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Baird Creek Preservation Foundation Inc

EIN 39-1992358 · Green Bay, WI

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO FACILITATE THE PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION OF THE BAIRD CREEK WATERSHED IN ORDER TO ENHANCE ITS VALUE AS AN ECOLOGICAL, RECREATIONAL, AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.

Income
$598,309
Spending
$375,471
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
7.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 82%
Employees
8
Volunteers
250
Highest pay
$64,238, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 37% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    66% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $231,544 spent. PRESERVATION OF GREENWAY - WORK INCLUDES REMOVAL OF INVASIVE SPECIES FROM SELECTED PARKWAY AREAS, MAINTENANCE AND RESTORATION OF TREE PLANTINGS, SPRAYING OF HERBICIDE, SITE PREP, AND PLANTINGS OF SEEDS WITHIN THE PARKWAY AREAS. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS AN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM TO PROVIDE HANDS ON EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD.
  2. $14,749 spent. BAIRD CREEK PRESERVATION FOUNDATION OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDING FREE PUBLIC HIKES, SPONSORED FIELD TRIPS, AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING, AND NATURE BASED HANDS-ON EXPLORATION SUMMER CAMPS. SUMMER CAMPS ARE A LARGE PIECE OF OUR PROGRAMMING AS WE CAN REACH 144 KIDS WITH ALL KINDS OF NATURE FACTS AND INSPIRING MOMENTS. THEY LEARN ABOUT ALL THE FLORA AND FAUNA IN THE GREENWAY, HOW THE WEATHER AND MAN MADE CIRCUMSTANCES AFFECT THOSE THINGS, AND THEN HOW THEY CAN POSITIVELY AFFECT NATURE. WE ALSO OFFER SCOUT PROGRAMMING FOR GROUPS TO EARN CERTAIN BADGES IN THE GREENWAY THROUGH LEADER LED ACTIVITIES OR HIKES IN THE GREENWAY. ALL EDUCATION IS FOCUSED ON EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY AND DRAWING AWARENESS TO THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2000.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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