Mission
WE LEAD THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ECONOMY GROUNDED IN LOCAL OWNERSHIP THAT MEETS THE BASIC NEEDS OF PEOPLE, BUILDS LOCAL WEALTH AND SOCIAL CAPITAL, FUNCTIONS IN HARMONY WITH OUR ECOSYSTEM, AND ENCOURAGES JOYFUL COMMUNITY.
Public Charity
LOCAL FIRST OF WEST MICHIGAN
LOCAL FIRST OF WEST MICHIGAN is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in GRAND RAPIDS, MI. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $395K, expenses of $407K, total assets of $44K. Imperigo tracks 6 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $784K.
EIN: 372042023
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues
NTEE: S41
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$395K
Total Expenses$407K
Total Assets$44K
Grant Records6
Funding Total$784K
Filing Years2021–2025
Sample Grants Received
TO HOLD COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY OUTREACH, EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, AND WORK TOWARD LESSENING ECONOMIC DISPARITIES AND CREATE AND RETAIN LOCAL JOBS AND RESOURCES.
$23,120
TO HOLD COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY OUTREACH, EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, AND WORK TOWARD LESSENING ECONOMIC DISPARITIES AND CREATE AND RETAIN LOCAL JOBS AND RESOURCES.
$63,311
TO HOLD COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY OUTREACH, EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, AND WORK TOWARD LESSENING ECONOMIC DISPARITIES AND CREATE AND RETAIN LOCAL JOBS AND RESOURCES.
$247,873
general support
$100,000
general support
$100,000
Showing up to 5 of 6 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
BOARD MEMBER
Benjamin Cochran
TREASURER
Caitlyn Meyers
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Carlos Martinez
BOARD MEMBER
Daniel Vandermolen
PRESIDENT
Kaylee Moreno Burke
SECRETARY
Pablo Garcia
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $395K | $407K | $44K |
| 2024 | $594K | $538K | $61K |
| 2023 | $646K | $592K | $24K |
| 2022 | $385K | $531K | $53K |
| 2021 | $505K | $403K | $168K |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue declined from $505K to $395K (-22%), with total assets most recently reported at $44K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.