EIN 38-1951806

Battle Creek Unlimited (BCU)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
8
Year formed
1971
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Battle Creek Unlimited drives strategic investment and job creation for Battle Creek, MI. It creates an economic development climate that encourages business formation and investments in technology, while ensuring a continuing supply of real estate with infrastructure to support it. BCU also develops and markets the Fort Custer Industrial Park and recruits and retains businesses within the city. Additionally, it manages and promotes the Frederick R. Brydges Customs Cargo Center as part of its programs to build a strong community.
Total revenues
$19,224,833
2023
Total expenses
$4,864,721
2023
Total assets
$84,263,690
2023
Num. employees
8
2023

Program areas at BCU

Development and marketing of fort custer industrial park and recruitment and retention of business in the city of Battle Creek.
Purchase, renovation, and operation of buildings and areas downtown.
Management and promotion of the frederick r. brydges customs cargo center.

Grants made by BCU

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Sprout Urban FarmsBusiness Incentive$150,000
Burma CenterGrant Funding$100,000
Faith Assembly International Christian FellowshipBusiness Incentive$96,000

Who funds Battle Creek Unlimited (BCU)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Southwest Michigan First CorporationRevitalization and Placemaking Grant (Medc)$2,379,369
Consumers Energy FoundationMccamly Hotel Doubletree Renovation$250,000
W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF)Support Increased Investment in Housing Supply, Quality, and Affordability in Battle Creek, Michigan, By Creating A Housing Action Plan for Battle Creek Residents and Its Community Partners$50,000
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at BCU

NameTitleCompensation
Joseph A SobieralskiPresident and Chief Executive Officer$261,824
Brenda WhitedBusiness Development Manager
Erick StewartChair$0
Nate DarlingtonFirst Vice Chair$0
Sara WallaceTreasurer$0
...and 17 more key personnel

Financials for BCU

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$17,852,304
Program services$799,830
Investment income and dividends$473,297
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$99,402
Total revenues$19,224,833

Form 990s for BCU

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-02-26990View PDF
2022-062023-05-11990View PDF
2021-062022-07-11990View PDF
2020-062021-05-18990View PDF
2019-062020-08-25990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF)
May 26, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
May 19, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
December 29, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $12,000,000 from W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF)
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsPublic sector nonprofitsBusiness and community development organizationsCharities
Issues
Community improvementEconomic developmentBusiness and industry
Characteristics
LobbyingState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
4950 W Dickman Rd Suite 1
Battle Creek, MI 49037
Metro area
Battle Creek, MI
County
Calhoun County, MI
Website URL
bcunlimited.org/ 
Phone
(269) 962-7526
Facebook page
BattleCreekUnlimited 
Twitter profile
@bcunlimited 
IRS details
EIN
38-1951806
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1971
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S30: Economic Development
NAICS code, primary
926110: Economic Development Corporations and Economic Program Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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