THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO FOSTER POSITIVE CHANGE BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES THAT PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY, IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND BUILDING STRONGER, MORE CONNECTED COMMUNITITES. NORTHWEST MICHIGAN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, INC. FULFILLS THIS MISSION BY DEVELOPING AND PROVIDING RESOURCES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSISTING LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS IN ANTRIM, BENZIE, CHARLEVOIX, EMMET, GRAND TRAVERSE, KALKASKA, LEELANAU, MISSAUKEE, ROSCOMMON, AND WEXFORD COUNTIES IN MICHIGAN.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.8M
+5.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$279K
-36.2% YoY
Grant Count
4
-20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$70K
-20.3% YoY
About Northwest Michigan Community Action
Based on IRS filings
Northwest Michigan Community Action is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in TRAVERSE CITY, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $279K. Net investment income was $41K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,788,574 | $9,322,853 | $8,069,550 |
| Revenue | $27,411,108 | $26,512,996 | $33,445,332 |
| Expenses | $27,098,459 | $26,151,984 | $32,683,900 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $40,981 | $11,943 | $8,477 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Goodwill Industries of Northern Michigan Inc ($134,400), Goodwill Industries of West Michigan Inc ($113,781), New Hope Shelter ($23,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHERN MICHIGAN INC TRAVERSE CITY, MI | PROVIDE COUNSELING SERVICES AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO HOMELESS FAMILIES | $134,400 |
| GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF WEST MICHIGAN INC MUSKEGON, MI | PROVIDE COUNSELING SERVICES AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO VETERAN HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. | $113,781 |
| NEW HOPE SHELTER CADILLAC, MI | PROVIDE SHELTER SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE TO HOMELESS FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS. | $23,500 |
| NORTHWEST EDUCATION SERVICES TRAVERSE CITY, MI | DISTRIBUTION OF DIAPERING SUPPLIES TO FAMILES WHO HAVE ELIGIBLE CHILDREN AND ARE AT OR BELOW 200% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LINE | $7,784 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLYN RENTENBACH | VICE CHAIRPERSON | 1 | — |
| REV GERALD COOK | NORTHERN SECTOR REP. | 1 | — |
| ART JEANNOT | CHAIRPERSON | 1 | — |
| PAM NIEBRZYDOWSKI | SOUTHERN SECTOR REP. | 1 | — |
| GRACE RONKAITIS | CENTRAL SECTOR REP. | 1 | — |
| DAVID ANOLICK | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| GWEN ALLGAIER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANTHONY ANSORGE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TRUMAN BICUM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DEBBIE BISHOP | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATHLEEN BYERS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MELANIE CHANEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOSHUA CHAMBERLAIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BLAIR COLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHUCK CORWIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SAM GETSINGSER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM HEFFERAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRANDY KEENEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMIE KRAMER | DIRECTOR (THRU 12/2023) | 1 | — |
| EVELYN MACIHA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARC MILBURN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BETHANY PARENT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARNA ROBERTSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TONYA SCHROKA | DIRECTOR (THRU 01/2024) | 1 | — |
| KYRA SUMMERS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ASHLEA WALTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LINDSEY WALKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KERRY BAUGHMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $105,996 |
| MEREDITH GAFILL | CONTROLLER | 40 | $91,112 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwest Michigan Community Action?
Northwest Michigan Community Action is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in TRAVERSE CITY, MI. It holds $9.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Northwest Michigan Community Action?
As of 2024, Northwest Michigan Community Action holds $9.8M in total assets with $27.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $279K in 2024.
Where does Northwest Michigan Community Action operate?
Northwest Michigan Community Action has awarded grants in Michigan.
What size grants does Northwest Michigan Community Action award?
In 2024, Northwest Michigan Community Action awarded 4 grants totaling $279K — an average of about $70K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Northwest Michigan Community Action's EIN?
Northwest Michigan Community Action's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2027389. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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