Rockford Community Service Center, operating under the name North Kent Connect, is located in Rockford, MI. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (P60) the organization is classified as: Emergency Assistance, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2022, North Kent Connect employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. North Kent Connect 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, North Kent Connect generated $2.0m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.8%) per year over the past 7 years. 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:
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NORTH KENT CONNECT IS A CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF ALL PEOPLE IN NORTHERN KENT COUNTY BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO BASIC NEEDS AND PROMOTING ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FOUNDED IN 1973 BY LOCAL PASTORS, NORTH KENT CONNECT (NKC) IS THE COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCE CENTER IN NORTHERN KENT COUNTY. IT PROVIDES THE ONLY SERVICES OF ITS KIND IN THE REGION OFFERING: A HEALTHY FOOD PANTRY, THE STEP2 PROGRAM, UTILITY AND RENT ASSISTANCE, EDUCATIONAL CLASSES, MEALS ON WHEELS, INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, FREE TAX PREPARATION, AND AFFORDABLE CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS IN ITS THRIFT STORE. ONSITE PARTNERS ARE KENT COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT (WIC WOMEN, INFANTS, CHILDREN CLINIC), WEST MICHIGAN WORKS! (JOB SKILLS), ARBOR CIRCLE (MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING), AND FAMILY PROMISE OF GRAND RAPIDS (FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS). NKC SERVES MORE THAN 4,000 PEOPLE EACH YEAR IN A LARGE GEOGRAPHIC AREA (HALF OF KENT COUNTY)WHICH INCLUDES BELMONT, CEDAR SPRINGS, COMSTOCK PARK, GOWEN, GRANT, GREENVILLE, KENT CITY, ROCKFORD, SAND LAKE, AND SPARTA. AS A NONPROFIT 501(C)(3), NKC IS FUNDED PRIMARILY BY INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, CHURCHES, CIVIC GROUPS, AND FOUNDATIONS.
A THRIFT STORE ONSITE PROVIDES QUALITY, AFFORDABLE CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS ALL DONATED BY THE COMMUNITY AND IS OPEN TO ANYONE IN THE COMMUNITY. ALL PROCEEDS ARE PUT BACK INTO FUNDING THE MISSION OF NORTH KENT CONNECT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Claire Guisfredi Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $71,764 |
Steve Trudell Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Cheryl Scales President | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Adriane Schrauben Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Ben Ohearn Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dean Whittaker Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $1,464,106 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $518,823 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,464,106 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $396,155 |
Investment income | $5,765 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $6,900 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $81,974 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,977,399 |
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. | $796,835 |
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 | $650,798 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $96,258 |
Payroll taxes | $52,639 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $73,877 |
Advertising and promotion | $22,717 |
Office expenses | $26,293 |
Information technology | $14,797 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $91,120 |
Travel | $2,467 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $454 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $129,937 |
Insurance | $22,575 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,987,767 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $26,527 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,625,014 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $138,174 |
Accounts receivable, net | $13,203 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $267,708 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $20,929 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,185,125 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $31,363 |
Total assets | $5,308,043 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $42,074 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $12,500 |
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 | $54,574 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,343,423 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $910,046 |
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 | $5,308,043 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Rockford Community Service Center has recieved totaling $208,768.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Feeding America West Michigan Comstock Park, MI PURPOSE: FIGHT HUNGER | $63,667 |
Heart Of West Michigan United Way Grand Rapids, MI PURPOSE: ALLOCATION / DONOR DESIGNATION | $59,760 |
Cdv5 Foundation Grand Rapids, MI PURPOSE: CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $25,000 |
Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation Grand Rapids, MI PURPOSE: CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $25,000 |
Grand Rapids Community Foundation Grand Rapids, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $22,250 |
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: POVERTY | $12,700 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Area Iv Agency On Aging And Community Action Programs Inc Lafayette, IN | $2,168,785 | $11,411,192 |
Shepherd Community Inc Indianapolis, IN | $12,371,405 | $8,451,700 |
Lifeline For The Empowerment & Development Of Consumers Inc Painesville, OH | $2,217,869 | $5,898,404 |
The Good Samaritan Ministries Holland, MI | $6,761,787 | $5,714,896 |
Everyone Cooperating To Help Others Inc Janesville, WI | $2,299,237 | $4,698,837 |
Shoes And Clothes For Kids Inc Cleveland, OH | $3,983,714 | $3,215,465 |
Save A Family Plan Port Huron, MI | $14,556,863 | $4,257,402 |
People Working Cooperatively Of The Midwest Inc Cincinnati, OH | $1,849,535 | $3,807,781 |
Empowerment Plan Detroit, MI | $4,512,379 | $3,141,834 |
Kokomo Rescue Mission Kokomo, IN | $6,207,124 | $3,682,627 |
Country Neighbor Program Inc Orwell, OH | $3,165,894 | $3,453,995 |
Diocesan Council Society Of St Vincent De Paul Cleveland Diocese Cleveland, OH | $4,994,850 | $3,482,477 |