Better Business Bureau Of Western Michigan Educational Foundation

Organization Overview

Better Business Bureau Of Western Michigan Educational Foundation is located in Grand Rapids, MI. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (S40) the organization is classified as: Business & Industry, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Better Business Bureau Of Western Michigan Educational Foundation 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 12/2020, Better Business Bureau Of Western Michigan Educational Foundation generated $418.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 45.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $361.8k during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 40.3% per year over the past 6 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO EDUCATE, ENGAGE, AND INSPIRE THE CURRENT AND FUTURE WORKFORCES OF WESTERN MICHIGAN TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS BY EMBRACING THE POWER OF TRUST; TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES TO NON-PROFITS AND DONORS IN WESTERN MICHIGAN TO ASSIST THEM IN BEST PRACTICES, TRANSPARENCY, AND MAKING KNOWLEDGEABLE CHOICES; TO EDUCATE ALL AGE GROUPS, PARTICULARLY SENIORS, ABOUT BEST PRACTICES TO AVOID SCAMS AND FRAUD.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PRESENTATIONS ARE PROVIDED TO STUDENTS AND GROUPS, EDUCATING THEM TO FRAUDS AND SCAMS, AND HOW TO AVOID THEM. FOUNDATION REPRESENTATIVES COLLABORATE WITH BUSINESSES AND NON-PROFITS TO IMPROVE THE TRUST RELATIONSHIP IN OUR COMMUNITIES.BBB FOUNDATION ASSISTS PEOPLE TO ESTABLISH THEMSELVES FOR A MORE SUCCESSFUL LIFE, THROUGH EDUCATION ABOUT HOW THE FREE ENTERPRISE SYSTEM WORKS, AND NAVIGATING THE CONSUMER JOURNEY. BBB FOUNDATION LESSENS THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT THROUGH EDUCATION OF CONSUMERS AND DONORS, NON-PROFIT LEADERS, AND BUSINESS LEADERS TO IMPLEMENT BEST PRACTICES. THIS MEANS GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION IS NOT REQUIRED.


CHARITY REVIEW GATHERS INFORMATION FROM AREA NON-PROFITS AND ACCREDITS THOSE THAT MEET THE 20 STANDARDS OF CHARITY ACCOUNTABILITY. THE ACCREDITATION PROCESS IS FREE OF CHARGE TO THE NON-PROFIT, AND THE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AT NO CHARGE.


THE BBB BEACON IS A QUARTERLY MAGAZINE PUBLISHED QUARTERLY BY THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU SERVING WESTERN MICHIGAN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION. IT IS FULL OF INFORMATION TO HELP BUSINESSES GROW IN TRUST, PUTS THE SPOTLIGHT ON ACCREDITED BUSINESSES, AND HIGHLIGHTS WAYS THE BBB CAN WORK FOR BUSINESSES. THE PRINT MAGAZINE IS DISTRIBUTED TO MORE THAN 5.000 ACCREDITED BUSINESS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE 38 COUNTY SERVICE REGION


THE FOUNDATION SPONSORS THE BBB TORCH AWARDS, AN ANNUAL PRESENTATION HONORING BUSINESSES AND NON-PROFITS THAT MEET THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF BEST PRACTICES IN THEIR SPHERES OF INFLUENCE. THE FOUNDATION SPONSORS THE TRUST AWARD, AN ANNUAL PRESENTATION HONORING A LEADERS WHO HAS A SUCCESSFUL HISTORY OF BUILDING BRIDGES AMONG VARIOUS COMMUNITY INTERESTS AND IMPROVING TRUST.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Mark Tomasik
Chair
$0
Catherine Jacobs
Secretary
$0
John Greko
Vice Chair
$0
Randy Hansen
Immediate Past Chair
$0
Robert Van Suilichem
Treasurer
$0
Philip Catlett
Former President/ CEO
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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$244,104
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $143,173
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$244,104
Total Program Service Revenue$21,245
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $153,545
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 $418,894

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Better Business Bureau Of Western Michigan Educational Foundation has recieved totaling $22,331.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
$22,331
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