Civic Intelligence

West Michigan Global Initiative

EIN 46-0705935 • 501(c)6 • Grand Rapids, MI

Profile

To facilitate the establishment of significant and long-term business, civic, and cultural relationships between the west michigan region and the kingdom of the netherlands; building on the longstanding historic cultural ties between the two communities.

231 West Fulton StreetSuiteGrand Rapids, MI 49503

www.westmichiganglobalinitiative.com

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

49th percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

51st percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

69th percentile

11%

Higher net margin than 69% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

77th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

95th percentile

87%

Faster asset growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

98th percentile

314%

Faster revenue growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Assets

Up

$26,119

Up $12,163 (+87%) from 2013

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2013

Net Assets

Up

$26,119

Up $12,163 (+87%) from 2013

Revenue

Up

$113,726

Up $86,226 (+314%) from 2013

Expenses

Up

$101,563

Up $66,538 (+190%) from 2013

Net Income

Up

$12,163

Up $19,688 (+262%) from 2013

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2012: $21,481Liabilities 2012: $02012Assets 2013: $13,956Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $13,9562013Assets 2014: $26,119Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $26,1192014

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$26,119
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$26,119

Operations Trend

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2012: $111,275Expenses 2012: $89,794Net Income 2012: $21,4812012Revenue 2013: $27,500Expenses 2013: $35,025Net Income 2013: -$7,5252013Revenue 2014: $113,726Expenses 2014: $101,563Net Income 2014: $12,1632014

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$113,726
Expenses$101,563
Net Income$12,163

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
Jul 14, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$113,726
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To facilitate the establishment of significant and long-term business, civic, and cultural relationships between the west michigan region and the kingdom of the netherlands; building on the longstanding historic cultural ties between the two communities.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
ANNUAL GALA TO CELEBRATE AND FOSTER CULTURE BETWEEN WEST MICHIGAN AND THE NETHERLANDS. WITH ELITE SPONSORS AND SPEAKERS, THE GALA PROVIDED GUESTS A PLATFORM FOR IDEAS AND A FORUM TO TRANSFORM FELLOWSHIP INTO PARTNERSHIP. THE 2014 GALA WAS HELD ON OCTOBER 8 AND INCLUDED 387 GUESTS.-$88,859
THE SPEAKER SERIES, HELD OCTOBER 6 THROUGH 8, 2014 WITH 45 ATTENDEES, FEATURED LUNCHEON LECTURES FROM ESTEEMED EXPERTS, OFFERING INSIGHT ON BUSINESS, PUBLIC POLICY, AND CULTURAL ISSUES. THE PURPOSE WAS TO ENHANCE THE PROFILE OF THE WEST MICHIGAN REGION BY BRINGING TOGETHER NOTABLE DIGNITARIES AND COMMUNITY LEADERS, WHILE PROVIDING AN IMPORTANT FORUM TO FORGE BETTER BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS. THE 2014 SPEAKER SERIES INCLUDED A DUTCH DELEGATION IN LIFE SCIENCES, MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURING, AGRICULTURE, AND HEALTHY LIVING.-$7,344
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
PAULUS C HEULETreasurerPT$0--
BRENDAN E RINGLEVERCorporate Development ChairPT$0--
VOLKERT DOEKSENDutch ChairPT$0--
ROEL KLEINVice President, SecretaryPT$0--
NYAL DEEMSMemberPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
West Michigan Global Initiative
EIN
46-0705935
In Care Of
% PAULUS HEULE TREASURER
Phone
6165305500
Address
231 WEST FULTON STREET, Suite, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503

Signing Officer

Name
Paulus Heule
Title
Treasurer
Phone
6165305500
Signed
2015-07-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Bdo USA Llp
Address
200 OTTAWA AVE NW STE 300, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
Preparer
Richard Noreen
Phone
6167747000
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

State Filing Copy

The organization has received a determination letter from the state of michigan stating that, because the organization is exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(6) and not section 501(c)(3), a copy of this return is not required to be filed with the state of michigan.

Form 990EZ Part I Line 16

Description:RECEPTION - FOOD AND BEVERAGE Amount:29265

Form 990EZ Part I Line 16

Description:RECEPTION - MARKETING Amount:3011

Form 990EZ Part I Line 16

Description:RECEPTION - VENUE Amount:2305

Form 990EZ Part I Line 16

Description:RECEPTION - RENTAL EQUIPMENT Amount:37650

Form 990EZ Part I Line 16

Description:RECEPTION - TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING Amount:1277

Form 990EZ Part I Line 16

Description:RECEPTION - HOTELS Amount:915

Form 990EZ Part I Line 16

Description:RECEPTION - ENTERTAINMENT Amount:5124

Form 990EZ Part I Line 16

Description:RECEPTION - PHOTOGRAPHY Amount:1200

Form 990EZ Part I Line 16

Description:RECEPTION - DECORATION Amount:4217

Form 990EZ Part I Line 16

Description:RECEPTION - PLANNING Amount:2000

Form 990EZ Part I Line 16

Description:RECEPTION - GIFTS Amount:1894

Form 990EZ Part I Line 16

Description:LUNCHEON EXPENSE Amount:840

Form 990EZ Part I Line 16

Description:TOUR EXPENSE Amount:6504

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