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Market Vanburen

Foundation · Grantmaker Benton Harbor, MI EIN: 84-3582323 Website

Connect people, investments, and organizations with strategies and services that improve the quality of life and economic conditions in our region, specifically van buren county.

Key facts about Market Vanburen

In short: Market Vanburen gave $29K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $29K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
84-3582323
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$28,650
Grants made (2025)
1
Average grant
$28,650
Median grant
$28,650
Total assets
$521,364
Primary geography
Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$521K

-24.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$29K

-59.8% YoY

Grant Count

1

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$29K

-59.8% YoY

About Market Vanburen

Based on IRS filings

Market Vanburen is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Benton Harbor, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $521K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $29K. Net investment income was $2K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of all 1 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

Cities

LansingChicago

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K1 grants20200 grants20210 grants20220 grants20231 grants20241 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2025

Land Use USA LLC: $29KLand Use USA LLC$29K

Grant Size Distribution

2 grants across all recorded years

1<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
LAND USE USA LLC Lansing, MIGENERAL FUNDING$28,650

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M202020212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$521,364$693,714$371,060
Revenue$919,068$590,612$514,262
Expenses$891,162$593,052$419,389
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$1,799$2,239—
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 28, 2022)
  2. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
  3. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Market Vanburen is led by Zachary Morris, Mvb-Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 21 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Zachary Morris

    Mvb-Executive Director

    Executive Di → Mvb-Executive Director, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $87K (2020) → $0 (2025)

  • Luke Barber

    Chairperson

    Vice Chairman → Chairperson, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Arnie Redsicker

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Chad Ritchie

    Vice Chairperson

    Finance Chai → Vice Chairman, 2023

    Vice Chairman → Vice Chairperson, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Daywi Cook

    Treasurer

    Board Member → Secretary, 2022

    Secretary → Treasurer, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Donald Stull

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kurt Doroh

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Paul Schincarol

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Randy Peat

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Scott Whiteford

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tom Stanek

    Board Member

    Chairman → Board Member, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Carrie Troyer

    Board Member

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dave Manson

    Board Member

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Derek Nofz

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Josh Cosner

    Cio-Kinexus Group

    Board Member → Cio-Kinexus Group, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ken Kemerer

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ryan Laylin

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nate Carpenter

    Board Member

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Samuel Barrera

    Board Member

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bret Brewer

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jeremiah Jones

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (9)
  • Former: Griffin Graham (2022–2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Beth Griffin (2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Jennifer Deamud (2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Bill Wadsworth (2020–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Sarah Moyer-Cale (2020–2021) — Secretary
  • Former: Scott Smith (2020–2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Bill Nelson (2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Janis Havis (2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Jeff Mills (2020) — Board Member

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.

Compensation Overview

From 2023 IRS filing

Zachary Morris — Executive Di: $97KZachary MorrisExecutive Di$97K

Frequently asked questions about Market Vanburen

How much does Market Vanburen give each year?

Market Vanburen gave $29K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $71K across 1 grant.

How large is Market Vanburen?

Market Vanburen reported $521K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $919K.

What is Market Vanburen?

Market Vanburen is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Benton Harbor, MI. It holds $521K in total assets as of 2025.

Where does Market Vanburen operate?

Market Vanburen has awarded grants in Illinois, Michigan.

What is Market Vanburen's EIN?

Market Vanburen's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3582323. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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