WEST MICHIGAN ACADEMY OF ARTS AND ACADEMICS

EIN: 383302052 501(c)(3) Education

SPRING LAKE, MI

Total Revenue
$5,759,327
Total Expenses
$5,434,944
Total Assets
$8,211,973
Net Assets
$3,891,791
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1996
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
MAGGIE MALONE
Phone
6168449961
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

WEST MICHIGAN ACADEMY OF ARTS AND ACADEMICS, founded in 1996, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $5.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 8% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $5.4M left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

THE ACADEMY SERVES STUDENTS PRESCHOOL THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE AND PROVIDES A STRONG ACADEMIC PROGRAM THAT IS INTERGRATED WITH AND REINFORCED THROUGH THE ARTS. THE CURRICULUM PROMOTES ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE FOR ALL STUDENTS IN TRADITIONAL AREAS AS WELL AS IN DRAMA, DANCE, INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC, VOCAL MUSIC AND VISUAL ART.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,578,777 Revenue: $70,611

OPERATES A CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOL IN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN EDUCATING CHILDREN WITH AN EMPHASIS ON ARTS FOR PRESCHOOL THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,666,683
Program Service Revenue $70,611
Investment Income $22,033
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $5,759,327

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $3,578,777
Other Expenses $5,434,944
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,434,944

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $5,759,327 $6,266,725 -0.1%
Expenses $5,434,944 $6,132,018 -0.1%
Net Income $324,383 $134,707 +1.4%
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
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

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
6
$0
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TIM TIEFENBACH PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISA SASS VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BROOKE KARL TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KRIS JONES SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NICK LOOTENS TRUSTEE 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TIFFANY MOODY TRUSTEE 2.00
Officer 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 $5,759,327 $5,434,944 $8,211,973 $324,383
2024 $6,266,725 $6,132,018 $8,163,611 $134,707
2023 $5,876,616 $5,662,106 $7,984,018 $214,510
2022 $5,344,815 $5,460,765 $7,715,220 $-115,950
2021 $4,687,511 $4,586,424 $8,042,422 $101,087
2020 $4,035,980 $4,056,361 $7,844,196 $-20,381
2019 $4,061,550 $3,941,452 $7,987,876 $120,098
2018 $4,059,224 $3,978,033 $7,979,575 $81,191
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