West Michigan Center For Arts And Technology is located in Grand Rapids, MI. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (B60) the organization is classified as: Adult Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2023, West Michigan Center For Arts And Technology employed 32 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. West Michigan Center For Arts And Technology 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 06/2023, West Michigan Center For Arts And Technology generated $3.4m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 06/2023. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE A CULTURE OF OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL PROGRESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ARTS AND TECH: THE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED, TUITION-FREE AFTERSCHOOL TEEN ARTS + TECH PROGRAM THROUGH WHICH GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS LEVERAGE VISUAL ARTS AND DIGITAL MEDIA TO BUILD CREATIVE CONFIDENCE, ELEVATE VOICE, CONNECT WITH COMMUNITY, AND EXPLORE POSSIBILITIES FOR THE FUTURE. ARTS + TECH AT WMCAT ALSO INCLUDES DAYTIME STUDIO EXPERIENCES WITH MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND WEEK-LONG, TUITION-BASED SUMMER CAMPS.
WMCAT HOSTS MULTIPLE SMALLER PROGRAMS WHICH HELP SPREAD ITS MISSION INCLUDING: FISCAL SPONSORSHIP, OPPORTUNITY CURATORS, ETC.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: A TUITION-FREE ADULT CAREER TRAINING PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES KENT COUNTY ADULTS EXPERIENCING UNDER- OR UNEMPLOYMENT A PATHWAY TO INCOME STABILITY AND LONG-TERM FAMILY ECONOMIC SECURITY THROUGH CAREER TRAINING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AT WMCAT ALSO INCLUDES STEP YEAR, A TUITION-FREE PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS YOUNG ADULTS (AGES 18-24) WITH SELF-DISCOVERY AND FINDING A CAREER OR EDUCATIONAL PATH THAT'S RIGHT FOR THEM.
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE: AFFIRMS THE MISSION OF WMCAT AND PROVIDES EARNED REVENUE BACK TO THE ORGANIZATION THROUGH MISSION-ALIGNED WORK. PUBLIC AGENCY AT WMCAT IS A HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN CONSULTANCY THAT WORKS WITH ORGANIZATIONS LOCALLY, STATEWIDE, AND NATIONALLY TO FOSTER CULTURES OF EQUITY, ACTION, AND INNOVATION. WITH A PORTFOLIO OF MULTI-SECTOR COLLABORATION, PUBLIC AGENCY PROMOTES METHODS AND MINDSETS THAT PRIORITIZE THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF THOSE MOST IMPACTED BY THE DESIGN.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Brian Schwartz Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Wendy Brummel Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Thomas Braun Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Maleika J Brown Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Omar Hall Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Timothy Williams President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Ecosystems (Grcie) Consulting | 6/29/23 | $188,520 |
Signal Restoration Services Repairs And Maintenance | 6/29/23 | $145,297 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $154,358 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,662,209 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $35,948 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,816,567 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $578,391 |
Investment income | $79,009 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$7,275 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$35,309 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,431,383 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
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. | $112,239 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,448 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,039,841 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $24,321 |
Other employee benefits | $63,147 |
Payroll taxes | $91,584 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,200 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $18,349 |
Fees for services: Other | $422,959 |
Advertising and promotion | $35,686 |
Office expenses | $15,946 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $61,805 |
Travel | $15,725 |
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 | $198,431 |
Insurance | $30,283 |
All other expenses | $118,556 |
Total functional expenses | $2,677,737 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $234,214 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,547,395 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,076,462 |
Accounts receivable, net | $59,990 |
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 | $4,718,262 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,269,886 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $231,321 |
Total assets | $10,137,530 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $290,653 |
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 | $290,653 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,731,277 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,115,600 |
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 | $10,137,530 |