Armory Youth Project

Empowering the Youth of Manistee County

Manistee, MI | http://www.armoryyouthproject.com

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EIN: 45-4756059

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as of November 2025

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as of November 14, 2025

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Mission

Our mission is to provide a safe environment where young people can build community and be encouraged in their educational, emotional, physical, and Christian spiritual development.

Ruling year info

2016

Executive Director

Janice Davidson

Main address

555 1st St

Manistee, MI 49660-1578 USA

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EIN

45-4756059

Subject area info

Tutoring

Out-of-school learning

STEM education

Youth mentoring

Youth services

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Population served info

Adolescents

Preteens

NTEE code info

Youth Development Programs (O50)

IRS subsection

501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Tax forms

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Programs and results

Reports and documents

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

According to Afterschool Alliance, the peak time for juvenile crime in Michigan during school days is 2 pm to 6 pm with 27% of juvenile crimes occurring during this time. Research shows that afterschool programs reduce crime, boost academics, improve behavior, lead to healthier habits, and reduce costs. Manistee faces challenges like poverty, underperforming schools, and limited youth resources, with an average household income 24% below the national average. The youth-oriented approach aims to reverse these economic trends, starting with youth. Recognizing the evolving needs and post-pandemic challenges facing Manistee's youth, the AYP is implementing an evidence-based model to serve the community better. This involves adopting proven, customizable models, staff training in social-emotional support, volunteer development, and program review. Data and program management support will enable us to monitor and improve our programming effectively.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Out of School Time Programs

The Armory Youth Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2016 and has been operational since 2017. We provide free, year-round, out-of-school programming for youth in grades 6-12 throughout Manistee County. With over 900 students registered, we address critical issues of poverty and educational underperformance in our community. Investing in the AYP enables us to continue serving the youth of Manistee County. We focus on the whole individual, offering a variety of classes and sports activities that promote mental and physical health, life skills, and teamwork. Building strong relationships with our youth is central to our approach, as it allows us to mentor them and, in turn, help students build confidence, self-awareness, and respect for others. The AYP is the only out-of-school organization in Manistee County offering year-round, free educational programming. Our services include a safe environment, nutritious meals and snacks, mentoring, and tutoring.

Population(s) Served

Out of School Time Programs Continued

The Armory Youth Project utilizes Discover You™ as its social and emotional curriculum, offering experiential learning through the integration of character-strength activities into regular programming. Weekly engagement opportunities are provided to both volunteers and staff. These focused programs and discussions are vital to the developmental success of our students. Subject matter covered includes growth mindset, self-management, social awareness, conflict resolution, character strengths, forgiveness, courage, and much more. Summer day camps include Explorer Camp, What’s Cooking, Boater Safety, Outdoor Skills Camp, Sew What, Creative Camp, and Rockin’ Rockets Camp. FREE Key Offerings Include: Nutritional snacks and meals, Socialization, Physical Recreation, Access to trained volunteers, mentors, and community mental health resources, Opportunities for social-emotional support, Educational tutoring and assistance, Life skills classes, workshops & camps, and Transportation

Drop In Facility

The Armory Youth Project operates as a drop-in program, teaching students’ independence and personal choice. Participants decide which classes and educational opportunities to engage with, allowing them to tailor their experience to their interests and needs.

Where we work

Manistee County (Michigan, United States)

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Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of groups/individuals benefiting from tools/resources/education materials provided

Totals By Year

Population(s) Served

Related Program

Out of School Time Programs

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Holding steady

Context Notes

2024 - 600 Unique Students check in 6000 times. 2023-602 Unique Students checked in 6614 times. 2022-354 Unique students checked in 3934 times. 2021-216 Unique students checked in 2400 times.

Our Sustainable Development Goals

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Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

What is the organization aiming to accomplish?

The Armory Youth Project empowers young people to set their own goals, take initiative, and take ownership of their choices. We provide a caring environment, positive encouragement, life skills support, and educational opportunities to help them develop into the future leaders of our community. Our vision is to create a flourishing youth culture in Manistee County where every individual feels valued, finds pathways to opportunity, and is equipped with the tools to realize a more promising future. We strive to be the youth’s go-to hub for all personal, developmental, and educational needs.

What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?

The youth-oriented approach aims to reverse these economic trends, starting with youth. Recognizing the evolving needs and post-pandemic challenges facing Manistee's youth, the Armory Youth Project is implementing an evidence-based model to serve the community better. This involves adopting proven, customizable models, staff training in social-emotional support, volunteer development, and program review.

