Nonprofit · EIN 38-2375773
NEIGHBORHOODS INC OF BATTLE CREEK
Tax-exempt · BATTLE CREEK, MI 49037
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,621,440 | $2,610,870 | $10,570 | $2,831,052 | $552,096 | $2,278,956 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,879,202 | $2,089,161 | -$209,959 | $3,018,238 | $757,347 | $2,260,891 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,526,580 | $3,449,784 | $76,796 | $3,005,413 | $383,125 | $2,622,288 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,130,832
- of which government grants
- $1,814,529
- Program service revenue
- $489,409
- Investment income
- $601
- Other revenue
- $598
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $177,291
- Other salaries and wages
- $348,701
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $629,435
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $39,200
- Occupancy
- $28,434
- Travel
- $7,272
- Depreciation
- $86,406
- Program services (functional)
- $579,455
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,900,872
- Fundraising (functional)
- $130,543
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,018,238
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,831,052
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $552,096
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,278,956
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $945,825
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,183,011
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $95,945
- Gross receipts
- $2,621,440
- Employees
- 17
- Volunteers
- 11
- Year formed
- 1981
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHITNEY WARDELL | CEO Officer | 40 | $97,873 | $6,162 |
| LISA RIPPER | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $66,583 | $6,674 |
| DEBRA LYNN GRAY | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG OWENS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANNE HATLEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MORGAN BOYER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF BREEDLOVE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TED DEARING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LESTER LE JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 02/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW LYNN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE MCNICHOLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK O'DONNELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN TODD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHITNEY WARDELL | CEO Officer | 40 | $88,074 | $5,971 |
| LISA RIPPER | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $64,201 | $6,279 |
| DEBRA LYNN GRAY | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG OWENS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANNE HATLEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROGER BALLARD | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 12/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF BREEDLOVE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TED DEARING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LESTER LE JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW LYNN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE MCNICHOLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLA REYNOLDS | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 10/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN TODD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL WEECH | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 12/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTURO PUCKERIN | CEO AND CFO THRU OCT 22' Officer | 40 | $80,229 | $200 |
| WHITNEY WARDELL | CEO Officer | 40 | $67,923 | $5,076 |
| LISA RIPPER | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $61,698 | $5,311 |
| LESTER LE JOHNSON | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANNE RAMIREZ | VICE CHAIR THRU AUG 22' Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANNE HATLEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF BREEDLOVE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TED DEARING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBRA LYNN GRAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REGINA JONES | BOARD MEMBER THRU OCT 22' Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW LYN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE MCNICHOLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG OWENS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLA REYNOLDS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN TODD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL WEECH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 47 WASHINGTON AVE N, BATTLE CREEK, MI 49037-3025
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DEBRA LYNN GRAY, 47 NORTH WASHINGTON AVENUE, BATTLE CREEK, MI 49037
- Signed the 990
- DEBRA LYNN GRAY, BOARD CHAIR
- Phone
- (269) 968-1113
- Website
- WWW.NIBC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WIPFLI ADVISORY LLC
Mission
THE MISSION OF NEIGHBORHOODS INC. IS TO PROMOTE STABLE, HEALTHY HOMES AND NEIGHBORHOODS BY PROVIDING SERVICES AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON LOW TO MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES IN THE GREATER BATTLE CREEK AREA.
Program accomplishments
- DEVELOPMENT AND RENTAL - FULL OR PARTIAL REHABILITATION OF HOMES WHICH ARE THEN SOLD OR RENTED TO HOMEOWNERS. HOME REHABILITATION FOR LOW-INCOME AND DISABLED HOMEOWNERS.Expenses $561,419 · revenue $440,264
- EDUCATION SERVICES - TO PROVIDE EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES TO THE COMMUNITY TO HELP FIRST-TIME HOME BUYERS AS WELL AS CLASSES ON FINANCIAL FITNESS TO PREPARE CONSUMERS FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP AND OTHER LONG-TERM GOALS.Expenses $13,496 · revenue $2,565
- REVOLVING LOANS & LOAN POOL - ALLOWS ORGANIZATION TO PROVIDE LOANS AND OTHER PURCHASING ASSISTANCE TO LOWER INCOME BUYERS OF REHABILITATED PROPERTY.Expenses $4,540 · revenue $46,580
- NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZING - PROVIDES FUNDS FOR SPECIAL NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TO BUILD PRIDE AND COOPERATION AND TO HELP THE NEIGHBORHOODS WITH RESIDENT TRAINING AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZING.0
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 38-2375773
- 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
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Housing and shelter (L25Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,831,052
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,621,440
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,621,440 | $2,610,870 | $2,831,052 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,879,202 | $2,089,161 | $3,018,238 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $3,526,580 | $3,449,784 | $3,005,413 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $7,960,891 | $8,041,603 | $3,494,943 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 38-2375773).
Questions about NEIGHBORHOODS INC OF BATTLE CREEK
- What is the EIN of NEIGHBORHOODS INC OF BATTLE CREEK?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NEIGHBORHOODS INC OF BATTLE CREEK is 38-2375773.
- Is NEIGHBORHOODS INC OF BATTLE CREEK tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
- Are donations to NEIGHBORHOODS INC OF BATTLE CREEK tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NEIGHBORHOODS INC OF BATTLE CREEK 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 NEIGHBORHOODS INC OF BATTLE CREEK due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NEIGHBORHOODS INC OF BATTLE CREEK last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NEIGHBORHOODS INC OF BATTLE CREEK?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DEBRA LYNN GRAY.
- Who are the officers and directors of NEIGHBORHOODS INC OF BATTLE CREEK?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $97,873 (WHITNEY WARDELL, CEO).
- How much revenue does NEIGHBORHOODS INC OF BATTLE CREEK have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,621,440, expenses of $2,610,870 and total assets of $2,831,052 at year end.
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