Truenorth Community Services

Organization Overview

Truenorth Community Services is located in Fremont, MI. The organization was established in 1968. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Truenorth Community Services employed 265 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Truenorth Community Services 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 12/2023, Truenorth Community Services generated $23.6m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $23.9m during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.1%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TRUENORTH COMMUNITY SERVICES EMPOWER PEOPLE AND STRENGHTEN COMMUNITY TO INSPIRE HOPE AND BUILD A BRIGHTER FUTURE. OUR VISION: TRUENORTH COMMUNITY SERVICES ENVISION A WORLD WHERE ALL PEOPLE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE PERMANENT POSITIVE CHANGE. TRUENORTH BELIEVES EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE A VOICE, NUTRITIOUS FOOD, A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT, A PLACE TO CALL HOME, QUALITY EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT THAT SUPPORTS A LIVING WAGE, SERVICE TO BUILD RESILIENT YOUTH, ENGAGEGED CITIZENS AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE CULTURAL ARTS. TRUENORTH'S FOUR CORE COMPETENCIES INCLUDE ENSURING YOUTH THRIVE, ADDRESSING RURAL POVERTY, BUILDING VIBRANT COMMUNITIES, AND PROVIDING INNOVATIVE NONPROFIT LEADERHIP.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

THE TRUENORTH EMPOWER PROGRAM PROVIDES HEAT AND ENERGY ASSISTANCE TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES IN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN. THE PROGRAM IS FUNDED WITH A GRANT FROM THE STATE OF MICHIGAN THROUGH MICHIGAN AGENCY FOR ENERGY, CONSUMERS ENERGY AND DTE. THE REQUIREMENTS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ARE SET BY THE STATE OF MICHIGAN. IN ADDITION TO FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, EMPOWER ALSO PROVIDES ADDITIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES DESIGNED TO EDUCATE FAMILIES ABOUT ENERGY OPTIMIZATION AND ENERGY CONSERVATION IN AN EFFORT TO REDUCE RELIANCE ON STATE ASSISTANCE.


TRUENORTH'S YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, CULTURAL ENRICHMENT, AND CAMP NEWAYGO DEPARTMENTS - PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE YOUTH PROGRAMS INCLUDING ENVIRONMENTAL, EXPERIENTIAL, AND DEVELOPMENTAL AREAS. TRUEMENTORS PROVIDES COMMUNITY BASED AND SITE BASED MENTORING FOR AT RISK YOUTH. CAMP NEWAYGO PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS TO EXPERIENCE ENVIRONMENTAL, CULTURAL, AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS.COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT - PROVIDES VOLUNTEER SERVICES FOR NEWAYGO COUNTY RESIDENTS.


TRUENORTH'S HOUSING AND FAMILY SERVICES DEPARTMENT PROVIDES HOUSING, HOMELESS PREVENTION, FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES, CHILDREN'S SERVICES, AND HEALTH AND NUTRITION PROGRAMS. A CONTINUUM OF CARE PLAN IS ESTABLISHED FOR EACH FAMILY WHICH FOCUSES ON ESTABLISHING ATTAINABLE GOALS AND PROVIDING CASE MANAGMENT TO ASSURE OUR FAMILIES ARE MOVING TOWARD SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND A STABLE FAMILY ENVIRONMENT. OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE FOCUSED ON A HAND UP NOT A HAND OUT AND WORKING TO ENSURE THAT WE IMPROVE LIVES FOR A LIFETIME.


21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNER CENTERS - OUR SCHOOL-BASED OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMS PROVIDE AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER-TIME PROGRAMS FOR ALL CHILDREN WITHIN THE WALKERVILLE, HART ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS, MUSKEGON HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, BALDWIN SCHOOLS, HOLTON SCHOOLS, AND THREE OAKS SCHOOLS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE FUNDED BY 21ST CENTURY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM GRANT. OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMS IN HESPERIA AND WHITE CLOUD SCHOOLS ARE FUNDED BY A GRANT FROM THE FREMONT AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BUT DO NOT INCLUDE A SUMMER-TIME PROGRAM. THE ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS ARE ENTITLED FOCUS (FOR OUR CHILDREN'S ULTIMATE SUCCESS). ACTIVITIES FOCUS ON HOMEWORK HELP, ACADEMIC IMPROVEMENT, HEALTHY EATING, LIFE-LONG LEARNING SKILLS, ACADEMIC REMEDIATION AND DROPOUT PREVENTION, DISGUISED LEARNING, AND ADVENTURED BASED OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Carrie Vandenberg
Past Chair
$0
Gene Ford
Vice Chair
$0
Jim Merkel
Treasurer
$0
Julie Berwald
Secretary
$0
Kate Scarbrough-Kesteloot
Chair
$0
Kelly Wagenmaker
Trustee
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Bowen Refrigeration
Heating And Cooling
$155,665
Mr Handyman Of Kalamazoo St Joseph
Handyman Services
$112,098
Tn Electric Llc
Electrical Services
$122,050
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $14,463,629
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$7,728,230
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $1,994,060
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$22,191,859
Total Program Service Revenue$1,218,251
Investment income $91,755
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income -$113,057
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $250
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $131,966
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $23,601,172

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