Civic Intelligence

Muskegon Area First

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 38-3491274

Oct 01, 2023 to Sep 30, 2024 • Filed on May 30, 2025

Organization ProfileWWW.DEVELOPMUSKEGON.ORG
380 W Western Suite 202Muskegon, MI 49440

(231) 724-3179

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

65th percentile

0.14x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

39th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 39% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

53rd percentile

4.9%

Higher net margin than 53% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$139,749

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 15.2% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

77th percentile

18%

Faster asset growth than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

58th percentile

9.0%

Faster revenue growth than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets65th percentile

Assets

Up

$88,884

Up $13,455 (+18%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$76,023

Up $44,682 (+143%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$12,861

Down $31,227 (-71%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue39th percentileNet Margin53rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$919,106

Up $76,042 (+9.0%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$874,424

Down $92,644 (-9.6%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$44,682

Up $168,686 (+136%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth77th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2010: $246,276Liabilities 2010: $2,369Net Assets 2010: $243,9072010Assets 2011: $270,500Liabilities 2011: $11,651Net Assets 2011: $258,8492011Assets 2012: $259,625Liabilities 2012: $12,301Net Assets 2012: $247,3242012Assets 2013: $258,862Liabilities 2013: $4,709Net Assets 2013: $254,1532013Assets 2014: $250,033Liabilities 2014: $12,193Net Assets 2014: $237,8402014Assets 2015: $242,505Liabilities 2015: $7,878Net Assets 2015: $234,6272015Assets 2016: $267,330Liabilities 2016: $12,942Net Assets 2016: $254,3882016Assets 2017: $230,641Liabilities 2017: $12,044Net Assets 2017: $218,5972017Assets 2018: $203,981Liabilities 2018: $6,489Net Assets 2018: $197,4922018Assets 2019: $163,521Liabilities 2019: $11,436Net Assets 2019: $152,0852019Assets 2020: $157,372Liabilities 2020: $28,499Net Assets 2020: $128,8732020Assets 2021: $340,370Liabilities 2021: $22,885Net Assets 2021: $317,4852021Assets 2022: $255,934Liabilities 2022: $57,185Net Assets 2022: $198,7492022Assets 2023: $75,429Liabilities 2023: $44,088Net Assets 2023: $31,3412023Assets 2024: $88,884Liabilities 2024: $12,861Net Assets 2024: $76,0232024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$88,884
Liabilities$12,861
Net Assets$76,023
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth58th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2010: $541,1832010Revenue 2011: $569,783Expenses 2011: $554,840Net Income 2011: $14,9432011Expenses 2012: $703,4082012Revenue 2013: $669,525Expenses 2013: $662,696Net Income 2013: $6,8292013Revenue 2014: $495,620Expenses 2014: $511,933Net Income 2014: -$16,3132014Revenue 2015: $630,038Expenses 2015: $633,251Net Income 2015: -$3,2132015Revenue 2016: $623,970Expenses 2016: $604,209Net Income 2016: $19,7612016Revenue 2017: $529,420Expenses 2017: $565,211Net Income 2017: -$35,7912017Revenue 2018: $488,736Expenses 2018: $509,841Net Income 2018: -$21,1052018Revenue 2019: $475,880Expenses 2019: $521,287Net Income 2019: -$45,4072019Revenue 2020: $658,856Expenses 2020: $640,577Net Income 2020: $18,2792020Revenue 2021: $926,176Expenses 2021: $737,564Net Income 2021: $188,6122021Revenue 2022: $720,236Expenses 2022: $838,972Net Income 2022: -$118,7362022Revenue 2023: $843,064Expenses 2023: $967,068Net Income 2023: -$124,0042023Revenue 2024: $919,106Expenses 2024: $874,424Net Income 2024: $44,6822024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$919,106
Expenses$874,424
Net Income$44,682
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2023 to Sep 30, 2024
Signed
May 30, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$919,106
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Muskegon area first is a countywide economic development corporation focused on leveraging public and private investment to accelerate business growth and the creation of high-quality employment opportunities in muskegon county. Founded in 1999 by area business and governmental leaders, muskegon area first is the lead agency for economic development projects in the area.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$29,045$49,352▲ $20,307
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$30,164$21,546▼ $8,618
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$12,035$12,486▲ $451
Accounts Receivable$4,185$5,500▲ $1,315
Total Assets$75,429$88,884▲ $13,455
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$44,088$12,861▼ $31,227
Total Liabilities$44,088$12,861▼ $31,227
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$13,341$67,771▲ $54,430
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$18,000$8,252▼ $9,748
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$31,341$76,023▲ $44,682
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$75,429$88,884▲ $13,455

