United Methodist Community House 
The information on this page was last updated 10/3/2026. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
Strengthening our community across generations.
Contact information
Mailing address:
United Methodist Community House
904 Sheldon Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Website: umchousegr.org
Phone: (616) 452-3226
Organization details
EIN: 381360555
CEO/President: Carla Moore
Chairman: Jonathan Siebers
Board size: 12
Founder: 1974
Ruling year: 1231
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end:
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
Creating a community where everyone has the resources to succeed.
Mission statement
United Methodist Community House strengthens our community across generations through life-changing programs and services.
Statement of faith
Donor confidence score
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Transparency grade
C
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Community Development
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 1456 of 1590 | 145 of 170 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 648 of 1591 | 55 of 170 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 1494 of 1591 | 159 of 170 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 1545 of 1590 | 165 of 170 |
According to the organization's Form 990, it received $2,881,321 in government grants in 2025.
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 6% | 4% | 5% | 3% | 4% | 12% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 4% | 3% | 4% | 3% | 3% | 8% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 89% | 70% | 72% | 82% | 69% | 65% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 5% | 4% | 5% | 5% | 4% | 9% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 11% | 30% | 28% | 18% | 31% | 35% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 83% | 59% | 66% | 73% | 64% | 63% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 97% | 67% | 67% | 48% | 76% | 84% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 79% | 39% | 44% | 35% | 49% | 53% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 3% | 33% | 33% | 52% | 24% | 16% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 4% | 14% | 22% | 53% | 32% | 23% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 10% | 37% | 28% | 21% | 32% | 28% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.98 | 0.26 | 0.31 | 0.45 | 0.65 | 0.67 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.87 | 8.96 | 5.15 | 3.09 | 5.31 | 5.63 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.99 | 2.30 | 1.62 | 1.38 | 3.47 | 3.76 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 14.24 | 1.67 | 0.79 | 13.61 | 6.66 | 3.76 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.06 | 0.60 | 1.26 | 0.07 | 0.15 | 0.27 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.41 | 2.10 | -1.93 | 8.05 | 2.94 | 2.34 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 9% | 12% | 27% | 9% | 36% | 46% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 5% | 3% | 6% | 34% | 42% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 80% | 343% | 232% | 204% | 97% | 80% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Cash | $161,308 | $316,059 | $805,890 | $381,902 | $564,532 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $1,437,810 | $1,906,635 | $1,527,549 | $520,983 | $108,275 |
| Short-term investments | $54,926 | $48,414 | $43,949 | $32,978 | $39,415 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $1,654,044 | $2,271,108 | $2,377,388 | $935,863 | $712,222 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $13,172,482 | $2,835,624 | $2,570,031 | $2,645,150 | $2,603,361 |
| Other long-term assets | $0 | $6,591,548 | $2,387,181 | $1,386,095 | $695,744 |
| Total long-term assets | $13,172,482 | $9,427,172 | $4,957,212 | $4,031,245 | $3,299,105 |
| Total assets | $14,826,526 | $11,698,280 | $7,334,600 | $4,967,108 | $4,011,327 |
| Liabilities | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $988,557 | $2,862,948 | $174,712 | $140,568 | $189,479 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $988,557 | $2,862,948 | $174,712 | $140,568 | $189,479 |
| Debt | $785,000 | $300,000 | $471,617 | $1,671,617 | $1,671,617 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $785,000 | $300,000 | $471,617 | $1,671,617 | $1,671,617 |
| Total liabilities | $1,773,557 | $3,162,948 | $646,329 | $1,812,185 | $1,861,096 |
| Net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Without donor restrictions | $12,042,355 | $7,210,499 | $4,359,554 | $2,647,652 | $2,090,898 |
| With donor restrictions | $1,010,614 | $1,324,833 | $2,328,717 | $507,271 | $59,333 |
| Net assets | $13,052,969 | $8,535,332 | $6,688,271 | $3,154,923 | $2,150,231 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Total contributions | $3,964,332 | $3,986,443 | $5,569,813 | $2,947,192 | $2,057,249 |
| Program service revenue | $1,702,514 | $1,536,619 | $1,231,038 | $1,288,993 | $1,101,879 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $6,512 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other revenue | $21,122 | $3,753 | $9,285 | $22,627 | $21,626 |
| Total other revenue | $1,730,148 | $1,540,372 | $1,240,323 | $1,311,620 | $1,123,505 |
| Total revenue | $5,694,480 | $5,526,815 | $6,810,136 | $4,258,812 | $3,180,754 |
| Expenses | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Program services | $2,245,743 | $2,449,029 | $2,410,065 | $2,083,954 | $1,684,336 |
| Management and general | $1,402,703 | $1,033,010 | $701,469 | $1,037,603 | $742,564 |
| Fundraising | $153,405 | $202,181 | $170,983 | $126,126 | $248,944 |
| Total expenses | $3,801,851 | $3,684,220 | $3,282,517 | $3,247,683 | $2,675,844 |
| Change in net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $1,892,629 | $1,842,595 | $3,527,619 | $1,011,129 | $504,910 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $1,892,629 | $1,842,595 | $3,527,619 | $1,011,129 | $504,910 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Carla Moore | CEO | $134,982 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2025
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History
Since 1902, we have been meeting the needs of and offering opportunities to children, youth, adults, seniors, and families in our neighborhood, to help them increase their opportunities to succeed. Located in the heart of Grand Rapids, we are committed to serving a diverse population and are continually adapting our programming to best service those who need us most-our community.