NOORTHOEK ACADEMY

EIN: 382848509 501(c)(3) Education

GRAND RAPIDS, MI

Total Revenue
$168,197
Total Expenses
$319,107
Total Assets
$732,056
Net Assets
$732,033
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1989
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
CINDY ZIMDAR
Phone
6162344123
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

NOORTHOEK ACADEMY, founded in 1989, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $168K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 25% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $319K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 90% operating deficit.

Mission

FOUNDED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, NOORTHOEK ACADEMY IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING A CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM IN THE ARTS AND SCIENCES FOR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING CHALLENGES WHO WANT TO PURSUE THEIR EDUCATION IN A COLLEGE SETTING AFTER HIGH SCHOOL. THE GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE ALLOWS NOORTHOEK TO USE ITS CLASSROOMS, BIOLOGY LAB, GREEN ROOF, AND LIBRARY WITHOUT CHARGE.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $124,591
Program Service Revenue $43,523
Investment Income $590
Other Revenue $-507
TOTAL REVENUE $168,197

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $118,566
Fundraising Expenses $11,914
Program Expenses $57,520
Other Expenses $200,541
TOTAL EXPENSES $319,107

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $168,197 $134,259 +0.3%
Expenses $319,107 $137,427 +1.3%
Net Income $-150,910 $-3,168 +46.6%
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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
11
Employees
5
Volunteers
75

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
$104,042
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CINDY ZIMDAR PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINE MARCY TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TINA HOXIE VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFFREY FRANK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VICTORIA SMALLEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAN VER MERRIS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM NORMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VALERIE BUTTERFIELD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
OLIVIA MWAKANANDI VANDERVEER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER SNEIDER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY SCHIPPERS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH CROUCH BOARD MEMBER - EMERITUS 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAM SORENSON STUDENT REP 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LYN VANTOL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 22.00
Officer
$52,352 $0 $52,352
SANDRA BARRAZA EDUCATION DIRECTOR 22.00
Officer
$51,690 $0 $51,690
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $168,197 $319,107 $732,056 $-150,910
2023 $134,259 $137,427 $622,084 $-3,168
2022 $144,641 $123,628 $604,921 $21,013
2021 $300,839 $274,938 $645,260 $25,901
2020 $270,683 $306,305 $497,909 $-35,622
2019 $276,944 $280,752 $554,333 $-3,808
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