Nonprofit · EIN 81-1709342
WEST MICHIGAN VETERANS COALITION
Also known as ELENA BRIDGES GEN PTR
Tax-exempt · ROCKFORD, MI 49341
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $135,558 | $140,817 | -$5,259 | $220,509 | $15,623 | $204,886 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $125,768 | $125,476 | $292 | $195,962 | $0 | $195,962 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $176,001 | $121,249 | $54,752 | $195,670 | $0 | $195,670 |
| December 31, 2021 | 990-EZ | $105,322 | $90,891 | $14,431 | $114,174 | – | $114,174 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $133,637
- Investment income
- $1,921
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $73,597
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other expenses
- $67,220
- Program services (functional)
- $73,597
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $195,962
- Total assets, end of year
- $220,509
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $15,623
- Net assets, end of year
- $204,886
- Cash, savings and investments
- $206,326
- Gross receipts
- $135,558
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Ryan | Chair | 20 | $0 |
| Mike Keast | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Ryan Burke | Vice Chair/Interim Treasurer | 20 | $0 |
| Faye Richardson-Green | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Dana Hill | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Steven Lipnicki | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Katherine Dreyer | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Beau Brummel | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Robert Near | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Kevin Sellon | Director | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Ryan | Chair | 17 | $0 |
| Mike Keast | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Ryan Burke | Vice Chair | 5 | $0 |
| Faye Richardson-Green | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Dana Hill | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Steven Lipnicki | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Katherine Dreyer | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Beau Brummel | Director | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Ryan | Chair | 15 | $0 |
| Mike Keast | Treasurer | 4 | $0 |
| Ryan Burke | Vice Chair | 4 | $0 |
| Faye Richardson-Green | Director | 4 | $0 |
| Dana Hill | Director | 4 | $0 |
| Steven Lipnicki | Director | 4 | $0 |
| Jason Bos | Director | 4 | $0 |
| Jacob Schrot | Director | 3 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2021: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRANDI MCBRIDE | PRESIDENT | 8 | $0 |
| MIKE KEAST | TREASURER | 8 | $0 |
| PAUL RYAN | VICE PRESIDE | 10 | $0 |
| JACOB SCHROT | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN WALKER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| STEVEN LIPNICKI | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| ELENA BRIDGES | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| JOSH JORDAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 231, ROCKFORD, MI 49341-0231
- Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
- PO Box 355, Hudsonville MI 49426
- Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
- Mike Keast, PO Box 355, Hudsonville MI 49426
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Paul Ryan, Chairperson
- Phone
- (616) 340-6183
- Return prepared by
- Sonder CPA PLC
Mission
Our mission is to improve the lives of anyone who has served or is serving in the Armed Forces and their Families by connecting them to resources including education, employment, healthcare, and quality of life services.
Program accomplishments
- The Military Family Assistance Fund provides financial assistance for Veterans, Service Members, and their Families during a time of financial hardship.Expenses $46,989
- The West Michigan Veterans Coalition Scholarship Program provides 8 scholarships to Veterans, Service Members, and their Dependents attending a college, university or trade school. These scholarships assist with paying tuition, housing, and other expenses related to higher education.Expenses $7,000
- The West Michigan Veterans Coalition provided support for the, "She is a Veteran" outreach campaign as well as the MVAA Women Veterans Conference and the Leadership Conference. In addition, support for a speaker series and community involvement was provided.Expenses $18,699
- The West Michigan Veterans Coalition hosts events to promote the support of Veterans.Expenses $909
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-1709342
- 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
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Public and societal benefit (W30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $220,509
- Income (IRS master file)
- $135,558
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $135,558 | $140,817 | $220,509 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $125,768 | $125,476 | $195,962 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $176,001 | $121,249 | $195,670 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | $105,322 | $90,891 | $114,174 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Mike Keast | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 81-1709342).
Questions about WEST MICHIGAN VETERANS COALITION
- What is the EIN of WEST MICHIGAN VETERANS COALITION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WEST MICHIGAN VETERANS COALITION is 81-1709342.
- Is WEST MICHIGAN VETERANS COALITION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to WEST MICHIGAN VETERANS COALITION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WEST MICHIGAN VETERANS COALITION 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 VETERANS COALITION 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 WEST MICHIGAN VETERANS COALITION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WEST MICHIGAN VETERANS COALITION?
- The 990-N for 2018 names Mike Keast.
- Who are the officers and directors of WEST MICHIGAN VETERANS COALITION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WEST MICHIGAN VETERANS COALITION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $135,558, expenses of $140,817 and total assets of $220,509 at year end.
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