Employers Association Of Grand Rapids, operating under the name Michigan, is located in Grand Rapids, MI. The organization was established in 1942. According to its NTEE Classification (Y42) the organization is classified as: Domestic Fraternal Societies, under the broad grouping of Mutual & Membership Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Michigan employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Michigan is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Michigan generated $1.3m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE EMPLOYERS' ASSOCIATION PROVIDES PRACTICAL HUMAN RESOURCE SOLUTIONS TO WEST MICHIGAN EMPLOYERS THAT PROMOTE OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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(A) EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES THE ASSOCIATION HELPS MEMBER FIRMS FILL THEIR EMPLOYMENT NEEDS IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS: 1. EMPLOYMENT REFERRAL FILES WHICH PROVIDE QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS WHO ARE AVAILABLE FOR FULL TIME POSITIONS TO MEMBER COMPANIES. 2. DISCOUNTED EMPLOYMENT ADVERTISING. 3. EMPLOYMENT SCREENING SERVICES TO ASSIST IN TEH SELECTION PROCESS. 4. SKILL TESTING AND PERSONALITY PROFILING.
(D)INFORMATION RESOURCES THE ASSOCIATION CONDUCTS SURVEYS TO UPDATE THEIR DATABASE OF PREVAILING WAGE AND BENEFITS PATTERNS IN THE WEST MICHIGAN AREA. THEY COMPILE DATA ON OVER 125 SEPERATE JOB TITLES. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO CONDUCTS CUSTOM SURVEYS, COMPILES SPECIALIZED HUMAN RESOURCE INFORMATION, AND PROVIDES CURRENT INFORMATION ON LABOR EMPLOYEE RELATIONS, BENEFITS, QUALITY AND SAFETY ISSUES. (E) CONSULTING AND MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES CONSULTING SERVICES TO ITS MEMBERS. THE AREAS OF CONSULTING SERVICES PROVIDED ARE WAGE/SALARY PROGRAMS, PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL/MANAGEMENT, DISCOUNTED SERVICES, ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS ANALYSIS, AND SUCESSION PLANNING.
(B) TRAINING PROGRAMS THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY, COST EFFECTIVE TRAINING. OVER 100 SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, AND TRAINING SESSIONS ARE CONDUCTED EACH YEAR. THE TRAINING SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE SKILLS OF MANAGING AND MOTIVATING PEOPLE.
(C) PERSONNEL POLICIES THE ASSOCIATION HELPS MEMBER FIRMS INSTALL AND MAINTAIN PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PRACTICES THAT MEET THE FOLLOWING THREE TESTS: 1. THEY ARE APPROPRIATE TO THE FIRM'S NEEDS, 2. THEY CAN WITHSTAND THE SCRUTINY OF GOVERNEMENT REGULATORY AGENCIES, AND 3. THEY ARE PREVENTATIVE IN NATURE. THE ASSOCIATION HAS DEVELOPED THE FOLLOWING TWO TOOLS TO IDENTIFY POLICY NEED AREAS: 1. EMPLOYER SELF-AUDIT AND 2. EMPLOYEE OPINION SURVEYS. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO ASSISTS WITH EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK AND SAFETY PROGRAMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Nick Kacher President | Trustee | 40 | $135,845 |
Jay Dunwell Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Evelyn Esparza-Gonzalez Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Floriza Genautis Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jim Green Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Todd Gustafson Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $588,724 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $588,724 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $617,632 |
Investment income | $132,721 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$80,453 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,330,499 |
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. | $142,943 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $142,943 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $602,621 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $36,569 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $59,769 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $800 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,937 |
Office expenses | $7,989 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $18,157 |
Travel | $6,445 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $20,212 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $39,322 |
Insurance | $83,895 |
All other expenses | $98,934 |
Total functional expenses | $1,440,579 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $21,421 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $95,482 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $87,538 |
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 | $471,283 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,165,939 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,841,663 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $110,988 |
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 | $110,988 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,730,675 |
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 | $1,841,663 |