Bellwether Foundation is located in Fremont, MI. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (T23) the organization is classified as: Private Operating Foundations, 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. Bellwether Foundation 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 12/2023, Bellwether Foundation generated $474.2k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $495.0k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.2%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OPERATING A SHELTER FOR HOMELESS AND INJURED ANIMALS, HELPING ANIMALS AND PEOPLE MAKE A CONNECTION THROUGH EDUCATION, TRAINING AND ADOPTION. WITH A FOCUS ON BUILDING STRONG, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN HUMANS AND ANIMALS, THE SHELTER WILL PROVIDE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES AND FACILITIES FOR USE BY COMMUNITY GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Danielle S Merrill Pres / Exec | 0 | $0 | |
Sherrie Harris Secretary | 0 | $0 | |
Holly S Merrill Vice Preside | 0 | $0 | |
Jane A Thompson Director | 0 | $0 | |
Barb Geno Treasurer | 0 | $0 | |
Loretta Towne Director | 0 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $326,792 |
| Interest on Savings | $151 |
| Dividends & Interest | $24,214 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $95,276 |
| Capital Gain Net Income | $95,276 |
| Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
| Income Modifications | $0 |
| Profit on Inventory Sales | -$2,530 |
| Other Income | $30,337 |
| Total Revenue | $474,240 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $0 |
| Other employee salaries and wages | $219,112 |
| Pension plans, employee benefits | $16,669 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Taxes | $0 |
| Depreciation | $61,081 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel, conferences, and meetings | $0 |
| Printing and publications | $0 |
| Other expenses | $148,214 |
| Total operating and administrative expenses | $495,047 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $0 |
| Total expenses and disbursements | $495,047 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,988 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $10 |
| Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
| Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
| Grants receivable | $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $13,655 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
| Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
| Investments—other | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,609,746 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,246,427 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $7,884 |
| Total liabilities | $7,884 |