Lake Michigan Junior Golfassociation Inc, operating under the name First Tee - West Michigan, is located in Grand Rapids, MI. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (N6A) the organization is classified as: Golf, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2021, First Tee - West Michigan employed 68 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. First Tee - West Michigan is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, First Tee - West Michigan generated $740.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $684.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 21.0% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO IMPACT THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT BUILD CHARACTER, INSTILL LIFE-ENHANCING VALUES AND PROMOTE HEALTHY CHOICES THROUGH THE GAME OF GOLF.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE FIRST TEE TEACHES YOUNG PEOPLE ITS NINE CORE VALUES: HONESTY, INTEGRITY, SPORTSMANSHIP, RESPECT, CONFIDENCE, RESPONSIBILITY, PERSEVERANCE, COURTESY AND JUDGMENT. THE FIRST TEE EXPERIENCE TEACHES THESE KIDS VALUABLE LIFE SKILLS INCLUDING PROBLEM-SOLVING, MANAGING TIME, CONTROLLING ONE'S EMOTIONS, MAKING FRIENDS WITH DIVERSE PEERS, WORKING WELL WITH OTHERS AND IMPROVING RELATIONSHIPS WITH FAMILY AND COMMUNITY. PARTICIPANTS WERE ABLE TO TRANSFER THE LIFE SKILLS THEY LEARNED IN GOLF TO SCHOOL AND OTHER AREAS OF THEIR LIVES. SKILLS INCLUDING DECISION-MAKING, SELF-MANAGEMENT, AND SETTING GOALS WERE CONSISTENTLY TRANSFERRED TO SITUATIONS INVOLVING SCHOOL, FAMILY, FRIENDS, JOBS, COLLEGE, CAREER AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Tyler Smies Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $70,304 |
Maureen Fitzgerald Penn Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Travis Mikulenas Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rick Vandenberg President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Scott Vander Linde Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Paul Albarran Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $466,747 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $239,235 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $705,982 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $78,050 |
Investment income | $2,982 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$46,553 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $740,461 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $3,896 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $70,304 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,062 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $367,119 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,837 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $39,903 |
Fees for services: Management | $689 |
Fees for services: Legal | $294 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,950 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $12,611 |
Office expenses | $5,503 |
Information technology | $4,605 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $26,041 |
Travel | $18,193 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $10,252 |
All other expenses | $19,675 |
Total functional expenses | $684,285 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $20,059 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,005,733 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $16,756 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,042,548 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $31,015 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $31,015 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,011,533 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,042,548 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Lake Michigan Junior Golfassociation Inc has recieved totaling $59,226.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Pga Tour First Tee Foundation Inc Ponte Vedra Beach, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $19,999 |
Grand Rapids Community Foundation Grand Rapids, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $17,000 |
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: GROWTH | $11,225 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,289 |
Daniel & Pamella Devos Foundation Grand Rapids, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $2,500 |
Pfizer Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $100 |
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