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← NORTHWEST MICHIGAN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC

Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by NORTHWEST MICHIGAN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$27,411,108
Total expenses
$27,098,459
Contributions and grants received
$26,999,196
Grants paid
$7,216,879
Program service revenue
$312,578
Investment income
$40,981
Other revenue
$58,353
Total assets, end of year
$9,788,574
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,848,477
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$6,940,097
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$25,551,865
Management and general expenses
$1,249,176
Fundraising expenses
$297,418
Program service expenses (Part III)
$25,551,865

Program services were 94.3% 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.

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $26,512,538

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $486,658

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $1,260,090

  • 2a · Program service revenue: OLDER AMERICANS REVENUE

    total $183,566 · related or exempt $183,566

  • 2b · Program service revenue: HOUSING PROGRAM REVENUE

    total $122,334 · related or exempt $122,334

  • 2c · Program service revenue: CHILD EDUCATION REVENUE

    total $4,878 · related or exempt $4,878

  • 2d · Program service revenue: COMMUNITY SERVICES REVENUE

    total $1,800 · related or exempt $1,800

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $20,981 · excluded $20,981

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    other assets $20,000

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

    other assets $0

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    other assets $20,000

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $20,000 · excluded $20,000

  • 11d · All other revenue

    total $58,353 · excluded $58,353

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $58,353

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $279,466 · program services $279,466

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $6,937,413 · program services $6,937,413

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $217,560 · management and general $217,560

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $12,593,630 · program services $11,972,416 · management and general $466,970 · fundraising $154,244

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $1,411,576 · program services $1,342,015 · management and general $51,863 · fundraising $17,698

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $948,211 · program services $895,725 · management and general $40,674 · fundraising $11,812

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $56,897 · management and general $56,897

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $1,767,793 · program services $1,586,700 · management and general $130,333 · fundraising $50,760

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $64,472 · program services $50,059 · management and general $12,877 · fundraising $1,536

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $594,279 · program services $406,918 · management and general $143,413 · fundraising $43,948

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $1,235,238 · program services $1,188,479 · management and general $39,479 · fundraising $7,280

  • 17 · Travel

    total $647,493 · program services $621,245 · management and general $23,887 · fundraising $2,361

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $121,453 · program services $94,302 · management and general $24,258 · fundraising $2,893

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $79,855 · program services $62,003 · management and general $15,950 · fundraising $1,902

  • 24a · Other expenses: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMEN

    total $40,781 · program services $31,664 · management and general $8,145 · fundraising $972

  • 24b · Other expenses: IN-KIND SUPPLIES

    total $31,474 · program services $31,474

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $70,868 · program services $51,986 · management and general $16,870 · fundraising $2,012

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $3,485,883 · end of year $2,310,007

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    end of year $1,257,713

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $2,237,167 · end of year $2,681,588

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $329,864 · end of year $339,758

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $365,235 · end of year $375,570

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $98,374 · end of year $60,879

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

    $3,323,644

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

    $2,252,656

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $1,083,673 · end of year $1,070,988

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $297,136 · end of year $348,654

  • 13 · Investments: program-related

    beginning of year $191,139 · end of year $208,761

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $1,234,382 · end of year $1,134,656

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $1,105,979 · end of year $1,332,200

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $358,219 · end of year $363,476

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $1,270,143 · end of year $1,152,801

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $4,870,332 · end of year $4,822,265

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $1,718,180 · end of year $2,117,832

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO FOSTER POSITIVE CHANGE BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES THAT PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY, IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND BUILDING STRONGER, MORE CONNECTED COMMUNITITES. NORTHWEST MICHIGAN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, INC. FULFILLS THIS MISSION BY DEVELOPING AND PROVIDING RESOURCES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSISTING LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS IN ANTRIM, BENZIE, CHARLEVOIX, EMMET, GRAND TRAVERSE, KALKASKA, LEELANAU, MISSAUKEE, ROSCOMMON, AND WEXFORD COUNTIES IN MICHIGAN.

Activities or mission (Part I)

TO FOSTER POSITIVE CHANGE BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES THAT PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY, IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND BUILDING STRONGER, MORE CONNECTED COMMUNITIES.

  • CHILD EDUCATION -PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOR LOW INCOME CHILDREN AGES 0 TO GRADE 5 AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH EDUCATION, HEALTH, NUTRITION, AND PARENT INVOLVEMENT. TOTAL CHILDREN RECEIVING SERVICES IS 1,218.

    Expenses $14,384,799 · Grants $863,484 · Revenue $4,878

  • HOUSING PROGRAM - PROGRAMS INCLUDE HOME REPAIR FOR LOW TO MODERATE INCOME HOMEOWNERS, GUIDANCE AND ONE TIME CASH ASSISTANCE TO RENTERS FACING EVICTION, EMERGENCY HOUSING MOTEL PLACEMENT (COVID); GUIDANCE FOR LANDLORD AND TENANT DISPUTES, GUIDANCE, ONE TIME CASH ASSISTANCE, AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP ESTABLISH PERMANENT HOUSING FOR THOSE WITHOUT A HOME INCLUDING YOUTH, VETERANS, AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING POPULATIONS; INFORMATION ON LOW-INCOME RENTAL HOUSING, LANDLORDS, AND BUDGET ANALYSIS FOR INDIVIDUALS SEEKING A PLACE TO RENT, ASSISTANCE TO IMPROVE THE HOUSING STABILITY OF VETERAN FAMILIES INCLUDING RENTAL, UTILITY, TRANSPORTATION, CHILD CARE, MOVING COSTS, AND EMERGENCY SUPPLIES ASSISTANCE, AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT WITH PARTNER COMMUNITIES TO DEVELOP NEW HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR RENTERS AND HOME BUYERS. TOTAL HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVING PROGRAM SERVICES IS 1,768.

