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Nonprofit · EIN 38-3022871

DROP-IN SELF-HELP CENTER

Tax-exempt · BATTLE CREEK, MI 49037

Financials

$890K$743K2022$749K$758K2023$536K$785K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DROP-IN SELF-HELP CENTER by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$535,742$784,655-$248,913$785,518$48,490$737,028
September 30, 2024990$749,276$757,854-$8,578$1,026,140$40,199$985,941
September 30, 2023990$889,765$743,079$146,686$1,074,378$67,577$1,006,801
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$535,386
of which government grants
$394,559
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$356
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$68,575
Other salaries and wages
$319,491
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$475,736
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$66,751
Occupancy
$101,865
Travel
$11,675
Depreciation
$39,242
Program services (functional)
$672,568
Management and general (functional)
$106,104
Fundraising (functional)
$5,983

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,026,140
Total assets, end of year
$785,518
Total liabilities, end of year
$48,490
Net assets, end of year
$737,028
Land, buildings and equipment
$399,372
Net assets without donor restrictions
$471,748
Net assets with donor restrictions
$265,280
Gross receipts
$535,742
Employees
19
Volunteers
60
Year formed
1991
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ROBERT ELCHERTEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$68,000
CAROL WILBURBOARD PRESID
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SHATINA RICHARD STEVENSONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
LAWANDA CRUMPDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KATIE PLUMMERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ROY SHAFFERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TERRY CONKLINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
WORTHY ROBINSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LYNN AMARIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ROBERT ELCHERTEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$68,461
CAROL WILBURBOARD PRESID
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SHATINA RICHARD STEVENSONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
LAWANDA CRUMPDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KATIE PLUMMERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ROY SHAFFERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TERRY CONKLINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
WORTHY ROBINSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LYNN AMARIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ROBERT ELCHERTEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$66,000
SHARON SHEDDANBOARD PRESID
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CASSANDRA LARSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CAROL WILBURTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
LAWANDA CRUMPDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SHATINA RICHARD STEVENSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KATIE PLUMMERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ROY SHAFFERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TERRY CONKLINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
120 GROVE ST, BATTLE CREEK, MI 49037-8406
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ROBERT ELCHERT, 120 B GROVE STREET, BATTLE CREEK, MI 49037
Signed the 990
ROBERT ELCHERT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(269) 966-9050
Return prepared by
SEBER TANS PLC

Mission

TO PROVIDE A MUTUALLY-SUPPORTIVE, SAFE SPACE WITH RESOURCES FOR THE RECOVERY OF VULNERABLE PEOPLE WHO ARE EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH HOMELESSNESS, MENTAL HEALTH, HUNGER, OR ADDICTION.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • DROP IN CENTER - PROVIDES A SAFE SPACE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION ISSUES. CERTIFIED PEER SUPPORTS AND RECOVERY COACHES USE THEIR EXPERIENCE TO HELP OTHERS NAVIGATE THE ROAD TO RECOVERY. WE OFFER NUMEROUS SUPPORT GROUPS, ENRICHMENT ACTIVITES, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY INCLUSION. THE DROP IN CENTER HAD 29,372 VISITS FROM 1,185 CLIENTS, INCLUDING SENIORS AND VETERANS.
    Expenses $506,477
  • COMMUNITY MEALS PROGRAM - EACH YEAR, THE SHARE CENTER SERVES OVER 51,000 HEALTHY AND DELICIOUS MEALS TO OVER 1,600 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. WE PROVIDE A NICE ATMOSPHERE WHERE FAMILIES CAN EAT TOGETHER AND PEOPLE CAN BUILD SOCIAL CAPITAL AND COMMUNITY. MANY AREA CHURCH GROUPS PROVIDE VOLUNTEER SERVICE HOURS TO ASSIST IN MEAL PREPARATION AND SERVING MEALS.
    Expenses $166,091

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 15, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 16, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 17, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
38-3022871
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
1992
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$785,518
Income (IRS master file)
$535,742

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$535,742$784,655$785,518XML
990September 2024$749,276$757,854$1,026,140XML
990September 2023$889,765$743,079$1,074,378XML
990September 2022$971,082$532,309$895,117IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 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 38-3022871).

Questions about DROP-IN SELF-HELP CENTER

What is the EIN of DROP-IN SELF-HELP CENTER?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DROP-IN SELF-HELP CENTER is 38-3022871.
Is DROP-IN SELF-HELP CENTER tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
Are donations to DROP-IN SELF-HELP CENTER tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DROP-IN SELF-HELP 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 DROP-IN SELF-HELP CENTER due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did DROP-IN SELF-HELP CENTER last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of DROP-IN SELF-HELP CENTER?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names ROBERT ELCHERT.
Who are the officers and directors of DROP-IN SELF-HELP CENTER?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $68,000 (ROBERT ELCHERT, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does DROP-IN SELF-HELP CENTER have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $535,742, expenses of $784,655 and total assets of $785,518 at year end.

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