West Central Community Development Corporation
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West Central Community Development Corporation at a glance
In short: West Central Community Development Corporation gave $82K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $82K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $81,711
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $81,711
- Median grant
- $81,711
- Total assets
- $1,705,461
- +16.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who West Central Community Development Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was West Central Community Development Corporation ($82K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K 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 $82K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Central Community Development Corporation Appleton City, MD | Program Support | $81,711 |
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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 | $1,705,461 | $3,604,203 | $2,888,408 | $81,711 | 1 | $32,981 |
| 2024 | $1,468,807 | $2,739,411 | $2,293,141 | — | — | $29,953 |
| 2023 | $796,652 | $238,389 | $426,324 | — | — | $29,883 |
| 2022 | $589,116 | $398,851 | $381,013 | — | — | $15,061 |
About West Central Community Development Corporation
Based on IRS filings
West Central Community Development Corporation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Appleton City, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $82K. Net investment income was $33K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
West Central Community Development Corporation is led by Christopher L. Thompson, CEO since 2025 (on filings since 2022); none of the 15 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christopher L. Thompson
CEO
Chief Executive Officer → CEO, 2025
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Lou Schussler
Chief Executive Officer
President → Chief Executive Officer, 2025
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aaron R. Franklin
President & CFO
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fred R. Bunch
Board Chair
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hollie Elliott
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Warren Rogers
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shirley Morse
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Holly Stark
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Berry
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alvin Griffin
Board Secretary
Trustee → Board Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Boultinghouse
Board Vice Chair
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leroy Strope
Board Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martha J. Sander
Board Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Yoder
Board Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Smith
Board Vice Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Art Neuenschwander (2022–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 West Central Community Development Corporation
How much does West Central Community Development Corporation give each year?
West Central Community Development Corporation gave $82K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is West Central Community Development Corporation?
West Central Community Development Corporation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.6M.
What is West Central Community Development Corporation?
West Central Community Development Corporation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Appleton City, MO. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does West Central Community Development Corporation operate?
West Central Community Development Corporation has awarded grants in Maryland.
What is West Central Community Development Corporation's EIN?
West Central Community Development Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1614683. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
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