Mecosta-Osceola United Way
- Assets
- $169.8k
- Revenue
- $206.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Big Rapids, MI
- Founding
- 04/1984
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 38-2489813
Organization Overview
Mecosta-Osceola United Way is located in Big Rapids, MI. The organization was established in 1984. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mecosta-Osceola 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 09/2021, Mecosta-Osceola United Way generated $206.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (12.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $253.7k during the year ending 09/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.1%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, Mecosta-Osceola United Way has awarded 62 individual grants totaling $919,149. 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CONDUCT AN ANNUAL UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN TO RAISE CONTRIBUTIONS FROM MECOSTA AND OSCEOLA RESIDENTS AND BUSINESS FOR GRANT MAKING TO COMMUNITY HEALTH, WELFARE AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT OFFER PROGRAMS CENTERED AROUND MEETING CRITICAL NEEDS AND PROVIDING YOUTH MENTORING TO MECOSTA AND OSCEOLA RESIDENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ANNUAL COMMUNITY FUND-RAISING CAMPAIGN WITH AN ANNUAL GOAL, WITH ALLOCATIONS IN EXCESS OPERATING EXPENSES TO MEET COMMUNITY NEEDS IN MECOSTA AND OSCEOLA COUNTIES. FUNDS ARE ALLOCATED AND DISTRIBUTED TO VARIOUS MEMBER NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, NON-MEMBER NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND YOUTH MINI-GRANT PROGRAMS THROUGH LOCAL SCHOOLS. DISTRIBUTIONS ARE USED FOR PROGRAMS THAT MEET CRITICAL NEEDS AND PROVIDE YOUTH MENTORING.
THE ORGANIZATION PAID GRANTS TO HELP FUND THE RELIEF FROM THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC COVID-19.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Betty Seelye Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $50,000 |
Amy Metz President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tom Hogenson Past Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeremy Mishler Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Donna Mishler Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Bill Burmeister Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $201,844 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $206,844 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $206,844 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $136,470 |
| 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. | $50,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $13,951 |
| Payroll taxes | $3,825 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,389 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $1,757 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $6,539 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $122 |
| Payments to affiliates | $686 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,327 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $253,693 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $73,177 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $28,288 |
| 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 | $68,327 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $169,792 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,361 |
| Grants payable | $56,947 |
| 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 | $58,308 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $57,031 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $54,453 |
| 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 | $169,792 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Mecosta-Osceola United Way has awarded $102,756 in support to 8 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Big Rapids, MI PURPOSE: WELFARE FOR CHILDREN | $23,049 |
Muskegon, MI PURPOSE: SR MEALS & CMM. FUND | $19,387 |
Big Rapids, MI PURPOSE: FIN ASSIST. FOOD PAN | $15,366 |
OSCEOLA COUNTY COMMISSION ON AGING PURPOSE: FOOD FOR ELDERLY | $11,524 |
Mecosta, MI PURPOSE: DELIVER MEALS | $11,524 |
Ludington, MI PURPOSE: 211 HELP CALL CENTER | $10,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Mecosta-Osceola United Way has recieved totaling $34,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Minneapolis Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $24,000 |
Fremont Area Community Foundation Fremont, MI PURPOSE: General Operating Support | $7,000 |
Consumers Energy Foundation Jackson, MI PURPOSE: 2021 CORPORATE CONTRIBUTION | $3,500 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $110,821 |
| Earnings | $8,198 |
| Admin Expense | -$1,161 |
| Grants | -$36,000 |
| Ending Balance | $116,953 |
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 |