Michigans Great Southwest Strategic Leadership Council
- Assets
- $444.4k
- Revenue
- $353.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Benton Harbor, MI
- Founding
- 12/2017
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 81-1493607
Organization Overview
Michigans Great Southwest Strategic Leadership Council is located in Benton Harbor, MI. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (S30) the organization is classified as: Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Michigans Great Southwest Strategic Leadership Council 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 12/2020, Michigans Great Southwest Strategic Leadership Council generated $353.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (22.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $273.4k during the year ending 12/2020. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE CORPORATION IS TO ASSIST IN BUILDING MICHIGAN'S GREAT SOUTHWEST INTO A VIBRANT AND PROSPEROUS REGION TO LIVE, LEARN, WORK, INVEST, GROW, PLAY AND RETIRE FOR EVERYONE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ROLE OF THE COUNCIL IS TO BRING LEADERS FROM BUSINESS, GOVERNMENT, NONPROFIT, AND EDUCATION TOGETHER TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY TO ACHIEVE THE MISSION OF THE COUNCIL. LEADERS ARE BASED LOCALLY IN BERRIEN COUNTY, MI AND ARE ALL VOLUNTEER PARTICIPANTS. SPECIFIC INITIATIVES IN 2020 INCLUDE: TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY SOLUTIONS, SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AND BEST PRACTICES IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING TO ASSIST WITH THE PREPARATION OF THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS IN OUR COMMUNITY. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS.
THE ROLE OF THE COUNCIL IS TO BRING LEADERS FROM BUSINESS, GOVERNMENT, NONPROFIT, AND EDUCATION TOGETHER TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY TO ACHIEVE THE MISSION OF THE COUNCIL. LEADERS ARE BASED LOCALLY IN BERRIEN COUNTY, MI AND ARE ALL VOLUNTEER PARTICIPANTS. SPECIFIC INITIATIVES IN 2020 INCLUDE: TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY SOLUTIONS, SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AND BEST PRACTICES IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING TO ASSIST WITH THE PREPARATION OF THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS IN OUR COMMUNITY. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John Proos Executive Director | Officer | 50 | $130,246 |
Susan Cooper Secretary | Officer | 2 | $31,225 |
Jeff Fettig Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jacqui Winship Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dr Loren Hamel Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ron Griesinger Treasurer And CFO | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $342,800 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $342,800 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $11,000 |
| 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 | $353,800 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $36,200 |
| 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. | $31,225 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,954 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,450 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,810 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,656 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $19,143 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $139,759 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $5,272 |
| Information technology | $216 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $11,522 |
| Travel | $135 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $80 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $12,593 |
| Insurance | $3,883 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $273,415 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $177,336 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,100 |
| 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 | $265,953 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $444,389 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,327 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $4,327 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $440,062 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $444,389 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Michigans Great Southwest Strategic Leadership Council has recieved totaling $69,096.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Spectrum Health System Grand Rapids, MI PURPOSE: General Support | $50,000 |
Berrien Community Foundation Inc St Joseph, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $19,096 |
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