WMCU

Public charity · Grantmaker Grand Rapids, MI EIN: 38-1544138

Delivering responsible financial services that empower our members and build a more sustainable and resilient future.

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.

Cities

Grand RapidsBelmontComstock ParkLincoln

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K$40K2 grants2020 1 grant2021 Total only2022 Total only2023 0 grants2024 2 grants2025

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

Arbor Day Foundation: $24KArbor Day Foundation$24KGiving Tree: $10KGiving Tree$10K

The largest 2025 recipient was Arbor Day Foundation ($24K). Together the top 2 received $34K.

Grant Size Distribution

3 grants across all recorded years

3<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Arbor Day Foundation Lincoln, NETree Planting$24,000
Giving Tree Belmont, MIBook Donations$10,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$10M$20M$30M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
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

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 8, 2023)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 19, 2024)
  3. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
  4. 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

William Keim — President: $371KWilliam KeimPresident$371KThomas W Kuzdzal — Chief Investment Officer: $171KThomas W KuzdzalChief Investment Officer$171KJoseph Heintskill — CEO: $157KJoseph HeintskillCEO$157KCassie Patterson — Chief Risk and Compliance Officer: $149KCassie PattersonChief Risk and Compliance…$149KJeanie Smith — Chief Operation Officer: $141KJeanie SmithChief Operation Officer$141KRobert Draeger — Chief Financial Officer: $132KRobert DraegerChief Financial Officer$132KWilliam Seniura — VP of Commerical Lending: $121KWilliam SeniuraVP of Commerical Lending$121KJennifer Brigstock — VP of Operations: $107KJennifer BrigstockVP of Operations$107KBriana Vachon — VP of Human Resources: $102KBriana VachonVP of Human Resources$102K

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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