Heart Of West Michigan United Way
- Assets
- $33.9m
- Revenue
- $56.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 70
- Location
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Founding
- 12/1961
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 38-1360923
Organization Overview
Heart Of West Michigan United Way is located in Grand Rapids, MI. The organization was established in 1961. According to its NTEE Classification (T70) the organization is classified as: Federated Giving Programs, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Heart Of West Michigan United Way employed 70 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Heart Of West Michigan United Way 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, Heart Of West Michigan United Way generated $56.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $56.5m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 19.9% 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.
Since 2015, Heart Of West Michigan United Way has awarded 884 individual grants totaling $62,529,317. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO IMPACT LIVES IN WEST MICHIGAN BY ENERGIZING AND INSPIRING PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE THROUGH DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEERISM. THE MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITY IS RAISING FUNDS SO AGENCY PROVIDERS AND INTERNAL PROGRAMS CAN IMPROVE PEOPLE'S LIVES WITH A FOCUS ON FAMILY STABILITY, YOUTH EDUCATION AND FINANCIAL SECURITY. WE ALSO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP IN CRAFTING HUMAN CARE AGENDAS OR AS A MEMBER OF COLLABORATIVES FOCUSED ON SYSTEMIC CHANGE THAT ERADICATES INEQUITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMMUNITY INVESTMENT FUNDS OF $2,583,000 WENT TO NONPROFIT PROVIDERS THAT PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICE TO PEOPLE IN KENT COUNTY. DIRECT SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO APPROXIMATELY 63,000 INDIVIDUALS AND 16,000 FAMILIES. DONORS MAY DESIGNATE GIFTS TO OTHER UNITED WAYS OR SPECIFIC CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, IN SUPPORT OF EQUITY WORK, $290,000 WAS GRANTED TO BIPOC LED ORGANIZATIONS. DONOR DIRECTED DESIGNATIONS OF $1,623,000 WERE MADE TO OTHER UNITED WAYS, UNITED WAY PROGRAMS AND/OR OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. AGENCY IMPACT UTILIZES A VOLUNTEER DRIVEN PROCESS TO REVIEW PROPOSALS FOR UNITED WAY FUNDING FROM LOCAL NON-PROFITS. THEY MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO UNITED WAY AND ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INVEST IN PROGRAMS THAT WILL ACHIEVE MEASURABLE IMPACT WITHIN THE COMMUNITY DRIVEN BY UNITED WAY'S FOCUS ON REDUCING POVERTY THROUGH INVESTMENTS IN FAMILY STABILITY, YOUTH EDUCATION AND FINANCIAL SECURITY. COMMUNITY IMPACT DECISIONS ARE BASED ON BEST-PRACTICE RESEARCH AND REPORTED ANNUALLY.
INTERNAL COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS INCLUDE 2-1-1, KENT COUNTY TAX CREDIT COALITION (KCTCC), VOLUNTEER CENTER, LABOR PARTICIPATION PROGRAM, WOMEN UNITED AND YOUNG LEADERS. UNITED WAY 2-1-1 IS A FREE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES "HOTLINE" THAT CONNECTS CALLERS TO MORE THAN 8,000 DISTINCT SERVICES IN 14 WESTERN AND NORTHERN MICHIGAN COUNTIES 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK. IT IS STAFFED AND MANAGED BY EXTENSIVELY TRAINED AND CERTIFIED UNITED WAY STAFF MEMBERS. UNITED WAY'S 211 SERVICE SUPPORTED MICHIGAN RESIDENTS BY TAKING OVER 84,000 CALLS DURING THE YEAR. UNITED WAY KCTCC ENGAGES OVER 150 VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WORKING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES GAIN ECONOMIC STABILITY WITH FREE INCOME TAX RETURN PREPARATION, ENSURING THAT THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT IS RECEIVED BY THOSE WHO ARE ELIGIBLE.
CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. UNITED WAY IS THE RECIPIENT OF FEDERALLY GRANTED FUNDING TO ASSIST RENTERS WITH RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE. DURING THE YEAR OVER 9,400 KENT COUNTY RESIDENTS WERE SERVED BY THE PROGRAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gwen Sandefur Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Kris Kurtz Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Ryan Mclean Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Brendan Hoffman Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Salvador Lopez Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Cheryl Wolfe Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Clifton Larsen Allen Quality Review For Federal Grant | 6/29/23 | $1,063,770 |
Plante Moran Financial Audit, Single Audit | 6/29/23 | $117,100 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $54,457,681 |
| Investment income | $493,455 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $750,208 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $56,856,308 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $39,650,037 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $469,895 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,617,950 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $119,079 |
| Other employee benefits | $494,747 |
| Payroll taxes | $232,862 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $500 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $86,738 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $39,227 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,594,112 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $205,358 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $95,939 |
| Travel | $22,604 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $28,241 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $177,836 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $135,567 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $56,484,183 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,846,835 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,461,023 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $4,983,270 |
| 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 | $133,124 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $18,493,693 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,747,270 |
| Total assets | $33,929,267 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $529,045 |
| Grants payable | $1,441,040 |
| 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 | $6,144,133 |
| Total liabilities | $8,114,218 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,236,323 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $17,578,726 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $25,815,049 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Heart Of West Michigan United Way has awarded $4,639,788 in support to 80 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
A GLIMPSE OF AFRICA PURPOSE: ALLOCATION | $10,000 |
A MOTHER'S TOUCH PURPOSE: ALLOCATION | $10,000 |
AQUME FOUNDATION PURPOSE: ALLOCATION | $27,500 |
ASIAN COMMUNITY OUTREACH PURPOSE: ALLOCATION | $22,500 |
AYA YOUTH COLLECTIVE PURPOSE: ALLOCATION | $81,000 |
BARRY COUNTY UNITED WAY PURPOSE: DESIGNATION | $16,023 |