AYP works closely with community organizations to compile resources and provide a wide range of youth services.

What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?

The Armory Youth Project works in partnership with other community services and programs to expand the resources available to our youth. Our facility is uniquely equipped to offer educational, physical, and nutritional activities all under one roof. AYP provides space and support to community youth partners.

What have they accomplished so far and what's next?

The Armory Youth Project serves over 600 unique students annually with opportunities for positive impact. Each individual student that learns a new skill, finds confidence in themselves, makes a new friend, or builds trust in us to ask for help is an accomplishment.

We plan to continue to expand our student reach and build stronger partnerships with area schools and churches. We are working closely with other out-of-school programs to implement best practices and more youth development skills. See strategic plan.

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

We demonstrated a willingness to learn more by reviewing resources about feedback practice.

We shared information about our current feedback practices.

How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We share the feedback we received with the people we serve, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback, We ask the people who gave us feedback how well they think we responded
What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, We don’t have the right technology to collect and aggregate feedback efficiently, It is difficult to find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection, Staff find it hard to prioritize feedback collection and review due to lack of time

Financials

Armory Youth Project

Fiscal year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

NET GAIN/LOSS: in

Note: When component data are not available, the graph displays the total Revenue and/or Expense values.

Liquidity in 2024

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

1.34

Average of 0.92 over 9 years

Months of cash in 2024

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

13.4

Average of 78.5 over 9 years

Fringe rate in 2024

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

11%

Average of 24% over 9 years

Funding sources

Source: IRS Form 990

Assets & liabilities

Source: IRS Form 990

Financial data

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

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Armory Youth Project

Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

Fiscal year ending: Download Data

Revenue
Contributions	$170,125
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$3,283
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$173,408

Expenses
Program Services	$5,549
Administration	$0
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$5,549
Net Gain/Loss	$167,859

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$2,121
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$0
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$714
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$112,652
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$2,750
Investments	$0
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$15
Total Revenue	$115,417

Expenses
Program Services	$102,663
Administration	$87,375
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$190,038
Net Gain/Loss	($74,621)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$5,470
Advertising & Promotion	$2,852
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$5,700
Interest Expenses	$1,903
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$92,912
Government Grants	$977
Program Services	$15,795
Investments	$0
Special Events	$3,103
Sales	$0
Other	$6,315
Total Revenue	$119,102

Expenses
Program Services	$141,583
Administration	$54,902
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$196,485
Net Gain/Loss	($77,383)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$5,311
Advertising & Promotion	$2,286
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$4,892
Interest Expenses	$13,874
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$83,519
Government Grants	$25,000
Program Services	$25,368
Investments	$0
Special Events	$10,105
Sales	$0
Other	$1,248
Total Revenue	$145,240

Expenses
Program Services	$184,705
Administration	$74,963
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$259,668
Net Gain/Loss	($114,428)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$4,820
Advertising & Promotion	$962
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$7,943
Interest Expenses	$11,742
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$158,345
Government Grants	$2,500
Program Services	$11,491
Investments	$0
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$7,206
Total Revenue	$179,542

Expenses
Program Services	$163,480
Administration	$47,211
Fundraising	$238
Total Expenses	$210,929
Net Gain/Loss	($31,387)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$4,820
Advertising & Promotion	$1,103
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$6,492
Interest Expenses	$6,443
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$231,967
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$19,925
Investments	$0
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$29,431
Total Revenue	$281,323

Expenses
Program Services	$181,783
Administration	$39,531
Fundraising	$165
Total Expenses	$221,479
Net Gain/Loss	$59,844

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$4,820
Advertising & Promotion	$1,081
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$7,067
Interest Expenses	$8,230
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$238,194
Government Grants	$44,898
Program Services	$17,546
Investments	$17,944
Special Events	$55,463
Sales	$0
Other	$2,877
Total Revenue	$376,922

Expenses
Program Services	$129,828
Administration	$91,454
Fundraising	$5,098
Total Expenses	$226,380
Net Gain/Loss	$150,542

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$5,200
Advertising & Promotion	$3,377
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$582
Interest Expenses	$10,249
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$3,400
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$82,269
Government Grants	$31,292
Program Services	$14,538
Investments	$14,275
Special Events	$33,090
Sales	$0
Other	$450
Total Revenue	$175,914

