Bellwether Foundation
- Assets
- $2.6m
- Revenue
- $514.4k
- Investments
- $840.9k
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Fremont, MI
- Founding
- 09/1994
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 38-3182232
Organization Overview
Bellwether Foundation is located in Fremont, MI. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (T23) the organization is classified as: Private Operating Foundations, 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. Bellwether 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 12/2021, Bellwether Foundation generated $514.4k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $435.9k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.1%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OPERATING A SHELTER FOR HOMELESS AND INJURED ANIMALS, HELPING ANIMALS AND PEOPLE MAKE A CONNECTION THROUGH EDUCATION, TRAINING AND ADOPTION. WITH A FOCUS ON BUILDING STRONG, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN HUMANS AND ANIMALS, THE SHELTER WILL PROVIDE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES AND FACILITIES FOR USE BY COMMUNITY GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Danielle S Merrill Pres / Exec | 0 | $0 | |
Sherrie Harris Secretary | 0 | $0 | |
Holly S Merrill Vice Preside | 0 | $0 | |
Jane A Thompson Director | 0 | $0 | |
Barb Geno Director | 0 | $0 | |
Julie A Dykman Treasurer | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $334,224 |
| Interest on Savings | $23 |
| Dividends & Interest | $19,776 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $134,774 |
| Capital Gain Net Income | $133,774 |
| Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
| Income Modifications | $0 |
| Profit on Inventory Sales | $1,532 |
| Other Income | $24,090 |
| Total Revenue | $514,419 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $0 |
| Other employee salaries and wages | $213,399 |
| Pension plans, employee benefits | $12,751 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Taxes | $0 |
| Depreciation | $63,706 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel, conferences, and meetings | $0 |
| Printing and publications | $0 |
| Other expenses | $135,487 |
| Total operating and administrative expenses | $435,914 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $0 |
| Total expenses and disbursements | $435,914 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $13,676 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $71,124 |
| Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
| Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
| Grants receivable | $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $13,213 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
| Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
| Investments—other | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,626,642 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,565,509 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,958 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $6,762 |
| Total liabilities | $13,720 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Bellwether Foundation has recieved totaling $154,250.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Dogwood Foundation Poolville, TX PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION | $110,000 |
Fremont Area Community Foundation Fremont, MI PURPOSE: General Operating Support; Human-Animal Bond Makes A Great Match 2021; Seniors For Seniors Foster Cat Program | $33,250 |
Fremont Area Elderly Needs Fund Fremont, MI PURPOSE: Seniors for Seniors Foster Cat Program | $11,000 |
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|---|---|---|
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Saga Foundation Kalamazoo, MI | $17,766,736 | $2,178,963 |
Issachar Fund Grand Rapids, MI | $35,287,107 | $1,992,611 |
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Stephen A Comunale Jr Charitable Foundation Akron, OH | $4,553,642 | $1,944,258 |
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