TOTAL REVENUE - FISCAL 2025
$9,842,275
Down 0.2% from $9,865,307 in fiscal 2024.
Grand Traverse Regional Community
Traverse City, Michigan - EIN 38-3056434 - Latest filing: fiscal 2025 (Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025)
HOW TO READ THIS PAGE
How to read this page: every figure below is from the fiscal-2025 Form 990, filed Apr 27, 2026. People named below are shown as reported on the fiscal-2025 Form 990, filed Apr 27, 2026 - the filing is a snapshot of that fiscal year, not a list of current officeholders.
THE FILING IN ONE PARAGRAPH
Grand Traverse Regional Community reported $9,842,275 in revenue and $5,795,369 in expenses in fiscal 2025, a surplus of $4,046,906 for the year. Program services took $4,620,212 of expenses, or 79.7%. The organization closed the year with $120,803,925 in net assets - about 250.1 months of expenses at the fiscal-2025 spending level.
At a Glance - Fiscal 2025
All values are fiscal 2025 unless a tile says otherwise.
TOTAL EXPENSES - FISCAL 2025
$5,795,369
Revenue minus expenses: $4,046,906 in fiscal 2025.
PROGRAM EXPENSE SHARE - FISCAL 2025
79.7%
$4,620,212 of $5,795,369 went to program services.
NET ASSETS - END OF FISCAL 2025
$120,803,925
Total assets $120,893,107 minus total liabilities $89,182.
TOP EXECUTIVE PAY - FISCAL 2025
$180,584
Dave Mengebier, President And Chief Execut, as reported on the fiscal-2025 Form 990, filed Apr 27, 2026. Total across all compensation columns.
PEOPLE REPORTED - FISCAL 2025
12 Employees
Plus 200 volunteers reported on the fiscal-2025 Form 990.
Money In, Money Out - Fiscal 2025
Revenue and expenses as reported on the fiscal-2025 Form 990, filed Apr 27, 2026. Donated goods are separated from cash so food and supply donations do not read as cash income.
Where the Money Went - Fiscal 2025
Management and general is the figure reported on the filing (Part IX total); where a filing does not carry it, it is computed as the residual of total expenses minus program and fundraising expenses. Cost to raise a dollar in fiscal 2025: $0.14 - $615,813 in fundraising expenses divided by $4,490,127 in total contributions. On cash contributions only: $0.15.
Where the Money Came From - Fiscal 2025
| Source | Fiscal 2025 |
|---|---|
| Total Contributions | $4,490,127 |
| Of Which Cash Contributions | $4,045,291 |
| Of Which Donated Goods (Noncash) | $444,836 |
| All Other Contributions | $4,490,127 |
| Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment Income | $5,352,148 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue (All Sources) | $9,842,275 |
Government Grants - Not Broken Out
The fiscal-2025 Form 990 does not break out government grants as a separate line for this organization. This page shows Not Broken Out instead of estimating a figure.
The fiscal-2025 Form 990 does not break out government grants as a separate line for this organization. This page shows Not Broken Out instead of estimating a figure.
Reserves and Balance Sheet - Fiscal 2025
Reserves and Runway
250.1 Months
of reserves - $120,803,925 in net assets at the end of fiscal 2025, divided by average monthly expenses of about $482,947 in fiscal 2025.
Net assets can include donor-restricted funds, buildings and other assets that cannot be spent like cash. Treat months of reserves as a scale measure, not as cash in the bank.
Balance Sheet - End of Fiscal 2025
| Total Assets | $120,893,107 |
| Total Liabilities | $89,182 |
| Liabilities as Share of Assets | 0.1% |
| Net Assets | $120,803,925 |
Leadership Pay - Fiscal 2025
Pay is the summed total across all compensation columns on the Form 990 - pay from the organization, pay from related organizations, and other compensation. People are shown as reported on the fiscal-2025 Form 990, filed Apr 27, 2026.
| Name and Title, as Reported | Total Pay - Fiscal 2025 | Share of Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Dave Mengebier - President And Chief Execut | $180,584 | 3.12% |
| Alison Metiva - Chief Operating Officer | $139,107 | 2.40% |
| Steven Wade - Vice President Community I | $124,037 | 2.14% |
| Paul Kester - Vice President Finance And Administration | $118,879 | 2.05% |
The full Part VII table lists every officer, director, trustee and key employee named on the filing, with hours and the same summed total. Compensation is reported for the calendar year ending within the fiscal year, per the Form 990.
Board and Governance - Fiscal 2025
Board and policy answers as reported on the fiscal-2025 Form 990, filed Apr 27, 2026.
