African Resource Center Of West Michigan is located in Grand Rapids, MI. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (P84) the organization is classified as: Ethnic & Immigrant Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. African Resource Center Of West Michigan 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, African Resource Center Of West Michigan generated $52.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (14.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $155.6k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE AFRICAN RESOURCE CENTER INFORMS CONNECTS AND EQUIPS AFRICAN IMMIGRANTS IN WEST MICHIGAN WITH PEOPLE AND RESOURCES TO FOSTER A FLOURISHING COMMUNITY IN WHICH RECENT AFRICAN IMMIGRANTS CAN PROSPER EMOTIONALLY ECONOMICALLY AND SOCIALLY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FUTURENOW! YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROJECT: ADOLESCENTS THOSE AGES 9-18 ARE EQUIPPED WITH SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL SKILLS TO BE RESPONSIBLE AMERICAN CITIZENS.
FUTURENOW! YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROJECT: ADOLESCENTS THOSE AGES 9-18 ARE EQUIPPED WITH SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL SKILLS TO BE RESPONSIBLE AMERICAN CITIZENS.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROJECT: HUMAN AND MATERIAL RESOURCES ARE PROVIDED TO RECENT AFRICAN IMMIGRANTS TO HELP THEM COPE WITH UNRESOLVED TRAUMA. THROUGH SMALL GROUP ACTIVITIES AND REFERRALS CLIENTS IDENTIFY THE KEY SYMPTOMS OF TRAUMA AND KNOW HOW TO RESPOND TO EMOTIONAL DISTRESS.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROJECT: HUMAN AND MATERIAL RESOURCES ARE PROVIDED TO RECENT AFRICAN IMMIGRANTS TO HELP THEM COPE WITH UNRESOLVED TRAUMA. THROUGH SMALL GROUP ACTIVITIES AND REFERRALS CLIENTS IDENTIFY THE KEY SYMPTOMS OF TRAUMA AND KNOW HOW TO RESPOND TO EMOTIONAL DISTRESS.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: COMMUNITY LEADERS AND STAKEHOLDERS MEET MONTHLY TO IDENTIFY AND SUGGEST SOLUTIONS TO ISSUES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO SOCIETAL WELL-BEING.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: COMMUNITY LEADERS AND STAKEHOLDERS MEET MONTHLY TO IDENTIFY AND SUGGEST SOLUTIONS TO ISSUES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO SOCIETAL WELL-BEING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Bernard Ayoola Executive Director | Officer | 30 | $58,970 |
Abraham Vreeke Board Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kuda Kaseke Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Donald Bratt Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Adetunji Ojo Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Joyce Arthur Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $52,798 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $52,798 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
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 | $52,798 |
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. | $58,970 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $58,970 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $37,650 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $3,676 |
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 | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $28,760 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $26,095 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $408 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $155,559 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $162,415 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $162,415 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $54,139 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $108,276 |
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 | $162,415 |