Mel Trotter Ministries is located in Grand Rapids, MI. The organization was established in 1960. According to its NTEE Classification (X21) the organization is classified as: Protestant, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Mel Trotter Ministries employed 168 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mel Trotter Ministries 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 06/2020, Mel Trotter Ministries generated $17.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $12.5m during the year ending 06/2020. While expenses have increased by 3.9% per year over the past 6 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO DEMONSTRATE THE COMPASSION OF JESUS CHRIST, THROUGH RESCUE AND RESTORATION FOR ANYONE EXPERIENCING HUNGER AND HOMELESSNESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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IN 2021 THE MINISTRIES PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING TO DISADVANTAGED IN WEST MICHIGAN:-PROVIDED BED NIGHTS FOR 2,851 MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN-SERVED 110,085 HOT MEALS, AN AVERAGE OF 2,117 PER WEEK AND 302 PER DAY-RECEIVED FOOD DONATED FOR OUR FOOD PROGRAMS, VALUED AT $2,216,039-PROVIDED VISION, CHIROPRACTIC, AND DENTAL CLINICS-A TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM, MOVED 201 PEOPLE INTO TRANSITIONAL HOUSING-PROVIDED LEGAL SERVICES-HELPED 203 PEOPLE SECURE EMPLOYMENT
THRIFT STORES AND AUTO RE-SALE:- PROVIDE AFFORDABLE CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS AT FIVE THRIFT STORE LOCATIONS IN WEST MICHIGAN- RECEIVE AND RESELL DONATED AUTOMOBILES
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Dennis Vankampen President/ceo | Officer | 45 | $127,614 |
Michele Mcisaac Cheif Strategy Officer | 45 | $113,579 | |
Gordon Oosting Cheif Financial Officer | Officer | 45 | $84,869 |
Robert Worthington Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Anedra Eatman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Janis Petrini Asst. Sec. & Treas. | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Umbrella Security Security Services | 6/29/21 | $449,605 |
Dk Security Security Services | 6/29/21 | $302,948 |
Newport One Inc Consulting | 6/29/21 | $802,515 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $16,267,621 |
Investment income | $47,843 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $21,000 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$97,841 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,200,159 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $17,550,593 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $236,036 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $4,597,943 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $21,606 |
Other employee benefits | $732,611 |
Payroll taxes | $287,515 |
Fees for services: Management | $136,961 |
Fees for services: Legal | $18,369 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $88,381 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $475,772 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $777,818 |
Advertising and promotion | $164,020 |
Office expenses | $205,923 |
Information technology | $71,344 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $787,963 |
Travel | $52,689 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $67,221 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $299,269 |
Insurance | $65,004 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $12,520,850 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $488,829 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,706,397 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $2,711,988 |
Accounts receivable, net | $5,221 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $9,134 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $95,938 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $828,473 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $40,000 |
Total assets | $13,737,280 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $770,314 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $1,094,600 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $13,058 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $51,128 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $69,974 |
Total liabilities | $1,999,074 |
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 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $11,738,206 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Mel Trotter Ministries has recieved totaling $5,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Brown Tassell Foundation Grand Rapids, MI PURPOSE: OPERATING | $5,000 |
The Bruce And Susan Neckers Foundation Grand Rapids, MI PURPOSE: PROGRAM FUNDS | $500 |
Beg. Balance | $100,000 |
Ending Balance | $100,000 |
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