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Nonprofit · EIN 23-7076806

BAXTER COMMUNITY CENTER

Tax-exempt · GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506

Financials

$2.4M$3M2023$2.2M$3.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BAXTER COMMUNITY CENTER by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$2,164,436$3,086,284-$921,848$2,659,006$199,547$2,459,459
December 31, 2023990$2,419,823$3,047,014-$627,191$3,420,210$112,465$3,307,745
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,062,252
of which government grants
$866,202
Program service revenue
$76,347
Investment income
$17,741
Net gain from sales of assets
-$3,471
Net income from fundraising events
-$12,453
Other revenue
$8,096

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$102,170
Other salaries and wages
$1,373,129
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,753,703
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$92,738
Occupancy
$51,936
Travel
$34,118
Depreciation
$140,100
Program services (functional)
$2,116,702
Management and general (functional)
$845,044
Fundraising (functional)
$124,538

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,420,210
Total assets, end of year
$2,659,006
Total liabilities, end of year
$199,547
Net assets, end of year
$2,459,459
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,260,929
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,440,549
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,018,910
Gross receipts
$2,193,600
Employees
67
Volunteers
100
Year formed
1969
State of legal domicile
MI

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
SONJA FORTEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$102,134$36
JEREMY LOUTERSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1.5$0$0
BELINDA CUNNINGHAMPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1.5$0$0
ALVIN HILLVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1.5$0$0
ASHLEIGH DRAFTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1.5$0$0
MARCO TAYLORBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1.5$0$0
NATASHA BARNES-WORDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1.5$0$0
CIARRA ADKINSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1.5$0$0
JASON BATTSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1.5$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
SONJA FORTEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$78,753$4,775
JEREMY LOUTERSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1.5$0$0
BELINDA CUNNINGHAMBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1.5$0$0
ALVIN HILLVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1.5$0$0
ASHLEIGH DRAFTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1.5$0$0
BOB CONNORSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1.5$0$0
NATASHA BARNES-WORDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1.5$0$0
CIARRA ADKINSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1.5$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
935 BAXTER SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506-2500
In care of
% BARB CHRISTIAN
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
SONJA FORTE, 935 BAXTER STREET SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506
Signed the 990
SONJA FORTE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(616) 456-8593
Return prepared by
HUNGERFORD CPAS ADVISORS

Mission

BAXTER COMMUNITY CENTER SERVES AS A NEIGHBORHOOD HUB. BAXTER OFFERS A CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, WHOLISTIC HEALTH CENTER, FOOD AND CLOTHING PANTRY, GREENHOUSE AND VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT CLASSES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • EDUCATIONAL SERVICES: CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES -BAXTER PROVIDES STRUCTURED CHILDCARE FOR CHILDREN 0-12. OUT OF TIME SCHOOL PROGRAMMING IS ALSO OFFERED. THESE ARE SERVICES FOR AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMMING.
    Expenses $1,177,794 · revenue $72,832
  • HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS - MEDICAL & DENTAL CLINIC - PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL HEALTH AND DENTAL SERVICES TO AN ON-GOING CLIENT BASE FOR A SMALL FEE. DOCTORS, DENTISTS, AND NURSES REGULARLY VOLUNTEER. NURSES AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS ARE PAID STAFF.
    Expenses $408,627 · revenue $1,940
  • COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SERVICES WHICH INCLUDE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS - FAMILY ASSISTANCE - UTILIZES VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY FOOD, CLOTHING RESOURCES, AND ADVOCACY FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS. THIS ALSO INCLUDES SEMINARS AND EDUCATION CLASSES FOR THE COMMUNITY.
    Expenses $530,281 · revenue $22,124

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
23-7076806
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1970
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P28Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,659,006
Income (IRS master file)
$2,193,600

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$2,164,436$3,086,284$2,659,006IRS
990December 2023$2,419,823$3,047,014$3,420,210XML
990December 2022$2,112,472$2,519,550$3,947,398IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7076806).

Questions about BAXTER COMMUNITY CENTER

What is the EIN of BAXTER COMMUNITY CENTER?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BAXTER COMMUNITY CENTER is 23-7076806.
Is BAXTER COMMUNITY CENTER tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1970.
Are donations to BAXTER COMMUNITY CENTER tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BAXTER COMMUNITY CENTER file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of BAXTER COMMUNITY CENTER due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BAXTER COMMUNITY CENTER last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of BAXTER COMMUNITY CENTER?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names SONJA FORTE.
Who are the officers and directors of BAXTER COMMUNITY CENTER?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $102,134 (SONJA FORTE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does BAXTER COMMUNITY CENTER have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,164,436, expenses of $3,086,284 and total assets of $2,659,006 at year end.

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