Mecosta-Osceola United Way

Organization Overview

Mecosta-Osceola United Way is located in Big Rapids, MI. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (T70) the organization is classified as: Federated Giving Programs, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mecosta-Osceola United Way 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 09/2023, Mecosta-Osceola United Way generated $217.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $201.0k during the year ending 09/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.6%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2017, Mecosta-Osceola United Way has awarded 82 individual grants totaling $1,222,497. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

CONDUCT AN ANNUAL UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN TO RAISE CONTRIBUTIONS FROM MECOSTA AND OSCEOLA RESIDENTS AND BUSINESS FOR GRANT MAKING TO COMMUNITY HEALTH, WELFARE AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT OFFER PROGRAMS CENTERED AROUND MEETING CRITICAL NEEDS AND PROVIDING YOUTH MENTORING TO MECOSTA AND OSCEOLA RESIDENTS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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ANNUAL COMMUNITY FUND-RAISING CAMPAIGN WITH AN ANNUAL GOAL, WITH ALLOCATIONS IN EXCESS OPERATING EXPENSES TO MEET COMMUNITY NEEDS IN MECOSTA AND OSCEOLA COUNTIES. FUNDS ARE ALLOCATED AND DISTRIBUTED TO VARIOUS MEMBER NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, NON-MEMBER NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND YOUTH MINI-GRANT PROGRAMS THROUGH LOCAL SCHOOLS. DISTRIBUTIONS ARE USED FOR PROGRAMS THAT MEET CRITICAL NEEDS AND PROVIDE YOUTH MENTORING.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Betty Seelye
Executive Di
$50,000
Chelsea Bush
Director
$0
Susan H Grant
Vice Preside
$0
Susan Haut
Director
$0
Jeremy Mishler
Secretary
$0
Tasha Mcbride
President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$210,220
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $4,830
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$215,050
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $217,065

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Mecosta-Osceola United Way has awarded $75,000 in support to 6 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

UNITED WAY OF THE LAKESHORE

PURPOSE: SR MEALS & CMM. FUND

$12,500

UNITED WAY OF MASON COUNTY

PURPOSE: 211 HELP CALL CENTER

$12,500

MECOSTA COUNTY COMMISSION ON AGING

PURPOSE: DELIVER MEALS

$10,000

WOMEN'S INFORMATION SERVICE

PURPOSE: WELFARE FOR CHILDREN

$19,000

PROJECT STARBURST

PURPOSE: FIN ASSIST. FOOD PAN

$10,000

OSCEOLA COUNTY COMMISSION ON AGING

PURPOSE: FOOD FOR ELDERLY

$11,000
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Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
Jewish Federation Of Cleveland
Cleveland, OH
$102,566,954
Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Detroit
Bloomfield Hills, MI
$91,651,098
United Way Of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc
Milwaukee, WI
$57,620,857
United Jewish Foundation
Bloomfield Hills, MI
$48,018,429
Heart Of West Michigan United Way
Grand Rapids, MI
$56,856,308
United Way Of Central Indiana Inc
Indianapolis, IN
$54,398,251
James Whitcomb Riley Memorial Association
Indianapolis, IN
$68,543,198
United Way Of Greater Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
$39,117,336
Catholic Community Foundation
Cleveland, OH
$14,298,495
Milwaukee Jewish Federation Inc
Milwaukee, WI
$27,574,261
Jewish Federation Of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
$27,258,931
United Way Of Central Ohio Inc
Columbus, OH
$22,819,783
United Way Of Summit And Medina
Akron, OH
$24,368,754
United Way Of Dane County Inc
Madison, WI
$21,917,778
United Way Of South Central Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI
$20,048,813
United Way Of Greater Cleveland Fund
Cleveland, OH
$18,584,237
Michigan Association Of United Ways Inc
Lansing, MI
$16,073,660
Youngstown Area Jewish Federation
Youngstown, OH
$18,773,447
Marquardt Home And Community Based Services Inc
Watertown, WI
$15,469,800
United Way Fox Cities Inc
Menasha, WI
$10,268,278
Columbus Jewish Foundation
Columbus, OH
$14,799,301
United Way Of Delaware County Inc
Delaware, OH
$11,465,938
In His Steps Foundation
Independence, OH
$16,754,413
Jewish Federation Of Greater Indianapolis Inc
Indianapolis, IN
$5,908,410
Indiana Association Of United Ways Incorporated
Indianapolis, IN
$91,336,890

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