West Michigan Environmental Action Council Education Foundation
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $796.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Founding
- 09/1971
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 23-7128379
Organization Overview
West Michigan Environmental Action Council Education Foundation, operating under the name Council Education Foundation, is located in Grand Rapids, MI. The organization was established in 1971. According to its NTEE Classification (B03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Council Education Foundation employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Council Education Foundation 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 06/2022, Council Education Foundation generated $796.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $922.4k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.3% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LEADING ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION IN WEST MICHIGAN BY INSPIRING ACTION TO PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE OF COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATING AND ASSISTING ORGANIZATIONS IN ORDER TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THE ENVIRONMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION & ENGAGEMENT - STAFF TIME AND SUPPLIES TO SUPPORT OUTREACH AND EDUCATION ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES RELATED TO WMEAC'S AREAS OF FOCUS. THE OUTREACH AND EDUCATION ARE ACHIEVED BY IN-PERSON TRAINING AND PEER TO PEER INFLUENCING TOWARD THE GOAL OF IMPROVING THE ENVIRONMENT.
WATER PROTECTION - WMEAC INVOLVES CITIZENS IN ACTION TO PROTECT OUR WATER RESOURCES. THIS IS DONE BY THE TEACH FOR THE WATERSHED PROGRAM, ADOPT A STREAM PROGRAM, AND ENGAGING BUSINESSES, PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND YOUTH GROUPS ALONG WITH THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
CLIMATE RESILIENCY - A PROGRAM AREA WHICH ASSISTS AND EVALUATES THE COMMUNITY'S ABILITY TO RESPOND TO CHANGES IN THE CLIMATE THAT AFFECT OUR DAILY LIVES. WMEAC CLIMATE RESILIENCY PROGRAMS INCLUDE RECYCLING PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE AREA, GRANTS FOR DUNES PROTECTION AND OTHER COOPERATIVE EFFORTS TO MITIGATE THE AFFECT OF CLIMATE CHANGE THROUGHOUT WEST MICHIGAN.
WMEAC'S MISSION IS TO "INFORM AND ENGAGE AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY WHICH ACTS TOGETHER TO PROTECT NATURAL RESOURCES AND CREATE A CLIMATE RESILIENT WEST MICHIGAN."
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
William Wood Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $91,838 |
Paul Albarran Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Edward Cole Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Anne Hiskes President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Belinda Bardwell President- P | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mike Troupos Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $7,570 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $131,475 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $539,967 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $679,012 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $65,241 |
| Investment income | $14,757 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $37,124 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $796,134 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $96,143 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,516 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $356,499 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $9,812 |
| Payroll taxes | $35,912 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $32,525 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $5 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $26,651 |
| Advertising and promotion | $17,875 |
| Office expenses | $13,361 |
| Information technology | $22,141 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $14,364 |
| Travel | $3,700 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $28,282 |
| Interest | $8,515 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $26,230 |
| Insurance | $4,776 |
| All other expenses | $11,560 |
| Total functional expenses | $922,418 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $46,604 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $77,912 |
| 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 | $374,409 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $651,437 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,150,362 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $101,595 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $4,500 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $81,989 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $197,996 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $386,080 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $636,490 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $127,792 |
| 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 | $1,150,362 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that West Michigan Environmental Action Council Education Foundation has recieved totaling $162,433.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT | $60,000 |
Minneapolis Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT | $46,000 |
Frey Foundation Grand Rapids, MI PURPOSE: THE RAINY DAY PROJECT | $20,000 |
Grand Rapids Community Foundation Grand Rapids, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $18,715 |
Michigan League Of Conservation Voters Education Fund Ann Arbor, MI PURPOSE: ASSITANCE | $8,403 |
Muskegon County Community Foundation Muskegon, MI PURPOSE: CREATING THE GRAND RIVER COASTAL CORRIDOR; TO SUPPORT TWO INTERNS | $6,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $826,522 |
| Earnings | -$77,935 |
| Other Expense | $97,150 |
| Ending Balance | $651,437 |
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|---|---|---|
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