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Bendix Academy

990EZ • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 84-3993569

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Nov 12, 2025

2285 Ore Creek LnBrighton, MI 48114-6901

(810) 599-4035

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

94th percentile

0.88x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

94th percentile

0.66x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

88th percentile

41%

Higher net margin than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

88th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 88% of similar nonprofits.

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2023

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2023

Assets

$41,632

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$4,944

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$36,688

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue

$55,613

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$32,581

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$23,032

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$60K$40K$20K$0-$20KAssets 2023: $41,632Liabilities 2023: $36,688Net Assets 2023: $4,9442023Assets 2024: $33,966Liabilities 2024: $36,344Net Assets 2024: -$2,3782024

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2023

Assets$41,632
Liabilities$36,688
Net Assets$4,944

Operations Trend

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

$60K$40K$20K$0-$20KRevenue 2023: $55,613Expenses 2023: $32,581Net Income 2023: $23,0322023Revenue 2024: $52,408Expenses 2024: $59,729Net Income 2024: -$7,3212024

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2023

Revenue$55,613
Expenses$32,581
Net Income$23,032
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 12, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$58,650
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

An intergenerational workshop and learning center where people unite to explore, teach, and learn the mechanical world together by using a mentor model to give kids invaluable opportunities to forge strong career paths and futures.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
YOUTH MENTORING IN MECHANICAL TRADE SKILLS-$30,201
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
TODD TRAINORPres/TreasurFT$0--
WENDY ZIELENSecretary-$0--
RODNEY BECKWITH IIIDirector-$0--
SUE WEIRDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Bendix Academy
EIN
84-3993569
Phone
8105994035
Address
2285 ORE CREEK LN, BRIGHTON, MI 48114-6901

Signing Officer

Name
Todd Trainor
Title
Pres/treasurer
Phone
8105994035
Signed
2025-11-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Bredernitz Wagner & Co Pc
Address
109 W CLINTON ST, HOWELL, MI 48843
Preparer
Mary T Cole
Phone
5175462130
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Page 1, Item B

The original return was filed without the correct amounts of income and expenses for the 2023 calendar year. When the executive director realized that the form did not contain all the relevant information for the year, he contacted a tax professional with experience with non-profit filing requirements to file an amended return to correctly and accurately report the activity for the year ended december 31, 2023.

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 8

Scrap metal sales 608 total 608

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16

Expenses advertising and promotion 70 office supplies 106 it expense 4,168 mileage reimbursement 2,080 board meetings 124 michigan annual fee 20 bank fees 122 dues & subscriptions 306 sales taxes 38 insurance 4,348 uniforms 552 program tools & expense 13,351 program supplies 358 background checks 348 miscellaneous 279 total 26,270

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26

Accounts payable and accrued expenses 212 119 loans from officers 33,012 36,569

Form 990-ez, Part III

An intergenerational workshop and learning center where people unite to explore, teach, and learn the mechanical world together by using a mentor model to give kids invaluable opportunities to forge strong career paths and futures.

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