DROP-IN SELF HELP CENTER INC

EIN: 383022871 501(c)(3) Human Services

BATTLE CREEK, MI

Total Revenue
$535,742
Total Expenses
$784,655
Total Assets
$785,518
Net Assets
$737,028
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1991
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
ROBERT ELCHERT
Phone
2699669050
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

DROP-IN SELF HELP CENTER INC, founded in 1991, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $536K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 28% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $785K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 46% operating deficit.

Mission

TO PROVIDE A MUTUALLY-SUPPORTIVE, SAFE SPACE WITH RESOURCES FOR THE RECOVERY OF VULNERABLE PEOPLE WHO ARE EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH HOMELESSNESS, MENTAL HEALTH, HUNGER, OR ADDICTION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $506,477

DROP IN CENTER - PROVIDES A SAFE SPACE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION ISSUES. CERTIFIED PEER SUPPORTS AND RECOVERY COACHES USE THEIR EXPERIENCE TO HELP OTHERS NAVIGATE...

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DROP IN CENTER - PROVIDES A SAFE SPACE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION ISSUES. CERTIFIED PEER SUPPORTS AND RECOVERY COACHES USE THEIR EXPERIENCE TO HELP OTHERS NAVIGATE THE ROAD TO RECOVERY. WE OFFER NUMEROUS SUPPORT GROUPS, ENRICHMENT ACTIVITES, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY INCLUSION. THE DROP IN CENTER HAD 29,372 VISITS FROM 1,185 CLIENTS, INCLUDING SENIORS AND VETERANS.

Program 2
Expenses: $166,091

COMMUNITY MEALS PROGRAM - EACH YEAR, THE SHARE CENTER SERVES OVER 51,000 HEALTHY AND DELICIOUS MEALS TO OVER 1,600 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. WE PROVIDE A NICE ATMOSPHERE WHERE FAMILIES CAN EAT...

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COMMUNITY MEALS PROGRAM - EACH YEAR, THE SHARE CENTER SERVES OVER 51,000 HEALTHY AND DELICIOUS MEALS TO OVER 1,600 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. WE PROVIDE A NICE ATMOSPHERE WHERE FAMILIES CAN EAT TOGETHER AND PEOPLE CAN BUILD SOCIAL CAPITAL AND COMMUNITY. MANY AREA CHURCH GROUPS PROVIDE VOLUNTEER SERVICE HOURS TO ASSIST IN MEAL PREPARATION AND SERVING MEALS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $535,386
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $356
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $535,742

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $475,736
Fundraising Expenses $5,983
Program Expenses $672,568
Other Expenses $308,919
TOTAL EXPENSES $784,655

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $535,742 $749,276 -0.3%
Expenses $784,655 $757,854 +0.0%
Net Income $-248,913 $-8,578 +28.0%
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
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
19
Volunteers
60

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
3
$68,000
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ROBERT ELCHERT EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$68,000 $0 $68,000
CAROL WILBUR BOARD PRESID 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHATINA RICHARD STEVENSON TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAWANDA CRUMP DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE PLUMMER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROY SHAFFER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRY CONKLIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WORTHY ROBINSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LYNN AMARI DIRECTOR 1.00
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 $535,742 $784,655 $785,518 $-248,913
2024 $749,276 $757,854 $1,026,140 $-8,578
2023 $889,765 $743,079 $1,074,378 $146,686
2022 $971,082 $532,309 $895,117 $438,773
2021 $481,688 $510,940 $441,422 $-29,252
2020 $560,826 $542,625 $508,796 $18,201
2019 $418,787 $415,677 $453,082 $3,110
2018 $378,461 $439,082 $491,731 $-60,621
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