Coloma Watervliet Area Economic Development Corporation
Sustaining and improving the economic vitality of north Berrien county through developing family oriented communities with joint programs, services and regulatory alignment among the active municipalities.
Coloma Watervliet Area Economic Development Corporation at a glance
In short: Coloma Watervliet Area Economic Development Corporation gave $107K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $107K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $106,742
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $106,742
- Median grant
- $106,742
- Total assets
- $50,606
- -10.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Coloma Watervliet Area Economic Development Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was City of Coloma ($107K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $107K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Coloma Coloma, MI | Splash Pad | $106,742 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $50,606 | $170,298 | $176,173 | $106,742 | 1 | $329 |
| 2024 | $56,483 | $61,634 | $67,395 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $62,295 | $58,268 | $60,498 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $64,398 | $54,501 | $59,191 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $68,937 | $62,726 | $56,094 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $62,078 | $58,040 | $56,499 | — | — | — |
About Coloma Watervliet Area Economic Development Corporation
Based on IRS filings
Coloma Watervliet Area Economic Development Corporation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Coloma, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $51K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $107K. Net investment income was $329.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Coloma Watervliet Area Economic Development Corporation is led by Sandy Kraemer, Chair since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sandy Kraemer
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Freitag
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Mileski
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Gear
Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kendyl Adams
Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jen Schreier
Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Joe Stepich (2020–2024) — Member
- Former: Bob Becker (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Tyler Dotson (2022) — Member
- Former: Jim Polashak (2020) — Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Coloma Watervliet Area Economic Development Corporation
How much does Coloma Watervliet Area Economic Development Corporation give each year?
Coloma Watervliet Area Economic Development Corporation gave $107K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Coloma Watervliet Area Economic Development Corporation?
Coloma Watervliet Area Economic Development Corporation reported $51K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $170K.
What is Coloma Watervliet Area Economic Development Corporation?
Coloma Watervliet Area Economic Development Corporation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Coloma, MI. It holds $51K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Coloma Watervliet Area Economic Development Corporation operate?
Coloma Watervliet Area Economic Development Corporation has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Coloma Watervliet Area Economic Development Corporation's EIN?
Coloma Watervliet Area Economic Development Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2810001. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work Coloma Watervliet Area Economic Development Corporation funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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