Nonprofit · EIN 38-2236821
THE OTHER WAY MINISTRIES
Tax-exempt · GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,554,977 | $2,556,466 | -$1,489 | $1,098,427 | $94,926 | $1,003,501 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,266,592 | $2,357,162 | -$90,570 | $1,089,958 | $105,189 | $984,769 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,858,045 | $1,893,714 | -$35,669 | $1,161,327 | $109,558 | $1,051,769 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,929,350
- Program service revenue
- $558,895
- Investment income
- $21,837
- Net rental income
- $4,460
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$4,645
- Net income from fundraising events
- $40,435
- Other revenue
- $44,895
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $84,069
- Other salaries and wages
- $950,017
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,207,524
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $27,154
- Occupancy
- $43,722
- Travel
- $23,838
- Depreciation
- $26,325
- Program services (functional)
- $2,244,826
- Management and general (functional)
- $197,455
- Fundraising (functional)
- $114,185
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,089,958
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,098,427
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $94,926
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,003,501
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $157,844
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $991,063
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $12,438
- Gross receipts
- $2,619,590
- Employees
- 51
- Volunteers
- 180
- Year formed
- 1979
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT BLOEM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 45 | $75,237 | $8,832 |
| SARAH JONGSMA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK MINNICK | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH SAMUELSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE CARPENTER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE DATEMA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA COONEY-DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VANESSA CERVANTES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CEDRIC WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTEAH REPPART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT SCHOFIELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT BLOEM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 45 | $71,821 | $8,075 |
| SARAH JONGSMA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM EMIGH | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE VANDER MOLEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE CARPENTER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE DATEMA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK MINNICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN LYONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CEDRIC WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTEAH REPPART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT SCHOFIELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT BLOEM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 45 | $67,823 | $7,938 |
| SARAH JONGSMA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM EMIGH | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE VANDER MOLEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ALYSSA GAMEZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE DATEMA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE CARPENTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN LYONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK MINNICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTEAH REPPART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 839 SIBLEY ST NW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504-5644
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SCOTT BLOEM, 839 SIBLEY STREET NW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504
- Signed the 990
- SCOTT BLOEM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (616) 454-4011
- Website
- WWW.THEOTHERWAY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- KAPTEIN DYKSTRA & COMPANY PC
Mission
THE OTHER WAY WORKS TO EMPOWER NEIGHBORS RESIDING IN A LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY IN GRAND RAPIDS, MI THROUGH PROVIDING ASSISTANCE WITH BASIC NEEDS AND REFERRAL SERVICES, ALONG WITH A VARIETY OF HOLISTIC PROGRAMMING TO ACHIEVE SPIRITUAL, RELATIONAL, AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
Program accomplishments
- EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: LITTLE LIGHTS INFANT AND TODDLER PROGRAM PROVIDES TUITION-FREE INFANT, TODDLER, AND PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR INCOME-QUALIFYING FAMILIES. INFANT/TODDLER CLASSROOMS OPERATE 10 HOURS PER DAY, 5 DAYS PER WEEK, USING EVIDENCE BASED CURRICULUM AND PRACTICES. PARTICIPATION IN LITTLE LIGHTS ALSO INCLUDES MEALS, DIAPERS, AND FORMULA AT NO COST, AND NUMBER OF FAMILY SUPPORTS INCLUDING TEACHER HOME VISITS, RESOURCE REFERRALS, DENTAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENINGS, SUPPORTS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS, AND OTHER SERVICES.Expenses $604,044 · revenue $538,063
- FOOD ASSISTANCE: A THREE-TIERED APPROACH TO FOOD ASSISTANCE GEARED TOWARD FOOD SOVEREIGNTY: 1. EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY: AVAILABILE 5 DAYS PER WEEK FOR LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS FOR WEEKLY USE, WITH EMPHASIS ON HEALTH, CHOICE, AND DIGNITY FOR ALL OF OUR NEIGHBORS. RESOURCE ASSISTANCE AND REFERALL ALSO PROVIDED TO ADDRESS OTHER NEEDS. 2. AGAPE FOOD CO-OP: COMMUNITY OF NEIGHBORS WHO MEET REGULARLY AND RECEIVE ADDITIONAL, MORE TARGETED ASSISTANCE WITH FOOD AND HOUSEHOLD PRODUCT NEEDS DETERMINED BY MEMBERS THEMSELVES. A NOMINAL MEMBERSHIP FEE IS CHARGED TO OFFSET COSTS AND IS SET BY MEMBERS THEMSELVES. 3. FRESH MARKET: RETAIL SPACE SELLING FRESH, LOCAL PRODUCE AT 50% DISCOUNT FOR INCOME-QUALIFYING NEIGHBORS. SNAP BENEFITS ARE ACCEPTED.Expenses $1,251,367 · revenue $20,832
- FAMILY/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: SEVERAL OTHER PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED TO SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY AT NO COST, INCLUDING: A DAILY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR NEIGHBORHOOD ELEMENTARY STUDENTS, WEEKLY TEEN CLUB, SUMMER YOUTH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, A MEN'S GROUP, CHRISTMAS STORE, MENTAL HEALTH/ COUNSELING SERVICES, A COMMUNITY GARDEN, AND OTHER RESOURCE ASSISTANCE AND REFERRALL SERVICES.Expenses $389,415
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 38-2236821
- 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
- 1981
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,098,427
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,619,590
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,554,977 | $2,556,466 | $1,098,427 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,266,592 | $2,357,162 | $1,089,958 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,858,045 | $1,893,714 | $1,161,327 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,117,448 | $1,885,699 | $1,170,416 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 38-2236821).
Questions about THE OTHER WAY MINISTRIES
- What is the EIN of THE OTHER WAY MINISTRIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE OTHER WAY MINISTRIES is 38-2236821.
- Is THE OTHER WAY MINISTRIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1981.
- Are donations to THE OTHER WAY MINISTRIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE OTHER WAY MINISTRIES 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 THE OTHER WAY MINISTRIES due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE OTHER WAY MINISTRIES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE OTHER WAY MINISTRIES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SCOTT BLOEM.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE OTHER WAY MINISTRIES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $75,237 (SCOTT BLOEM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does THE OTHER WAY MINISTRIES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,554,977, expenses of $2,556,466 and total assets of $1,098,427 at year end.
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