Board Roster - as Reported on the Fiscal-2025 Form 990
24 voting members, 24 independent - independence count as reported on the fiscal-2025 Form 990.
| Name, as Reported | Role, as Reported |
|---|---|
| Dave Mengebier | President And Chief Execut |
| Alison Metiva | Chief Operating Officer |
| Steven Wade | Vice President Community I |
| Paul Kester | Vice President Finance And Administration |
| Jerry Ring | Chair |
| Laura Asiala | Vice Chair |
| John Bercini | Treasurer |
| Terry Beamsley | Immediate Past Chair |
| Jurgen Griswold | Director |
| Barbara Matthews | Director |
| Royce Ragland | Director |
| Laris Galejs | Director |
| Phyllis Kladder | Director |
| Chris Macinnes | Director |
| Ann Strehle | Director |
| Annie Devries | Director |
| Beth Dunckel | Director |
| Elise Loud | Director |
| Mark Wilson | Director |
| Rachael Birgy | Director |
| Lauren Clark | Director |
| Cash Cook | Director |
| Rick Heitmeyer | Director |
| Cari Jo Roberts | Director |
| Andi Halpin | Director |
| Edward Lanphier | Director |
| Ranve Martinson | Director |
| Larry Nelson | Director |
Governance Policy Flags - Fiscal 2025
Conflict of Interest PolicyYes - Reported
Whistleblower PolicyYes - Reported
Document Retention PolicyYes - Reported
Audited Financial StatementsYes - Reported
Audit CommitteeYes - Reported
Board Size and Independence24 voting / 24 independent
Flags report what the organization answered on the Form 990. A Yes means the policy was reported on the filing; it is not an outside review of how the policy works in practice.
Grants - Fiscal 2025
Grants Made - Fiscal 2025
This organization reported $4,008,624 in grants paid in fiscal 2025.
| Recipient, as Reported | Amount |
|---|---|
| 22 2 None YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $5,550 |
| 5Loaves2fish Nmi HUMAN SERVICES | $76,770 |
| Acme Christian Thrift Store And Food Pantry (Acts) HUMAN SERVICES | $27,970 |
| Acme Township ENVIRONMENTAL | $11,060 |
| American Red Cross Northern Mi Chapter HUMAN SERVICES | $10,250 |
| Antrim County ENVIRONMENTAL | $8,160 |
| Benzie Area Christian Neighbors HUMAN SERVICES | $7,054 |
| Benzie Area Symphony Orchestra ARTS, CULTURE | $6,605 |
| Benzie Central Schools EDUCATION | $13,420 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Northwestern Michigan YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $20,500 |
| Brickways Foundation HUMAN SERVICES | $15,500 |
| Buckley Community Schools EDUCATION | $11,960 |
| Central Lake District Library ARTS, CULTURE | $7,360 |
| Central Lake Public Schools EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION | $342,944 |
| Charlevoix Emmet Intermediate School District EDUCATION | $60,000 |
| Cherryland Humane Society ANIMAL WELFARE | $38,620 |
| Child Care Network EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION | $7,500 |
| Child And Family Services Of Northwestern Michigan HUMAN SERVICES | $82,490 |
| Communities In Schools Of Nw Michigan EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION | $125,749 |
| Council Of Michigan Foundations COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT | $10,000 |
| Elizabeth Oliver Center For The Arts ARTS, CULTURE | $18,570 |
| Elk Rapids District Library ARTS, CULTURE | $12,500 |
| Elk Rapids Senior High School EDUCATION | $13,000 |
| Elk-Skegemog Lakes Association ENVIRONMENTAL | $6,180 |
| Father Fred Foundation HUMAN SERVICES | $32,500 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes Northwest Michigan YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $10,000 |
| First Congregational Church Of Central Lake RELIGIOUS & SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT | $6,780 |
| Fishtown Preservation Society Inc ARTS, CULTURE | $25,000 |
| Forest Area Community Schools EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| Frankfort Elberta Area Schools EDUCATION | $10,400 |
| Frankfort-Elberta Education Foundation EDUCATION | $13,810 |
| Friends Of Point Betsie Lighthouse ARTS, CULTURE | $23,440 |
| Friends Of The Betsie Valley Trail RECREATION & SPORTS | $12,790 |
| Generations Ahead HUMAN SERVICES | $21,651 |
| Glen Arbor Arts Center ARTS, CULTURE | $11,850 |
| Glen Lake Association ENVIRONMENTAL | $11,960 |
| Goodwill Industries Of Northern Michigan HUMAN SERVICES | $47,528 |
| Goodwill Inn And Homeless Services Of N Mi HUMAN SERVICES | $15,340 |
| Grace Episcopal Church HUMAN SERVICES | $8,500 |
| Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $15,610 |
| Grand Traverse Commission On Aging HEALTH RELATED | $8,020 |
| Grand Traverse Conservation District ENVIRONMENTAL | $18,835 |
| Grand Traverse County ENVIRONMENTAL | $21,540 |
| Grand Traverse Dyslexia Association YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $7,275 |
| Grand Traverse Industries ARTS, CULTURE | $5,200 |
| Grand Traverse Pavilions Foundation HEALTH RELATED | $38,730 |
| Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy ENVIRONMENTAL | $72,560 |
| Grass River Natural Area Inc ENVIRONMENTAL | $32,758 |
| Great Lakes Children'S Museum ARTS, CULTURE | $25,880 |
| Habitat For Humanity - Grand Traverse Region HUMAN SERVICES | $42,280 |
| Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall Association ARTS, CULTURE | $8,500 |
| Home Sweet Home HUMAN SERVICES | $6,500 |
| Housing Trust Of Benzie HUMAN SERVICES | $15,150 |
