2025-11-11T22:15:46-07:00 2024-12-31 990EZ 2024-01-01 833748034 RESCUE MI NATURE NOW INC RESC 2485087975 19984 Derby St Detroit MI 48203 Brodrick Wilks Board Treasurer 2485087975 2025-11-11 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X www.rescuenaturenow.org X X 199883 X 199883 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 360 -360 0 0 0 0 199523 0 0 0 12194 27727 117 78694 118732 80791 55643 0 136434 X 112508 211399 5100 5150 0 0 117608 216549 61965 80115 55643 136434 Rescue MI Nature Now, Inc. is a Michigan Nonprofit Organization committed to cultivating green zones within the communities and empowering neighborhoods through nature-centric educational programs. Through hands-on initiatives, we empower communities to become active stewards of the environment by educating & bringing them together an extensive array of projects & programs. The Detroit Therapy Forest, is a community-driven urban reforestation project in Detroit's Nolan neighborhood that transforms vacant land into a restorative green space inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing). Spanning over two acres, the site serves as both a wellness retreat and an ecological restoration zone-providing residents with a peaceful environment to reduce stress, connect with nature, and foster community healing. Beyond its therapeutic purpose, the project also improves neighborhood aesthetics, supports pollinators and native habitat, and engages local youth through stewardship and workforce development opportunities that reinforce environmental awareness and collective care for Detroit's urban landscape. 75321 75321 Rescue MI Nature Now, Inc. (RMNN) leads innovative greenspace transformations across Detroit by converting vacant, blighted, and underutilized lots into vibrant, ecologically rich community assets. Through projects like the Detroit Therapy Forest, Community Green Loop, and Urban Acupuncture interventions, RMNN integrates sustainable landscaping, native habitat restoration, and stormwater management to revitalize neglected areas while fostering community pride and wellness. Each transformation blends environmental design with social impact-creating safe, beautiful, and functional spaces that promote mental health, youth engagement, and environmental stewardship. By combining community vision, workforce training, and green infrastructure, RMNN's work restores both the land and the spirit of Detroit's neighborhoods. 104746 104746 180067 Tharmond Ligon Jr President 40 0 0 0 Zenaida Flores Vice President 40 0 0 0 Brodrick Wilks Treasurer 30 0 0 0 Alexis Kott Secretary 15 0 0 0 Andrew Buendia Board Member 10 0 0 0 Andrew Simms Board Member 10 0 0 0 Justin Petty Board Member 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 MI Brodrick Wilks 19984 Derby St Detroit MI 48203 2485087975 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 11037 51360 92755 176874 200253 532279 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11037 51360 92755 176874 200253 532279 0 532279 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 532279 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Other expenses include programming costs, administrative and operational costs, and general maintenance costs. Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26 Total Liabilities include Accounts Payable and Credit Card Balances Rescue MI Nature NOW, Inc. is a volunteer-run community organization with limited administrative capacity. The delay in filing our Form 990 was due to a misunderstanding regarding the filing extension period. We believed that an extension request had been properly submitted, which would have extended our filing deadline to November 15. Upon realizing the filing was still outstanding, we acted promptly to gather the necessary information and complete the return. As a small volunteer-led organization focused on delivering ongoing community programs, our limited administrative resources occasionally present timing challenges. The delay was not due to willful neglect but to an honest oversight, and steps have been taken to improve our internal filing and compliance tracking moving forward.