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EIN 46-2963603

Better Wiser Stronger

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Grand Rapids
State
Michigan
Year formed
2013
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
P20: Human Service Organizations
Description
Better Wiser Stronger builds young men's confidence, helps them make wiser decisions, and become stronger people for successful life outcomes. The organization offers programs supported by Amway GR Community Foundation, Huntington Kellogg Foundation, Direct Public Grants, and Wege foundation.
Total revenues
$447,400
2023
Total expenses
$182,030
2023
Total assets
$401,658
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Better Wiser Stronger

United way
Amway GR Community Foundation Huntington Kellogg Foundation MAJIC Mini Grant Dollar General Literacy Fund MI Relief Fund Direct Public Grants
Wege foundation

Who funds Better Wiser Stronger

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Grand Rapids Community FoundationGeneral Operating Support$160,050
Heart of West Michigan United Way (HWMUW)General Support$50,000
Steelcase FoundationProgram Support$25,000
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Better Wiser Stronger

NameTitleCompensation
Henry SappPresident$28,800
Willa HillBoard Member$0
Dondrea BrownTreasurer$1,400
Shaquille AnthonyPresident$0
Si MarshBoard Member$0

Financials for Better Wiser Stronger

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$447,400
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$447,400

Form 990s for Better Wiser Stronger

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-03990View PDF
2022-122023-10-23990View PDF
2022-122023-05-14990View PDF
2021-122022-05-13990EZView PDF
2020-122021-11-02990EZView PDF

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Data update history
August 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF)
July 20, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $160,050 from Grand Rapids Community Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2021
July 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $15,733 from W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF)
Nonprofit Types
Human service organizationsYouth service charitiesCharities
Issues
Human servicesChildren
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedFundraising eventsGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
PO Box 7094
Grand Rapids, MI 49510
Metro area
Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI
County
Kent County, MI
Phone
(616) 813-3913
IRS details
EIN
46-2963603
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2013
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
P20: Human Service Organizations
NAICS code, primary
624110: Child and Youth Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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