Support conservation where you live
About three out of every four dollars we operate on come from grants. Grant money can only go where the grant allows, and grants end. Donations can go where the need is.
Where the money comes from and where it goes
| Category | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State grants | $77,415 | 39% |
| Federal grants | $71,564 | 36% |
| Sales and classes | $36,324 | 18% |
| Donations and sponsors | $6,135 | 3% |
| Interest and other | $5,292 | 3% |
| Category | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staff | $134,038 | 74% |
| Trees and plants for the sales | $16,285 | 9% |
| Office, rent and software | $14,628 | 8% |
| Audit, travel, training and dues | $12,418 | 7% |
| Supplies, fees and other | $3,141 | 2% |
Our 2026 fiscal year, October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026.
How we account for it
We are audited by an independent CPA firm every other year and our budget is approved in a public meeting. Donations are tax-deductible as contributions to a governmental unit under IRC 170(c)(1). One hundred percent stays in Oakland County.
Need our tax identification number for a matching gift or a grant form? Contact us and we will send it.
Other ways to give
We can accept gifts of stock, IRA qualified charitable distributions, planned gifts, and employer matching funds. Email or call us for more information.