Grand Rapids, MI

LAND CONSERVANCY OF WEST MICHIGAN

EIN 38-2363129

Environment & Animal Welfare Wildlife & Habitat Conservation People with disabilities

Mission

To keep nature nearby and conserve West Michigan’s ecologically critical land.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

About LAND CONSERVANCY OF WEST MICHIGAN

The Land Conservancy of West Michigan is a 501(c)(3) land trust based in Grand Rapids that protects, restores, and manages ecologically important lands throughout West Michigan. The organization creates public nature preserves, supports communities and local governments in creating natural areas, and helps private landowners protect their land permanently. Founded in 1976, the Land Conservancy celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2026 and operates a large portfolio of preserves — reporting 165 properties, 13,097 acres, and 91 miles of shoreline across multiple counties. In recent years the organization has advanced a climate-responsive Strategic Conservation Plan, completed community-driven protection projects (including a 119-acre Kalamazoo River shoreline project), and expanded inclusive public access to preserved lands.

Notable achievements

Large-scale land protection

Maintains an extensive portfolio of protected lands across West Michigan — reported at 165 properties totaling approximately 13,097 acres and 91 miles of shoreline — preserving habitat, water resources, and open space for public benefit.

Strategic, climate-responsive planning

Developed its first Strategic Conservation Plan to guide proactive, climate-informed conservation across three priority regions in West Michigan, positioning the organization to focus protection and stewardship over the next 10–15 years.

Universal access at Anderson Woods

Designed and built a universally accessible trail and supporting amenities at Anderson Woods Nature Preserve in partnership with local disability advocates, increasing access to nature for people using wheelchairs, walkers, strollers, and others with mobility limitations.

At a glance

Total assets: $18.8M
Annual revenue: $1.4M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 38-2363129
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Website: naturenearby.org
On Mahalo since: September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Nationally accredited land trust (Land Trust Alliance accreditation), meeting national standards for land trust excellence and permanence.

Highlighted by the Land Trust Alliance for community-centered conservation and for building accessible trail infrastructure that serves people with disabilities.

Maintains public financial transparency through regular Form 990 filings and is listed on public nonprofit information platforms and charity-rating resources.

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