Blue Water Community Action is located in Port Huron, MI. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 09/2022, Blue Water Community Action employed 139 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blue Water Community Action 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 09/2022, Blue Water Community Action generated $11.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $11.6m during the year ending 09/2022. While expenses have increased by 11.3% 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.
Since 2018, Blue Water Community Action has awarded 27 individual grants totaling $1,199,617. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PLAN, ESTABLISH, COORDINATE, OPERATE PROGRAMS AND CONDUCT ACTIVITIES WHICH GIVE PROMISE OF PROGRESS TOWARD ELIMINATING AND ATTACKING THE CAUSE OF POVERTY IN ST. CLAIR COUNTY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CHILDREN'S SERVICES - COMPREHENSIVE PRESCHOOL EXPERIENCES DESIGNED TO PREPARE CHILDREN FROM PRENATAL TO AGE FIVE, INCLUDING CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, FOR SOCIAL SUCCESS.
COMMUNITY SERVICES - SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS OF ST. CLAIR COUNTY, INCLUDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, HEALTH AND NUTRITION SERVICES, AND HOUSING AND ENERGY SERVICES.
OTHER SERVICES - DEBT MANAGEMENT AND CORPORATE ACTIVITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Becky Gorinac Member | Trustee | 0.75 | $0 |
Nancy Hughes Member | Trustee | 0.75 | $0 |
Michael Kovalcsik Member | Trustee | 0.75 | $0 |
Christina Johansen Member | Trustee | 0.75 | $0 |
Bob Mosurak Member | Trustee | 0.75 | $0 |
Dave Vandenbossche Member | Trustee | 0.75 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Blue Water Area Transporation Transportation Of Children | 9/29/22 | $224,333 |
Quality Handyman Weatherization | 9/29/22 | $269,914 |
Salski Construction Construction/repairs | 9/29/22 | $176,760 |
John Barcume Rental Assistance | 9/29/22 | $128,877 |
Quality Inn Homeless Hotel Stays | 9/29/22 | $120,816 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $12,316 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $11,143,815 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $543,302 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $187,571 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $11,699,433 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $229,122 |
Investment income | $102 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$1,579 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $11,929,588 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $432,174 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $5,100,085 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $119,396 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $119,396 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $3,568,480 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $70,608 |
Other employee benefits | $676,655 |
Payroll taxes | $279,584 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $7,590 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $36,900 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $413,968 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $301,847 |
Travel | $21,901 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $66,212 |
Interest | $53,097 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $97,724 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $11,561,627 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $651,021 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $787,236 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $68,586 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $14,136 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,981,360 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,502,339 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $265,466 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $59,611 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $289,539 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $1,420,535 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $2,035,151 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,331,312 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $135,876 |
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 | $3,502,339 |
Over the last fiscal year, Blue Water Community Action has awarded $432,174 in support to 7 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
OTTAWA COMMUNITY ACTION PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | $72,580 |
THE HARBOR PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | $72,975 |
COMMUNITY ACTION OF SOUTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | $34,554 |
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN COMMUNITY ACTION PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | $32,348 |
BHK COMMUNITY ACTION PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | $98,800 |
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | $18,383 |