YWCA WCM Growth Fund
To support programs and activities of ywca west central Michigan in its mission to eliminate racism, empower women and girls, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all, and to facilitate the redevelopment, construction and operations of the 25 sheldon facility.
YWCA WCM Growth Fund at a glance
In short: YWCA WCM Growth Fund gave $14K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $14K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $14,403
- -41.7% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $14,403
- -41.7% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $14,403
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who YWCA WCM Growth Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was YWCA West Central Michigan ($14K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How YWCA WCM Growth Fund gives
- Giving fell 42% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2023) to $25K (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YWCA West Central Michigan Grand Rapids, MI | Support of Mission Related Program Services | $14,403 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $2,529,978 | $407,497 | $14,403 | 1 |
| 2022 | $4,770,913 | $149,349 | $425,265 | $24,691 | 1 |
| 2021 | $5,036,583 | $93,465 | $301,770 | $24,691 | 1 |
| 2020 | $5,238,740 | $124,870 | $363,489 | $24,691 | 1 |
About YWCA WCM Growth Fund
Based on IRS filings
YWCA WCM Growth Fund is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Grand Rapids, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $14K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
YWCA WCM Growth Fund is led by Charisse D. Mitchell, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Charisse D. Mitchell
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tamara Sytsma
Chairperson
Member → Chairperson, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Vandenberg
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Deferrari
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shlynn Rhodes
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Wilterdink
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Scott
Vice President Treasurer
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: India Manns (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Lonna Wiersma (2020–2021) — Chairperson
- Former: Mary Schroeder (2020–2021) — Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 YWCA WCM Growth Fund
How much does YWCA WCM Growth Fund give each year?
YWCA WCM Growth Fund gave $14K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $25K across 1 grant.
What is YWCA WCM Growth Fund?
YWCA WCM Growth Fund is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Grand Rapids, MI.
Where does YWCA WCM Growth Fund operate?
YWCA WCM Growth Fund has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is YWCA WCM Growth Fund's EIN?
YWCA WCM Growth Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0934810. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 1, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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