WMCU
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WMCU at a glance
In short: WMCU gave $34K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $34,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $17,000
- Median grant
- $17,000
- Total assets
- $442,908,616
- +75.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who WMCU funds
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
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.
Grants by year
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 |
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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 | $442,908,616 | $26,223,247 | $21,484,859 | $34,000 | 2 | $7,594,149 |
| 2024 | $252,339,496 | $14,377,811 | $9,842,589 | — | — | $4,522,029 |
| 2023 | $253,915,068 | $13,254,286 | $10,123,384 | $10,500 | Total only | $3,473,496 |
| 2022 | $272,614,211 | $12,249,801 | $9,180,849 | $10,000 | Total only | $1,886,440 |
| 2021 | $223,420,342 | $8,907,021 | $7,374,400 | $10,000 | 1 | $833,907 |
| 2020 | $198,676,279 | $8,305,250 | $6,733,891 | $24,200 | 2 | $1,057,094 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
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
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.
Data update history
(4)
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
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