Skip to main content

Nonprofit · EIN 27-4897470

CASCADE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546

Financials

$275K$240K2023$240K$258K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CASCADE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$239,558$257,744-$18,186$106,612$1,036$105,576
December 31, 2023990$274,674$239,822$34,852$136,011$13,744$122,267
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$195,171
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$44,387
Other revenue
$44,387

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$49,762
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$64,615
Other salaries and wages
$18,738
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$88,917
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$20
Accounting fees
$8,085
Travel
-$6
Program services (functional)
$76,672
Management and general (functional)
$123,900
Fundraising (functional)
$57,172

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$136,011
Total assets, end of year
$106,612
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,036
Net assets, end of year
$105,576
Net assets without donor restrictions
$63,591
Net assets with donor restrictions
$41,985
Gross receipts
$264,989
Employees
2
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2011
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 / weekCompensation
Justin SwanCEO
Officer
40$64,615
Kimberly LivingstonPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
Kenneth JamesSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
Jennifer PuplavaDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Rachel StadtDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Martin MarinoDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Curt MonhartDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Denice PaveyTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
Ken JansonDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Justin KnappVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Justin SwanCEO
Officer
40$70,000
Kimberly LivingstonPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
Kenneth JamesSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
Steve HaleTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
Jennifer PuplavaDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Rachel StadtDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Martin MarinoDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Curt MonhartDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Jason MaddenDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Denice PaveyDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Ken JansonDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Justin KnappDirector
Trustee or director
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
6757 CASCADE RD SE SUITE 105, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546-6849
In care of
% LAURA J MCDOWELL
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Justin Swan, 6757 Cascade Road Suite 105, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Signed the 990
Justin Swan, CEO
Phone
(616) 634-7254
Return prepared by
Sonder CPA PLC

Mission

The Cascade Community Foundation is organized to receive and administer funds and to provide financial support for service, programs, and projects which preserve and enhance the quality of life of people who live in Cascade Township, Forest Hills area, Kent County, Michigan. The Foundation focuses on projects that address art, culture, community development, education, environment, health, social needs, and recreation in Cascade Township.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • To provide financial support for services, programs, and projects which preserve and enhance the quality of life of people who live in Cascade Township, Forest Hills area, Kent County, Michigan. The Foundation focuses on projects which address art, culture, community development, education, environment, health, social needs, and recreation in Cascade Township.
    Expenses $76,672 · grants $49,762

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
27-4897470
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
2011
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$106,612
Income (IRS master file)
$264,989

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$239,558$257,744$106,612XML
990December 2023$274,674$239,822$136,011XML
990December 2022$166,888$120,137$87,345IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 27-4897470).

Questions about CASCADE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of CASCADE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CASCADE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION is 27-4897470.
Is CASCADE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
Are donations to CASCADE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CASCADE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 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 CASCADE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 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 CASCADE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 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 CASCADE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Justin Swan.
Who are the officers and directors of CASCADE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $64,615 (Justin Swan, CEO).
How much revenue does CASCADE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $239,558, expenses of $257,744 and total assets of $106,612 at year end.

Other nonprofits in GRAND RAPIDS

All nonprofits in GRAND RAPIDS · Michigan · Human services