,664
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,695,664
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Center (President) $0 $0 $0
Greg Dahl (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Lowell Carter (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Bloomer (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Denise Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dwaine Rundle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Sands (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Brye (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Schwab (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Heindl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Klingbiel (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$31,944
Expenses
$66,279
Net Income
-$34,335
Net Assets
$2,517,978
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,330
32.3%
Program Services $8,557
26.8%
Investment Income $36,949
> 100%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $200
0.6%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$24,092
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,517,978
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,517,978
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Center (President) $0 $0 $0
Greg Dahl (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Lowell Carter (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Bloomer (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Archie Degnan (Treasurer Thru September) $0 $0 $0
Denise Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dwaine Rundle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Sands (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Brye (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Schwab (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Heindl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Klingbiel (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$123,144
Expenses
$52,042
Net Income
$71,102
Net Assets
$2,380,771
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $11,042
9.0%
Program Services $8,329
6.8%
Investment Income $54,768
44.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $1,400
1.1%
Net Fundraising $14,498
11.8%
Sales of Assets $42,056
34.2%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $100
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,380,771
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,380,771
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Center (President) $0 $0 $0
Greg Dahl (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Lowell Carter (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Archie Degnan (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Donald Sprang (Treasurer Thru January) $0 $0 $0
Tom Klingbiel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Heindl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Schwab (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dwaine Rundle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Sands (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Brye (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Denise Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles Virnig (Director Thru January) $0 $0 $0
Gary Howards (Director Thru January) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$80,080
Expenses
$85,017
Net Income
-$4,937
Net Assets
$2,069,736
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $19,106
23.9%
Program Services $9,749
12.2%
Investment Income $47,184
58.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $5,613
7.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,069,736
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,069,736
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Greg Dahl (President) $0 $0 $0
John Center (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Lowell Carter (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Donald Sprang (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Tom Klingbiel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Byre (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles Virnig (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dwaine Rundle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Sands (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gary Howards (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$71,805
Expenses
$51,817
Net Income
$19,988
Net Assets
$2,226,735
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $18,362
25.6%
Program Services $10,234
14.3%
Investment Income $39,511
55.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $4,846
6.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $417
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,226,735
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,226,735
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tom Klingbiel (President) $0 $0 $0
Greg Dahl (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Lowell Carter (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Donald Sprang (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ed Brost (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Pulda (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Center (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dwaine Rundle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Sands (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gary Howards (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles Virnig (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,504,486
Expenses
$36,450
Net Income
$1,468,036
Net Assets
$2,055,739
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $11,160
0.7%
Program Services $1,486,654
98.8%
Investment Income $3,136
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $4,681
0.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $19
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,055,739
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,055,739
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tom Klingbiel (President) $0 $0 $0
Greg Dahl (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Lowell Carter (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Donald Sprang (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ed Brost (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Pulda (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Matts (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dwaine Rundle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Sands (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gary Howards (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles Virnig (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$38,157
Expenses
$42,111
Net Income
-$3,954
Net Assets
$501,541
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $12,160
31.9%
Program Services $2,933
7.7%
Investment Income $12,527
32.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $5,450
14.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $501,541
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $501,541
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tom Klingbiel (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Ed Brost (President) $0 $0 $0
Lowell Carter (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Donald Sprang (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dave Pulda (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Matts (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Dahl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dwaine Rundle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Sands (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gary Howards (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rick Kalvelage (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$56,283
Expenses
$60,346
Net Income
-$4,063
Net Assets
$505,495
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $38,133
67.8%
Program Services $2,210
3.9%
Investment Income $547
1.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $2,246
4.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $505,495
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $505,495
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jerry Paffenroth (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Ed Brost (President) $0 $0 $0
Lowell Carter (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Donald Sprang (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dave Pulda (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Matts (Director) $0 $0 $0
Randy Buisker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eugene Roark (Emeritus Director) $0 $0 $0
Dwaine Rundle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Sands (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Klingbiel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gary Howards (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rick Kalvelage (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$220,393
Expenses
$51,347
Net Income
$169,046
Net Assets
$509,558
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $210,617
95.6%
Program Services $4,222
1.9%
Investment Income $360
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $5,254
2.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $509,558
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $509,558
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gerry Paffenroth (President) $0 $0 $0
Ed Brost (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Lowell Carter (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Donald Sprang (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dave Pulda (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Matts (Director) $0 $0 $0
Randy Buisker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eugene Roark (Emeritus Director) $0 $0 $0
Dwaine Rundle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Sands (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Klingbiel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gary Howards (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rick Kalvelage (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$58,542
Expenses
$90,562
Net Income
-$32,020
Net Assets
$235,219
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $33,787
57.7%
Program Services $3,753
6.4%
Investment Income $5,429
9.3%
Net Fundraising $15,573
26.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $235,219
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $235,219

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$49,649
Expenses
$52,913
Net Income
-$3,264
Net Assets
$267,239
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $26,580
53.5%
Program Services $5,360
10.8%
Investment Income $5,452
11.0%
Net Fundraising $12,257
24.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $267,239
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $267,239

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

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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