Journey Grand Rapids, operating under the name Journey Academy, is located in Ada, MI. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (P30) the organization is classified as: Children & Youth Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Journey Academy employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Journey Academy 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 06/2022, Journey Academy generated $403.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $315.7k during the year ending 06/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE BELIEVE EACH CHILD WHO ENTERS THE JOURNEY GRAND RAPIDS ORGANIZATION WILL FIND A CALLING THAT CHANGES THE WORLD. THESE CHILDREN ARE SELF-MOTIVATED, PARENT-SUPPORTED, INDEPENDENT LEARNERS WHO FIND GREAT JOY IN LEARNING, WITHIN THEIR TIGHT KNIT COMMUNITY. AT JOURNEY GRAND RAPIDS WE ARE DETERMINED, WITH ADDITIONAL PASSIONATE FAMILIES, TO BE THE GREATEST CHEERLEADERS OF OUR CHILDREN THROUGH A FAITH- BASED CENTER WHERE THE EDUCATIONAL FOCUS IS DIRECTED BY THE STUDENTS THEMSELVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROVIDE A PLACE WITHIN A TIGHT-KNIT COMMUNITY WHERE EACH SELF- MOTIVATED CHILD WHO ENTERS JOURNEY GRAND RAPIDS CAN FIND A CALLING THAT CHANGES THE WORLD.
TO PROVIDE A PLACE WITHIN A TIGHT-KNIT COMMUNITY WHERE EACH SELF- MOTIVATED CHILD WHO ENTERS JOURNEY GRAND RAPIDS CAN FIND A CALLING THAT CHANGES THE WORLD.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Nate Bailey Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kira Kuipers Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Vandellen Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nathan Vandenbroek Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Abby Manchesky Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Eric Mckee 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 | $403,393 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $403,393 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $9 |
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 | $403,402 |
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 | $208,493 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $7,361 |
Payroll taxes | $17,942 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $15,042 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,831 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,988 |
Office expenses | $24,273 |
Information technology | $1,334 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $782 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,324 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,686 |
Insurance | $7,600 |
All other expenses | $1,232 |
Total functional expenses | $315,747 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $161,760 |
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 | $287,633 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $8,833 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $458,226 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $906 |
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 | $344,000 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $344,906 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $113,320 |
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 | $458,226 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Journey Grand Rapids has recieved totaling $50,117.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Rev Foundation Grand Rapids, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $50,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $117 |
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