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Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Lower West Michigan Inc

  • Niles, MI
  • Tax-exempt since April 1967
  • EIN: 38-1846835

Organization summary

Organization summary might be incomplete or out of date

This organization is not listed in the IRS's most recent list of tax exempt organizations, but we have data associated with this Employer Identification Number.

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$143k (2018)

Expenses
$173k (2018)

Total Assets
$32.7k (2018)

Total Liabilities
$3.56k (2018)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2018

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$143,283
Expenses
$173,427
Net Income
-$30,144
Net Assets
$29,178
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $129,232
90.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $126
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $13,925
9.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $45,500
26.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $32,738
Total Liabilities $3,560
Net Assets $29,178

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$146,911
Expenses
$175,861
Net Income
-$28,950
Net Assets
$59,322
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $117,779
80.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $225
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $28,907
19.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $44,500
25.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $62,306
35.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $60,820
Total Liabilities $1,498
Net Assets $59,322
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jennifer Miner (Executive Director/Ceo) $44,500 $0 $0
Lauren Efird Thurston (President & Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Kehrer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Larry Sehy (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Vickie Wagner (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Edward 'Hank' Yeomans (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jenni Ranft (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Caitlyn Daus (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Christine Simper (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Buurstra (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Gilbert (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brian Hake (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 30, 2018

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$147,323
Expenses
$169,001
Net Income
-$21,678
Net Assets
$88,272
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $106,255
72.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $247
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $40,821
27.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $39,767
23.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $56,760
33.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $93,088
Total Liabilities $4,816
Net Assets $88,272
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jennifer Miner (Executive Director/Ceo) $11,750 $0 $0
Lauren Efird Thurston (President & Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Kehrer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Larry Sehy (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Vickie Wagner (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Edward 'Hank' Yeomans (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jenni Ranft (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Caitlyn Daus (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Christine Simper (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Buurstra (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Gilbert (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brian Hake (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Christina Frank (Former Executive Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 5, 2017

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$209,696
Expenses
$204,079
Net Income
$5,617
Net Assets
$109,950
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $157,455
75.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $239
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $51,803
24.7%
Sales of Assets $199
0.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $42,000
20.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $78,937
38.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $112,816
Total Liabilities $2,866
Net Assets $109,950
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Christina Frank (Executive Director/Ceo) $42,000 $0 $0
Jenni Ranft (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Kehrer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Larry Sehy (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Vickie Wagner (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Edward 'Hank' Yeomans (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lauren Efird Thurston (President & Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Caitlyn Daus (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Christine Simper (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on March 3, 2016

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$171,917
Expenses
$195,964
Net Income
-$24,047
Net Assets
$104,333
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $122,395
71.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $231
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $49,291
28.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $107,874
55.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $104,727
Total Liabilities $394
Net Assets $104,333
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Christina Frank (Executive Director/Ceo) $41,000 $0 $0
Jenni Ranft (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Katherine Hoffman (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Jensen (President) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Kehrer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Larry Sehy (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Laesch (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jesse Sallak (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lauren Efird Thurston (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 5, 2015

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$175,702
Expenses
$135,167
Net Income
$40,535
Net Assets
$128,381
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $205,735
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $244
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$30,277
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $34,002
25.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $50,673
37.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $128,381
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $128,381
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Christina Frank (Executive Director/Ceo) $34,002 $0 $0
Dallas Dreher (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Katherine Hoffman (President) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Jensen (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Kehrer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Ferrise (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
James Temple (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Larry Sehy (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Shelia Powenski Stafford (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Laesch (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jesse Sallak (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lauren Efird Thurston (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 14, 2014

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$114,740
Expenses
$148,073
Net Income
-$33,333
Net Assets
$87,846
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $131,650
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $338
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$17,248
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $33,000
22.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $61,695
41.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $87,846
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $87,846

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$218,210
Expenses
$125,586
Net Income
$92,624
Net Assets
$121,179
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $237,160
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $66
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$19,016
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $33,280
26.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $46,978
37.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $125,411
Total Liabilities $4,232
Net Assets $121,179

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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