TY 2018 Form 990EZ

Form990EZ

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

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OMB No. 1545-1150

2018

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C Name of organization
SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN ECONOMIC
GROWTH ALLIANCE INC

Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)333 NORTH 2ND STREET
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code NILES, MI49120

D Employer identification number

38-2433621

E Telephone number

(269) 683-1833

F Group Exemption
Number bullet

Part ⅢStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . .	Expenses (Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO ATTRACT NEW BUSINESS TO THE GREATER NILES AREA AND RETAIN EXISTING BUSINESS IN THE SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN AREA.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 WORK IN PROMOTING INDUSTRIAL RETENTION AND THE CREATION OF JOBS IN THE GREATER NILES AREA. ATTRACT NEW BUSINESS AND PROVIDE THE NECESSARY SUPPORT SERVICES THAT WILL ENABLE THE NEW BUSINESSES TO OBTAIN AVAILABLE BUSINESS START-UP ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. ASSIST CURRENT BUSINESSES IN EXPANSION AND OTHER GRANT OR ABATEMENT OPPORTUNITIES. (Grants $ 147,617) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			28a
29 (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			29a
30 (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................ (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..........	32	147,617

(a) Name and title	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)
DAVID EIFLER President	2.00	0
SARA SENICA Secretary/Treas	2.00	0
SCOTT TYLER Vice President	2.00	0
DR DAN APPLEGATE BOARD MEMBER	2.00	0
MARK CARBONEAU BOARD MEMBER	2.00	0
PETER CARPENTER President & CEO	2.00	0
TROY CLAY BOARD MEMBER	2.00	0
BARB CRAIG BOARD MEMBER	2.00	0
TIM DYER BOARD MEMBER	2.00	0
JERRY FRENCH BOARD MEMBER	2.00	0
ROBERT HABICHT BOARD MEMBER	2.00	0
TED HALBRITTER III BOARD MEMBER	2.00	0
LAUREN HAMEL MD BOARD MEMBER	2.00	0
ED HAMILTON BOARD MEMBER	2.00	0
BRENDA HESS BOARD MEMBER	2.00	0
STEVE HICKS BOARD MEMBER	2.00	0
RIC HUFF BOARD MEMBER	2.00	0
JOHN JANICK BOARD MEMBER	2.00	0
JAMES KEENAN BOARD MEMBER	2.00	0
SHELLEY KLUG BOARD MEMBER	2.00	0
DR TREVOR KUBATZKE BOARD MEMBER	2.00	0
BILL MARX BOARD MEMBER	2.00	0
DR DAVID MATHEWS BOARD MEMBER	2.00	0
NEIL MILLER BOARD MEMBER	2.00	0
TODD OBREN BOARD MEMBER	2.00	0
WANNIS PARRIS BOARD MEMBER	2.00	0
RICK REY BOARD MEMBER	2.00	0
JAMES RINGLER BOARD MEMBER	2.00	0
DOMINICK SARATORE BOARD MEMBER	2.00	0
NICK SHELTON BOARD MEMBER	2.00	0
JIM STOVER BOARD MEMBER	2.00	0
MATTHEW TYLER BOARD MEMBER	2.00	0
MARK WEBER BOARD MEMBER	2.00	0
BARKLEY GARRETT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	0	77,919

Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I

40b

Yes

Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................

Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..

49a

Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......

49a

If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................

49b

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and title of each employee	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE

Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 ............. bullet

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE


Name of organization SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN ECONOMIC GROWTH ALLIANCE INC	Employer identification number 38-2433621
Part I	Contributors (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)


Name of organization SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN ECONOMIC GROWTH ALLIANCE INC	Employer identification number 38-2433621
Part II	Noncash Property (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)

Return Reference	Explanation
Other Expenses.1001	Advertising and Promotion $578
Other Expenses.1002	Office Expenses $974
Other Expenses.1005	Travel $4074
Other Expenses.1007	Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $1298
Other Expenses.1009	Depreciation $710
Other Expenses.1012	Insurance $1641
Other Expenses.1	SBERP $5000
Other Expenses.2	INTERNET $3485
Other Expenses.4	TELEPHONE $2032
Other Expenses.5	ANNUAL MEETINGS $1491
Other Expenses.7	MEMBERSHIP AND DUES $735
Other Expenses.8	BOOKS, SUBSCRIPTIONS $386
Other Expenses.9	REGISTRATION FEES $290
Other Expenses.10	OTHER COSTS $31
Other Assets.1002	Furniture and Fixtures - Beginning $2308 Furniture and Fixtures - Ending $1598

Return Reference

Explanation

Other Expenses.1001

Advertising and Promotion $578

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $974

Other Expenses.1005

Travel $4074

Other Expenses.1007

Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $1298

Other Expenses.1009

Depreciation $710

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $1641

Other Expenses.1

SBERP $5000

Other Expenses.2

INTERNET $3485

Other Expenses.4

TELEPHONE $2032

Other Expenses.5

ANNUAL MEETINGS $1491

Other Expenses.7

MEMBERSHIP AND DUES $735

Other Expenses.8

BOOKS, SUBSCRIPTIONS $386

Other Expenses.9

REGISTRATION FEES $290

Other Expenses.10

OTHER COSTS $31

Other Assets.1002

Furniture and Fixtures - Beginning $2308 Furniture and Fixtures - Ending $1598

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1	70,413
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ...............	2	25,110
3	Membership dues and assessments ...........................	3
4	Investment income ...........................	4	62
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory .....	5a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses .......	5b	0
c	Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ......	5c
6	Gaming and fundraising events
a	Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000)	6a
b	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the			sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) ..	6b	0
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c	0
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b	0
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ..........	8
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	95,585

10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ............	10
11	Benefits paid to or for members ................	11
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................	12	113,652
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	2,984
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14	6,000
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ..............	15	3,205
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ..............	16	22,725
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ..............	17	148,566

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	-52,981
19	Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
	end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ............	19	96,017
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ..........	20	-155
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 .......	21	42,881

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Name of organization SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN ECONOMIC GROWTH ALLIANCE INC			Employer identification number 38-2433621
Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.