Nonprofit · EIN 38-1237795
CHRISTIAN REST HOME ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 990 | $18,132,203 | $18,557,039 | -$424,836 | $23,227,779 | $905,854 | $22,321,925 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990 | $18,195,879 | $16,570,916 | $1,624,963 | $23,465,693 | $834,434 | $22,631,259 |
| May 31, 2023 | 990 | $14,351,297 | $15,763,338 | -$1,412,041 | $22,146,927 | $1,332,712 | $20,814,215 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,837,120
- of which government grants
- $665,555
- Program service revenue
- $15,407,989
- Investment income
- $579,807
- Net rental income
- $61,346
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$7,819
- Other revenue
- $307,287
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $586,155
- Other salaries and wages
- $9,888,550
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $12,594,708
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $13,502
- Accounting fees
- $71,443
- Occupancy
- $415,843
- Travel
- $3,849
- Depreciation
- $317,653
- Program services (functional)
- $17,526,498
- Management and general (functional)
- $951,422
- Fundraising (functional)
- $79,119
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $23,465,693
- Total assets, end of year
- $23,227,779
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $905,854
- Net assets, end of year
- $22,321,925
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,230,659
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $22,321,925
- Gross receipts
- $18,226,127
- Employees
- 489
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 1945
- 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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESTHER HEEREMA | ADMINISTRATOR Officer | 45 | $209,070 | $11,528 |
| JAMES HORJUS | FINANCE OFFICE ADVISOR - PART YEAR Officer | 45 | $163,200 | $34,659 |
| GAYLE DYKEMA | DIRECTOR OF NURSING Highest-paid employee | 45 | $125,285 | $35,454 |
| JASON DYKHOUSE | DIRECTOR OF NURSING Highest-paid employee | 45 | $101,380 | $34,290 |
| NANCY ALLEN | MDS Coordinator Highest-paid employee | 45 | $119,498 | $15,828 |
| CHERYL MAYER | Registered Nurse Highest-paid employee | 45 | $109,806 | $15,404 |
| TRAVIS WELLS | ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR Officer | 45 | $79,396 | $6,164 |
| RYAN MUSON | FINANCE DIRECTOR Officer | 45 | $79,038 | $0 |
| MARTIN FAASSE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| RENZ VERBEEK | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT MYERS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| AILEEN RITTNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| CORA BUETE | SECERTARY Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| JAN VANSTRIEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE SPAANS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAREN VANZWEDEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| KRISTIN MAST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| LINDA MCQUADE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| MARK BAUER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BILLINGSLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| SHERRI THENN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| VONNIE ENGELSMA | ASSISTANT SECRETARY Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TODD NYEHOLT | ADMINISTRATOR - PART YEAR Officer | 45 | $193,092 | $30,255 |
| JAMES HORJUS | BUSINESS MANAGER Officer | 45 | $155,791 | $33,343 |
| ESTHER HEEREMA | ADMINISTRATOR Officer | 45 | $140,145 | $8,098 |
| GAYLE DYKEMA | DIRECTOR OF NURSING Highest-paid employee | 45 | $110,369 | $31,030 |
| ANDREW SYSWERDA | REGISTERED NURSE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,281 | $14,038 |
| ROBERT MYERS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID VERHEY | PRESIDENT - PART YEAR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| RENZ VERBEEK | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE SPAANS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTIN FAASSE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BILLINGSLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| CORA BUETE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| VONNIE ENGELSMA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIN MAST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERRI THENN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| JAN VANSTRIEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN VANZWEDEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK BAUER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TODD NYEHOLT | ADMINISTRATOR Officer | 45 | $184,471 | $14,982 |
| JAMES HORJUS | BUSINESS MANAGER Officer | 45 | $138,088 | $18,582 |
| ESTHER HEEREMA | ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR Highest-paid employee | 45 | $121,577 | $6,837 |
| GAYLE DYKEMA | DIRECTOR OF NURSING Highest-paid employee | 45 | $102,812 | $23,806 |
| JESSICA WALL | RN SUPERVISOR Highest-paid employee | 45 | $106,047 | $10,171 |
