Nonprofit · EIN 38-6158533
TRUENORTH COMMUNITY SERVICES
Tax-exempt · FREMONT, MI 49412
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $23,362,514 | $22,777,482 | $585,032 | $21,108,401 | $9,649,780 | $11,458,621 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $23,780,946 | $23,632,723 | $148,223 | $15,821,799 | $5,389,838 | $10,431,961 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $23,601,172 | $23,862,471 | -$261,299 | $17,217,669 | $7,131,243 | $10,086,426 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $21,902,772
- of which government grants
- $14,454,582
- Program service revenue
- $1,347,410
- Investment income
- $69,257
- Net rental income
- -$116,584
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $2,300
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$14,787
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $65,783
- Other revenue
- $43,075
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $12,727,600
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $388,004
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,944,849
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,905,296
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,138
- Accounting fees
- $25,350
- Occupancy
- $278,831
- Travel
- $274,377
- Depreciation
- $430,045
- Program services (functional)
- $21,219,905
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,295,786
- Fundraising (functional)
- $261,791
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $15,821,799
- Total assets, end of year
- $21,108,401
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,649,780
- Net assets, end of year
- $11,458,621
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,609,787
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,541,189
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $9,826,836
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,631,785
- Gross unrelated business income
- -$116,431
- Gross receipts
- $23,724,125
- Employees
- 304
- Volunteers
- 669
- Year formed
- 1972
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEVERLY CASSIDY | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/ P Officer | 40 | $181,486 | $25,864 |
| ALESHIA CRAMBLET | FINANCE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $88,169 | $14,743 |
| PEGGY MATHIS | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Officer | 40 | $81,375 | $6,658 |
| GENE FORD | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CARRIE VANDENBERG | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY WAGENMAKER | CO-TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM MERKEL | CO-TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE BERWALD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HANNAH HARRINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE NEWTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LORA KRUEGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHIL GREEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEVERLY CASSIDY | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/ P Officer | 40 | $181,668 | $25,919 |
| PEGGY MATHIS | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Officer | 40 | $113,558 | $11,177 |
| ALESHIA CRAMBLET | FINANCE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $83,392 | $15,362 |
| CARRIE VANDENBERG | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GENE FORD | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM MERKEL | CO-TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE BERWALD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE SCARBROUGH-KESTELOOT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY WAGENMAKER | CO-TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE NEWTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY YACHCIK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LORA KRUEGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HANNAH HARRINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARMEN FAULKNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEVERLY CASSIDY | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/ PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $185,000 | $21,078 |
| CARRIE VANDENBERG | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GENE FORD | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM MERKEL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE BERWALD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE SCARBROUGH-KESTELOOT | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY WAGENMAKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE NEWTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LORA STEVENS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY YACHCIK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 149, FREMONT, MI 49412-0149
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- BEVERLY CASSIDY, PO BOX 149, FREMONT, MI 49412
- Signed the 990
- BEVERLY CASSIDY, PRESIDENT/CEO
- Phone
- (231) 924-0641
- Website
- WWW.TRUENORTHSERVICES.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HUNGERFORD CPAS ADVISORS
Mission
TRUENORTH COMMUNITY SERVICES EMPOWER PEOPLE AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY TO INSPIRE HOPE AND BUILD A BRIGHTER FUTURE. TRUENORTH COMMUNITY SERVICES WILL CONTINUALLY IMPROVE A FLUID AND FLEXIBLE ARRAY OF SERVICES TO ENSURE OUR COMMUNITIES ARE PROSPEROUS DESTINATIONS FOR ALL THEIR MEMBERS.
