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Stephens Children Foundation Inc

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Tax-exempt since May 1996
  • EIN: 58-2219199

Organization summary

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.

Category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Public Foundations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.77M (2023)

Expenses
$1.85M (2023)

Total Assets
$494k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$5.01k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

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.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,774,478
Expenses
$1,851,251
Net Income
-$76,773
Net Assets
$489,120
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,774,478
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $148,246
8.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $24,898
1.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $494,130
Total Liabilities $5,010
Net Assets $489,120
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chad Sutton (Executive Director) $130,688 $0 $17,559
Randy Simmons (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
David Huizenga (Treasurer Through 8/2023) $0 $0 $0
Tracye Truinstra (Board Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jenna Gerber (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marjorie Kelly (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Huizenga (Director Through 8/2023) $0 $0 $0
Peter Hoekstra (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 14, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,094,245
Expenses
$1,987,071
Net Income
-$892,826
Net Assets
$565,893
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,094,245
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $131,595
6.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $573,124
Total Liabilities $7,231
Net Assets $565,893
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michelle Slayton (Administrative Director) $59,031 $0 $0
Tracy Overstreet (Former Executive Director Through 7/22) $54,519 $0 $0
Chad Sutton (Executive Director) $28,045 $0 $0
Randy Simmons (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
David Huizenga (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Tracye Truinstra (Board Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jenna Gerber (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marjorie Kelly (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Huizenga (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Hoekstra (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stephen Fernands (Former Board Chair Through 2/22) $0 $0 $0
Vivian Dubose (Former Director Through 1/22) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 17, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,746,643
Expenses
$949,858
Net Income
$796,785
Net Assets
$1,568,719
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,746,643
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $66,979
7.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,760,818
Total Liabilities $192,099
Net Assets $1,568,719
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michelle Slayton (Administrative Director) $54,917 $0 $0
Stephen Fernands (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Heidi Huizenga (Former Treasurer And Secretary Through 2/2021) $0 $0 $0
Vivian Dubose (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marjorie Kelly (Director) $0 $0 $0
Diane Cimino (Former Director Through 2/2021) $0 $0 $0
Robin Naden Semba (Former Director Through 2/2021) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 21, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,151,594
Expenses
$1,097,896
Net Income
$53,698
Net Assets
$568,858
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,151,594
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $138,479
12.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $974,399
Total Liabilities $405,541
Net Assets $568,858
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jennifer Cramer (Former U.S. Development Director) $89,400 $0 $0
Michelle Slayton (Administration Director) $53,083 $0 $0
Stephen Fernands (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Heidi Huizenga (Treasurer And Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Vivian Dubose (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marjorie Kelly (Director) $0 $0 $0
Diane Cimino (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robin Naden Semba (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 23, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,205,873
Expenses
$818,776
Net Income
$387,097
Net Assets
$515,160
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,205,873
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $116,282
14.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $45,000
5.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $873,959
Total Liabilities $358,799
Net Assets $515,160
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jennifer Cramer (U.S. Development Director) $95,600 $0 $20,682
Stephen Fernands (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Heidi Huizenga (Treasurer And Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Vivian Dubose (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marge Kelly (Director) $0 $0 $0
Diane Cimino (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robin Naden Semba (Director) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Vredevelt (Former Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 15, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,248,941
Expenses
$1,369,432
Net Income
-$120,491
Net Assets
$128,063
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,248,941
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $108,014
7.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $3,750
0.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,170,872
Total Liabilities $1,042,809
Net Assets $128,063
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jennifer Cramer (U.S. Development Director) $94,000 $0 $14,014
Stephen Fernands (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Heidi Huizenga (Treasurer And Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Vredevelt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vivian Dubose (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marge Kelly (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 1, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,295,727
Expenses
$1,332,560
Net Income
-$36,833
Net Assets
$248,554
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,295,727
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $39,600
3.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $946,547
Total Liabilities $697,993
Net Assets $248,554
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jennifer Cramer (U.S. Development Director) $29,095 $0 $792
Kyle Parrish (Former U.S. Development Director) $9,713 $0 $0
Stephen Fernands (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Heidi Huizenga (Treasurer And Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Vredevelt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vivian Dubose (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 5, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,087,192
Expenses
$1,003,969
Net Income
$83,223
Net Assets
$285,387
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,087,192
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $77,622
7.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $607,973
Total Liabilities $322,586
Net Assets $285,387
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kyle Parrish (Former U.S. Development Director) $65,475 $0 $12,147
Stephen Fernands (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Heidi Huizenga (Treasurer And Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Vredevelt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vivian Dubose (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Suzanne Broetje (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jc Huizenga (Former Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 26, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,463,879
Expenses
$1,640,171
Net Income
-$176,292
Net Assets
$152,164
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,463,879
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $108,702
6.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,055,630
Total Liabilities $903,466
Net Assets $152,164
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kyle Parrish (U.S. Development Director) $97,250 $0 $16,452
Jc Huizenga (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Heidi Huizenga (Treasurer And Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Vredevelt (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 12, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,465,018
Expenses
$1,430,119
Net Income
$34,899
Net Assets
$328,456
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,465,018
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $68,980
4.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $973,387
Total Liabilities $644,931
Net Assets $328,456
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kyle Parrish (U.S. Development Director) $43,695 $0 $6,834
Margorie L Kelly (Former U.S. Representative) $12,501 $0 $0
Susan Norman (Former Bookkeeper) $950 $0 $0
Jc Huizenga (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Heidi Huizenga (Treasurer And Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Vredevelt (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 13, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,070,580
Expenses
$1,104,924
Net Income
-$34,344
Net Assets
$293,557
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,070,580
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $22,895
2.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $802,532
Total Liabilities $508,975
Net Assets $293,557
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Margorie L Kelly (U.S. Representative) $17,710 $0 $0
Jeanette R Bult Dejong (Former Vice President U.S.) $3,750 $0 $0
Susan Norman (Former Bookkeeper) $2,937 $0 $0
Jc Huizenga (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Heidi Huizenga (Treasurer And Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Roger C Stull (Director Emeritus) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Vredevelt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Terrence Parker Esq (Director Emeritus) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 8, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,174,491
Expenses
$1,448,927
Net Income
-$274,436
Net Assets
$327,901
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,174,491
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $89,098
6.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $710,575
Total Liabilities $382,674
Net Assets $327,901

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,412,650
Expenses
$1,038,902
Net Income
$373,748
Net Assets
$602,337
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,412,611
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $39
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $100,673
9.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $793,565
Total Liabilities $191,228
Net Assets $602,337

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990

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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