Degage Ministries is located in Grand Rapids, MI. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (P28) the organization is classified as: Neighborhood Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Degage Ministries employed 88 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Degage 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 12/2021, Degage Ministries generated $4.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.6% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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DEGAGE MINISTRIES IS A COMMUNITY CENTER THAT PROVIDES OVERNIGHT SHELTER, MEAL SERVICES, HYGIENE FACILITIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO HOMELESS AND LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DEGAGE MINISTRIES PROGRAMS WORKED IN CONJUCTION WITH ONE ANOTHER TO OFFER OVERALL ASSISTANCE TO 400-500 HOMELESS AND LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS ON A DAILY BASIS. DURING 2021 THE FOLLOWING SERVICES AND FACILITIES WERE PROVIDED TO PATRONS: * OPEN DOOR WOMENS CENTER PROVIDED A SAFE HAVEN TO ADULT WOMEN IN CRISIS DURING THE CRITICAL OVERNIGHT HOURS. THE CENTER PROVIDED 8,245 OVERNIGHT STAYS IN 2021 AND OFFERED HELP SECURING PERMANENT AND SUSTAINABLE HOUSING. * THE DINING ROOM OFFERED LOW-COST AND FREE MEALS WHILE PROVIDING PATRONS AN OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS AND PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES. IN 2021, ALMOST 60,000 MEALS WERE SERVED. * HYGIENE FACILITIES SUCH AS SHOWERS, LAUNDRY, LOCKERS, AND HAIRCUTS.* ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING FORMAL IDENTIFICATION AND MEETING OTHER LONG-TERM AND IMMEDIATE NEEDS WAS PROVIDED.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Thelma Ensink Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $109,200 |
Fred Lake President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Charles Burpee Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Alex Fernandez Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ken Fawcett Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Luann Vaharen Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $297,450 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $136,488 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,039,387 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $141,627 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,473,325 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $103,843 |
Investment income | $13,542 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$22,829 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,622,707 |
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. | $109,200 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $42,010 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,197,355 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $69,078 |
Payroll taxes | $102,689 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,023 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $27,490 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $93,814 |
Advertising and promotion | $70,175 |
Office expenses | $18,454 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $154,907 |
Travel | $1,896 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $22,645 |
Insurance | $11,114 |
All other expenses | $85,122 |
Total functional expenses | $2,589,925 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,363,652 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $852,211 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $5,421,533 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $135,979 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,260,929 |
Total assets | $10,034,304 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $199,620 |
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 | $1,000,000 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,199,620 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,275,784 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,558,900 |
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 | $10,034,304 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 32 grants that Degage Ministries has recieved totaling $1,300,722.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Peter C And Emajean Cook Foundation Grand Rapids, MI PURPOSE: CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $275,000 |
The Meijer Foundation Grand Rapids, MI PURPOSE: CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $175,000 |
Frey Foundation Grand Rapids, MI PURPOSE: BUILDING DIGNITY THROUGH CHRIST: DEGAGE MINISTRIES CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $125,000 |
Frey Foundation Grand Rapids, MI PURPOSE: BUILDING DIGNITY THROUGH CHRIST: DEGAGE MINISTRIES CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $125,000 |
Grand Rapids Community Foundation Grand Rapids, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $114,250 |
Frey Foundation Grand Rapids, MI PURPOSE: BUILDING DIGNITY THROUGH CHRIST: DEGAGE MINISTRIES CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $100,000 |
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