DEGAGE MINISTRIES

EIN: 381912094 501(c)(3) Human Services

GRAND RAPIDS, MI

Total Revenue
$4,634,734
Total Expenses
$5,428,979
Total Assets
$13,657,221
Net Assets
$8,344,197
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1969
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
THELMA ENSINK
Phone
6164541661
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

DEGAGE MINISTRIES, founded in 1969, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $4.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Expenses of $5.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 17% operating deficit.

Mission

TO REFLECT THE LOVE OF CHRIST TO ALL WHO COME THROUGH OUR DOORS BY BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS AND OFFERING PROGRAMS THAT FOSTER DIGNITY AND RESPECT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $4,682,013 Revenue: $153,317

DEGAGE MINISTRIES PROGRAMS WORKED IN CONJUCTION WITH ONE ANOTHER TO OFFER OVERALL ASSISTANCE TO 400-500 HOMELESS AND LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS ON A DAILY BASIS. DURING 2025 THE FOLLOWING SERVICES AND...

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DEGAGE MINISTRIES PROGRAMS WORKED IN CONJUCTION WITH ONE ANOTHER TO OFFER OVERALL ASSISTANCE TO 400-500 HOMELESS AND LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS ON A DAILY BASIS. DURING 2025 THE FOLLOWING SERVICES AND FACILITIES WERE PROVIDED TO PATRONS: * OPEN DOOR WOMENS CENTER PROVIDED A SAFE HAVEN TO ADULT WOMEN IN CRISIS DURING THE CRITICAL OVERNIGHT HOURS. * THE DINING ROOM OFFERED LOW-COST AND FREE MEALS WHILE PROVIDING PATRONS AN OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS AND PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES. * HYGIENE FACILITIES SUCH AS SHOWERS, LAUNDRY, LOCKERS, AND HAIRCUTS.* ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING FORMAL IDENTIFICATION AND MEETING OTHER LONG-TERM AND IMMEDIATE NEEDS WAS PROVIDED.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,386,543
Program Service Revenue $151,053
Investment Income $84,101
Other Revenue $13,037
TOTAL REVENUE $4,634,734

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $964,331
Salaries & Benefits $3,143,014
Fundraising Expenses $356,692
Program Expenses $4,682,013
Other Expenses $1,321,634
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,428,979

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $4,634,734 $4,334,422 +0.1%
Expenses $5,428,979 $5,237,745 +0.0%
Net Income $-794,245 $-903,323 -0.1%
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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
98
Volunteers
1142

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
4
$124,800
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ALEX FERNANDEZ BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BECKI BYKERK TREASURER 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CLAIRE GROEN VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL BROOKINS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER MCCORMICK-BRIDGEWATER BOARD MEMBER 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LUANN VAHAREN SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL LUNT PRESIDENT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
OJONE AMEADAJI BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROSSEMARY SALINAS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANNON VINSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THELMA ENSINK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$124,800 $0 $124,800
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 $4,634,734 $5,428,979 $13,657,221 $-794,245
2024 $4,334,422 $5,237,745 $13,710,252 $-903,323
2023 $4,107,737 $4,209,492 $14,165,005 $-101,755
2022 $4,235,296 $3,578,490 $9,920,243 $656,806
2021 $4,622,707 $2,589,925 $10,034,304 $2,032,782
2020 $3,596,317 $2,286,078 $6,939,955 $1,310,239
2019 $3,537,462 $2,081,283 $5,603,919 $1,456,179
2018 $2,928,120 $1,908,233 $4,289,904 $1,019,887
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