W I S E Crisis Hotline Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
W I S E Crisis Hotline Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Big Rapids, Michigan, registered in 1985, with $1,196,742 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 1249, Big Rapids, MI, 49307 EIN 38-2536680 Since 1985
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.2M
▼ 39.9% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$877K
Net assets
$1.6M
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 W I S E Crisis Hotline Inc— 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 rating22 mo reserves · +27% 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 W I S E Crisis Hotline Inc: 22 mo reserves · +27% 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 W I S E Crisis Hotline Inc— 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 W I S E Crisis Hotline Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 1249, Big Rapids, MI, 49307
- City
- Big Rapids
- State
- Michigan
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Family Services
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $819K (FY2013) to $1.2M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $147KNet assets $1.6M
Operating margin
26.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.7M
Total liabilities
$147K
Net assets
$1.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,196,742▼39.9% | $877,467▼15.3% | $1,595,200▲27.8% | $1,741,880▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,991,127▲131% | $1,036,248▲27.1% | $1,248,411▲367% | $1,814,194▲103% | 990 |
| 2022 | $862,977▼2.5% | $815,380▲1.0% | $267,353▲21.7% | $892,760▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $885,115▼4.9% | $807,377▼5.9% | $219,756▲35.8% | $853,930▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $930,384▲8.4% | $857,673▲3.5% | $161,878▲118% | $806,800▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $858,604▲27.8% | $828,607▲16.0% | $74,160▲91.6% | $746,298▲15.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $671,822▼1.9% | $714,026▲3.9% | $38,700▼60.4% | $646,523▼8.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $684,899▲2.3% | $687,317▼0.3% | $97,785▲2.0% | $708,684▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $669,707▲1.5% | $689,349▼3.5% | $95,863▼14.5% | $673,246▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $660,083▼19.4% | $714,664▼11.0% | $112,091▼33.2% | $685,752▼7.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $818,655 | $803,212▼0.7% | $167,789▲12.5% | $743,884▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $809,037▲26.4% | $149,133▼14.6% | $724,186▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $640,242▼13.1% | $174,693▲43.6% | $726,185▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $737,144 | $121,651 | $683,345 | 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 · $92K total
7 grants to W I S E Crisis Hotline Inc totaling $92K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $13,455 |
| Feeding America West Michigan | Fight hunger | 2022 | $6,890 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $23,250 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $23,250 |
| Trustees of Dartmouth College | Distribution from donor advised fund | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Feeding America West Michigan | Fight hunger | 2021 | $6,860 |
| Feeding America West Michigan | Fight hunger | 2015 | $8,496 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is W I S E Crisis Hotline Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. W I S E Crisis Hotline Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-2536680, based in Big Rapids, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is W I S E Crisis Hotline Inc's EIN?
- W I S E Crisis Hotline Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-2536680.
- How much revenue does W I S E Crisis Hotline Inc report?
- W I S E Crisis Hotline Inc reported $1,196,742 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does W I S E Crisis Hotline Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades W I S E Crisis Hotline Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for W I S E Crisis Hotline Inc (EIN 38-2536680) 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.