Program accomplishments
- THE TRUENORTH EMPOWER PROGRAM PROVIDES HEAT AND ENERGY ASSISTANCE TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES IN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN. THE PROGRAM IS FUNDED WITH A GRANT FROM THE STATE OF MICHIGAN THROUGH MICHIGAN AGENCY FOR ENERGY, CONSUMERS ENERGY AND DTE. THE REQUIREMENTS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ARE SET BY THE STATE OF MICHIGAN. IN ADDITION TO FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, EMPOWER ALSO PROVIDES ADDITIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES DESIGNED TO EDUCATE FAMILIES ABOUT ENERGY OPTIMIZATION AND ENERGY CONSERVATION IN AN EFFORT TO REDUCE RELIANCE ON STATE ASSISTANCE.Expenses $10,971,989 · grants $8,237,024
- TRUENORTH'S HOUSING AND FAMILY SERVICES DEPARTMENT PROVIDES HOUSING, HOMELESS PREVENTION, FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES, CHILDREN'S SERVICES, AND HEALTH AND NUTRITION PROGRAMS. A CONTINUUM OF CARE PLAN IS ESTABLISHED FOR EACH FAMILY WHICH FOCUSES ON ESTABLISHING ATTAINABLE GOALS AND PROVIDING CASE MANAGMENT TO ASSURE OUR FAMILIES ARE MOVING TOWARD SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND A STABLE FAMILY ENVIRONMENT. OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE FOCUSED ON A HAND UP NOT A HAND OUT AND WORKING TO ENSURE THAT WE IMPROVE LIVES FOR A LIFETIME.Expenses $5,702,695 · grants $4,379,611 · revenue $47,211
- OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMS: OUR SCHOOL-BASED OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMS PROVIDE AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITHIN ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS OF BALDWIN, HART, HESPERIA, HOLTON, MUSKEGON HEIGHTS ACADEMY, WALKERVILLE, AND WHITE CLOUD. THESE PROGRAMS ARE FUNDED BY 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER GRANTS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE ENTITLED PROJECT FOCUS (FOR OUR CHILDREN'S ULTIMATE SUCCESS). ACTIVITIES FOCUS ON ACADEMIC SUPPORT, HEALTHY EATING, LIFE-LONG LEARNING SKILLS, DISGUISED LEARNING, AND OUTDOOR AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES. ADDITIONALLY, THE DISTRICTS OF FREMONT, GRANT, NEWAYGO, AND MASON COUNTY EASTERN ARE SERVED WITH A 6-WEEK SUMMER PROGRAM AND PENTWATER WITH AN AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAM FUNDED BY THE 32N GRANT PROVIDED BY MICHIGAN'S DEPARTMENT OF LIFELONG LEARNING, EDUCATION, ADVANCEMENT, AND POTENTIAL. THESE PROGRAMS ARE CALLED SUMMER BLAST. FREMONT, GRANT, AND MASON COUNTY EASTERN SERVE ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS WHILE PENTWATER AND NEWAYGO SERVE ELEMENTARY ONLY. SIMILAR TO PROJECT FOCUS, THESE PROGRAMS FOCUS ON ACADEMIC SUPPORT, RECREATION, AND DISGUISED LEARNING.Expenses $2,086,465 · revenue $70,986
- TRUENORTH CAMP NEWAYGO PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE POPULAR CO-ED DAY CAMP, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, STEAM EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, AND GRANT-FUNDED YOUTH INITIATIVES THAT EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE TO DEVELOP CRITICAL LIFE SKILLS. NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FOR ITS RESEARCH ON BUILDING SKILLS FOR COLLEGE READINESS, CAMP NEWAYGO CONTINUES TO BE A KEY RESOURCE FOR FOSTERING RESILIENCE, INDEPENDENCE, AND GROWTH. THE PROGRAMS ARE FUNDED THROUGH A COMBINATION OF DONATIONS, GRANTS, AND PARTICIPANT FEES, ENSURING THAT CAMP NEWAYGO REMAINS ACCESSIBLE TO ALL FAMILIES.Expenses $2,458,756 · grants $110,965 · revenue $1,405,806
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 38-6158533
- 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
- 1968
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $21,108,401
- Income (IRS master file)
- $23,724,125
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $23,362,514 | $22,777,482 | $21,108,401 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $23,780,946 | $23,632,723 | $15,821,799 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $23,601,172 | $23,862,471 | $17,217,669 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $27,916,194 | $26,263,284 | $20,877,617 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 38-6158533).
Questions about TRUENORTH COMMUNITY SERVICES
- What is the EIN of TRUENORTH COMMUNITY SERVICES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of TRUENORTH COMMUNITY SERVICES is 38-6158533.
- Is TRUENORTH COMMUNITY SERVICES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1968.
- Are donations to TRUENORTH COMMUNITY SERVICES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does TRUENORTH COMMUNITY SERVICES 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 TRUENORTH COMMUNITY SERVICES due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did TRUENORTH COMMUNITY SERVICES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of TRUENORTH COMMUNITY SERVICES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names BEVERLY CASSIDY.
- Who are the officers and directors of TRUENORTH COMMUNITY SERVICES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $181,486 (BEVERLY CASSIDY, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/ P).
- How much revenue does TRUENORTH COMMUNITY SERVICES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $23,362,514, expenses of $22,777,482 and total assets of $21,108,401 at year end.
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