BLUE HERON MINISTRIES INC
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Plain text BLUE HERON MINISTRIES INC. furp.org, nonprofit organization profile, tax years 2021–2024. https://furp.org/org/blue-heron-ministries-inc-300358905. Retrieved 2026-11-11.
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2024 · Form 990 · revenue $700K · expenses $672K · assets $1.1M
- EIN
- 30-0358905
- Address
- 2955 W ORLAND RD, ANGOLA, IN 46703-8043
- NTEE code
- C30 Natural Resources Conservation and Protection (Environment) published (IRS Business Master File)
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- December 2021 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity, 509(a)(2)
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
TO BUILD COMMUNITIES WHERE CREATION IS KEPT AND TO KEEP CREATION SO THAT COMMUNITY MAY BE RESTORED
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
4 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Simons | EXECUTIVE DI | 2022-2024 | $59,040 | $156,720 | 1 |
| Elizabeth Williams | ADMIN ASSIST | 2021-2024 | $1,493 | $7,669 | 1 |
| Fred Wooley | BOARD MEMBER | 2021-2024 | $2,828 | $2,828 | 1 |
| Nate Simons (former) | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2021 | $42,900 | $42,900 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
2 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Zeis | BOARD MEMBER | 2021-2024 | Not reported | $0 reported | 1 |
| Thomas Smith (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2021-2023 | Not reported | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 4 people listed · 3 paid, $63K · 14 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATHAN SIMONS | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $59,040 | $0 | $0 | $59,040 | 1 |
| FRED WOOLEY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $2,828 | $0 | $0 | $2,828 | 1 |
| ELIZABETH WILLIAMS | ADMIN ASSIST | 2 | $1,493 | $0 | $0 | $1,493 | 1 |
| MARGARET ZEIS | BOARD MEMBER | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 5 people listed · 2 paid, $57K · 17 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATHAN SIMONS | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $53,542 | $0 | $0 | $53,542 | 1 |
| ELIZABETH WILLIAMS | ADMIN ASSIST | 2 | $3,054 | $0 | $0 | $3,054 | 1 |
| THOMAS SMITH | BOARD MEMBER | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| FRED WOOLEY | BOARD MEMBER | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARGARET ZEIS | BOARD MEMBER | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 5 people listed · 2 paid, $46K · 15 employees · 28 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATHAN SIMONS | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $44,138 | $0 | $0 | $44,138 | 1 |
| ELIZABETH WILLIAMS | ADMIN ASSIST | 20 | $1,930 | $0 | $0 | $1,930 | 1 |
| THOMAS SMITH | BOARD MEMBER | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| FRED WOOLEY | BOARD MEMBER | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARGARET ZEIS | BOARD MEMBER | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 5 people listed · 2 paid, $44K · 12 employees · 17 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATE SIMONS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $42,900 | $0 | $0 | $42,900 | 1 |
| ELIZABETH WILLIAMS | ADMIN ASSISTANT | 20 | $1,192 | $0 | $0 | $1,192 | 1 |
| MARGARET ZEIS | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| FRED WOOLEY | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| THOMAS SMITH | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $699,744 | $672,009 | $1,117,247 | $1,074,292 | $56,670 | $638,300 | $63,361 | 14 | - |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $518,254 | $609,203 | $1,101,628 | $1,046,557 | $34,059 | $476,407 | $53,542 | 17 | - |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $526,988 | $493,894 | $1,145,005 | $1,137,506 | $37,451 | $488,445 | $46,068 | 15 | 28 |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $538,670 | $402,397 | $1,116,846 | $1,107,314 | $37,289 | $498,383 | $42,900 | 12 | 17 |
Funders of this organization
4 grantors reported grants to this organization, $294,138 in all, tax years 2011 to 2025. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Total given | Grants | Latest year's amount | Latest year | Years given | Type | Match | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION | $240,454 | 4 | $40,454 | 2024 | 2011-2013, 2024 | Public charity | Exact | show |
| STEUBEN COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC | $44,684 | 3 | $23,344 | 2024 | 2019, 2023-2024 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| NISOURCE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | 2024 | 2024 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “BLUE HERON MINISTRIES INC” | show |
