Community Aids Resource & Education Services of Southwest Michigan
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Community Aids Resource & Education Services of Southwest Michigan is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, registered in 1993, with $7,042,626 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
629 Pioneer St, Kalamazoo, MI, 49008 EIN 38-2784545 Since 1993
Revenue (FY2024)
$7.0M
▲ 9.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$6.8M
Net assets
$2.6M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Community Aids Resource & Education Services of Southwest Michigan— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating5 mo reserves · +3% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Community Aids Resource & Education Services of Southwest Michigan: 5 mo reserves · +3% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Community Aids Resource & Education Services of Southwest Michigan— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Community Aids Resource & Education Services of Southwest Michigan: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.7M (FY2013) to $7.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.2MNet assets $2.6M
Operating margin
2.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.9M
Total liabilities
$1.2M
Net assets
$2.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,042,626▲9.6% | $6,847,003▲12.8% | $2,631,340▲8.0% | $3,877,050▲11.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $6,422,995▲34.6% | $6,070,755▲32.6% | $2,435,717▲16.9% | $3,474,955▲17.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $4,773,179▲20.1% | $4,577,200▲17.2% | $2,083,477▲10.4% | $2,962,391▲14.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,975,950▲15.8% | $3,906,593▲20.7% | $1,887,498▲3.8% | $2,585,629▲11.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $3,432,648▼0.4% | $3,236,283▼4.4% | $1,818,141▲12.1% | $2,317,273▲10.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,447,397▲14.5% | $3,386,461▲19.5% | $1,621,776▲3.9% | $2,098,467▼8.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $3,011,010▲43.8% | $2,834,050▲51.5% | $1,560,840▲12.8% | $2,301,100▲36.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,093,630▲7.8% | $1,870,490▲7.6% | $1,383,880▲19.2% | $1,683,522▲33.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,942,319▲16.1% | $1,738,069▲4.1% | $1,160,740▲21.4% | $1,261,534▲21.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,672,568▼3.8% | $1,669,157▼3.1% | $956,490▲0.4% | $1,035,599▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,738,849▲3.9% | $1,721,817▲5.4% | $953,079▲1.8% | $1,038,065▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,673,687 | $1,633,256▲13.1% | $936,047▲4.5% | $1,041,503▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,443,619▲10.5% | $895,616▲9.2% | $953,773▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,306,478▲0.5% | $819,973▲7.8% | $868,305▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,299,749▼6.9% | $760,472▲0.9% | $799,206▼15.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $1,396,795 | $753,545 | $944,931 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $249K total
10 grants to Community Aids Resource & Education Services of Southwest Michigan totaling $249K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation | Disease/disorder/medical disciplines | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation | Disease/disorder/medical disciplines | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation | Disease/disorder/medical disciplines | 2022 | $20,000 |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation | Disease/disorder/medical disciplines | 2021 | $15,000 |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation | Disease/disorder/medical disciplines | 2020 | $19,000 |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation | Disease/disorder/medical disciplines | 2019 | $16,500 |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation | Disease/disorder/medical disciplines | 2018 | $30,000 |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation | Health general & rehabilitation | 2017 | $50,000 |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation | Health general & rehabilitation | 2016 | $26,500 |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation | Human service-multipurpose/other | 2015 | $31,700 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Community Aids Resource & Education Services of Southwest Michigan a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Community Aids Resource & Education Services of Southwest Michigan is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-2784545, based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Community Aids Resource & Education Services of Southwest Michigan's EIN?
- Community Aids Resource & Education Services of Southwest Michigan's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-2784545.
- How much revenue does Community Aids Resource & Education Services of Southwest Michigan report?
- Community Aids Resource & Education Services of Southwest Michigan reported $7,042,626 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Community Aids Resource & Education Services of Southwest Michigan have?
- CharityIndex grades Community Aids Resource & Education Services of Southwest Michigan B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Community Aids Resource & Education Services of Southwest Michigan (EIN 38-2784545) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.