Heart Of West Michigan United Way
- Assets
- $33.9m
- Revenue
- $56.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 81
- Location
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Founding
- 12/1961
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 38-1360923
Organization Overview
Heart Of West Michigan United Way is located in Grand Rapids, MI. The organization was established in 1961. According to its NTEE Classification (T70) the organization is classified as: Federated Giving Programs, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Heart Of West Michigan United Way employed 81 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Heart Of West Michigan United Way 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, Heart Of West Michigan United Way generated $56.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 22.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $56.5m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 23.0% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Heart Of West Michigan United Way has awarded 804 individual grants totaling $57,889,529. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO IMPACT LIVES IN WEST MICHIGAN BY ENERGIZING AND INSPIRING PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE THROUGH DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEERISM. THE MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITY IS RAISING FUNDS SO AGENCY PROVIDERS AND INTERNAL PROGRAMS CAN IMPROVE PEOPLE'S LIVES WITH A FOCUS ON FAMILY STABILITY, YOUTH EDUCATION AND FINANCIAL SECURITY. WE ALSO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP IN CRAFTING HUMAN CARE AGENDAS OR AS A MEMBER OF COLLABORATIVES FOCUSED ON SYSTEMIC CHANGE THAT ERADICATES INEQUITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
COMMUNITY INVESTMENT FUNDS OF $2,907,000 WENT TO NONPROFIT PROVIDERS THAT PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICE TO PEOPLE IN KENT COUNTY. DIRECT SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO APPROXIMATELY 67,000 INDIVIDUALS AND 16,000 FAMILIES. DONORS MAY DESIGNATE GIFTS TO OTHER UNITED WAYS OR SPECIFIC CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, IN SUPPORT OF EQUITY WORK, $315,000 WAS GRANTED TO BIPOC LED ORGANIZATIONS. DONOR DIRECTED DESIGNATIONS OF $1,901,000 WERE MADE TO OTHER UNITED WAYS, UNITED WAY PROGRAMS AND/OR OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. AGENCY IMPACT UTILIZES A VOLUNTEER DRIVEN PROCESS TO REVIEW PROPOSALS FOR UNITED WAY FUNDING FROM LOCAL NON-PROFITS. THEY MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO UNITED WAY AND ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INVEST IN PROGRAMS THAT WILL ACHIEVE MEASURABLE IMPACT WITHIN THE COMMUNITY DRIVEN BY UNITED WAY'S FOCUS ON REDUCING POVERTY THROUGH INVESTMENTS IN FAMILY STABILITY, YOUTH EDUCATION AND FINANCIAL SECURITY. COMMUNITY IMPACT DECISIONS ARE BASED ON BEST-PRACTICE RESEARCH AND REPORTED ANNUALLY.
INTERNAL COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS INCLUDE 2-1-1, KENT COUNTY TAX CREDIT COALITION (KCTCC), VOLUNTEER CENTER, LABOR PARTICIPATION PROGRAM, WOMEN UNITED AND YOUNG LEADERS. UNITED WAY 2-1-1 IS A FREE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES "HOTLINE" THAT CONNECTS CALLERS TO MORE THAN 8,000 DISTINCT SERVICES IN 14 WESTERN AND NORTHERN MICHIGAN COUNTIES 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK. IT IS STAFFED AND MANAGED BY EXTENSIVELY TRAINED AND CERTIFIED UNITED WAY STAFF MEMBERS. UNITED WAY'S 211 SERVICE SUPPORTED MICHIGAN RESIDENTS BY TAKING OVER 84,000 CALLS DURING THE YEAR. UNITED WAY KCTCC ENGAGES OVER 150 VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WORKING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES GAIN ECONOMIC STABILITY WITH FREE INCOME TAX RETURN PREPARATION, ENSURING THAT THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT IS RECEIVED BY THOSE WHO ARE ELIGIBLE.
CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. UNITED WAY IS THE RECIPIENT OF FEDERALLY GRANTED FUNDING TO ASSIST RENTERS WITH RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE. DURING THE YEAR OVER 9,400 KENT COUNTY RESIDENTS WERE SERVED BY THE PROGRAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michelle Vandyke President/ceo | Officer | 50 | $254,473 |
Gail Montgomery Vice President-Finance | Officer | 50 | $114,063 |
Rebecca Postma Chief Administrative Officer | 50 | $108,208 | |
Shannon Blackmon-Gardner Vice President-Community Impact | 50 | $107,560 | |
Gwen Sandefur Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Bill Pink PHD Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $46,589,573 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,868,108 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $77,809 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $54,457,681 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,037,291 |
| Investment income | $493,455 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $750,208 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $56,856,308 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $9,232,460 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $39,650,037 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $469,895 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $321,997 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,617,950 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $119,079 |
| Other employee benefits | $494,747 |
| Payroll taxes | $232,862 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $500 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $86,738 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $39,227 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,594,112 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $205,358 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $95,939 |
| Travel | $22,604 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $28,241 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $177,836 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $135,567 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $155,866 |
| Total functional expenses | $56,484,183 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,846,835 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,461,023 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $4,983,270 |
| 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 | $133,124 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,264,052 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $18,493,693 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,747,270 |
| Total assets | $33,929,267 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $529,045 |
| Grants payable | $1,441,040 |
| 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 | $6,144,133 |
| Total liabilities | $8,114,218 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,236,323 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $17,578,726 |
| 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 | $33,929,267 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Heart Of West Michigan United Way has awarded $8,081,057 in support to 89 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
SALVATION ARMY SOCIAL SERVICES OF KENT COUNTY PURPOSE: ALLOCATION / DONOR DESIGNATION / PASS THRU | $1,668,632 |
Grand Rapids, MI PURPOSE: ALLOCATION / DONOR DESIGNATION /PASS THRU | $1,077,501 |
KENT COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION PURPOSE: PASS THRU | $787,859 |
Grand Rapids, MI PURPOSE: ALLOCATION / DONOR DESIGNATION | $268,884 |
Grand Rapids, MI PURPOSE: ALLOCATION / DONOR DESIGNATION / PASS THRU | $232,894 |
CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS - OUR COMMUNITY'S CHILDREN PURPOSE: ALLOCATION / DONOR DESIGNATION | $190,355 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Heart Of West Michigan United Way has recieved totaling $4,744.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Koch Foundation Inc Evansville, IN PURPOSE: CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | $4,744 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $11,175,637 |
| Earnings | -$1,291,946 |
| Admin Expense | $20,817 |
| Net Contributions | $13,410 |
| Other Expense | $439,066 |
| Ending Balance | $9,437,218 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
United Jewish Foundation Bloomfield Hills, MI | $617,807,734 | $98,304,951 |
Jewish Federation Of Cleveland Cleveland, OH | $589,585,655 | $113,020,772 |
United Way Of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc Milwaukee, WI | $57,056,595 | $64,052,238 |
United Way Of Central Indiana Inc Indianapolis, IN | $217,442,591 | $59,941,831 |
Heart Of West Michigan United Way Grand Rapids, MI | $33,929,267 | $56,856,308 |
Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Detroit Bloomfield Hills, MI | $47,934,420 | $53,063,745 |
James Whitcomb Riley Memorial Association Indianapolis, IN | $429,029,854 | $68,543,198 |
United Way Of Greater Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | $87,410,500 | $43,822,055 |
Aurora Health Care Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI | $332,167,553 | $7,899,285 |
Catholic Community Foundation Cleveland, OH | $245,499,126 | $49,958,901 |
Milwaukee Jewish Federation Inc Milwaukee, WI | $275,238,952 | $33,191,987 |
United Way Of Central Ohio Inc Columbus, OH | $30,629,493 | $27,229,926 |