<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile" returnVersion="2022v5.0">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2024-03-07T11:48:38-06:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2023-06-30</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>381357951</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>PLANTE &amp; MORAN PLLC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>750 TRADE CENTRE WAY STE 300</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>PORTAGE</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>MI</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>49002</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2022-07-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>382589535</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>READINESS CENTER INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>READ</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>2699264084</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>347 CATALPA</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>BENTON HARBOR</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>MI</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>49022</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>MARTHA THIENEMAN</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>2699264084</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2023-11-29</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>1</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <SigningOfficerGrp>
      <PersonFullName>
        <PersonFirstNm>MARTHA</PersonFirstNm>
        <PersonLastNm>THIENEMAN</PersonLastNm>
      </PersonFullName>
      <SSN>999009999</SSN>
    </SigningOfficerGrp>
    <IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>1</IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>TINA M PETERS CPA</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P00904574</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>2695674500</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2023-11-29</PreparationDt>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <AdditionalFilerInformation>
      <TrustedCustomerGrp>
        <TrustedCustomerCd>2</TrustedCustomerCd>
        <AuthenticationAssuranceLevelCd>AAL1</AuthenticationAssuranceLevelCd>
        <IdentityAssuranceLevelCd>IAL1</IdentityAssuranceLevelCd>
      </TrustedCustomerGrp>
    </AdditionalFilerInformation>
    <TaxYr>2022</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2023-04-26 12:10:37Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="7">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc1038000001" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>MARTHA THIENEMAN</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>347 CATALPA</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>BENTON HARBOR</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>MI</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>49022</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>390562</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>0</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>WWW.READINESSCENTERINC.ORG</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>1986</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>MI</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>THE READINESS CENTER, INC. IS ENGAGED IN PROVIDING A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO FOSTER SELF-ESTEEM IN PARENTS AND CHILDREN.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>11</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>10</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>6</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>35</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>0</NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>297883</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>342868</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>0</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>0</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>37774</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>44534</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>3125</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>-5289</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>338782</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>382113</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>243588</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>238758</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>15360</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>72883</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>87141</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>316471</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>325899</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>22311</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>56214</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>2507454</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>2666226</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>5165</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>1955</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>2502289</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>2664271</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>
      <MissionDesc>TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND SELF-ESTEEM BUILDING PROGRAMS FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES TO LEARN THE TOOLS NECESSARY TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>0</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>0</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>94948</ExpenseAmt>
      <Desc>PRESCHOOL - 40 CHILDREN PARTICIPATE IN A PRESCHOOL SETTING LEARNING READINESS SKILLS. THE PARENTS ARE PRIMARY TEACHERS.</Desc>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>81344</ExpenseAmt>
        <Desc>ADULT EDUCATION - 45 PARENTS PARTICIPATE IN CRAFT, SEWING, COMPUTER, PARENTING OR OTHER CLASSES.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>81344</ExpenseAmt>
        <Desc>CITY KIDS - AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM WITH 21 CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN A HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAM.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
        <ExpenseAmt>13558</ExpenseAmt>
        <Desc>TEEN VOLUNTEER WORK 50/50 PROGRAM - 9 TEENS WORKED AS MENTORS IN THE CITY KIDS PROGRAM, LEARNING NEEDED JOB SKILLS. THEY ARE PAID FOR 50% OF THEIR TIME AND VOLUNTEER THE REST.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
      <TotalOtherProgSrvcExpenseAmt>13558</TotalOtherProgSrvcExpenseAmt>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>271194</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1039100001">1</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1234500001">1</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>0</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>0</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>0</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>0</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040400001">1</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>0</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>0</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>0</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>0</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041300001">0</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041300001">1</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041300001">0</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>0</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd>0</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd>0</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd>0</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>0</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>0</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>0</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>0</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>0</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>0</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>0</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>0</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>0</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>0</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd>0</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd>0</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>0</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>0</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>0</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>1</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>6</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <BackupWthldComplianceInd>1</BackupWthldComplianceInd>
      <EmployeeCnt>6</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>1</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>0</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>0</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>0</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>0</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>0</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>1</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContriDisclInd>1</QuidProQuoContriDisclInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>0</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>0</RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>0</PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>0</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>0</SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>