| FAWN RIVER RESTORATION AND CONSERVATION CHARITABLE TR | $4,000 | 1 | $4,000 | 2025 | 2025 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “BLUE HERON MINISTRIES INC” | show |
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| WAWASEE AREA CONSERVANCY FOUNDATION INC | IN | C30 | $1,100,345 | $682,981 | CHAIRMAN | $0 | Same NTEE code C30, revenue within 2x, same state |
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| ROYAL AFRICAN FOUNDATION INC | UT | C30 | $572,766 | $491,387 | PRESIDENT | $62,176 | Same NTEE code C30, revenue within 2x |
| ANUBLUE INC | NY | C30 | $617,551 | $675,874 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code C30, revenue within 2x |
| BCARBON INC | TX | C30 | $673,504 | $1,320,251 | Chair, President/CEO | $0 | Same NTEE code C30, revenue within 2x |
| ONE HUNDRED MILES INC | GA | C30 | $1,193,431 | $2,049,113 | President and CEO | $163,934 | Same NTEE code C30, revenue within 2x |
| BLUERIBBON COALITION INC | ID | C30 | $1,009,223 | $700,996 | EXECUTIVE DI | $84,856 | Same NTEE code C30, revenue within 2x |
| HECKRODT WETLAND RESERVE INC | WI | C30 | $1,108,226 | $696,840 | CHAIRMAN | $0 | Same NTEE code C30, revenue within 2x |
| BUY-IN COMMUNITY PLANNING INC | CA | C30 | $382,645 | $305,769 | Executive Director | $101,215 | Same NTEE code C30, revenue within 2x |
| SASSAFRAS RIVER ASSOCIATION INC | MD | C30 | $903,812 | $881,090 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code C30, revenue within 2x |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF BLUE VENTURES INC | VA | C30 | $680,750 | $612,760 | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 06/2025) | $0 | Same NTEE code C30, revenue within 2x |
| FRIENDS OF MISSOULA PARKS INC | MT | C30 | $487,865 | $337,586 | MEMBER | $0 | Same NTEE code C30, revenue within 2x |
| PEOPLE AND CARNIVORES INC | MT | C30 | $642,961 | $583,048 | Executive Dir. | $84,889 | Same NTEE code C30, revenue within 2x |
| WINGS OVER WISCONSIN INC | WI | C30 | $657,986 | $595,420 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $57,747 | Same NTEE code C30, revenue within 2x |
| PARTNERS FOR ODESSA PARKS AND RECREATION INC | MO | C30 | $633,694 | $23,900 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code C30, revenue within 2x |
| THREE BAYS PRESERVATION INC | MA | C30 | $1,262,892 | $1,101,636 | EXECUTIVE DI | $218,714 | Same NTEE code C30, revenue within 2x |
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| GROUNDWORK MILWAUKEE INC | WI | C30 | $570,865 | $391,433 | Executive Director | $66,945 | Same NTEE code C30, revenue within 2x |
| MOTHERS OF THE AMAZON INC | CA | C30 | $711,205 | $723,966 | CEO | $0 | Same NTEE code C30, revenue within 2x |
| BUFFALO AUDUBON SOCIETY INC | NY | C30 | $879,023 | $787,534 | EXECUTIVE DI | $85,600 | Same NTEE code C30, revenue within 2x |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990 · $672,009 spent · pay $342,325 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $253,306 | $253,306 | - | - | 37.7% | |
| Other (as described) | PROJECT EXPENSES | $241,622 | $241,622 | - | - | 36.0% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $63,361 | $63,361 | - | - | 9.4% | |
| Insurance | $27,131 | $27,131 | - | - | 4.0% | |
| Payroll taxes | $25,658 | $25,658 | - | - | 3.8% | |
| Other (as described) | REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE | $11,875 | $11,875 | - | - | 1.8% |
| Fees: accounting | $11,506 | $11,506 | - | - | 1.7% | |
| Office expenses | $9,400 | $9,400 | - | - | 1.4% | |
| Occupancy | $9,061 | $9,061 | - | - | 1.3% | |
| Other (as described) | DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS | $5,735 | $5,735 | - | - | 0.9% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $4,908 | $4,908 | - | - | 0.7% | |
| All other expenses | $4,041 | $4,041 | - | - | 0.6% | |
| Other (as described) | DONATIONS | $3,930 | $3,930 | - | - | 0.6% |
| Fees: legal | $475 | $475 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $672,009 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $609,203 spent · pay $356,063 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $279,752 | $279,752 | - | - | 45.9% | |
| Other (as described) | PROJECT EXPENSES | $160,082 | $160,082 | - | - | 26.3% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $53,542 | $53,542 | - | - | 8.8% | |
| Insurance | $37,667 | $37,667 | - | - | 6.2% | |
| Payroll taxes | $22,769 | $22,769 | - | - | 3.7% | |
| Fees: accounting | $18,509 | $18,509 | - | - | 3.0% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $7,762 | $7,762 | - | - | 1.3% | |
