WEST MICHIGAN YOUTH BALLET

EIN: 261150248 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

ADA, MI

Total Revenue
$311,832
Total Expenses
$349,366
Total Assets
$1,191,232
Net Assets
$1,086,163
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2007
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
NICOLE BERGSMA
Phone
3862907206
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

WEST MICHIGAN YOUTH BALLET, founded in 2007, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $312K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 7% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $349K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

THE WEST MICHIGAN YOUTH BALLET PROVIDES OUR COMMUNITY THE OPPORTUNITY FOR LIFELONG CONFIDENCE, DISCIPLINE, AND BELONGING THAT RESULTS FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL ART OF BALLET. WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING ACCESS TO THE ART OF BALLET THAT TRANSCENDS THE BARRIERS PREVENTING OUR COMMUNITY FROM CULTIVATING ENDURING CONNECTIONS TO PERFORMING ARTS AND INSPIRING FUTURE CAREERS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $78,307
Program Service Revenue $221,785
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $11,740
TOTAL REVENUE $311,832

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $36,935
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $349,366
Other Expenses $312,431
TOTAL EXPENSES $349,366

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $311,832 $334,405 -0.1%
Expenses $349,366 $339,334 +0.0%
Net Income $-37,534 $-4,929 +6.6%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
22
Independent Members
22
Employees
1
Volunteers
120

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$0
Total Directors
29
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARLENE KENNEWAY CHAIRMAN OF BOARD 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIGITTE NELSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICIA DIAZ-LAWTON PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CARRIE EVERHART BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN STAUFFER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLA GULICK VICE-PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY FEATHER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HARLEE SCHOLTEN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CLAIRE POMEROY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREG SANIAL CO-TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NICOLE BERGSMA CO-TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY JO KULMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLYN EVANS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAREN KERPRICH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ADAM BIRD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LIZ HENRY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MISSIE ENDRES SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JUDY SULKA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHEL YENCHAR BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COURTNEY LEE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANA DOYLE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CASSIDY CARLISLE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSIE SULKA STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARLI MAIS STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY ANNE ROSELY ADVISORY BOARD 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA BERMAN ADVISORY BOARD 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIA DEVOS ADVISORY BOARD 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA AABERG ADVISORY BOARD 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY VOGELSANG HONORARY MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $311,832 $349,366 $1,191,232 $-37,534
2024 $334,405 $339,334 $1,185,196 $-4,929
2023 $376,557 $277,250 $1,136,033 $99,307
2022 $226,752 $243,358 $1,112,544 $-16,606
2021 $114,044 $178,411 $1,134,790 $-64,367
2020 $159,214 $215,844 $1,114,138 $-56,630
2019 $1,192,422 $158,513 $1,169,927 $1,033,909
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