EIN 38-1951806

Battle Creek Unlimited (BCU)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
11
Year formed
1971
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Battle Creek Unlimited (BCU) assists new and growing companies as well as those looking to relocate by providing essential resources to build their business. BCU generates investment and job creation, offering services like site selection, redevelopment assistance, workforce research, and access to financing. The organization values existing businesses while fostering a climate that encourages strategic investments and technological growth. Additionally, BCU manages the Frederick R. Brydges Customs Cargo Center and markets the Fort Custer Industrial Park.
Total revenues
$20,090,089
2024
Total expenses
$12,862,540
2024
Total assets
$122,492,691
2024
Num. employees
11
2024

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 FarmsSub-Recipient$17,794
Western Michigan UniversitySub-Recipient$7,362
Burma CenterSub-Recipient$5,100

Who funds Battle Creek Unlimited (BCU)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Southwest Michigan First CorporationRevitalization and Placemaking Grant (Medc)$2,379,369
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
Consumers Energy FoundationBcu Annual Economic Outlook$3,500
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at BCU

NameTitleCompensation
Joe SobieralskiPresident and Chief Executive Officer
Bridgette JonesVice President of Operations
Robert CorderVice President of Attraction
Gabriela Perez HernandezDirector of Food Reimagined
Brenda WhitedBusiness Development Manager
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for BCU

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$18,183,138
Program services$1,050,895
Investment income and dividends$794,361
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$61,695
Total revenues$20,090,089

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

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Data update history
January 3, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
January 3, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $3,500 from Consumers Energy Foundation
October 16, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,379,369 from Southwest Michigan First Corporation
August 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 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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