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Greater Midland Community Centers Inc

EIN 38-1534400 · Midland, MI

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE BUILD HEALTHIER LIVES BY CREATING UNFORGETTABLE WELLNESS, RECREATION AND SOCIAL EXPERIENCES THAT ARE ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE.

Income
$21.2 million
Spending
$15.1 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
-6.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 49%
Employees
698
Volunteers
650
Highest pay
$298,424, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 29% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 39% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $8.0 million spent. COMMUNITY CENTER - PROVIDES HEALTH AND WELLNESS, RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND SOCIAL SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS.
  2. $1.4 million spent. TENNIS CENTER - PROVIDES RECREATIONAL AND COMPETITIVE TENNIS PROGRAMS, PICKLEBALL AND FACILITIES, INCLUDING LESSONS, TOURNAMENTS, AND OTHER EVENTS.
  3. $881,328 spent. CORPORATE WELLNESS - PROVIDES HEALTH AND WELLNESS AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES FOR EMPLOYEES FOR BOTH DOW AND CORTEVA AT LOCATIONS IN MIDLAND, MICHIGAN AND TEXAS, AS WELL AS SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ITS STAFFED AND UNSTAFFED FITNESS CENTERS.
  4. $1.7 million spent. COLEMAN FAMILY CENTER - PROVIDES RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND OTHER PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS. NORTH FAMILY CENTER - PROVIDES RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND OTHER PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS. CURLING CLUB - PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS TO PARTICIPATE IN CURLING IN A RECREATIONAL OR COMPETITIVE SETTING.
  5. COLEMAN FAMILY CENTER - PROVIDES RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND OTHER PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS. NORTH FAMILY CENTER - PROVIDES RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND OTHER PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS. CURLING CLUB - PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS TO PARTICIPATE IN CURLING IN A RECREATIONAL OR COMPETITIVE SETTING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1935.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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