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Better Business Bureau of Michigan Educational Foundation

EIN 38-2532275 • 501(c)3 • Grand Rapids, MI

Profile

To educate, engage, and inspire the current and future workforces of western michigan to achieve success by embracing the power of trust; to provide information and resources to non-profits and donors in western michigan to assist them in best practices, transparency, and making knowledgeable choices; to educate all age groups, particularly seniors, about best practices to avoid scams and fraud.

3330 Claystone St SEGrand Rapids, MI 49546

www.bbb.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

19th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

20th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

96th percentile

78%

Higher net margin than 96% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

90th percentile

$208,991

Higher top officer pay than 90% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 15.4% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

65th percentile

9.3%

Faster asset growth than 65% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

96th percentile

242%

Faster revenue growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets19th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,346,521

Up $114,690 (+9.3%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $938,364 (-100%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$1,346,521

Up $1,053,054 (+359%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue20th percentileNet Margin96th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,355,854

Up $959,670 (+242%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$302,800

Up $11,150 (+3.8%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$1,053,054

Up $948,520 (+907%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth65th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KAssets 2015: $7,754Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $7,7542015Assets 2016: $22,017Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $22,0172016Assets 2017: $1,251,857Liabilities 2017: $1,243,662Net Assets 2017: $8,1952017Assets 2018: $1,214,782Liabilities 2018: $1,290,176Net Assets 2018: -$75,3942018Assets 2019: $1,214,303Liabilities 2019: $1,217,042Net Assets 2019: -$2,7392019Assets 2020: $1,185,249Liabilities 2020: $1,130,899Net Assets 2020: $54,3502020Assets 2021: $1,166,280Liabilities 2021: $1,032,534Net Assets 2021: $133,7462021Assets 2022: $1,140,747Liabilities 2022: $951,814Net Assets 2022: $188,9332022Assets 2023: $1,231,831Liabilities 2023: $938,364Net Assets 2023: $293,4672023Assets 2024: $1,346,521Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $1,346,5212024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,346,521
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$1,346,521
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth96th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2015: $45,120Expenses 2015: $47,521Net Income 2015: -$2,4012015Revenue 2016: $138,384Expenses 2016: $124,121Net Income 2016: $14,2632016Revenue 2017: $127,960Expenses 2017: $141,782Net Income 2017: -$13,8222017Revenue 2018: $128,265Expenses 2018: $211,854Net Income 2018: -$83,5892018Revenue 2019: $334,435Expenses 2019: $261,780Net Income 2019: $72,6552019Revenue 2020: $418,894Expenses 2020: $361,805Net Income 2020: $57,0892020Revenue 2021: $385,743Expenses 2021: $306,347Net Income 2021: $79,3962021Revenue 2022: $313,022Expenses 2022: $257,835Net Income 2022: $55,1872022Revenue 2023: $396,184Expenses 2023: $291,650Net Income 2023: $104,5342023Revenue 2024: $1,355,854Expenses 2024: $302,800Net Income 2024: $1,053,0542024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,355,854
Expenses$302,800
Net Income$1,053,054
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$1,346,521
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1,346,521
Revenue
$1,355,854
Expenses
$302,800
Net income
$1,053,054
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.35$0.00$1.35$1.36$0.30$1.05
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.23$0.94$0.29$0.40$0.29$0.10
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.14$0.95$0.19$0.31$0.26$0.06
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.17$1.03$0.13$0.39$0.31$0.08
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.19$1.13$0.05$0.42$0.36$0.06
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.21$1.22$0.00$0.33$0.26$0.07
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.21$1.29$0.08$0.13$0.21$0.08
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.25$1.24$0.01$0.13$0.14$0.01
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.00$0.02$0.14$0.12$0.01
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.01$0.00$0.01$0.05$0.05$0.00
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Sep 25, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$1,385,811
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To educate, engage, and inspire the current and future workforces of western michigan to achieve success by embracing the power of trust; to provide information and resources to non-profits and donors in western michigan to assist them in best practices, transparency, and making knowledgeable choices; to educate all age groups, particularly seniors, about best practices to avoid scams and fraud.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$956,544$937,385▼ $19,159
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$275,287$408,135▲ $132,848
Accounts Receivable-$1,001-
Total Assets$1,231,831$1,346,521▲ $114,690
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$938,364$0▼ $938,364
Total Liabilities$938,364$0▼ $938,364
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$293,467$1,346,521▲ $1,053,054
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$293,467$1,346,521▲ $1,053,054
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,231,831$1,346,521▲ $114,690

