Charitable Union
- Assets
- $1.5m
- Revenue
- $2.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 21
- Location
- Battle Creek, MI
- Founding
- 01/1938
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 38-1405611
Organization Overview
Charitable Union is located in Battle Creek, MI. The organization was established in 1938. According to its NTEE Classification (P58) the organization is classified as: Gift Distribution, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Charitable Union employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Charitable Union 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, Charitable Union generated $2.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.7%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
SERVING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN NEED IN THE CALHOUN COUNTY, MICHIGAN AREA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COLLECT USED CLOTHING AND DISTRIBUTE TO THOSE IN NEED. PROVIDING LEADERSHIP AND COLLABORATION IN COMMUNITY PROJECTS DEALING WITH HOMELESSNESS, POVERTY AND CHANGES IN THE STRUCTURE OF SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS. ENGAGING IN ADVOCACY ACTIONS IN COLLABORATION WITH CLIENTS AND OTHER COMMUNITY AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. DURING 2021 THE AGENCY PROVIDED ITEMS TO 9,078 HOUSEHOLDS AND 24,617 PEOPLE IN THE GREATER BATTLE CREEK AREA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Teresa Allen Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $67,874 |
Loreli Cobb Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Peter Phelps President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Chuck Saulsberry Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tiziano Bonardi Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rachel Moreland Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $97,565 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $4,914 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,842,162 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,532,517 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,944,641 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $7,164 |
| Investment income | $11,021 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $54,323 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $58,692 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,126,118 |
| 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. | $67,874 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $34,424 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $181,428 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,587 |
| Payroll taxes | $20,893 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $27,250 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $233 |
| Advertising and promotion | $8,608 |
| Office expenses | $15,405 |
| Information technology | $3,840 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $17,656 |
| Travel | $1,262 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $194 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $34,054 |
| Insurance | $5,645 |
| All other expenses | $37,646 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,976,904 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $160,602 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $463,516 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $88,916 |
| 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 | $381,524 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,737 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $384,255 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $23,823 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $28,532 |
| Total assets | $1,533,905 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $20,149 |
| 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 | $251 |
| Total liabilities | $20,400 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,418,240 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $95,265 |
| 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 | $1,533,905 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 14 grants that Charitable Union has recieved totaling $244,433.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
United Way Of South Central Michigan Kalamazoo, MI PURPOSE: CLOTHING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN NEED | $86,130 |
The Miller Foundation Battle Creek, MI PURPOSE: BOARD GRANT | $50,000 |
Good360 Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: TO ASSIST THOSE IN NEED. | $47,982 |
Battle Creek Community Foundation Battle Creek, MI PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICE - MULTIPURPOSE/OTHER | $27,700 |
Denso North America Foundation Southfield, MI PURPOSE: COVID 19 RELIEF | $10,000 |
Albion Community Foundation Albion, MI PURPOSE: CLOTHING | $7,650 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $129,942 |
| Earnings | $10,437 |
| Admin Expense | $1,132 |
| Ending Balance | $139,247 |
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|---|---|---|
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