Nonprofit · EIN 47-1337406
WEST MICHIGAN CEC
Tax-exempt · MUSKEGON, MI 49442
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,031,264 | $1,019,466 | $11,798 | $541,499 | $16,361 | $525,138 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,635,634 | $1,491,858 | $143,776 | $531,967 | $17,476 | $514,491 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,453,341 | $1,464,551 | -$11,210 | $615,810 | $245,095 | $370,715 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $554,589
- of which government grants
- $65,659
- Program service revenue
- $459,123
- Investment income
- $6
- Net income from fundraising events
- $17,546
- Other revenue
- $17,546
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $484,772
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $24,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $301,913
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $385,296
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $31,202
- Occupancy
- $22,398
- Depreciation
- $15,413
- Program services (functional)
- $857,788
- Management and general (functional)
- $161,678
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $531,967
- Total assets, end of year
- $541,499
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $16,361
- Net assets, end of year
- $525,138
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $294,101
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $525,138
- Gross unrelated business income
- $17,546
- Gross receipts
- $1,041,489
- Employees
- 47
- Volunteers
- 92
- Year formed
- 2014
- 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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vince Bonnema | Managing Director Officer | 5 | $10,154 |
| Stephanie Kooistra | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Timothy Annema | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Cory Clausing | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Steve Ritsema | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nicolas Donkersloot | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dave Landheer | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mike Teeter | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dave Bossenbroek | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nate Schout | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Deborah Erickson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Chris Ruiter | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vince Bonnema | Managing Director Officer | 5 | $1,846 |
| Stephanie Kooistra | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Timothy Annema | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Cory Clausing | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Steve Ritzema | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nicolas Donkersloot | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dave Landheer | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mike Teeter | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dave Bossenbroek | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nate Schout | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Deborah Erickson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Chris Ruiter | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel DeKam | Managing Director Officer | 5 | $72,105 | $1,876 |
| Chris Ruiter | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $23,578 | $0 |
| Stephanie Kooistra | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Timothy Annema | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cory Clausing | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Ritzema | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicolas Donkersloot | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dave Landheer | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Teeter | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dave Bossenbroek | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nate Schout | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1279 E APPLE AVE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442-3745
- In care of
- % DAN DEKAM
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Vince Bonnema, 1279 E Apple Ave, Muskegon, MI 49442
- Signed the 990
- Vince Bonnema, Managing Director
- Phone
- (231) 799-9644
- Return prepared by
- VREDEVELD HAEFNER LLC
Mission
To support and sustain Christian Education in West Michigan by promoting and financially supporting Christian schools in the Muskegon and Grand Haven Michigan area.
Program accomplishments
- Retail Store - Second hand or discounted merchandise retail store that is operated to support Christian Schools.Expenses $97,657 · revenue $219,410
- West Michigan CEC provided support services for the 2023-2024 year to 5 Christian schools in West Michigan.Expenses $760,131 · grants $484,772 · revenue $239,713
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-1337406
- 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
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $541,499
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,041,489
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $1,031,264 | $1,019,466 | $541,499 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $1,635,634 | $1,491,858 | $531,967 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $1,453,341 | $1,464,551 | $615,810 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $1,083,750 | $888,967 | $625,517 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 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 47-1337406).
Questions about WEST MICHIGAN CEC
- What is the EIN of WEST MICHIGAN CEC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WEST MICHIGAN CEC is 47-1337406.
- Is WEST MICHIGAN CEC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to WEST MICHIGAN CEC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WEST MICHIGAN CEC 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 WEST MICHIGAN CEC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WEST MICHIGAN CEC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WEST MICHIGAN CEC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Vince Bonnema.
- Who are the officers and directors of WEST MICHIGAN CEC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $10,154 (Vince Bonnema, Managing Director).
- How much revenue does WEST MICHIGAN CEC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,031,264, expenses of $1,019,466 and total assets of $541,499 at year end.
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