      <SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>0</SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>11</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>10</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>0</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>0</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>0</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>0</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>0</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>0</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>0</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>1</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>1</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>0</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>0</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>1</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>1</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>1</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>1</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>1</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>1</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>1</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>0</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>0</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>MI</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <BusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>MARTHA THIENEMAN</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </BusinessName>
        <PhoneNum>2699264084</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>347 CATALPA</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>BENTON HARBOR</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>MI</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>49022</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MARTHA THIENEMAN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>50.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>62308</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>EMMANUEL PEAN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>LYNN KALAMAROS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VICE PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>PETER CLAUDE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TREASURER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ALLIE KIBBLER-CAMPBELL</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>SECRETARY</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ELIZABETH MCCREE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JACQUI WINSHIP</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ELIZABETH GAREY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>LYNNE CHRISTIANO</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>KATHERINE SZYMANSKI</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MARCELLUS BURTON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>62308</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>0</TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>0</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>0</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>0</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>0</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FundraisingAmt>13959</FundraisingAmt>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>328909</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>342868</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>44534</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>44534</ExclusionAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>3125</FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>
      <ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt>13959</ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt>
      <FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>8449</FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>
      <NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>-5324</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>-5324</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
      <OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
        <Desc>MISCELLANEOUS</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>900099</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>35</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>35</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
      <OtherRevenueTotalAmt>35</OtherRevenueTotalAmt>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>382113</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>35</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>39210</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>62308</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>44308</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>12000</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>6000</FundraisingAmt>
      </CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>131772</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>131772</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>30659</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>29126</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1022</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>511</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>14019</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>12642</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>918</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>459</FundraisingAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>9899</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>9899</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
      <FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>12592</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>12592</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1397</TotalAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>1397</FundraisingAmt>
      </FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>11868</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>5790</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1011</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>5067</FundraisingAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <TravelGrp>
        <TotalAmt>15316</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>15316</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </TravelGrp>
      <ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>4085</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>4085</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
      <DepreciationDepletionGrp>
        <TotalAmt>459</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>344</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>115</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </DepreciationDepletionGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1044</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>940</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>104</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>SUPPLIES</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>18579</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>17386</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>787</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>406</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>REPAIRS &amp; MAINTENANCE</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>8970</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>8073</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>897</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>FUND DEVELOPMENT</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>1520</TotalAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>1520</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>FURNITURE &amp; EQUIPMENT</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>1175</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1175</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <AllOtherExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>237</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>237</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </AllOtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>325899</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>271194</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>39345</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>15360</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
        <BOYAmt>529151</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>551911</EOYAmt>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
      <PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>5271</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>5261</EOYAmt>
      </PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
      <LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>183124</LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>172106</LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
        <BOYAmt>11477</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>11018</EOYAmt>
      </LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
      <InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1460375</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1546469</EOYAmt>
      </InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
      <OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
        <BOYAmt>501180</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>551567</EOYAmt>
      </OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2507454</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2666226</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>5165</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1955</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>5165</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1955</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>
