Fraternal Order Of Police, operating under the name Gerald R Ford Metro Lodge 97, is located in Grand Rapids, MI. The organization was established in 1972. According to its NTEE Classification (Y41) the organization is classified as: Fraternal Beneficiary Societies, under the broad grouping of Mutual & Membership Benefit and related organizations. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Gerald R Ford Metro Lodge 97 is a 501(c)(8) and as such, is described as a "Fraternal Beneficiary Society and/or Association" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Gerald R Ford Metro Lodge 97 generated $216.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $236.2k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 13.0% per year over the past 8 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
TO PROMOTE PERSONAL AND EFFICIENT COOPERATION BETWEEN ALL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO THE END THAT THE PUBLIC MAY BE BETTER SERVED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LODGE 97 CONSISTS OF APPROX. 420 MEMBERS. THE ORGANIZATION HAS 2 CATEGORIES OF MEMBERS, ACTIVE (360) AND ASSOCIATE (60). ACTIVE MEMBERS ARE PERSONS INVOLVED IN LAW ENFORCEMENT. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS ARE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN THE LODGE'S EVENTS BUT ARE NOT ASSICUATED WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT. THE LODGE CONDUCTS VARIOUS ACTIVITIES DURING THE YEAR. THE MAIN ACTIVITY IS PROVIDING A COUNTRY WESTERN SHOW THAT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PARTIES, DINNERS, RAFFLES, SPONSORSHIP OF SPORTS TEAMS, GOLF OUTING AND VARIOUS EVENTS FOR CHILDREN. PROCEEDS FROM SOME EVENTS ARE DONATED TO CHARITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Richard Brown Chaplain | Trustee | $0 | |
Sam Powell Trustee | Trustee | $0 | |
Angela Silsby Conductor | Trustee | $0 | |
Tom Vanderploeg Trustee | Trustee | $0 | |
Mike Wierenga Trustee | Trustee | $0 | |
Frank Collins Sgt. At Arms | Officer | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $100 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $100 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $111,034 |
Investment income | $53 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $25,459 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $216,825 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,350 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $21,085 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $384 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $28,055 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,913 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $15,566 |
Insurance | $3,443 |
All other expenses | $18,114 |
Total functional expenses | $236,191 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $55,861 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $411,261 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $467,122 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $467,122 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $467,122 |