Nonprofit · EIN 38-2886028
GRAND RAPIDS OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN
Tax-exempt · GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49507
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,437,200 | $927,727 | $509,473 | $3,360,215 | $933,011 | $2,427,204 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,069,006 | $876,221 | $192,785 | $2,666,345 | $744,104 | $1,922,241 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,323,975
- of which government grants
- $772,794
- Program service revenue
- $110,205
- Investment income
- $3,020
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $111,368
- Other salaries and wages
- $453,492
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $649,832
- Professional fundraising fees
- $5,938
- Legal fees
- $313
- Accounting fees
- $49,069
- Occupancy
- $18,960
- Travel
- $7,361
- Depreciation
- $456
- Program services (functional)
- $721,477
- Management and general (functional)
- $127,000
- Fundraising (functional)
- $79,250
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,666,345
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,360,215
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $933,011
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,427,204
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,671
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,701,994
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $725,210
- Gross receipts
- $1,437,200
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 11
- Year formed
- 1989
- 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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILINDA YSASI | CHIEF EXEC. Officer | 40 | $111,300 | $68 |
| KAREN BRITNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACEY BURKE | DIRECTOR (PA Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON COHEN | DIRECTOR (PA Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KENIA ESPINOZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| FLORIZA GENAUTIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MONICA KREIGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ZARA SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LACHAUN STEVERSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MCKENZIE VANPATTEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE WESTRA | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LIZ ZIESMER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILINDA YSASI | CHIEF EXEC. Officer | 40 | $111,300 | $65 |
| VEVERLY AUSTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACY BURKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAMIAN CIAVATTONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON COHEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| FLORIZA GENAUTIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MCKENZIE JACKSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHERINE KLOSKA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JANIS PETRINI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ZARA SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LACHAUN STEVERSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM SUAREZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBRA VANHEVELE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE WESTRA | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LIZ ZIESMER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1333 ALGER ST SE STE 5, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49507-3809
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MILINDA YSASI, 1333 ALGER ST SE STE 5, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49507
- Signed the 990
- MILINDA YSASI, CHIEF EXEC. OFFICER
- Phone
- (616) 458-3404
- Website
- WWW.GROWBUSINESS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ANDREWS HOOPER PAVLIK PLC
Mission
GROW COMMITS TO A FUTURE WHERE SMALL BUSINESS OWNERSHIP CAN BE REALIZED AS A PATHWAY TO WEALTH CREATION. WE STRIVE TO PROVIDE CAPITAL AND KNOWLEDGE THAT IS INFORMED THROUGH CURIOSITY AND AUTHENTIC RELATIONSHIPS.
Program accomplishments
- BUSINESS TRAINING AND SUPPORT SERVICES - TO HELP PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP SKILLS AND ACQUIRE KNOWLEDGE NEEDED TO OPERATE A BUSINESS, EVALUATE A BUSINESS IDEA AND/OR WRITE A BUSINESS PLAN, ESTABLISH NETWORKS TO HELP MAINTAIN THEIR NEW OR GROWING BUSINESSES, AND LINE UP MENTORS FOR PARTICIPANTS VIA CLASSES AND/OR BUSINESS COUNSELING.Expenses $310,000
- BUSINESS LENDING - TO PROVIDE RESPONSIBLE AND ACCESSIBLE LOANS THAT EXPAND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS AT EVERY STAGE OF THEIR BUSINESS. WE ARE COMMITTED TO ELEVATING ENTREPRENEURS BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO CAPITAL, FINANCIAL TRAINING, AND MENTORSHIP FROM GROW'S NETWORK OF INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS. THESE RESOURCES ASSIST ENTREPRENEURS IN MAKING SUSTAINABLE DECISIONS AS THEY BUILD FINANCIAL SECURITY AS SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS IN WEST MICHIGAN.Expenses $411,477 · revenue $110,205
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 38-2886028
- 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
- 1990
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,360,215
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,437,200
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,437,200 | $927,727 | $3,360,215 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,069,006 | $876,221 | $2,666,345 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,075,296 | $906,720 | $2,506,085 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 38-2886028).
Questions about GRAND RAPIDS OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN
- What is the EIN of GRAND RAPIDS OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GRAND RAPIDS OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN is 38-2886028.
- Is GRAND RAPIDS OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1990.
- Are donations to GRAND RAPIDS OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GRAND RAPIDS OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN 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 GRAND RAPIDS OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GRAND RAPIDS OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of GRAND RAPIDS OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MILINDA YSASI.
- Who are the officers and directors of GRAND RAPIDS OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $111,300 (MILINDA YSASI, CHIEF EXEC.).
- How much revenue does GRAND RAPIDS OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,437,200, expenses of $927,727 and total assets of $3,360,215 at year end.
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