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Key facts about WMCU
In short: WMCU gave $34K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 38-1544138
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $34,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $17,000
- Median grant
- $17,000
- Total assets
- $442,908,616
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (71% 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
$442.9M
+75.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$34K
Grant Count
2
Avg Grant Size
$17K
About WMCU
Based on IRS filings
WMCU is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Grand Rapids, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $442.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $34K. Net investment income was $7.6M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $34K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $34K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Arbor Day Foundation ($24K). Together the top 2 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arbor Day Foundation Lincoln, NE | Tree Planting | $24,000 |
| Giving Tree Belmont, MI | Book Donations | $10,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $442,908,616 | $252,339,496 | $253,915,068 |
| Revenue | $26,223,247 | $14,377,811 | $13,254,286 |
| Expenses | $21,484,859 | $9,842,589 | $10,123,384 |
| Net Investment Income | $7,594,149 | $4,522,029 | $3,473,496 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 19, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
WMCU is led by Joseph Heintskill, CEO on the 2025 filing; 9 of 23 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joseph Heintskill
CEO
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$157K (2025)
William Keim
President
CEO → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$266K (2020) → $371K (2025)
Clare Kwant
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marlin Baker
Director
Secretary → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shirlee Harry
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Couture
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Collins
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Kenyon
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Borr
Director
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meghan Katerberg
Director
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Reminga
Director
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas W. Kuzdzal
Chief Investment Officer
CFO → Chief Investment Officer, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$115K (2020) → $171K (2025)
Cassie Patterson
Chief Risk & Compliance Officer
Vice President Compliance → Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$90K (2021) → $149K (2025)
Briana Vachon
Vice President of Human Resources
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$102K (2025)
Jeanie Smith
Chief Operation Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$141K (2025)
Jennifer Brigstock
Vice President of Operations
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$107K (2025)
Robert Draeger
Chief Financial Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$132K (2025)
William Seniura
Vice President of Commerical Lending
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$121K (2025)
Brent Nevins
Chaiperson
Board Chair → Chaiperson, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Titus
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Ropele
Vice Chairperson
Director → Vice Board Chair, 2023
Vice Board Chair → Vice Chairperson, 2025
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Miller
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roxanne Speck
Vice Chairperson
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jeanene Smith (2020–2024) — COO
- Former: David Husted (2020–2021) — Board Vice Chair
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 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $371K, to William Keim (President). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about WMCU
How much does WMCU give each year?
WMCU gave $34K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is WMCU?
WMCU reported $442.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $26.2M.
What is WMCU?
WMCU is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Grand Rapids, MI. It holds $442.9M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does WMCU operate?
WMCU has awarded grants in Michigan, Nebraska.
What is WMCU's EIN?
WMCU's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-1544138. 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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