      <NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2502289</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2664271</EOYAmt>
      </NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2502289</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2664271</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2507454</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2666226</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>56214</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>55381</NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>
      <OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>50387</OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>0</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>1</FSAuditedInd>
      <FSAuditedBasisGrp>
        <SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>X</SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>
      </FSAuditedBasisGrp>
      <AuditCommitteeInd>1</AuditCommitteeInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>0</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="RetDoc1039100001">
      <SchoolInd>X</SchoolInd>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="RetDoc1234500001">
      <ContributorInformationGrp>
        <ContributorNum>RESTRICTED</ContributorNum>
        <ContributorBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RESTRICTED</BusinessNameLine1>
        </ContributorBusinessName>
        <ContributorUSAddress>
          <AddressLine1>RESTRICTED</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>RESTRICTED</AddressLine2>
          <City>RESTRICTED</City>
          <State>RESTRICTED</State>
          <ZIPCode>RESTRICTED</ZIPCode>
        </ContributorUSAddress>
        <TotalContributionsAmt>RESTRICTED</TotalContributionsAmt>
      </ContributorInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleB>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="RetDoc1040000001">
      <BuildingsGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>15584</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>4728</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>10856</BookValueAmt>
      </BuildingsGrp>
      <LeaseholdImprovementsGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>5990</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>5990</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>0</BookValueAmt>
      </LeaseholdImprovementsGrp>
      <EquipmentGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>161550</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>161388</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>162</BookValueAmt>
      </EquipmentGrp>
      <TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>11018</TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>
      <OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
        <Desc>BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN ASSETS HELD BY BERRIEN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION</Desc>
        <BookValueAmt>551567</BookValueAmt>
      </OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
      <TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt>551567</TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt>
      <TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>504538</TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt>55381</NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt>
      <DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt>20800</DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt>
      <OtherRevenueAmt>50387</OtherRevenueAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedAmt>126568</RevenueNotReportedAmt>
      <RevenueSubtotalAmt>377970</RevenueSubtotalAmt>
      <InvestmentExpensesNotIncldAmt>12592</InvestmentExpensesNotIncldAmt>
      <OtherRevenuesNotIncludedAmt>-8449</OtherRevenuesNotIncludedAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>4143</RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>382113</TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>
      <TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>342556</TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt>20800</DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt>
      <ExpensesNotReportedAmt>20800</ExpensesNotReportedAmt>
      <ExpensesSubtotalAmt>321756</ExpensesSubtotalAmt>
      <InvestmentExpensesNotIncld2Amt>12592</InvestmentExpensesNotIncld2Amt>
      <OtherExpensesNotIncludedAmt>-8449</OtherExpensesNotIncludedAmt>
      <ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>4143</ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>325899</TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>CHANGE IN BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN BERRIEN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 50,387.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>FUNDRAISING EVENT EXPENSES -8,449.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>FUNDRAISING EVENT EXPENSES -8,449.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleE documentId="RetDoc1040400001">
      <NondiscriminatoryPolicyStmtInd>1</NondiscriminatoryPolicyStmtInd>
      <PolicyStmtInBrochuresEtcInd>1</PolicyStmtInBrochuresEtcInd>
      <PlcyPblczdViaBroadcastMediaInd>1</PlcyPblczdViaBroadcastMediaInd>
      <MaintainRacialCompRecsInd>1</MaintainRacialCompRecsInd>
      <MaintainScholarshipsRecsInd>0</MaintainScholarshipsRecsInd>
      <MaintainCpyOfBrochuresEtcInd>1</MaintainCpyOfBrochuresEtcInd>
      <MaintainCpyOfAllSolInd>1</MaintainCpyOfAllSolInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceStdntsRghtsInd>0</DiscriminateRaceStdntsRghtsInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceAdmissPlcyInd>0</DiscriminateRaceAdmissPlcyInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceEmplmFcultyInd>0</DiscriminateRaceEmplmFcultyInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceSchsInd>0</DiscriminateRaceSchsInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceEducPlcyInd>0</DiscriminateRaceEducPlcyInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceUseOfFcltsInd>0</DiscriminateRaceUseOfFcltsInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceAthltProgInd>0</DiscriminateRaceAthltProgInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceOtherActyInd>0</DiscriminateRaceOtherActyInd>
      <GovernmentFinancialAidRcvdInd>0</GovernmentFinancialAidRcvdInd>
      <GovernmentFinancialAidRvkdInd>0</GovernmentFinancialAidRvkdInd>
      <ComplianceWithRevProc7550Ind>1</ComplianceWithRevProc7550Ind>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE CENTER DOES NOT ADVERTISE, BUT RATHER RELIES ON WORD OF MOUTH TO SUPPORT ENROLLMENT. REGISTRATION IS ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS AND IS OPEN TO ALL FAMILIES LIVING WITHIN THE LOCAL SCHOOL AREA.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 4</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE CENTER DID NOT PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS OR OTHER ASSISTANCE DURING THE YEAR.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleE>
    <IRS990ScheduleG documentId="RetDoc1041300001">
      <FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
        <Event1Nm>GATHER WHERE THEY GROW</Event1Nm>
        <GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt>17084</GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt>
        <CharitableContriEvent1Amt>13959</CharitableContriEvent1Amt>
        <GrossRevenueEvent1Amt>3125</GrossRevenueEvent1Amt>
        <RentFacilityCostsEvent1Amt>2631</RentFacilityCostsEvent1Amt>
        <FoodAndBeverageEvent1Amt>4938</FoodAndBeverageEvent1Amt>
        <EntertainmentEvent1Amt>880</EntertainmentEvent1Amt>
        <GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>17084</GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>
        <CharitableContributionsTotAmt>13959</CharitableContributionsTotAmt>
        <GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt>3125</GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt>
        <RentFcltyCostsTotalEventsAmt>2631</RentFcltyCostsTotalEventsAmt>
        <FoodAndBeverageTotalEventsAmt>4938</FoodAndBeverageTotalEventsAmt>
        <EntertainmentTotalEventsAmt>880</EntertainmentTotalEventsAmt>
        <DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt>8449</DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt>
        <NetIncomeSummaryAmt>-5324</NetIncomeSummaryAmt>
      </FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleG>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF ITS GOVERNING BODY AT THE BOARD MEETING PRIOR TO FILING THE FORM. THIS INCLUDES OFFICERS (PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT, TREASURER, AND SECRETARY) AS WELL AS BOARD MEMBERS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ANNUALLY. THE BOARD REVIEWS THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ANNUALLY AND DISCUSSES ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AT BOARD MEETINGS. BOARD MEMBERS WITH A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WILL ABSTAIN FROM VOTING.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY WAS REVIEWED AND ADJUSTED BY THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. SALARY BENCHMARKS WERE CONSULTED USING ONLINE TOOLS. THE PROPOSED ADJUSTMENT WAS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD AT THE MAY, 2023 MEETING.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>CHANGE IN BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN BERRIEN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 50,387.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT/REVIEW OVERSIGHT AND SELECTION PROCESS IS UNCHANGED FROM PRIOR YEAR.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>
