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Mel Trotter Ministries

Mel Trotter Ministries

Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Tax ID38-1410467

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About this organization

Revenue

$11,381,804

Expenses

$10,549,245

Website

meltrotter.org

Mission

Mel Trotter Ministries exists to demonstrate the compassion of Jesus Christ, through rescue and restoration for anyone experiencing hunger and homelessness.

About

In 2019 the ministries provided the following to disadvantaged in West Michigan: -Provided 127,750 bed nights for men, women and children, an average of 351 people every night.-Served 188,800 hot meals; an average of 3,630 per week and 517 per day.-Received food donated for our food programs, valued at $1,827,582.-There were 1,903 visits to our vision, chiropractic, and dental clinics-A traditional housing program, moved 27 men, women, and youth into transitional housing-Provided 45 visits to our legal clinic

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “To demonstrate the compassion of jesus christ, through rescue and restoration for anyone experiencing hunger and homelessness.”.

When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “To demonstrate the compassion of jesus christ, through rescue and restoration for anyone experiencing hunger and homelessness.”.

  • The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as MI.
  • The non-profit's address in 2020 is noted in the filing as 225 COMMERCE AVE SW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 49503.
  • The non-profit's form for 2020 reports a total of 149 employees.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $832,559.
  • The organization has 13 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1901.
  • The organization pays $4,905,488 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $1,870,534 in fundraising expenses.

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