| Inland Seas Education Association EDUCATION | $58,035 |
| Interlochen Public Radio ARTS, CULTURE | $46,500 |
| Junior Achievement Of Northern Michigan YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $5,420 |
| Kalkaska High School EDUCATION | $11,000 |
| Kids On The Go - Traverse City HEALTH RELATED | $7,273 |
| Kingsley Area Schools EDUCATION | $11,500 |
| Kingsley Friends Of The Library ARTS, CULTURE | $7,330 |
| Launch To Leadership Of Northern Michigan YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $5,150 |
| Leelanau Children'S Center EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION | $51,300 |
| Leelanau Christian Neighbors HUMAN SERVICES | $55,450 |
| Leelanau Community Cultural Center ARTS, CULTURE | $113,360 |
| Leelanau Conservancy ENVIRONMENTAL | $30,925 |
| Leland Public School YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $68,500 |
| Mancelona Public Schools EDUCATION | $12,850 |
| Maples Benzie Cnty Medical Care Facility HEALTH RELATED | $19,050 |
| Maritime Heritage Alliance YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $5,250 |
| Michael'S Place YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $33,125 |
| Mills Community House Association ARTS, CULTURE | $17,110 |
| Mission Hill Church RELIGIOUS & SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT | $10,200 |
| Munson Healthcare Foundations HEALTH RELATED | $42,620 |
| New Day Foundation For Families YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $8,000 |
| Norte Youth Cycling YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $12,048 |
| North Ed Foundation EDUCATION | $20,550 |
| Northern Michigan Catholic Foundation RELIGIOUS & SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT | $5,120 |
| Northern Michigan Music Scholarships YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $8,340 |
| North Manitou Light Keepers Inc ARTS, CULTURE | $50,000 |
| Northwest Education Services EDUCATION | $6,967 |
| Northwestern Michigan College Foundation EDUCATION | $91,295 |
| Northwest Michigan Community Action EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION | $39,347 |
| Northwest Michigan Supportive Housing HUMAN SERVICES | $41,950 |
| Old Town Playhouse ARTS, CULTURE | $21,150 |
| Paddle Antrim RECREATION & SPORTS | $12,000 |
| Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital HEALTH RELATED | $109,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Michigan HEALTH RELATED | $13,420 |
| Power Book Bags YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $16,598 |
| Project Feed The Kids HUMAN SERVICES | $6,595 |
| Railroad Point Natural Area ENVIRONMENTAL | $6,320 |
| Rock Of Kingsley Youth Center YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $39,550 |
| Rotary Charities Of Traverse City COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT | $13,500 |
| Safe Harbor Of Grand Traverse Inc HUMAN SERVICES | $45,500 |
| Salvation Army - Traverse City HUMAN SERVICES | $28,275 |
| Seeds Ecology And Education Centers YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $14,650 |
| Sharecare Of Leelanau HEALTH RELATED | $9,520 |
| Suttons Bay Public Schools EDUCATION | $22,475 |
| The Friendship Community Center YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $10,300 |
| Torch Lake Protection Alliance ENVIRONMENTAL | $8,940 |
| Traverse Area Community Sailing RECREATION & SPORTS | $6,990 |
| Traverse Area Recreation And Transportation Trails Inc RECREATION & SPORTS | $42,936 |
| Traverse Bay Children'S Advocacy Center YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $72,668 |
| Traverse Bay Sunrise Rotary Foundation EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION | $6,925 |
| Traverse City Area Public Schools EDUCATION | $10,930 |
| Traverse City Music Boosters YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $7,830 |
| Traverse City Philharmonic ARTS, CULTURE | $20,950 |
| Traverse Health Clinic And Coalition HEALTH RELATED | $14,627 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $8,800 |
| Tunnel To Towers Foundation HUMAN SERVICES | $15,000 |
| United Way Of Northwest Michigan HUMAN SERVICES | $26,960 |
| University Of Michigan HEALTH RELATED | $10,000 |
| Warm Hearts Foundation EDUCATION | $6,100 |
| Willoughby Rotary Foundation EDUCATION | $7,450 |
| Women'S Resource Center For The Grand Traverse Area HUMAN SERVICES | $87,005 |
| Young Marines Of Traverse City YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $10,000 |
| Zonta Club Of Traverse City Service Fund HUMAN SERVICES | $5,690 |
Trend - Revenue
Years are shown only where a filing is held. Missing years are absent, never filled in.
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Fiscal 2024 (Prior-Year Column on the Fiscal-2025 Filing) | $9,865,307 | - |
| Fiscal 2025 | $9,842,275 | -0.2% |
This table grows to a 10-year view (revenue, expenses, net assets and top pay) as earlier filings for this organization are added to the record. Missing years are absent, never filled in.
Filings on Record
| Tax Period | Form | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025 | Form 990 | In Force - Filed Apr 27, 2026 | Original Filing at the IRS |
If an amended return is filed, the newest amended return supersedes the earlier one and the table marks which filing is in force.