West Michigan Trails & Greenways
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
West Michigan Trails & Greenways is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, registered in 2005, with $269,685 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
1345 Monroe Ave Nw Ste 244, Grand Rapids, MI, 49505 EIN 20-2362857 Since 2005
Revenue (FY2025)
$270K
▼ 4.3% vs prior year
Public Benefit median: $140K
Expenses (FY2025)
$560K
Net assets
$789K
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.
D
—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 Michigan Trails & Greenways— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating17 mo reserves · -108% 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 Michigan Trails & Greenways: 17 mo reserves · -108% margin earns a F 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 Michigan Trails & Greenways— 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 Michigan Trails & Greenways: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1345 Monroe Ave Nw Ste 244, Grand Rapids, MI, 49505
- City
- Grand Rapids
- State
- Michigan
- Category
- Public & Societal Benefit
- Subcategory
- Public Transportation
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $478K (FY2013) to $270K (FY2025) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $13KNet assets $789K
Operating margin
-107.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$802K
Total liabilities
$13K
Net assets
$789K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $269,685▼4.3% | $560,395▼49.4% | $789,116▼26.9% | $802,284▼25.8% | 990 |
| 2024 | $281,673▲3.8% | $1,106,503▲374% | $1,079,826▼43.3% | $1,081,394▼43.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $271,233▼81.5% | $233,528▼16.4% | $1,904,656▲2.0% | $1,912,127▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,464,774▲128% | $279,348▲39.0% | $1,866,952▲174% | $1,874,547▲167% | 990 |
| 2021 | $642,392▲238% | $201,002▲19.8% | $681,526▲184% | $701,297▲161% | 990 |
| 2020 | $189,804▲73.6% | $167,728▼43.0% | $240,136▲10.1% | $268,420▲16.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $109,351▼38.2% | $294,063▼23.1% | $218,060▼45.9% | $231,375▼61.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $177,010▲19.4% | $382,358▼42.3% | $402,772▼33.8% | $599,514▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $148,203▲22.2% | $662,940▲249% | $608,120▼45.8% | $621,722▼45.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $121,318▼61.4% | $190,169▲13.5% | $1,122,857▼5.8% | $1,143,049▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $313,979▲290% | $167,604▼20.7% | $1,191,708▲14.0% | $1,191,708▲14.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $80,463▼83.2% | $211,258▲8.1% | $1,045,333▼11.1% | $1,045,333▼11.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $477,531 | $195,343▼68.8% | $1,176,128▲31.6% | $1,180,627▲31.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $625,215▼30.4% | $893,940▼69.7% | $896,089▼69.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $898,604 | $2,954,198 | $2,955,623 | 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 · $75K total
5 grants to West Michigan Trails & Greenways totaling $75K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan Health Endowment Fund | Southwest michigan trail projects | 2024 | $40,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $6,650 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $18,300 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Culture | 2022 | $5,250 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Culture | 2022 | $5,250 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is West Michigan Trails & Greenways a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. West Michigan Trails & Greenways is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-2362857, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is West Michigan Trails & Greenways's EIN?
- West Michigan Trails & Greenways's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-2362857.
- How much revenue does West Michigan Trails & Greenways report?
- West Michigan Trails & Greenways reported $269,685 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does West Michigan Trails & Greenways have?
- CharityIndex grades West Michigan Trails & Greenways D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for West Michigan Trails & Greenways (EIN 20-2362857) 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.