Nonprofit · EIN 38-2027389
NORTHWEST MICHIGAN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC
Tax-exempt · TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $27,498,706 | $27,441,148 | $57,558 | $9,145,652 | $2,145,303 | $7,000,349 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $27,411,108 | $27,098,459 | $312,649 | $9,788,574 | $2,848,477 | $6,940,097 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $26,512,996 | $26,151,984 | $361,012 | $9,322,853 | $2,734,341 | $6,588,512 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $27,037,046
- of which government grants
- $26,546,824
- Program service revenue
- $370,728
- Investment income
- $52,366
- Other revenue
- $38,566
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $7,660,714
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $219,017
- Other salaries and wages
- $12,582,806
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $15,263,295
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $52,634
- Occupancy
- $1,357,709
- Travel
- $630,865
- Depreciation
- $136,006
- Program services (functional)
- $25,781,317
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,358,004
- Fundraising (functional)
- $301,827
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,788,574
- Total assets, end of year
- $9,145,652
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,145,303
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,000,349
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,595,589
- Publicly traded securities
- $365,131
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,729,910
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,270,439
- Gross receipts
- $27,498,706
- Employees
- 409
- Volunteers
- 2,198
- Year formed
- 1973
- State of legal domicile
- MI
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KERRY BAUGHMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $111,361 | $960 |
| MEREDITH GAFILL | CONTROLLER Officer | 40 | $98,578 | $5,281 |
| CAROLYN RENTENBACH | VICE CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REV GERALD COOK | NORTHERN SECTOR REP. Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ART JEANNOT | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAM NIEBRZYDOWSKI | SOUTHERN SECTOR REP. Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GRACE RONKAITIS | CENTRAL SECTOR REP. Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID ANOLICK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GWENNE ALLGAIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY ANSORGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRUMAN BICUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBIE BISHOP | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN BYERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELANIE CHANEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSHUA CHAMBERLAIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
14 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLAIR COLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHUCK CORWIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANA SAM GETSINGSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIAM HEFFERAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRANDY KEENEY | DIRECTOR (THRU 11/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EVELYN MACIHA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARC MILBURN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BETHANY PARENT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARNA ROBERTSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KYRA SUMMERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ASHLEA WALTER | DIRECTOR (THRU 12/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LINDSEY WALKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FERN SPENCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANGELA MIKULA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 29 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KERRY BAUGHMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $105,996 | $449 |
| MEREDITH GAFILL | CONTROLLER Officer | 40 | $91,112 | $2,870 |
| CAROLYN RENTENBACH | VICE CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REV GERALD COOK | NORTHERN SECTOR REP. Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ART JEANNOT | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAM NIEBRZYDOWSKI | SOUTHERN SECTOR REP. Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GRACE RONKAITIS | CENTRAL SECTOR REP. Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID ANOLICK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GWEN ALLGAIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY ANSORGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRUMAN BICUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBIE BISHOP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN BYERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELANIE CHANEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSHUA CHAMBERLAIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BLAIR COLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHUCK CORWIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM GETSINGSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM HEFFERAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDY KEENEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIE KRAMER | DIRECTOR (THRU 12/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EVELYN MACIHA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARC MILBURN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETHANY PARENT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARNA ROBERTSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TONYA SCHROKA | DIRECTOR (THRU 01/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KYRA SUMMERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEA WALTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSEY WALKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 35 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KERRY BAUGHMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $99,980 | $772 |
| MEREDITH GAFILL | CONTROLLER Officer | 40 | $67,988 | $19,968 |
| CAROLYN RENTENBACH | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REV GERALD COOK | VICE CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF MILLER | SOUTHERN SECTOR REP. (THRU 11/22) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHUCK CORWIN | SOUTHERN SECTOR REP. Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ART JEANNOT | CENTRAL SECTOR REP. Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY LEVENGOOD | NORTHERN SECTOR REP. (THRU 1/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBIE BISHOP | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GRACE RONKAITIS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN ALEXANDER | DIRECTOR (THRU 5/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GWENNE ALLGAIER | DIRECTOR (THRU 1/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID ANOLICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY ANSORGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN BARGY | DIRECTOR (THRU 12/22) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRUMAN BICUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN BYERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNEMARIE CONWAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM GETSINGSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILIP HANER | DIRECTOR (THRU 8/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM HEFFERAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYCE HUNDLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDY KEENEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIE KRAMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EVELYN MACIHA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARC MILBURN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAM NIEBRZYDOWSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETHANY PARENT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARNA ROBERTSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHIRLEY ROLOFF | DIRECTOR (THRU 12/22) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TONYA SCHROKA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KYRA SUMMERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEA WALTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSEY WALKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID WHITE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3963 3 MILE RD N, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686-9164
- In care of
- % KERRY BAUGHMAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KERRY BAUGHMAN, 3963 THREE MILE ROAD, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686
- Signed the 990
- KERRY BAUGHMAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (231) 947-3780
- Website
- WWW.NMCAA.NET
- Return prepared by
- WIPFLI ADVISORY LLC
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO FOSTER POSITIVE CHANGE BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES THAT PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY, IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND BUILDING STRONGER, MORE CONNECTED COMMUNITITES. NORTHWEST MICHIGAN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, INC. FULFILLS THIS MISSION BY DEVELOPING AND PROVIDING RESOURCES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSISTING LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS IN ANTRIM, BENZIE, CHARLEVOIX, EMMET, GRAND TRAVERSE, KALKASKA, LEELANAU, MISSAUKEE, ROSCOMMON, AND WEXFORD COUNTIES IN MICHIGAN.