| DAVID VERHEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| RENZ VERBEEK | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE SPAANS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM BONT | TREASURER - PART YEAR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTIN FAASSE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BILLINGSLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| CORA BUETE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| VONNIE ENGELSMA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIN MAST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT MYERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA STROM | BOARD MEMBER - PART YEAR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERRI THENN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| JAN VANSTRIEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN VANZWEDEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS WORD | BOARD MEMBER - PART YEAR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1000 EDISON AVE NW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504-3918
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ESTHER HEEREMA, 1000 EDISON AVE NW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504
- Signed the 990
- ESTHER HEEREMA, ADMINISTRATOR
- Phone
- (616) 453-2475
- Website
- WWW.EDISONCHRISTIAN.ORG
- Return prepared by
- PLANTE & MORAN PLLC
Mission
THE PURPOSE OF CHRISTIAN REST HOME ASSOCIATION (DBA EDISON CHRISTIAN LIFE SERVICES) IS TO OPERATE WITH CHRISTIAN LOVE AND CONCERN, FACILITIES PROVIDING SKILLED AND BASIC NURSING CARE, SUPPORTIVE CARE AND RESIDENTIAL CARE TO ADULT PERSONS. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR OBLIGATION TO RENDER MERCY AND HELP TO THE AFFLICTED, AS ENJOINED UPON US BY THE LORD JESUS CHRIST IN LUKE 6:36, "BE YE THEREFORE MERCIFUL, AS YOUR FATHER ALSO IS MERCIFUL."
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDED SKILLED NURSING SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 210 INDIVIDUALS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR. ABOUT 80% OF THE INDIVIDUALS ARE MEDICAID RECIPIENTS, HAVING EXHAUSTED THEIR FINANCIAL RESOURCES. 5% OF THE INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED REHABILITATION SERVICES UNDER MEDICARE/MEDICARE ADVANTAGE AND 15% OF THE INDIVIDUALS WERE SELF OR PRIVATE PAY.Expenses $15,106,248 · revenue $13,280,286
- PROVIDED ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 40 INDIVIDUALS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR. INDIVIDUALS MAY RECEIVE DISCOUNTED SERVICES IF THEY EXHAUST THEIR FINANCIAL RESOURCES. THE DISCOUNT GIVEN WOULD BE BASED ON THE INDIVIDUAL'S MONTHLY INCOME. THE REDUCTION IN MONTHLY FEES TYPICALLY RANGE FROM 30-70% FROM STATED RATES. THIS FISCAL YEAR ALL THE INDIVIDUALS WERE SELF OR PRIVATE PAY.Expenses $1,503,175 · revenue $1,321,480
- PROVIDED SENIOR HOUSING TO APPROXIMATELY 40 INDIVIDUALS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR. ABOUT 5% OF THE INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED DISCOUNTED SERVICES BECAUSE THEY EXHAUSTED THEIR FINANCIAL RESOURCES. THE DISCOUNT GIVEN WAS BASED ON THE INDIVIDUAL'S MONTHLY INCOME. THE REDUCTION IN MONTHLY FEES RANGED FROM 10-30% FROM STATED RATES.Expenses $917,075 · revenue $806,223
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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 31, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | May 31, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | May 31, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 38-1237795
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1946
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E91Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $23,227,779
- Income (IRS master file)
- $18,226,127
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | May 2025 | $18,132,203 | $18,557,039 | $23,227,779 | XML |
| 990 | May 2024 | $18,195,879 | $16,570,916 | $23,465,693 | XML |
| 990 | May 2023 | $14,351,297 | $15,763,338 | $22,146,927 | XML |
| 990 | May 2022 | $16,412,067 | $14,284,284 | $23,494,835 | IRS |
| 990 | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2019 | – | – | – | 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 38-1237795).
Questions about CHRISTIAN REST HOME ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of CHRISTIAN REST HOME ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHRISTIAN REST HOME ASSOCIATION is 38-1237795.
- Is CHRISTIAN REST HOME ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1946.
- Are donations to CHRISTIAN REST HOME ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHRISTIAN REST HOME ASSOCIATION 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 CHRISTIAN REST HOME ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHRISTIAN REST HOME ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CHRISTIAN REST HOME ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names ESTHER HEEREMA.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHRISTIAN REST HOME ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 22 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $209,070 (ESTHER HEEREMA, ADMINISTRATOR).
- How much revenue does CHRISTIAN REST HOME ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $18,132,203, expenses of $18,557,039 and total assets of $23,227,779 at year end.
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