OTSEGO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

EIN: 383216235 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

GAYLORD, MI

Total Revenue
$3,287,760
Total Expenses
$2,102,426
Total Assets
$11,705,976
Net Assets
$10,229,575
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1994
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
DANA BENSINGER
Phone
9897310597
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

OTSEGO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, founded in 1994, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $3.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 30% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.2M, a strong 36% operating margin.

Mission

ACTIVATE GENEROSITY FOR A STRONG COMMUNITY. THIS IS DONE BY BUILDING ENDOWMENTS, AWARDING GRANTS AMD CONVENING LEADERS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,625,333 Revenue: $21,142

DONOR CENTERED FUND MANAGEMENT - INCLUDES DONOR ADVISED, DESIGNATED AND AGENCY FUNDS. THE OCF WORKS WITH DONORS WHO WANT TO ENGAGE IN LOCAL PHILANTHROPY. WE HELP TO FIND PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS THAT...

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DONOR CENTERED FUND MANAGEMENT - INCLUDES DONOR ADVISED, DESIGNATED AND AGENCY FUNDS. THE OCF WORKS WITH DONORS WHO WANT TO ENGAGE IN LOCAL PHILANTHROPY. WE HELP TO FIND PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS THAT ALIGN WITH THEIR OBJECTIVES AND DISTRIBUTE GRANTS ACCORDINGLY. FUND FOR THE COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT INCLUDES FIELD OF INTEREST AND UNRESTRICTED FUNDS. THE OCF WORKS TO AWARD GRANTS FROM THESE FUNDS TO MAKE THE MOST IMPACT ON THE EVER-CHANGING NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO ADVANCE THE COMMUNITY.

Program 2
Expenses: $42,849

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION. MANAGING A COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIP PROCESS INCLUDING SIXTEEN UNIQUE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS. 30 SCHOLARSHIPS WERE PROVIDED IN 2024.

Program 3
Expenses: $291,132

THE DISASTER RESPONSE FUND (DRF) OF THE OTSEGO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (OCF) WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE A CENTRALIZED OPPORTUNITY FOR DONORS TO INVEST IN DISASTER RELIEF EFFORTS AND A SUPPORT MECHANISM...

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THE DISASTER RESPONSE FUND (DRF) OF THE OTSEGO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (OCF) WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE A CENTRALIZED OPPORTUNITY FOR DONORS TO INVEST IN DISASTER RELIEF EFFORTS AND A SUPPORT MECHANISM FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS RESPONDING TO CRISIS. OUR GOAL IS TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH THE NONPROFIT, GOVERNMENT, PHILANTHROPIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS TO ACCELERATE RECOVERY FOR A THRIVING, RESILIENT, AND EVEN STRONGER GAYLORD. THE DRF AWARDS GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE ADDRESSING IMMEDIATE RELIEF, SHORT-TERM RECOVERY, AND LONG-TERM REBUILDING. OUR LOCAL NONPROFITS CONTINUE TO DEMONSTRATE INCREDIBLE RESILIENCE, INGENUITY, AND TENACITY AS THEY INCREASE AND ADAPT THEIR PROGRAMS TO MEET THE NEEDS HEIGHTENED BY THE DISASTERS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,246,921
Program Service Revenue $21,142
Investment Income $1,041,297
Other Revenue $-21,600
TOTAL REVENUE $3,287,760

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,664,363
Salaries & Benefits $207,699
Fundraising Expenses $22,684
Program Expenses $1,959,314
Other Expenses $230,364
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,102,426

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,287,760 $2,528,294 +0.3%
Expenses $2,102,426 $2,124,801 0.0%
Net Income $1,185,334 $403,493 +1.9%
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
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
5
Volunteers
77

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
$68,782
Total Directors
15
$68,782
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DANA BENSINGER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 32.00
Officer Director
$68,782 $0 $68,782
BRIAN SWITALSKI VICE CHAIRPERSON 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES CAMILLER TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHERIE NUTTER CHAIRPERSON 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JUSTINE HEES SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAN KELLOGG DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNETTE WELLS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATY XENAKIS-MAKOWSKI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL FORREIDER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRANDIE MEISNER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TANNER CATT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY KUSSROW DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AVERY HUSTON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB WILSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MISCHA BEYERS 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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $3,287,760 $2,102,426 $11,705,976 $1,185,334
2023 $2,528,294 $2,124,801 $10,476,929 $403,493
2022 $4,643,437 $1,572,787 $9,479,509 $3,070,650
2021 $1,234,595 $507,231 $8,104,663 $727,364
2020 $834,598 $564,289 $6,724,279 $270,309
2019 $931,594 $382,060 $5,746,443 $549,534
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