Program accomplishments
- CHILD EDUCATION -PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOR LOW INCOME CHILDREN AGES 0 TO GRADE 5 AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH EDUCATION, HEALTH, NUTRITION, AND PARENT INVOLVEMENT. TOTAL CHILDREN RECEIVING SERVICES IS 1,269.Expenses $13,978,634 · grants $666,238
- HOUSING PROGRAM - PROGRAMS INCLUDE HOME REPAIR FOR LOW TO MODERATE INCOME HOMEOWNERS, GUIDANCE AND ONE TIME CASH ASSISTANCE TO RENTERS FACING EVICTION, EMERGENCY HOUSING MOTEL PLACEMENT (COVID); GUIDANCE FOR LANDLORD AND TENANT DISPUTES, GUIDANCE, ONE TIME CASH ASSISTANCE, AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP ESTABLISH PERMANENT HOUSING FOR THOSE WITHOUT A HOME INCLUDING YOUTH, VETERANS, AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING POPULATIONS; INFORMATION ON LOW-INCOME RENTAL HOUSING, LANDLORDS, AND BUDGET ANALYSIS FOR INDIVIDUALS SEEKING A PLACE TO RENT, ASSISTANCE TO IMPROVE THE HOUSING STABILITY OF VETERAN FAMILIES INCLUDING RENTAL, UTILITY, TRANSPORTATION, CHILD CARE, MOVING COSTS, AND EMERGENCY SUPPLIES ASSISTANCE, AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT WITH PARTNER COMMUNITIES TO DEVELOP NEW HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR RENTERS AND HOME BUYERS. TOTAL HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVING PROGRAM SERVICES IS 2,627.Expenses $4,794,201 · grants $2,624,561 · revenue $176,398
- FOOD PROGRAMS - INCLUDES THE EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM THAT HELPS SUPPLEMENT THE DIETS OF LOW-INCOME NEEDY PEOPLE, INCLUDING THE ELDERLY, BY PROVIDING THEM WITH EMERGENCY FOOD AND NUTRITION ASSISTANCE AT NO COST. COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM IS A NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SUPPLEMENTAL FOODS WHICH HELP PROMOTE GOOD HEALTH FOR ELIGIBLE CLIENTS 60 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER. TOTAL HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVING PROGRAM SERVICES IS 5,520.Expenses $2,259,513 · grants $1,924,040
- COMMUNITY SERVICES - PROGRAMS INCLUDE ENERGY ASSISTANCE VOUCHER PROGRAMS; DIAPER BANK PROGRAMS; LAUNDRY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS; EMERGENCY NEEDS FUNDS TO PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY, GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING FOR FORECLOSURE PREVENTION, AND TAX PREPARATION FOR LOW INCOME CLIENTS AND SENIORS. ALSO, INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNTS ARE ESTABLISHED AND MAINTAINED FOR QUALIFIED CLIENTS. BUDGET, HOMEBUYER, RENTER, AND BANKRUPTCY COUNSELING INCLUDING CLASSES AND ASSISTANCE WITH NEEDS TO PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY IS ALSO AVAILABLE. TOTAL HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVING PROGRAM SERVICES IS 9,515.Expenses $2,068,755 · grants $628,434 · revenue $1,760
- WEATHERIZATION/ENERGY ASSISTANCE - WEATHERIZATION IS THE NECESSARY WORK NEEDED TO IMPROVE THE PERFORMANCE OF A HOME OR BUILDING. MEASURES MAY INCLUDE SUCH THINGS AS AIR SEALING, INSULATION, WINDOW/DOOR REPLACEMENT, PRESSURE BALANCING, DUCT SEALING AND INSULATION, ETC. THESE MEASURES ARE COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE TO STATE AND LOCAL CODES, AND TO THE NATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY LABORATORY'S STANDARD WORK SPECIFICATIONS. TOTAL HOUSEHOLDS SERVED IS 104.Expenses $1,504,639 · grants $1,122,848
- OLDER AMERICANS - PREPARATION AND SERVING OF HOME DELIVERED AND CONGREGATE SENIOR MEALS BY ORGANIZATION-OPERATED KITCHEN AND CONTRACTED MEAL PROVIDERS. MEALS ON WHEELS DELIVERED 187,368 MEALS TO 1,204 HOMEBOUND SENIORS AND DISABLED INDIVIDUALS. 11 CONGREGATE LUNCHEON/CURBSIDE CENTERS PROVIDED 20,237 MEALS TO 1,272 SENIORS.Expenses $1,175,575 · grants $694,593 · revenue $192,570
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 38-2027389
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1974
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $9,145,652
- Income (IRS master file)
- $27,498,706
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $27,498,706 | $27,441,148 | $9,145,652 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $27,411,108 | $27,098,459 | $9,788,574 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $26,512,996 | $26,151,984 | $9,322,853 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $33,445,332 | $32,683,900 | $8,069,550 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 38-2027389).
Questions about NORTHWEST MICHIGAN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC
- What is the EIN of NORTHWEST MICHIGAN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHWEST MICHIGAN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC is 38-2027389.
- Is NORTHWEST MICHIGAN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1974.
- Are donations to NORTHWEST MICHIGAN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTHWEST MICHIGAN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of NORTHWEST MICHIGAN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NORTHWEST MICHIGAN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NORTHWEST MICHIGAN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names KERRY BAUGHMAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTHWEST MICHIGAN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 29 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $111,361 (KERRY BAUGHMAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does NORTHWEST MICHIGAN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $27,498,706, expenses of $27,441,148 and total assets of $9,145,652 at year end.
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