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EIN 37-2042023

Local First of West Michigan

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(6)
Num. employees
12
City
Grand Rapids
State
Michigan
Year formed
2004
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
S30: Economic Development
Description
Local First of West Michigan leads the development of an economy grounded in local ownership that meets the basic needs of people, builds local wealth and social capital, functions in harmony with our ecosystem, and encourages joyful community. They provide business education, mentoring, and networking while conducting monthly meetings for business members to learn from each other and share best practices. Their programs include providing tools and resources to promote the concept of supporting locally owned businesses.
Total revenues
$645,889
2023
Total expenses
$592,322
2023
Total assets
$23,980
2023
Num. employees
12
2023

Program areas at Local First of West Michigan

Conduct monthly meetings for business members to learn from each other and share best practices.
Provide tools and resources to promote the concept of supporting locally owned businesses.

Grants made by Local First of West Michigan

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Local First Educational FoundationFurther Organization's Mission To Promote Buying Locally$141,871

Who funds Local First of West Michigan

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Local First Educational FoundationTo Hold Comprehensive Community Outreach, Educational Workshops, and Work Toward Lessening Economic Disparities and Create and Retain Local Jobs and Resources.$247,873

Financials for Local First of West Michigan

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$247,873
Program services$387,671
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$10,345
Total revenues$645,889

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Data update history
August 9, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
July 9, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $247,873 from Local First Educational Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 19, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsBusiness and community development organizations
Issues
Community improvementEconomic developmentBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsState / local level
General information
Address
111 S Division Ave
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Metro area
Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI
County
Kent County, MI
Website URL
peoplefirsteconomy.org/local-first/ 
Phone
(616) 808-3788
IRS details
EIN
37-2042023
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2004
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
No
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S30: Economic Development
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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