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$862,947$199,532$1,062,479
Other Land Buildings$4,397$126,514$130,911
Land$70,041-$70,041
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay90th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Michael StapletonChair
Rob Van SuilichemImmediate Past Chair
Lisa FrohnapfelPresident/CEO
Dan MorrisonVice Chair
Adam AukermanDirector
Andrea OwensDirector
Andy KlingerDirector
Eric PayneDirector
Janet ZahnDirector
Jason ReyesDirector
Jessica Ann TysonDirector
Lynn Chen-zhangDirector
Marcus JacksonDirector
Sarah B RaymondDirector
Tim DyeDirector
Tina KygerSecretary
Derek SteeleTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,202,885
Program Service Revenue
$11,500
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$141,469
All Other Contributions
$226,788
Change in Net Assets
$1,053,054

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$939,692Amount of Forgivenes
Other Non Cash Contri Table12$118,634Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions13$1,058,326-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$295,299
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$7,501
Total Fundraising Expense$2,904
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Advertising$144,240--$144,240
Occupancy$34,231$10,350$1,252$45,833
Depreciation Depletion$34,174$10,333$1,251$45,758
Grants to Domestic Individuals$7,501--$7,501
Other Expenses$4,163$3,284$398$4,163
Conferences and Meetings-$2,980-$2,980
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,310-$2,310
All Other Expenses$1,187$855-$2,042
Office Expenses$73$22$3$98
Total Functional Expenses$269,762$30,134$2,904$302,800
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$29,687
Fundraising Gross Income$15,896
Gaming Gross Income$2,170
Gaming Direct Expenses$270
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Golf Outings$52,301$15,896$3,616$12,280
Total Events$52,301$15,896$29,687$-13,791
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
Yes
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 4

“The articles of incorporation were amended as of march 2025 for the merger of the better business bureau/detroit and eastern michigan educational foundation into the better business bureau of western michigan educational foundation. This merger resulted in a name change from better business bureau of western michigan educational foundation to better business bureau of michigan educational foundation.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Form 990 is reviewed with members of the board of directors. A member of the board of directors signs their approval of the form prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The conflict of interest policy is provided to each member of the board of directors annually. At that time, each individual reaffirms in writing that they are conforming to the policy and/or discloses any potential conflict of interest. Any reports of possible breaches of said policy are handled by the board chairperson. Reports are treated in confidence, are investigated as necessary and appropriate action is taken based upon the policies of the foundation.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Governing documents, annual reports, and the form 990 are made available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Better Business Bureau of Michigan
EIN
38-2532275
Phone
6167748236
Address
3330 CLAYSTONE ST SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546

Signing Officer

Name
Derek Steele
Title
Treasurer
Phone
6167748236
Signed
2025-09-25
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Lisa Frohnapfel
Formed
1983
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
16
Independent Board Members
16
Employees
0
Volunteers
16

Preparer

Firm
Doeren Mayhew
Address
56 CESAR E CHAVEZ AVE SW STE 100, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
Preparer
Howard L Cutler CPA
Phone
6162355200
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“No change of process since prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The foundation is exempt from federal income taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. In addition, the foundation qualifies for the charitable contribution deduction under section 170(b)(1)(a). Both entities have been classified as organizations that do not qualify as private foundations under section 509(a)(2). Tax positions are assessed for uncertainty and a provision may be recorded if a tax position is not likely to be sustained upon examination.”

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