| Other (as described) | REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE | $7,640 | $7,640 | - | - | 1.3% |
| All other expenses | $7,214 | $7,214 | - | - | 1.2% | |
| Other (as described) | DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS | $4,770 | $4,770 | - | - | 0.8% |
| Other (as described) | DONATIONS | $4,136 | $4,136 | - | - | 0.7% |
| Office expenses | $3,660 | $3,660 | - | - | 0.6% | |
| Fees: legal | $850 | $850 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Occupancy | $850 | $850 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $609,203 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $493,894 spent · pay $290,481 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $223,770 | $223,770 | - | - | 45.3% | |
| Other (as described) | PROJECT EXPENSES | $127,465 | $127,465 | - | - | 25.8% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $46,068 | $46,068 | - | - | 9.3% | |
| Insurance | $27,029 | $27,029 | - | - | 5.5% | |
| Payroll taxes | $20,643 | $20,643 | - | - | 4.2% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $15,250 | $15,250 | - | - | 3.1% | |
| Other (as described) | REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE | $11,765 | $11,765 | - | - | 2.4% |
| Fees: accounting | $8,695 | $8,695 | - | - | 1.8% | |
| All other expenses | $5,101 | $5,101 | - | - | 1.0% | |
| Other (as described) | DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS | $2,995 | $2,995 | - | - | 0.6% |
| Office expenses | $2,436 | $2,436 | - | - | 0.5% | |
| Other (as described) | PROPERTY TAX | $1,518 | $1,518 | - | - | 0.3% |
| Occupancy | $1,159 | $1,159 | - | - | 0.2% | |
| Total | $493,894 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990 · $402,397 spent · pay $200,783 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $137,112 | $137,112 | - | - | 34.1% | |
| Other (as described) | PROJECT EXPENSES | $111,250 | $111,250 | - | - | 27.6% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $42,900 | $42,900 | - | - | 10.7% | |
| Insurance | $25,567 | $25,567 | - | - | 6.4% | |
| Payroll taxes | $20,771 | $20,771 | - | - | 5.2% | |
| Other (as described) | REAPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE | $16,900 | $16,900 | - | - | 4.2% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $14,639 | $14,639 | - | - | 3.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $12,030 | $12,030 | - | - | 3.0% | |
| Office expenses | $9,216 | $9,216 | - | - | 2.3% | |
| All other expenses | $7,244 | $7,244 | - | - | 1.8% | |
| Other (as described) | DUES AND SUBSCRIPTONS | $2,758 | $2,758 | - | - | 0.7% |
| Other (as described) | TELEPHONE | $1,197 | $1,197 | - | - | 0.3% |
| Occupancy | $813 | $813 | - | - | 0.2% | |
| Total | $402,397 | 100% |
Federal grants and contracts
Awards from USAspending.gov to a recipient with this organization's name and zip code. Obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September); each award links to its page on usaspending.gov.
| Fiscal year | Grants and other assistance | Contracts | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| 2022 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| 2021 | $24,980 | $0 | 1 |
| 2020 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| 2016 | $15,000 | $0 | 3 |
| 2014 | $5,000 | $0 | 1 |
| 2013 | $15,825 | $0 | 1 |
| 2010 | $22,496 | $0 | 1 |
| 2008 | $49,467 | $0 | 1 |
Largest awards · 6 shown
| Year | Agency | Kind | Program | Description | Obligated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Grant or other assistance | PARTNERS FOR FISH AND WILDLIFE 15.631 | BADGER BARRENS PROJECT WETLAND/PRAIRIE RESTORATION PROJECT- STEUBEN COUNTY, IN | $24,980 |
| 2016 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Grant or other assistance | PARTNERS FOR FISH AND WILDLIFE 15.631 | TAMARACK LAKE SEDGE MEADOW WETLAND RESTORATION PROJECT | $15,000 |
| 2014 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Grant or other assistance | GREAT LAKES RESTORATION 15.662 | BADGER BARRENS PROJECT | $5,000 |
| 2013 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Grant or other assistance | PARTNERS FOR FISH AND WILDLIFE 15.631 | TAMARACK LAKE PROJECT - PRIVATE LANDS AGREEMENT | $15,825 |
| 2010 | Natural Resources Conservation Service | Grant or other assistance | WILDLIFE HABITAT INCENTIVE PROGRAM 10.914 | WILDLIFE HABITAT INCENTIVES PROGRAM | $22,496 |
| 2008 | Natural Resources Conservation Service | Grant or other assistance | WILDLIFE HABITAT INCENTIVE PROGRAM 10.914 | WILDLIFE HABITAT INCENTIVES PROGRAM | $49,467 |
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