    Expenses $4,973,918 · Grants $2,714,828 · Revenue $122,334

  • FOOD PROGRAMS - INCLUDES THE EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM THAT HELPS SUPPLEMENT THE DIETS OF LOW-INCOME NEEDY PEOPLE, INCLUDING THE ELDERLY, BY PROVIDING THEM WITH EMERGENCY FOOD AND NUTRITION ASSISTANCE AT NO COST. COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM IS A NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SUPPLEMENTAL FOODS WHICH HELP PROMOTE GOOD HEALTH FOR ELIGIBLE CLIENTS 60 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER. TOTAL HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVING PROGRAM SERVICES IS 6,469.

    Expenses $2,109,631 · Grants $1,763,442

  • COMMUNITY SERVICES - PROGRAMS INCLUDE ENERGY ASSISTANCE VOUCHER PROGRAMS; DIAPER BANK PROGRAMS; LAUNDRY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS; EMERGENCY NEEDS FUNDS TO PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY, GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING FOR FORECLOSURE PREVENTION, AND TAX PREPARATION FOR LOW INCOME CLIENTS AND SENIORS. ALSO, INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNTS ARE ESTABLISHED AND MAINTAINED FOR QUALIFIED CLIENTS. BUDGET, HOMEBUYER, RENTER, AND BANKRUPTCY COUNSELING INCLUDING CLASSES AND ASSISTANCE WITH NEEDS TO PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY IS ALSO AVAILABLE. TOTAL HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVING PROGRAM SERVICES IS 8,873.

    Expenses $1,844,347 · Grants $525,103 · Revenue $1,800

  • OLDER AMERICANS - PREPARATION AND SERVING OF HOME DELIVERED AND CONGREGATE SENIOR MEALS BY ORGANIZATION-OPERATED KITCHEN AND CONTRACTED MEAL PROVIDERS. MEALS ON WHEELS DELIVERED 179,949 MEALS TO 1,147 HOMEBOUND SENIORS AND DISABLED INDIVIDUALS. TEN CONGREGATE LUNCHEON/CURBSIDE CENTERS PROVIDED 16,705 MEALS TO 728 SENIORS.

    Expenses $1,197,311 · Grants $734,233 · Revenue $183,566

  • WEATHERIZATION/ENERGY ASSISTANCE - WEATHERIZATION IS THE NECESSARY WORK NEEDED TO IMPROVE THE PERFORMANCE OF A HOME OR BUILDING. MEASURES MAY INCLUDE SUCH THINGS AS AIR SEALING, INSULATION, WINDOW/DOOR REPLACEMENT, PRESSURE BALANCING, DUCT SEALING AND INSULATION, ETC. THESE MEASURES ARE COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE TO STATE AND LOCAL CODES, AND TO THE NATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY LABORATORY'S STANDARD WORK SPECIFICATIONS. TOTAL HOUSEHOLDS SERVED IS 68.

    Expenses $1,041,859 · Grants $615,789

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Carolyn Rentenbach

    VICE CHAIRPERSON

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related

  • Rev Gerald Cook

    NORTHERN SECTOR REP.

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Art Jeannot

    CHAIRPERSON

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Pam Niebrzydowski

    SOUTHERN SECTOR REP.

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Grace Ronkaitis

    CENTRAL SECTOR REP.

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • David Anolick

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Gwen Allgaier

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Anthony Ansorge

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Truman Bicum

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Debbie Bishop

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Kathleen Byers

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Melanie Chaney

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Joshua Chamberlain

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Blair Cole

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Chuck Corwin

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Sam Getsingser

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • William Hefferan

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Brandy Keeney

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Jamie Kramer

    DIRECTOR (THRU 12/2023)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Evelyn Maciha

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Marc Milburn

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Bethany Parent

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Marna Robertson

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Tonya Schroka

    DIRECTOR (THRU 01/2024)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Kyra Summers

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Ashlea Walter

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Lindsey Walker

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Kerry Baughman

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $106,445
    From this org
    $105,996
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $449
    Hours/week
    40 + 1 related

  • Meredith Gafill

    CONTROLLER

    Total calculated
    $93,982
    From this org
    $91,112
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $2,870
    Hours/week
    40 + 1 related

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

  • GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHERN MICHIGAN INC

    $134,400

    PROVIDE COUNSELING SERVICES AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO HOMELESS FAMILIES

  • GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF WEST MICHIGAN INC

    $113,781

    PROVIDE COUNSELING SERVICES AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO VETERAN HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.

  • NEW HOPE SHELTER

    $23,500

    PROVIDE SHELTER SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE TO HOMELESS FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS.

  • NORTHWEST EDUCATION SERVICES

    $7,784

    DISTRIBUTION OF DIAPERING SUPPLIES TO FAMILES WHO HAVE ELIGIBLE CHILDREN AND ARE AT OR BELOW 200% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LINE

Related organizations on this return

Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

Taxable family on this return

Schedule R Parts I, III and IV, as filed. These record ownership and control, not shared board members or money moved.

Disregarded entities

Part I: entities that legally are the filer and file no return of their own.

  • INNOVATIVE ENERGY MANAGEMENT LLC

    WEATHERIZATION/REHAB SERVICES · MI · income $0 · assets -$7,155

    Directly controlled by NORTHWEST MICHIGAN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
12 August 2025
IRS schema version
2023v6.0
Source object
202502279349302920

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