MEL TROTTER MINISTRIES

EIN: 381410467 501(c)(3)

GRAND RAPIDS, MI

Total Revenue
$24,750,248
Total Expenses
$19,331,171
Total Assets
$51,549,652
Net Assets
$32,902,117
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1901
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
GORDON OOSTING
Phone
6165888773
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

MEL TROTTER MINISTRIES, founded in 1901, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $24.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 30% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $5.4M, a strong 22% operating margin.

Mission

TO DEMONSTRATE THE COMPASSION OF JESUS CHRIST, THROUGH RESCUE AND RESTORATION FOR ANYONE EXPERIENCING HUNGER AND HOMELESSNESS.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $19,176,900
Program Service Revenue $466,453
Investment Income $846,104
Other Revenue $4,260,791
TOTAL REVENUE $24,750,248

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,474,744
Salaries & Benefits $9,150,440
Fundraising Expenses $1,777,124
Program Expenses $14,574,604
Other Expenses $7,705,987
TOTAL EXPENSES $19,331,171

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $24,750,248 $19,027,531 +0.3%
Expenses $19,331,171 $18,025,191 +0.1%
Net Income $5,419,077 $1,002,340 +4.4%
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
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
161
Volunteers
660

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
11
$398,242
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TONY PEARSON CHAIR 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE KELLY VICE CHAIR 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY HOLLEBEEK ASSISTANT SECRETARY AND TREASURER 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRUCE BUSH SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KURT HEIN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PHALESHA KYES DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NATE PLANTINGA DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT WORTHINGTON TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANEDRA EATMAN IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVE BYERS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICH CRAIG DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DALE MCNINCH DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANIS PETRINI DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GORDON OOSTING CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 45.00
Officer
$119,414 $14,934 $134,348
ADRIENNE GOODSTAL PRESIDENT 45.00
Officer
$93,364 $17,310 $110,674
MICHELE MCISSAC CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER 45.00
Officer
$92,590 $5,693 $98,283
CHRISTOPHER PALUSKY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 45.00
Officer
$36,017 $2,117 $38,134
DENNIS VAN KAMPEN PAST CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 45.00
Officer
$13,758 $3,045 $16,803
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 $24,750,248 $19,331,171 $51,549,652 $5,419,077
2024 $19,027,531 $18,025,191 $42,520,167 $1,002,340
2023 $22,892,534 $19,918,496 $45,719,651 $2,974,038
2022 $23,943,054 $18,463,436 $28,691,218 $5,479,618
2021 $23,754,369 $15,423,677 $21,348,890 $8,330,692
2020 $17,550,593 $12,520,850 $13,737,280 $5,029,743
2019 $11,381,804 $10,549,245 $7,445,361 $832,559
2018 $10,511,502 $10,348,745 $6,601,001 $162,757
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