WEST MICHIGAN CENTER FOR ARTS & TECHNOLOGY

EIN: 743120354 501(c)(3) Education

GRAND RAPIDS, MI

Total Revenue
$2,987,547
Total Expenses
$2,816,310
Total Assets
$10,390,743
Net Assets
$9,935,579
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2004
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
JAMON ALEXANDER
Phone
6164547004
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

WEST MICHIGAN CENTER FOR ARTS & TECHNOLOGY, founded in 2004, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $3.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 29% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $2.8M left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

WMCAT PROVIDES A CULTURE OF OPPORTUNITY FOR PEOPLE TO MAKE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC PROGRESS IN THEIR LIVES AND COMMUNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $465,294 Revenue: $117,076

ARTS AND TECH: THE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED, TUITION-FREE AFTERSCHOOL TEEN ARTS + TECH PROGRAM THROUGH WHICH GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS LEVERAGE VISUAL ARTS AND DIGITAL MEDIA TO BUILD...

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ARTS AND TECH: THE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED, TUITION-FREE AFTERSCHOOL TEEN ARTS + TECH PROGRAM THROUGH WHICH GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS LEVERAGE VISUAL ARTS AND DIGITAL MEDIA TO BUILD CREATIVE CONFIDENCE, ELEVATE VOICE, CONNECT WITH COMMUNITY, AND EXPLORE POSSIBILITIES FOR THE FUTURE. ARTS + TECH AT WMCAT ALSO INCLUDES DAYTIME STUDIO EXPERIENCES WITH MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND WEEK-LONG, TUITION-BASED SUMMER CAMPS.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,247,669 Revenue: $44,348

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: A TUITION-FREE ADULT CAREER TRAINING PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES KENT COUNTY ADULTS EXPERIENCING UNDER- OR UNEMPLOYMENT A PATHWAY TO INCOME STABILITY AND LONG-TERM FAMILY ECONOMIC...

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: A TUITION-FREE ADULT CAREER TRAINING PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES KENT COUNTY ADULTS EXPERIENCING UNDER- OR UNEMPLOYMENT A PATHWAY TO INCOME STABILITY AND LONG-TERM FAMILY ECONOMIC SECURITY THROUGH CAREER TRAINING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AT WMCAT ALSO INCLUDES STEP YEAR, A TUITION-FREE PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS YOUNG ADULTS (AGES 18-24) WITH SELF-DISCOVERY AND FINDING A CAREER OR EDUCATIONAL PATH THAT'S RIGHT FOR THEM.

Program 3
Expenses: $378,492 Revenue: $43,645

SOCIAL ENTERPRISE: AFFIRMS THE MISSION OF WMCAT AND PROVIDES EARNED REVENUE BACK TO THE ORGANIZATION THROUGH MISSION-ALIGNED WORK. PUBLIC AGENCY AT WMCAT IS A HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN CONSULTANCY THAT...

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SOCIAL ENTERPRISE: AFFIRMS THE MISSION OF WMCAT AND PROVIDES EARNED REVENUE BACK TO THE ORGANIZATION THROUGH MISSION-ALIGNED WORK. PUBLIC AGENCY AT WMCAT IS A HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN CONSULTANCY THAT WORKS WITH ORGANIZATIONS LOCALLY, STATEWIDE, AND NATIONALLY TO FOSTER CULTURES OF EQUITY, ACTION, AND INNOVATION. WITH A PORTFOLIO OF MULTI-SECTOR COLLABORATION, PUBLIC AGENCY PROMOTES METHODS AND MINDSETS THAT PRIORITIZE THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF THOSE MOST IMPACTED BY THE DESIGN.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,672,313
Program Service Revenue $205,069
Investment Income $144,385
Other Revenue $-34,220
TOTAL REVENUE $2,987,547

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $177,596
Salaries & Benefits $1,267,303
Fundraising Expenses $288,925
Program Expenses $2,091,455
Other Expenses $1,371,411
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,816,310

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,987,547 $2,309,462 +0.3%
Expenses $2,816,310 $2,723,187 +0.0%
Net Income $171,237 $-413,725 -1.4%
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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
13
Employees
29
Volunteers
38

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
$114,246
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
WENDY BRUMMEL TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS BRAUN MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MALEIKA J BROWN MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
OMAR HALL MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIMOTHY WILLIAMS PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM MCLAUGHLIN MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH WELLS SKAGGS VICE PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAUREN YOUNGDAHL SNYDER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT DRESEN MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE JANDERNOA MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE MILLER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CICILEY MOORE SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE RAMIREZ MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMON ALEXANDER PRESIDENT/CEO 40.00
Officer
$110,236 $4,010 $114,246
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 $2,987,547 $2,816,310 $10,390,743 $171,237
2024 $2,309,462 $2,723,187 $9,745,865 $-413,725
2023 $3,431,383 $2,677,737 $10,137,530 $753,646
2022 $2,880,404 $2,313,529 $9,216,561 $566,875
2021 $2,613,350 $2,059,287 $9,239,729 $554,063
2020 $1,522,256 $2,324,438 $8,438,626 $-802,182
2019 $2,373,056 $3,453,986 $8,823,062 $-1,080,930
2018 $1,694,612 $2,130,915 $10,206,438 $-436,303
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