Hispanic Center of Western Michigan Inc
Empowering the hispanic community toward self-sufficiency through job coaching, training, preschool and youth programs, social service navigation, and interpretation and translation services.
Hispanic Center of Western Michigan Inc at a glance
In short: Hispanic Center of Western Michigan Inc gave $153K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $152,800
- +282.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,978
- +27.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,215,838
- +43.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Hispanic Center of Western Michigan Inc
- Next open deadline
- January 10, 2027 (Latinx Youth Conference Scholarship - Four Laptop Awards)
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Hispanic Center of Western Michigan Inc
Who Hispanic Center of Western Michigan Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kent School Services Network ($50K). Together the top 9 received $153K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 15 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2023) to $153K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $153K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kent School Services Network Grand Rapids, MI | Promote Student Wellbeing | $50,000 |
| Art of Mind Wyoming, MI | Address Mental Health Needs | $25,000 |
| Heartside Gleaning Ada, MI | Address Mental Health Needs | $20,000 |
| Grand Rapids LGBTQ Healthcare Cons Grand Rapids, MI | Access Healthcare Education Navigation | $10,000 |
| Community Food Club Grand Rapids, MI | Food Access for Low Income Families | $10,000 |
| Migrant Legal Aid Grand Rapids, MI | Access to Healthcare Migrant Farmworkers | $10,000 |
| North Kent Connect Rockford, MI | Access to Healthcare and Food Insecurity | $10,000 |
| 70 X 7 Recovery Holland, MI | Mental Health and Reintegration | $10,000 |
| Grand Rapids Urban League Grand Rapids, MI | COVID19 Vaccine Initiatives | $7,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,215,838 | $4,840,261 | $3,489,196 | $152,800 | 9 | $73,714 |
| 2023 | $2,940,930 | $3,403,407 | $3,084,043 | $40,000 | 3 | $21,802 |
| 2022 | $2,459,667 | $2,619,061 | $2,310,526 | $50,400 | 3 | $1,073 |
| 2021 | $2,106,980 | $1,661,760 | $1,750,947 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $1,969,511 | $2,693,574 | $2,124,102 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $1,412,442 | $1,326,801 | $1,446,001 | — | — | — |
About Hispanic Center of Western Michigan Inc
Based on IRS filings
Hispanic Center of Western Michigan Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Grand Rapids, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $153K. Net investment income was $74K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hispanic Center of Western Michigan Inc is led by Troy Cumings, Board Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 16 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Troy Cumings
Board Chair
Director → President, 2023
President → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Javier Cervantes
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Jasperse
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Kattula
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Irving Vega
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Quintanilla
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Smith
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gil Segovia
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gilda Gely
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Meyer
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Miriam Andrade Cuevas
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sonali Allen
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Evelyn Esparza-Gonzalez
Former Executive Director
Executive Director → Former Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$112K (2023) → $84K (2024)
Jessica Podvin
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monica Mendez
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rosa Estrada
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Abraham Garcia Jr. (2019–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Attah Obande (2019–2022) — President
- Former: Evelyn Esparza (2019–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Karla Amaya-Leone (2019–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Kristen Ekkens (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Lance Zoerhof (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Mario Castillo (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Monica Steimle (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Patrick Lonergan (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Roberto Pena (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Susan Ledy (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Tony Baker (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Dante Villareal (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Adnoris Torres (2019–2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Carlos Sanchez (2019) — Vice President
- Former: Cesar Gonzalez (2019) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $84K, to Evelyn Esparza-Gonzalez (Former Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Hispanic Center of Western Michigan Inc
How much does Hispanic Center of Western Michigan Inc give each year?
Hispanic Center of Western Michigan Inc gave $153K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $40K across 3 grants.
What is Hispanic Center of Western Michigan Inc's typical grant size?
Hispanic Center of Western Michigan Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,978, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Hispanic Center of Western Michigan Inc give grants?
Hispanic Center of Western Michigan Inc gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (5 grants).
Does Hispanic Center of Western Michigan Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Hispanic Center of Western Michigan Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Hispanic Center of Western Michigan Inc's largest grantees?
Hispanic Center of Western Michigan Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Kent School Services Network ($50,000), Art of Mind ($25,000) and Heartside Gleaning ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hispanic Center of Western Michigan Inc?
Hispanic Center of Western Michigan Inc reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.8M.
What is Hispanic Center of Western Michigan Inc?
Hispanic Center of Western Michigan Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Grand Rapids, MI. It holds $4.2M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Hispanic Center of Western Michigan Inc's EIN?
Hispanic Center of Western Michigan Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2265825. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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