Silent Observer is located in Grand Rapids, MI. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (X12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Silent Observer 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, Silent Observer generated $242.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $114.0k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
REDUCE CRIME IN THE GREATER GRAND RAPIDS AREA THROUGH A PROGRAM OF AWARDS FOR ANONYMOUS INFORMATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE PROGRAM CONSISTS OF CONTRBUTIONS FROM VARIOUS FUNDING SOURCES USED TO REDUCE CRIME IN THE GREATER GRAND RAPIDS AREA THROUGH A PROGRAM OF AWARDS FOR ANONYMOUS INFORMATION. IN ADDITION, FUNDS ARE USED TO INCREASE THE LINES OF COMMUNICATION BETWEEN LOCAL MEDIA AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Chris Cameron Executive Director | Officer | 34 | $64,481 |
Brian Gard Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Damon Cavasin Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mimi Cummings Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sindia Narber Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dennis Albert Director | Trustee | 2 | $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 | $217,684 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $217,684 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $8 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $8,405 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $242,945 |
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. | $64,481 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,896 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $5,093 |
Payroll taxes | $5,241 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
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 | $3,894 |
Advertising and promotion | $504 |
Office expenses | $522 |
Information technology | $2,327 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
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 | $0 |
All other expenses | $1,204 |
Total functional expenses | $114,048 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $135,358 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $100,000 |
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 | $235,358 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $36,129 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $6,403 |
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 | $42,532 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $92,826 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $100,000 |
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 | $235,358 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Silent Observer has recieved totaling $13,043.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Peter C And Emajean Cook Foundation Grand Rapids, MI PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT | $7,500 |
Ufp Industries Foundation Grand Rapids, MI PURPOSE: OUTREACH | $2,500 |
Ronald A And Patricia M Williams Charitable Foundation Wyoming, MI PURPOSE: CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $2,500 |
The Bruce And Susan Neckers Foundation Grand Rapids, MI PURPOSE: PROGRAM FUNDS | $500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $43 |
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Youngstown Area Jewish Foundation Youngstown, OH | $57,003,895 | $4,586,174 |
Sisters Of Charity Foundation Of Cleveland Cleveland, OH | $104,281,419 | $3,700,315 |
Catholic Foundation Of Michigan Bloomfield Hills, MI | $29,975,322 | $12,618,743 |
Stone Table Inc Plainfield, IN | $3,350,339 | $2,332,694 |
Catholic Community Foundation Ofmid Michigan Saginaw, MI | $39,952,577 | $3,035,436 |
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Amish Mutual Mortgage Fund Nappanee, IN | $84,844,116 | $2,126,511 |
Brightmoor Christian Church Endowment Fund Novi, MI | $509,422 | $1,829,016 |
Cabc Usa Inc Waukesha, WI | $822,280 | $1,932,888 |
Our Daily Bread Ministries Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | $34,200,268 | $7,896,868 |
West Michigan Christian Foundation Ada, MI | $4,282,532 | $1,262,702 |