2024-02-21T08:22:05-05:00 2023-12-31 990 2023-01-01 464969773 AFRICAN RESOURCE CENTER OF WEST MICHIGAN % Bernard Ayoola AFRI 6165897039 2450 44TH ST SE STE 101 GRAND RAPIDS MI 49512 Bernard Ayoola Executive Director 2024-02-21 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z X Bernard Ayoola 2450 44TH ST SE STE 101 GRAND RAPIDS MI 49512 52798 false X https: www.africanresourcecenter.org X 2014 MI The African Resource Center informs connects and equips African immigrants in West Michigan with people and resources to foster a flourishing community in which recent African immigrants can prosper emotionally economically and socially. 9 9 0 25 0 0 324487 52798 0 0 0 0 0 0 324487 52798 0 0 0 0 57000 96620 0 0 0 92027 58939 149027 155559 175460 -102761 265176 162415 0 0 265176 162415 The African Resource Center informs connects and equips African immigrants in West Michigan with people and resources to foster a flourishing community in which recent African immigrants can prosper emotionally economically and socially. false false 66060 0 0 FutureNow! Youth Empowerment Project: Adolescents those ages 9-18 are equipped with social and educational skills to be responsible American citizens. 55947 0 0 Health and Wellness Project: Human and material resources are provided to recent African immigrants to help them cope with unresolved trauma. Through small group activities and referrals clients identify the key symptoms of trauma and know how to respond to emotional distress. 7505 0 0 Community Engagement: Community leaders and stakeholders meet monthly to identify and suggest solutions to issues that contribute to societal well-being. 0 0 0 129512 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false 0 0 0 false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false 0 0 false false false 9 9 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false MI X X Bernard Ayoola 6165897039 2450 44TH ST SE STE 101 GRAND RAPIDS MI 49512 Bernard Ayoola Executive Director 30.00 0.00 X 58970 0 0 Abraham Vreeke Board Chair 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kuda Kaseke Secretary 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Donald Bratt Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Adetunji Ojo Board member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Joyce Arthur Board member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Arinola Ebosele Board member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Joel Westmaas Board member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Eric Washington Board member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 58970 0 0 0 false false false 0 0 0 0 0 52798 0 52798 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 52798 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 58970 0 58970 0 0 0 0 0 37650 37650 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3676 0 3676 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28760 26450 2310 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26095 0 26095 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 408 0 408 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 155559 64100 91459 0 0 0 0 0 265176 162415 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 265176 162415 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 62416 54139 202760 108276 265176 162415 265176 162415 -102761 0 0 0 0 0 X false false false X 67330 100235 111668 324487 52798 656518 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 67330 100235 111668 324487 52798 656518 0 656518 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 656518 1 0.6120 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Item B - Amended Return We filed a "Renewal Solicitation Form" with the State of Michigan Attorney General's office and got the notice: "Per IRS Guidance in Part IX Columns B-D must be completed and then totaled in Column A. Only Column A was completed. The 990 will need to be amended and resubmitted to the IRS with a copy to our office to complete the registration. We are amending the original 990 to comply with the advice from the Attorney General's office so we can refile the "Renewal Solicitation Form." Part VI, Line 11b A copy of Form 990 is sent electronically via email to voting members before submitting it to the IRS. Members are invited to ask questions or comment on the documents before final submission to the IRS. Part VI, Line 12c Board members are required to sign Conflict of Interest forms each year stating their involvement with organizations that may constitute possible conflicts. Board chair is delegated with the task of following up with members and ensuring that the policy is complied with. Part VI, Line 15 A committee was formed in 2022 to review the Executive Director's compensation. The committee comprised of an independent accountant CPA and two board members compared the ED's compensation with organizations of similar size and operations. The committee submitted its report and recommendation to the ARC board. The "Staff Compensation Committee" also advises the board on the hourly rates and stipends for part-time staff members and volunteers. Part VI, Line 19 The Conflict of Interest forms tax documents and other governing documents of the organization are available to the public upon request. Part VII General | Explanation:| The executive director Bernard Ayoola is compensated for planning and supervising the day-to-day activities of the organization. His remuneration was determined by a "Compensation Committee."