KALAMAZOO EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING CENTER

EIN: 465093471 501(c)(3) Education

KALAMAZOO, MI

Total Revenue
$392,689
Total Expenses
$433,459
Total Assets
$109,996
Net Assets
$16,066
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
DEBORAH DROPPERS
Phone
2693882830
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

KALAMAZOO EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING CENTER, founded in 2014, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $393K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 61% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $433K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 10% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE KALAMAZOO EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING CENTER IS TO PROVIDE AN ONSITE WORKPLACE FOR COLLEGE INTERNS THAT STRATEGICALLY PLACE STUDENTS IN PLACEMAKING INITIATIVES THAT FOSTER BEST PRACTICES AND CREATE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE IN MARKETING, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND EVENT MANAGEMENT. AS A PLACEMAKING CHANGE AGENT, THE KALAMAZOO EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING CENTER IS DEDICATED TO THE PROMISE OF CONNECTING INTERNS WITH NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH A CONSULTING MANAGEMENT NETWORK.

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Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $350,750
Program Service Revenue $116,379
Investment Income $3
Other Revenue $-74,443
TOTAL REVENUE $392,689

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $136,544
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $418,994
Other Expenses $296,915
TOTAL EXPENSES $433,459

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $392,689 $243,881 +0.6%
Expenses $433,459 $230,825 +0.9%
Net Income $-40,770 $13,056 -4.1%
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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
6
Volunteers
7

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
2
$51,731
Total Directors
8
$51,731
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DEBORAH DROPPERS PRESIDENT & 40.00
Officer Director
$51,731 $0 $51,731
JACOB DROPPERS TREASURER/SE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BECCA SHEMBERGER PROGRAM DIRE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOBBY HOPEWELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB MILLER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAYA PETTIS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELA MCMILLAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ABBY VANDENBERG 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
2024 $392,689 $433,459 $109,996 $-40,770
2023 $243,881 $230,825 $100,861 $13,056
2022 $212,626 $222,291 $72,414 $-9,665
2021 $221,892 $176,358 $87,463 $45,534
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