Lowell Farm & Wildlife Center
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Lowell Farm & Wildlife Center is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lowell, Michigan, registered in 2010, with $10,297 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
12494 Vergennes St, Lowell, MI, 49331 EIN 27-2132404 Since 2010
Revenue (FY2025)
$10K
▲ 5.6% vs prior year
Animals median: $151K
Expenses (FY2025)
$19K
Net assets
$28K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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. Not scored for Lowell Farm & Wildlife Center— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating18 mo reserves · -81% 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 Lowell Farm & Wildlife Center: 18 mo reserves · -81% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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. Not scored for Lowell Farm & Wildlife Center— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Lowell Farm & Wildlife Center: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 12494 Vergennes St, Lowell, MI, 49331
- City
- Lowell
- State
- Michigan
- Category
- Animal-Related
- Subcategory
- Wildlife Preservation
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $19K (FY2016) to $10K (FY2025) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $28K
Operating margin
-80.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$28K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$28K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,297▲5.6% | $18,589▼5.4% | $27,847▼25.0% | $27,847▼25.0% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $9,747▼58.8% | $19,644▲26.2% | $37,154▼21.0% | $37,154▼21.0% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $23,637▲13.8% | $15,561▼29.2% | $47,051▼9.7% | $47,051▼9.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $20,774▲6.0% | $21,993▼29.4% | $52,098 | $52,098 | 990PF |
| 2021 | $19,598▼48.1% | $31,151▲191% | $52,098▼18.2% | $52,098▼18.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $37,770▲18.0% | $10,714▼55.6% | $63,651▲73.9% | $63,651▲73.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $32,002▲27.3% | $24,135▲42.3% | $36,608▲27.4% | $36,608▲27.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $25,132▲49.3% | $16,966▲29.7% | $28,741▲183% | $28,741▲183% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $16,836▼13.7% | $13,085▼20.6% | $10,156▲58.6% | $10,156▲58.6% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $19,499 | $16,484▲52.7% | $6,405▲467% | $6,405▲467% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $10,792▼55.9% | $1,130▼77.3% | $1,130▼77.3% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $24,495 | $4,970 | $4,970 | 990PF |
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.
Grants received · $20K total
2 grants to Lowell Farm & Wildlife Center totaling $20K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2019 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental/animals | 2017 | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lowell Farm & Wildlife Center a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lowell Farm & Wildlife Center is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-2132404, based in Lowell, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lowell Farm & Wildlife Center's EIN?
- Lowell Farm & Wildlife Center's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-2132404.
- How much revenue does Lowell Farm & Wildlife Center report?
- Lowell Farm & Wildlife Center reported $10,297 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Lowell Farm & Wildlife Center have?
- CharityIndex grades Lowell Farm & Wildlife Center D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Lowell Farm & Wildlife Center (EIN 27-2132404) 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.