WEST MICHIGAN CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

WEST MICHIGAN CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION

EIN 38-3544621 · Fund Raising & Fund Distribution - Religion (X12)

What they do

ENCOURAGING GENEROUS, THOUGHTFUL, BIBLICAL, CHRISTIAN PHILANTHROPY

Before you give

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $68.10 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders11 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

68.1%of expenses went to mission work47.10% of revenue

0.8%of expenses went to fundraising0.60% of revenue

$69.22spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

31.1%of expenses went to management and office costs21.50% of revenue

$4.41in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

1.2%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $238,301 for DAVE JOHNSON (PRESIDENT). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100spent

Where each $100 of expenses went

The first percentage is the spending mix. The second compares that amount with the charity’s revenue.

Mission workProgram services68.1% of expenses47.10% of revenue

ManagementOffice and general costs31.1% of expenses21.50% of revenue

FundraisingAsking for donations0.8% of expenses0.60% of revenue

Total expenses69.20% of revenue

Has the pattern changed?

Each bar shows the share of annual spending reported for mission work, management, and fundraising.

202468.1% mission

202370.7% mission

202270.3% mission

202175.0% mission

202079.1% mission

201976.1% mission

201877.9% mission

201769.9% mission

Money in and money out

Revenue$1,725,792

Expenses$1,194,629

Annual surplus $531,163 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$813,466 · 68.1% of expenses

Management and office costs$371,493 · 31.1% of expenses

Fundraising$9,670 · 0.8% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$1,725,792

Expenses$1,194,629

Assets$5,266,794

Income$1,725,792

Contributions$20,235

Mission work (program services)$813,466

Fundraising$9,670

Grants given$120,250

Average grant$120,250

Management and general$371,493

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

DAVE JOHNSONPRESIDENT · 40 hrs/week $238,301

DANIEL POORTENGAEMPLOYEE · 40 hrs/week $135,220

DANIEL NICKODEMUSEMPLOYEE · 40 hrs/week $114,460

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (11)

DAVE JOHNSONPRESIDENT

DANIEL POORTENGAEMPLOYEE

DANIEL NICKODEMUSEMPLOYEE

CHERYL TIMYANTRUSTEE

GERARD WINKLEVICE CHAIR

GREG MARKVLUWERCHAIRMAN

JOE BYKERTREASURER

KATIE SHEPPARDNCF BOARD REPRESENTATIVE

MIKE HAVERDINKTRUSTEE

ROGER SANDBERGNCF BOARD REPRESENTATIVE

ROGER SPOELMANTRUSTEE

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2000
Location: 4670 EAST FULTON STSTE 204 204, ADA, MI 49301
County: Kent
In care of: DAVE JOHNSON
Primary officer: DAVE JOHNSON, PRESIDENT

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailmichigan@ncfgiving.com Phone(616) 957-4372

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: VANDER PLOEG BERGAKKER & ASSOCIATES
NTEE classification: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution - Religion (X12)
IRS tax category: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Grant-giving organization: Yes