Drop-in Self-help Center
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Drop-in Self-help Center is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Battle Creek, Michigan, registered in 1992, with $749,276 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
120 Grove St, Battle Creek, MI, 49037 EIN 38-3022871 Since 1992
Revenue (FY2023)
$749K
▼ 15.8% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2023)
$758K
Net assets
$986K
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 Drop-in Self-help Center— 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 rating16 mo reserves · -1% 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 Drop-in Self-help Center: 16 mo reserves · -1% 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 Drop-in Self-help Center— 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 Drop-in Self-help Center: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 120 Grove St, Battle Creek, MI, 49037
- City
- Battle Creek
- State
- Michigan
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Human Service Organizations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.2M (FY2014) to $749K (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $40KNet assets $986K
Operating margin
-1.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.0M
Total liabilities
$40K
Net assets
$986K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $749,276▼15.8% | $757,854▲2.0% | $985,941▼2.1% | $1,026,140▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $889,765▼8.4% | $743,079▲39.6% | $1,006,801▲17.1% | $1,074,378▲20.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $971,082▲102% | $532,309▲4.2% | $860,115▲104% | $895,117▲103% | 990 |
| 2020 | $481,688▼14.1% | $510,940▼5.8% | $421,342▼6.5% | $441,422▼13.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $560,826▲33.9% | $542,625▲30.5% | $450,594▲4.2% | $508,796▲12.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $418,787▲10.7% | $415,677▼5.3% | $432,393▼6.0% | $453,082▼7.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $378,461▼35.8% | $439,082▼26.0% | $459,829▼7.6% | $491,731▼30.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $589,373▼31.1% | $593,444▼37.7% | $497,403▼31.5% | $702,175▼24.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $856,019▼27.1% | $952,020▼21.7% | $726,057▼11.6% | $934,011▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,174,105 | $1,216,476 | $821,684 | $871,038 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Drop-in Self-help Center a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Drop-in Self-help Center is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-3022871, based in Battle Creek, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Drop-in Self-help Center's EIN?
- Drop-in Self-help Center's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-3022871.
- How much revenue does Drop-in Self-help Center report?
- Drop-in Self-help Center reported $749,276 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Drop-in Self-help Center have?
- CharityIndex grades Drop-in Self-help Center B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Drop-in Self-help Center (EIN 38-3022871) 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.