Michigan's Great Southwest Strategic Leadership Council
The mission of the corporation is to assist in building Michigan's great southwest into a vibrant and prosperous region to live, learn, work, invest, grow, play and retire for everyone
Michigan's Great Southwest Strategic Leadership Council at a glance
In short: Michigan's Great Southwest Strategic Leadership Council gave $31K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $31K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $31,200
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- Average grant
- $31,200
- Median grant
- $31,200
- Total assets
- $444,389
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Michigan's Great Southwest Strategic Leadership Council funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Whirpool Collective Impact Fund ($31K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Whirpool Collective Impact Fund Benton Harbor, MI | Concurrent Mission Support | $31,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $444,389 | $353,800 | $273,415 | $31,200 | 1 |
About Michigan's Great Southwest Strategic Leadership Council
Based on IRS filings
Michigan's Great Southwest Strategic Leadership Council is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Benton Harbor, MI. IRS filing data is available for 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $444K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $31K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Michigan's Great Southwest Strategic Leadership Council is led by John Proos, Executive Director on the 2020 filing; 2 of 24 officers listed in 2020 are compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
John Proos
Executive Director
New on the 2020 filing
50 hrs/week
$130K (2020)
Al Pscholka
Director
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Luxton
Director
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Cardon
Director -
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anna Murphy
Director
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Whitwam
Director
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Noel
Director
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joel Gebbie
Director
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Egelhaaf
Director
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Kellogg
Director
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Garey
Director
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Todman
Director
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Norma Tirado
Director
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob Cleveland
Director
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Harrison
Director
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Bruce
Director
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Gustafson
Director -
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trevor Kubatzke
Director
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Marohn
Director
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Cooper
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
$31K (2020)
Jacqui Winship
Vice Chair
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Fettig
Co-Chair
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Loren Hamel
Co-Chair
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron Griesinger
Treasurer & CFO
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $130K, to John Proos (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Michigan's Great Southwest Strategic Leadership Council
How much does Michigan's Great Southwest Strategic Leadership Council give each year?
Michigan's Great Southwest Strategic Leadership Council gave $31K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990.
How large is Michigan's Great Southwest Strategic Leadership Council?
Michigan's Great Southwest Strategic Leadership Council reported $444K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $354K.
What is Michigan's Great Southwest Strategic Leadership Council?
Michigan's Great Southwest Strategic Leadership Council is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Benton Harbor, MI. It holds $444K in total assets as of 2020.
Where does Michigan's Great Southwest Strategic Leadership Council operate?
Michigan's Great Southwest Strategic Leadership Council has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Michigan's Great Southwest Strategic Leadership Council's EIN?
Michigan's Great Southwest Strategic Leadership Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1493607. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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 2020 (received by the IRS September 1, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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