Self Help Alternative Living Opportunities Of Michigan Inc

Organization Overview

Self Help Alternative Living Opportunities Of Michigan Inc, operating under the name SHALOM Inc, is located in Kalamazoo, MI. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, SHALOM Inc employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. SHALOM 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, SHALOM Inc generated $497.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $437.4k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 13.2% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

SHALOM PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL, FAMILY HOMES TO ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR LOVING CARE-PROVIDER FAMILIES. THROUGH THE LOVE AND WHOLENESS OF JESUS CHRIST, WE PROVIDE TRAVEL, WORSHIP, CAMPS, RECREATION, SOCIAL AND WORK OPPORTUNITIES THAT ENRICH THE LIVES OF MORE THAN 40 RESIDENTS AND DOZENS FROM THE COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

SHALOM PROVIDED RESIDENTIAL EXTENDED-FAMILY HOMES FOR OVER 40 RESIDENTS AND THEIR CARE-PROVIDER FAMILIES INCLUDING STATE-LICENSED ADULT FOSTER CARE AND INDEPENDENT SUPPORTED LIVING FOR MEN AND WOMEN. THESE CHRIST- CENTERED HOMES PROVIDE ENCOURAGEMENT, LOVE AND STRUCTURE. RESIDENTS BECOME PART OF THE SHALOM COMMUNITY WHICH ALLOWS THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN MANY SOCIAL AND SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES.


SHALOM PROVIDED SEVERAL OPPORTUNITIES IN 2021 FOR OUR PARTICIPANTS, STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS TO EXPERIENCE COMMUNITY THROUGH ACTIVITY. OUR SECOND ANNUAL SHALOM OLYMPICS ALLOWED PARTICIPANTS TO PLAY WITH, COMPETE AGAINST AND CHEER FOR EACH OTHER WHILE LEARNING NEW SKILLS AND DISPLAYING SPORTSMANSHIP TOWARD OTHERS. MANY ALSO ATTENDED THE KALAMAZOO GROWLERS SEMI-PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL GAME AND ENJOYED THE BUFFET WHILE WAITING FOR THE RAIN DELAY TO END. COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS WERE STRENGTHENED THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN THE KINDELBERGER CRAFT SHOW,OUR ANNUAL TRIP TO SHIPSHEWANA AND OUR OPEN HOUSE TO CELEBRATE THE COMPLETION OF OUR NEW WOOLERY BUILDING.


WITH COVID PROTOCOLS IN PLACE, MANY PARTICIPANTS WORKED IN OUR FARM, THRIFT STORE AND EXPANDED WOOLERY OPERATIONS. COMPLETION OF OUR NEW BUILDING ALLOWED WOOLERY PARTICIPANTS TO WORK IN TEAMS SKIRTING AND WASHING WOOL, OPERATE MACHINES, WEAVE ON LOOMS AND MAKE DRYER BALLS, CAT TOYS, BANNERS AND OTHER PRODUCTS IN A SUPPORTIVE AND SAFE ATMOSPHERE. FARM PARTICIPANTS WORK WITH SHEEP, GOATS, RABBITS, CHICKENS AND ALPACA WHILE EXPERIENCING GARDENING AND OTHER YEAR-ROUND PROJECTS(GATHERING EGGS AND CARING FOR RABBITS). THE NEW 6000 SQUARE FOOT WOOLERY BUILDING WAS OPENED IN JULY AND THE ANNUAL FARM DAYS ALSO SERVED AS AN OPEN HOUSE TO ALLOW MANY SUPPORTERS, FRIENDS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO SEE WHAT GOD HAS BEEN DOING THROUGH SHALOM TO IMPROVE OUR SERVICE AND SUPPORT TO ADULTS LIVING WITH DISABILITIES WHILE THEY LIVE AND WORK TOGETHER AT OUR FACILITIES. AT OUR THRIFT STORE AND AT ART SHOWS PARTICIPANTS ASSIST IN THE CLEANING, PROCESSING AND SALE OF DONATED ITEMS. THESE ACTIVITIES ARE MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH OUR NINE FULL AND PART-TIME STAFF/COACHES AND MORE THAN 50 REGULAR VOLUNTEERS. SEVERAL OF OUR PARTICIPANTS CONTINUE TO DEVELOPE THEIR SKILLS OF WOODWORKING, PAINTING AND FURNITURE MAKING.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Keith Lohman
Employee/director
$49,834
Gary Steensma
Vice President
$0
Sara Collison
President
$0
Garry Walton
Secretary
$0
Rodney Rieth
Treasurer
$0
Patricia Westra Pinkster
Director
$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$247,821
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $2,700
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$247,821
Total Program Service Revenue$199,528
Investment income $175
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$2,044
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $20,583
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $497,313

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Self Help Alternative Living Opportunities Of Michigan Inc has recieved totaling $42,069.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
John And Phyllis Groot Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: FLOORING IN THE POLK STREET HOUSE

$22,000
American Endowment Foundation

Hudson, OH

PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICE

$15,000
John And Phyllis Groot Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: POND INITIATIVE

$4,000
Pfizer Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS

$500
John And Phyllis Groot Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GRAVEL PATH PROJECT

$500
Pfizer Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN

$69
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