Four Lakes Task Force
99% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Thin reserves Growing revenue
Four Lakes Task Force is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Midland, Michigan, registered in 2015, with $16,619,829 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C, and it directs about 99% of spending to programs.
233 E Larkin St, Midland, MI, 48640 EIN 27-4698447 Since 2015
Revenue (FY2024)
$16.6M
▼ 16.5% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$84.1M
Net assets
-$13.5M
Employees
5
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →C+Program efficiency40% of the rating99% to programs · $0 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Four Lakes Task Force: 99% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · -406% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Four Lakes Task Force: 0 mo reserves · -406% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Four Lakes Task Force: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Four Lakes Task Force: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
See schedule o
Contact & location
- Address
- 233 E Larkin St, Midland, MI, 48640
- City
- Midland
- State
- Michigan
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $65K (FY2015) to $16.6M (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $25.7MNet assets -$13.5M
Operating margin
-406.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$12.2M
Total liabilities
$25.7M
Net assets
-$13.5M
Salaries & benefits
$465K
1% of expenses
Board members
9
8 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,619,829▼16.5% | $84,122,053▲5.7% | -$13,470,963▼125% | $12,211,950▼83.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $19,901,609▼86.5% | $79,589,921▲112% | $54,031,261▼52.5% | $71,923,722▼42.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $147,627,778▲1390% | $37,578,311▲53.1% | $113,719,573▲2999% | $126,033,291▲824% | 990 |
| 2021 | $9,907,854▼55.2% | $24,546,255▲223% | $3,670,106▼80.0% | $13,646,932▼36.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $22,098,472▲7494% | $7,588,275▲3108% | $18,308,507▲15801% | $21,496,603▲18570% | 990 |
| 2018 | $290,982▲348% | $236,575▲3978% | $115,137▲88.3% | $115,137▲88.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $65,010 | $5,801 | $61,138 | $61,138 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Kayla Stryker — $146,874 (0.17% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kayla Stryker | Treasurer/secretary | 40 | $146,874 |
| Charles Sikora | Director | 1 | — |
| Dave Rothman | Vice President | 1 | — |
| David Kepler | Chair and President | 1 | — |
| Doug Hill | Director | 1 | — |
| Karen Moore | Director | 1 | — |
| Mark Bone | Director | 1 | — |
| Mark Mudge | Director | 1 | — |
| Phil Dast | Director | 1 | — |
| Tamara Mcgovern | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Fisher Contracting | Construction | $31,906,187 |
| Spence Brothers | Construction | $28,770,012 |
| Gei Consultants | Construction | $7,335,021 |
| Spicer Group | Construction | $4,191,964 |
| Steelfab Inc | Construction | $2,452,818 |
Grants received · $256K total
7 grants to Four Lakes Task Force totaling $256K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $5,200 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $7,700 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2022 | $6,250 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2021 | $11,950 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2020 | $106,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2020 | $106,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2020 | $12,853 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Four Lakes Task Force a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Four Lakes Task Force is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-4698447, based in Midland, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Four Lakes Task Force's EIN?
- Four Lakes Task Force's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-4698447.
- How much revenue does Four Lakes Task Force report?
- Four Lakes Task Force reported $16,619,829 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Four Lakes Task Force's spending goes to programs?
- Four Lakes Task Force spends about 99% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Four Lakes Task Force have?
- CharityIndex grades Four Lakes Task Force C, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Four Lakes Task Force's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Four Lakes Task Force's latest Form 990 is $146,874, paid to Kayla Stryker (Treasurer/secretary).
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Data for Four Lakes Task Force (EIN 27-4698447) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.