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Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by FANS OF VALLEY FIELD.

Totals

Total revenue
$222,930
Total expenses
$45,649
Contributions and grants received
$219,939
Grants paid
$300
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$2,991
Total assets, end of year
$235,092
Total liabilities, end of year
$6,964
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$228,128
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$97,758
Management and general expenses
$1,935
Fundraising expenses
$14,127
Program service expenses (Part III)
$97,758

Program services were 214.2% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1a · Federated campaigns

    $0

  • 1b · Membership dues

    $0

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $22,441

  • 1d · Related organizations

    $0

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $0

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $197,498

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $0

  • 2a · Program service revenue: 0

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 2b · Program service revenue: 0

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 2c · Program service revenue: 0

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 2d · Program service revenue: 0

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 2e · Program service revenue: 0

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 2f · All other program service revenue

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 5 · Royalties

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 6a · Gross rents

    real property $0 · personal property $0

  • 6b · Less rental expenses

    real property $0 · personal property $0

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $0 · personal property $0

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $0 · other assets $0

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $0 · other assets $0

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $0 · other assets $0

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $128,155

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $22,441

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $106,198

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $21,957 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 9a · Gaming: gross income

    $0

  • 9b · Gaming: direct expenses

    $0

  • 9c · Net income from gaming

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 10a · Gross sales of inventory

    $8,156

  • 10b · Cost of goods sold

    $27,122

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total -$18,966 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 11a · Other revenue: 0

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 11b · Other revenue: 0

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 11c · Other revenue: 0

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 11d · All other revenue

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $0

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $300 · program services $300

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $0 · program services $0

  • 3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals

    total $0 · program services $0

  • 4 · Benefits paid to or for members

    total $0 · program services $0

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 6 · Compensation of disqualified persons

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 11a · Fees: management

    total $0 · program services $13,760 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $20 · program services $20 · management and general $0 · fundraising $20

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

    total $13,740 · fundraising $13,740

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $0 · program services $6,575 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $4,801 · program services $12,091 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $3,432 · program services $2,090 · management and general $1,342 · fundraising $0

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $593 · program services $0 · management and general $593 · fundraising $0

  • 15 · Royalties

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $6,200 · program services $6,200 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 17 · Travel

    total $4,793 · program services $4,793 · management and general $0 · fundraising $367

  • 18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $0 · program services $1,200 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 20 · Interest

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 21 · Payments to affiliates

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $1,285 · program services $2,850 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 24a · Other expenses: Bands

    total $325 · program services $19,575 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 24b · Other expenses: F&B

    total $2,083 · program services $20,227 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 24c · Other expenses: reimbursement expense

    total $4,588 · program services $4,588 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 24d · Other expenses: All rentals including porta potties, tents, stages

    total $3,489 · program services $3,489 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 26 · Joint costs (an allocation of the lines above)

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $54,007 · end of year $135,092

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $100,000

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 7 · Other notes and loans receivable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $0

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $0

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 13 · Investments: program-related

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 14 · Intangible assets

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $2,589

  • 18 · Grants payable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $3,160 · end of year $4,375

  • 20 · Tax-exempt bond liabilities

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 21 · Escrow or custodial account liability

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 22 · Loans and payables to officers and key people

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 29 · Capital stock, trust principal or current funds

    beginning of year $50,847 · end of year $228,128

  • 30 · Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 31 · Retained earnings, endowment or other funds

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

Fans of Valley Field exists to preserve the heritage and promote the usage of Sullivan Valley Field. We intend to create a year-round community space for the surrounding neighborhoods and all of Grand Rapids. While baseball will always remain at the heart of our park we seek to expand our offerings to include numerous events serving our youth and all who are young at heart. We will strive to create a joyful and safe space keeping with the inclusive history of Valley Field. We will work closely with the City of Grand Rapids to rebuild expand and maintain this community gem. We seek to restore the park to its former grandeur while making it the premier community gathering space in our city.

  • This was our yearly gala which takes place in the fall. We have video presentations baseball speakers with catering and silent auction

    Expenses $20,093 · Revenue $22,442

  • This is our annual chili Cook-Off. We have a large amount of participants with patrons purchasing tickets for entry and tastings. This event has been a staple for the baseball field and his held on the field itself.

    Expenses $15,674 · Revenue $20,434

  • This is our Jackie Robinson event which we hold at a small local theater. We showcase the Negro Leagues baseball history and invite former players of the league for pics food and a screening of the film.

    Expenses $12,785 · Revenue $9,960

  • Ball Park Jam. We host multiple bands all day

    Expenses $4,268 · Revenue $5,774

  • Brenda Event: Brena is a local band we host and is very popular in the area. This is one of our biggest events relative to attendance at the field. This is one of our highest net programs or events

    Expenses $3,656 · Revenue $12,075

  • This was an event we held for former Detroit tiger Dave Rozema. He came to the field and threw batting practice and people paid to hit off him.

    Expenses $331 · Revenue $3,053

  • This was our annual Easter Egg Hunt we do for the kids. Its not a big money maker for us

    Expenses $336 · Revenue $500

  • This is our annual hosting of the Grand Rapids Symphony. We host them at the field

    Expenses $3,447 · Revenue $6,174

  • We hosted a high school tournament for this program

    Expenses $195 · Revenue $274

  • This event was for Lewandoski 100 year celebration of being in business. They are a local polish meat market and grocery with vast ties to the community. It was a big hit for us

    Expenses $1,915 · Revenue $17,207

  • The Love Where You Live Fest: This was a music festival with different genres of local live music

    Expenses $8,793 · Revenue $11,053

  • Nathan Walton Country band. This was a smaller event

    Expenses $1,051 · Revenue $2,653

  • Our annual Red White and Blues festival. We host many blues bands throughout the day.

    Expenses $11,145 · Revenue $6,901

  • Small Foreign Farewell Band with small opening acts

    Expenses $6,466 · Revenue $8,364

  • Soul Syndicate: Local classic R&B band we host yearly. They are a local favorite

    Expenses $1,630 · Revenue $5,993

  • Taylor Swift: NO not THE Taylor Swift just an impersonator. Shes a talented teenage girl and has been increasingly popular

    Expenses $2,075 · Revenue $4,606

  • Westside Block Party: This is an annual event with multiple local bands and DJs

    Expenses $3,898 · Revenue $1,994

  • Whitecaps outing: We hosted an outing to the local minor league affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. The West Michigan Whitecaps...There were no expenses for this

    Revenue $112

As filed on the 2023 return.

Listed in Part VII

  • Andrew Devries

    President

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    15
  • Paul Soltysiak

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    15
  • Stuart Orr-Reek

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    15
  • Steve Tibbe

    Director of Operations

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    15
  • Jim Krzeminski

    Fundraising Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    15

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
21 April 2025
IRS schema version
2023v6.0
Source object
202541119349300304

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