Wedgwood Christian Services 
The information on this page was last updated 3/6/2026. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
Since 1960, Wedgwood Christian Services has been dedicated to boldly taking on the toughest mental health and behavioral health problems in West Michigan. We serve children, teens, families, and adults through residential care, counseling services, and community programs.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Wedgwood Christian Services
3300 36th St. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Website: www.wedgwood.org
Phone: [email protected]
Email: (616) 942-2110
Organization details
EIN: 381918221
CEO/President: Daniel Gowdy
Chairman: Jeff Vander Weele
Board size: 15
Founder:
Ruling year: 1964
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 03/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
We envision our community transformed and equipped to reach its full potential by the distinctively Christian, professionally excellent, and financially sustainable behavioral health services we provide.
Mission statement
Wedgwood Christian Services extends God's love to youth, adults, and families through professional counseling and educational services.
Our goal is to serve West Michigan as a mental health resource.
Statement of faith
We believe in God, the Father, who creates and sustains us; Jesus Christ, the Son, who redeems and rules us; and the Holy Spirit, who guides us personally and professionally through God's inspired Word, the Bible, our infallible guide for faith and conduct, and through the communion of Christians.
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| 4/10/2026 | At Least Eight Ministries Resign From ECFA in Recent Weeks |
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Transparency grade
D
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Community Development
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 524 of 1420 | 52 of 145 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 972 of 1420 | 92 of 145 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 176 of 1420 | 27 of 145 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 693 of 1421 | 73 of 145 |
According to the organization's Form 990, it received $3,844,949 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% | 16% | 7% | 8% | 9% | 16% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 4% | 3% | 2% | 3% | 3% | 4% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 91% | 21% | 32% | 37% | 32% | 22% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 5% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 9% | 79% | 68% | 63% | 68% | 78% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 84% | 92% | 92% | 89% | 90% | 92% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 97% | 97% | 87% | 91% | 98% | 125% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 79% | 88% | 80% | 81% | 89% | 115% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 3% | 3% | 13% | 9% | 2% | -25% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 4% | 4% | 17% | 11% | 2% | -25% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 11% | 5% | 6% | 8% | 7% | 5% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.01 | 1.02 | 0.97 | 0.77 | 0.77 | 0.77 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.87 | 1.91 | 2.94 | 2.15 | 2.28 | 2.19 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.16 | 1.94 | 2.84 | 1.67 | 1.76 | 1.68 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 11.81 | 6.60 | 4.69 | 1.94 | 2.45 | 1.88 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.08 | 0.15 | 0.21 | 0.51 | 0.41 | 0.53 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 4.74 | 5.24 | 3.32 | 3.49 | 4.04 | 3.35 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 10% | 14% | 16% | 34% | 31% | 38% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 6% | 8% | 9% | 13% | 13% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 76% | 84% | 87% | 86% | 90% | 81% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Cash | $5,885,311 | $5,686,171 | $6,206,409 | $8,667,495 | $9,476,557 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $3,943,758 | $3,524,699 | $6,977,183 | $1,870,650 | $2,480,685 |
| Short-term investments | $4,739,638 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $14,568,707 | $9,210,870 | $13,183,592 | $10,538,145 | $11,957,242 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $4,567,938 | $2,029,785 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $13,230,268 | $13,196,643 | $13,035,277 | $13,493,330 | $14,173,415 |
| Other long-term assets | $10,514 | $61,891 | $126,114 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $13,240,782 | $17,826,472 | $15,191,176 | $13,493,330 | $14,173,415 |
| Total assets | $27,809,489 | $27,037,342 | $28,374,768 | $24,031,475 | $26,130,657 |
| Liabilities | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $2,069,899 | $1,829,006 | $2,137,197 | $1,219,827 | $1,279,210 |
| Other current liabilities | $136,531 | $134,738 | $4,650,565 | $3,076,924 | $5,071,772 |
| Total current liabilities | $2,206,430 | $1,963,744 | $6,787,762 | $4,296,751 | $6,350,982 |
| Debt | $1,756,823 | $2,195,309 | $2,633,795 | $3,072,281 | $3,510,767 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $11,340 | $64,849 | $130,147 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $1,768,163 | $2,260,158 | $2,763,942 | $3,072,281 | $3,510,767 |
| Total liabilities | $3,974,593 | $4,223,902 | $9,551,704 | $7,369,032 | $9,861,749 |
| Net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Without donor restrictions | $21,417,521 | $19,716,032 | $14,677,922 | $16,503,606 | $16,153,212 |
| With donor restrictions | $2,417,375 | $3,097,408 | $4,145,142 | $158,837 | $115,696 |
| Net assets | $23,834,896 | $22,813,440 | $18,823,064 | $16,662,443 | $16,268,908 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Total contributions | $6,108,002 | $9,788,706 | $9,010,881 | $6,051,429 | $3,544,912 |
| Program service revenue | $22,533,940 | $19,303,861 | $14,606,393 | $12,323,316 | $11,967,345 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $431,652 | $604,618 | $107,767 | $65,012 | $30,473 |
| Other revenue | $256,466 | $463,005 | $408,354 | $471,840 | $486,436 |
| Total other revenue | $23,222,058 | $20,371,484 | $15,122,514 | $12,860,168 | $12,484,254 |
| Total revenue | $29,330,060 | $30,160,190 | $24,133,395 | $18,911,597 | $16,029,166 |
| Expenses | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Program services | $25,950,367 | $23,997,113 | $19,574,782 | $16,742,284 | $18,459,186 |
| Management and general | $1,375,431 | $1,494,636 | $1,665,069 | $1,204,337 | $1,062,990 |
| Fundraising | $982,782 | $678,064 | $732,590 | $571,441 | $570,997 |
| Total expenses | $28,308,580 | $26,169,813 | $21,972,441 | $18,518,062 | $20,093,173 |
| Change in net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $1,021,480 | $3,990,377 | $2,160,954 | $393,535 | ($4,064,007) |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $1,021,480 | $3,990,377 | $2,160,954 | $393,535 | ($4,064,007) |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Daniel T Gowdy | President/Chief Executive Officer | $210,140 |
| Ana McClain | Director of Residential Services | $147,090 |
| Diane Rabe | Chief Financial Officer | $137,944 |
| Sandra Boyer | VP of Compensation | $118,189 |
| Kristina Witters | VP of People Strategies | $117,448 |
| David Gorman | VP of Residential Services | $115,277 |
| Candice Lake | Director of Accd | $115,263 |
| Jarrod Hale | Sr Dir of Systems and Innovation | $114,389 |
Compensation data as of: 3/31/2025
Response from ministry
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History
In 1960, in an old house in Grand Rapids, Wedgwood's first home for vulnerable teens was founded. The residents arrived, having experienced abuse and neglect, to find house parents who provided grace-filled care and thoughtful structure. For most of the teens, it was the first place they called home, where they felt safe.
Over sixty years later, Wedgwood is still a safe place for kids to heal and now also provides care and counseling to adults and families. Today, staff in the homes, outpatient offices, community programs are committed to providing that same grace-filled care. We are grateful for the amazing transformations taking place through Wedgwood's life-changing services and know that God is at the center of it all.
Program accomplishments
81% of residential clients go on to less restrictive placements such as with family members, open programs, foster care, or independent living. This is up to 29% higher than national averages.
100% of outpatient counseling clients who attended at least 10 sessions reported making progress.
100% of children in Wedgwood's Autism Center for Child Development transition into less intensive programs.