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$21,546$37,576$59,122
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay84th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Marla SchneiderFormer CEOFT$134,982$4,767$139,749

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mike OlthoffPast Chair
Randy LindquistVice Chair
Mark EisenbarthAt-large
Brad HillearyDelegate
Dave GillesDelegate
Dave HazekampDelegate
Jared OlsenDelegate
John SelmonDelegate
Jon RooksDelegate
Jonathan WilsonDelegate
Kim ArterDelegate
Steve OlsenDelegate
Todd JacobsDelegate
Frank PetersonInterim CEO/
Jillian MelocheSecretary
Katie MasonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$542,318
Program Service Revenue
$374,336
Investment Income
$452
Other Revenue
$2,000
All Other Contributions
$200,553
Change in Net Assets
$44,682
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$569,178
Other Expenses$305,246
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages---$345,173
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees---$144,609
Travel---$64,291
Occupancy---$39,000
Fees for Services Other---$37,304
Other Employee Benefits---$37,014
Payroll Taxes---$37,009
Advertising---$15,242
Information Technology---$13,380
Depreciation Depletion---$8,619
Office Expenses---$6,451
Pension Plan Contributions---$5,373
Fees for Services Legal---$4,520
All Other Expenses---$3,348
Other Expenses---$3,256
Fees for Services Accounting---$2,400
Conferences and Meetings---$2,318
Insurance---$1,811
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$874,424
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
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
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 6

“Municipalities of muskegon county, including cities, villages and townships, muskegon county, institutions, businesses, and other organizations pay member fees in order to fund the operations of the organization. The board of directors is comprised of representatives from each member organization.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 7A

“Each of the member organizations are eligible to annually vote for officers.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 7B

“The member organizations have the right to approve the decisions of the board by vote.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 9

“KELSEY RHODA”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“Ceo reviews with contracted accountant and board treasurer. 990 will be included in the board packet for the governing body.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“The organization's governing documents and financial statements are available upon request. Contact information is provided on the organization's website. Additionally, the articles of nonprofit incorporation and annual reports are available from michigan dept of energy, labor & economic growth at www.dleg.state.mi.us/bcs_corp.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Muskegon Area First
EIN
38-3491274
Phone
2317243179
Address
380 W WESTERN SUITE 202, MUSKEGON, MI 49440
Doing Business As
Greater Muskegon Econ Development

Signing Officer

Name
Kelsey Rhoda
Title
Interim COO
Phone
2317243174
Signed
2025-05-30
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Frank Peterson
Formed
1999
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
17
Independent Board Members
17
Employees
12

Preparer

Firm
Brickley Delong Pc
Address
201-C WASHINGTON AVE, GRAND HAVEN, MI 49417
Preparer
Jacques H Labo CPA
Phone
6168462380
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“Muskegon area first is a countywide economic development corporation focused on leveraging public and private investment to accelerate business growth and the creation of high-quality employment opportunities in muskegon county. Founded in 1999 by area business and governmental leaders, muskegon area first is the lead agency for economic development projects in the area.”

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2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$88,884
Liabilities
$12,861
Net assets
$76,023
Revenue
$919,106
Expenses
$874,424
Net income
$44,682
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.89$0.13$0.76$9.19$8.74$0.45
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.75$0.44$0.31$8.43$9.67$1.24
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.56$0.57$1.99$7.20$8.39$1.19
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.40$0.23$3.17$9.26$7.38$1.89
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.57$0.28$1.29$6.59$6.41$0.18
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.64$0.11$1.52$4.76$5.21$0.45
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.04$0.06$1.97$4.89$5.10$0.21
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.31$0.12$2.19$5.29$5.65$0.36
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.67$0.13$2.54$6.24$6.04$0.20
2015Import issue. A filing source exists for this year, but detailed import did not complete cleanly.$2.43$0.08$2.35$6.30$6.33$0.03
2014XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.50$0.12$2.38$4.96$5.12$0.16
2013Import issue. A filing source exists for this year, but detailed import did not complete cleanly.$2.59$0.05$2.54$6.70$6.63$0.07
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.60$0.12$2.47$7.03
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.71$0.12$2.59$5.70$5.55$0.15
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.46$0.02$2.44$5.41
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