Feeding America West Michigan is located in Comstock Park, MI. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (K31) the organization is classified as: Food Banks & Pantries, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Feeding America West Michigan employed 89 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Feeding America West Michigan 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 12/2023, Feeding America West Michigan generated $54.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $51.0m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.2% 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, Feeding America West Michigan has awarded 4,199 individual grants totaling $323,833,537. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE GATHER AND DISTRIBUTE FOOD TO RELIEVE HUNGER AND INCREASE FOOD SECURITY IN WEST MICHIGAN AND THE UPPER PENINSULA. CONTRIBUTIONS AND NET ASSETS CONSIST PRIMARILY OF DONATED FOOD FOR DISTRIBUTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SURPLUS PRODUCTS RECEIVED AS DONATIONS FROM U.S.D.A, FOOD WHOLESALERS, FARMS, AND DISTRIBUTORS. PRODUCTS ARE STORED, SORTED, AND DISTRIBUTED TO FOOD PANTRIES FOR A SMALL HANDLING FEE AS PROGRAM REVENUE FOR THE ORGANIZATION. THE FOOD PANTRY THEN DISTRIBUTES THE FOOD TO NEEDY PEOPLE FREE OF CHARGE. NOT INCLUDING THE ESTIMATED NON-CASH VALUE OF FOOD DONATED AND DISTRIBUTED,THE FOOD BANK HAD A GAIN OF 2.9 MILLION. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RELATED TO THE NON-CASH VALUE OF FOOD DONATED AND DISTRIBUTED.
THE FOOD BANK'S REPORTED REVENUE OF 54.4 MILLION INCLUDES THE ESTIMATED VALUE OF NON-CASH FOOD DONATIONS OF 42.0 MILLION. THE FOOD BANK THEN DISTRIBUTES THIS FOOD TO RECIPIENT ORGANIZATIONS. TOTAL REPORTED EXPENSES OF 51.2 MILLION INCLUDE THE ESTIMATED VALUE OF NON-CASH FOOD DISTRIBUTION OF 41.6 MILLION. NOT INCLUDING THE ESTIMATED NON-CASH VALUE OF FOOD DONATED AND DISTRIBUTED THE FOOD BANK HAD TOTAL REVENUE OF 12.5 MILLION AND TOTAL EXPENSES OF 9.6 MILLION RESULTING IN A NET GAIN OF 2.9 MILLION. THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE DONATED FOOD TAKES PLACE THROUGH FIXED SITE FOOD PANTRIES, MEAL PROGRAMS, AND GROUP HOMES, RECEIVING FOOD DIRECTLY FROM THE FOOD BANK. ADDITIONALLY, FRESH PRODUCE, DAIRY, AND OTHER GROCERY PRODUCTS ARE DISTRIBUTED DIRECTLY TO FAMILIES VIA MOBILE FOOD DISTRIBUTION. IN 2023, THE FOOD BANK DISTRIBUTED 28 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD, WHICH IS THE EQUIVALENT OF 23 MILLION MEALS. THE FOOD BANK DELIVERED FOOD TO 533 FOOD PANTRY AGENCIES AND SERVED APPROXIMATELY 695,000 PEOPLE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Danielle Veldman Board Presid | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Richard Haslinger Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kay Hahn Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jeffrey Battershall Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Julie Brinks Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Mike Devriendt Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Hussman Corporation Construction | 12/30/23 | $1,475,109 |
True Sense Marketing Fundraising | 12/30/23 | $447,553 |
Star Truck Rentals Inc Trucking Servc | 12/30/23 | $432,872 |
Fishbeck Engineering | 12/30/23 | $388,861 |
Pace Transportation Services Trucking Servc | 12/30/23 | $195,994 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $5,089,979 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $46,267,499 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $41,954,017 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $51,357,478 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,304,109 |
Investment income | $293,412 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $159,749 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $8,266 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $54,162,823 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $39,321,413 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,254,631 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $202,124 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $111,168 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $3,489,911 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $196,145 |
Other employee benefits | $796,495 |
Payroll taxes | $278,189 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $445,424 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $15,159 |
Fees for services: Other | $191,878 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $507,426 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $219,931 |
Travel | $717,400 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $38,286 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $715,203 |
Insurance | $141,347 |
All other expenses | $118,747 |
Total functional expenses | $51,047,588 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,452,463 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,225,139 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $633,607 |
Accounts receivable, net | $751,609 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $3,671,235 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $94,510 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $12,904,317 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $1,252,482 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $107,401 |
Total assets | $28,092,763 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $596,345 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $88,186 |
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 | $75,765 |
Total liabilities | $760,296 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $18,141,257 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $9,191,210 |
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 | $28,092,763 |
Over the last fiscal year, Feeding America West Michigan has awarded $39,321,413 in support to 511 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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(C) GRCC STUDENT FOOD PANTRYGRCC F PURPOSE: FIGHT HUNGER | $67,570 |
(C) GVSU REPLENISH STUDENT FPGRAND PURPOSE: FIGHT HUNGER | $15,311 |
(C) NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE ( PURPOSE: FIGHT HUNGER | $45,718 |
(C) NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY FO PURPOSE: FIGHT HUNGER | $15,962 |
(C) NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE P PURPOSE: FIGHT HUNGER | $9,288 |
(S) BIG BAY DE NOC BACKPACKCOMM FD PURPOSE: FIGHT HUNGER | $6,674 |