Vbems Inc is located in Kalamazoo, MI. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (E62) the organization is classified as: Emergency Medical Services & Transport, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Vbems Inc employed 59 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vbems Inc 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 12/2021, Vbems Inc generated $5.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.8% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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SOLE PROVIDER OF AMBULANCE SERVICES FOR NINE RURAL TOWNSHIPS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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VAN BUREN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (VBEMS) IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT AMBULANCE COMPANY OWNED AND OPERATED BY BRONSON HEALTHCARE GROUP (BHG), AS PART OF THE FULL CONTINUUM OF CARE THAT BHG BRINGS TO THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES. VBEMS PROVIDES EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE SERVICES IN THE MICHIGAN TOWNSHIPS OF: ALMENA, ANTWERP, ARLINGTON, DECATUR, HAMILTON, LAWRENCE, PAW PAW, PORTER, AND WAVERLY. HEADQUARTERED IN PAW PAW, MI, VBEMS RESPONDS TO APPROXIMATELY 6,000 AMBULANCE CALLS AND PROVIDES 3,200 WHEELCHAIR PATIENT TRANSPORTS ANNUALLY. VBEMS PROVIDES EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE TO ALL PATIENTS REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY.
IN 2021, IN FURTHERANCE OF ITS MISSION, VBEMS INCURRED $359,557 IN BAD DEBT TO PROVIDE CARE TO ITS PATIENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Manns Bill President And CEO | OfficerTrustee | 4.6 | $0 |
Eberts Randall PHD Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
James Barbara Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Karre Nelson Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nyberg Neil Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Larson Scott MD Sr VP Medical Affairs/cmo | Officer | 4.6 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Mobility Works Wheelchair Accessibility | 12/30/21 | $114,428 |
Hs Fleet Services Automotive Repair | 12/30/21 | $154,625 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,357,293 |
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 | $1,357,293 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $3,455,135 |
Investment income | $408,437 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $39,358 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $5,261,042 |
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. | $0 |
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 | $2,737,310 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $503,445 |
Payroll taxes | $195,341 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $248,089 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,033 |
Office expenses | $123,552 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $28,185 |
Travel | $321,897 |
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 | $349,180 |
Insurance | $58,991 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $5,009,792 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $216,455 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,760,383 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $885,784 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $8,749 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,564,811 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $8,436,182 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $270,456 |
Grants payable | $5,547 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $52,055 |
Total liabilities | $328,058 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,108,124 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $8,436,182 |
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Vbems Inc Kalamazoo, MI | $8,436,182 | $5,261,042 |