West Indies Self-help Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
West Indies Self-help Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Allendale, Michigan, registered in 1971, with $377,393 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
12280 74th Ave, Allendale, MI, 49401 EIN 23-7070410 Since 1971
Revenue (FY2025)
$377K
▲ 26.5% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2025)
$337K
Net assets
$728K
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 West Indies Self-help 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 rating26 mo reserves · +11% 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 West Indies Self-help Inc: 26 mo reserves · +11% 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 West Indies Self-help 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 West Indies Self-help Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 12280 74th Ave, Allendale, MI, 49401
- City
- Allendale
- State
- Michigan
- Subcategory
- International Development & Relief
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $308K (FY2013) to $377K (FY2025) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $728K
Operating margin
10.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$728K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$728K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $377,393▲26.5% | $336,897▲27.1% | $728,019▲5.9% | $728,019▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2024 | $298,351▼15.0% | $265,134▼20.7% | $687,523▲5.1% | $687,523▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $350,992▼13.6% | $334,547▲13.4% | $654,306▲2.6% | $654,306▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $406,079▼20.2% | $294,951▼7.3% | $637,861▲21.1% | $644,381▲21.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $508,697▲41.0% | $318,299▲2.1% | $526,733▲56.6% | $529,290▲56.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $360,885▲30.0% | $311,636▲20.3% | $336,335▲17.2% | $338,055▲17.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $277,525▼27.8% | $259,057▼3.9% | $287,086▲6.9% | $287,792▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $384,363▲39.5% | $269,459▼2.9% | $268,618▲74.8% | $269,506▲74.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $275,544▲0.6% | $277,472▼3.1% | $153,714▼1.2% | $154,329▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $273,874▲5.2% | $286,422▲14.2% | $155,642▼7.5% | $157,507▼7.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $260,338▼16.0% | $250,854▼16.2% | $168,190▲6.0% | $169,302▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $309,849▲0.5% | $299,197▲9.9% | $158,706▲7.2% | $159,642▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $308,290 | $272,134 | $148,054 | $148,962 | 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 · $96K total
12 grants to West Indies Self-help Inc totaling $96K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $5,400 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $19,250 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | — | 2019 | $13,090 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Poverty | 2019 | $9,100 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $8,500 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2018 | $18,901 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $14,300 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2017 | $5,250 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Poverty | 2017 | $1,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Human services | 2016 | $700 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Human services | 2015 | $100 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Human services | 2014 | $900 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is West Indies Self-help Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. West Indies Self-help Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7070410, based in Allendale, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is West Indies Self-help Inc's EIN?
- West Indies Self-help Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7070410.
- How much revenue does West Indies Self-help Inc report?
- West Indies Self-help Inc reported $377,393 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does West Indies Self-help Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades West Indies Self-help Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for West Indies Self-help Inc (EIN 23-7070410) 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.