Expenses
Program Services	$190,610
Administration	$118,047
Fundraising	$9,768
Total Expenses	$318,425
Net Gain/Loss	($142,511)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$5,660
Advertising & Promotion	$1,257
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$543
Interest Expenses	$10,567
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$5,629
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$225,019
Government Grants	$71,367
Program Services	$32,621
Investments	$8,115
Special Events	$50,403
Sales	$0
Other	$10,889
Total Revenue	$398,414

Expenses
Program Services	$175,796
Administration	$187,913
Fundraising	$7,728
Total Expenses	$371,437
Net Gain/Loss	$26,977

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$5,700
Advertising & Promotion	$5,489
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$2,323
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Armory Youth Project

Balance sheet

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

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Assets	Jan 01, 2016	Dec 31, 2016	Change
Contributions	$170,125
Cash & Equivalents	$0	$279,439	$279,439
Accounts Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$0	$270,304	$270,304
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$350,012	$350,012
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	$0	$899,755	$899,755

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2016	Dec 31, 2016	Change
Accounts Payable	$0	$0	$0
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$0	$0	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$0	$0	$0

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2016	Dec 31, 2016	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Unrestricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Net Assets	$0	$899,755	$899,755

Assets	Jan 01, 2017	Dec 31, 2017	Change
Contributions	$112,652
Cash & Equivalents	$279,439	$222,461	($56,978)
Accounts Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$270,304	$77,757	($192,547)
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$350,012	$736,340	$386,328
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	$899,755	$1,036,558	$136,803

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2017	Dec 31, 2017	Change
Accounts Payable	$0	$377	$377
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$0	$240,562	$240,562
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$1,064	$1,064
Total Liabilities	$0	$242,003	$242,003

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2017	Dec 31, 2017	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Unrestricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Net Assets	$899,755	$794,555	($105,200)

Assets	Jan 01, 2018	Dec 31, 2018	Change
Contributions	$92,912
Cash & Equivalents	$222,461	$226,434	$3,973
Accounts Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$77,757	$0	($77,757)
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$736,340	$737,770	$1,430
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	$1,036,558	$964,204	($72,354)

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2018	Dec 31, 2018	Change
Accounts Payable	$377	$2,307	$1,930
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$240,562	$240,512	($50)
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$1,064	$4,367	$3,303
Total Liabilities	$242,003	$247,186	$5,183

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2018	Dec 31, 2018	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Unrestricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Net Assets	$794,555	$717,018	($77,537)

Assets	Jan 01, 2019	Dec 31, 2019	Change
Contributions	$83,519
Cash & Equivalents	$226,434	$105,786	($120,648)
Accounts Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$0	$7,966	$7,966
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$737,770	$708,999	($28,771)
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	$964,204	$822,751	($141,453)

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2019	Dec 31, 2019	Change
Accounts Payable	$2,307	$2,205	($102)
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$240,512	$217,229	($23,283)
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$4,367	$326	($4,041)
Total Liabilities	$247,186	$219,760	($27,426)

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2019	Dec 31, 2019	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	N/A	N/A	N/A
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	N/A	N/A	N/A
Total Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Unrestricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Net Assets	$717,018	$602,991	($114,027)

Assets	Jan 01, 2020	Dec 31, 2020	Change
Contributions	$158,345
Cash & Equivalents	$105,786	$119,335	$13,549
Accounts Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$7,966	$2	($7,964)
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$708,999	$682,145	($26,854)
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	$822,751	$801,482	($21,269)

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2020	Dec 31, 2020	Change
Accounts Payable	$2,205	$3,621	$1,416
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$217,229	$209,436	($7,793)
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$326	$918	$592
Total Liabilities	$219,760	$213,975	($5,785)

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2020	Dec 31, 2020	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	N/A	N/A	N/A
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	N/A	N/A	N/A
Total Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Unrestricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Net Assets	$602,991	$587,507	($15,484)

Assets	Jan 01, 2021	Dec 31, 2021	Change
Contributions	$231,967
Cash & Equivalents	$119,335	$210,027	$90,692
Accounts Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$2	$2	$0
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$682,145	$656,662	($25,483)
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	$801,482	$866,691	$65,209

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2021	Dec 31, 2021	Change
Accounts Payable	$3,621	$3,357	($264)
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$209,436	$200,709	($8,727)
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$918	$967	$49
Total Liabilities	$213,975	$205,033	($8,942)

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2021	Dec 31, 2021	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	N/A	N/A	N/A
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	N/A	N/A	N/A
Total Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Unrestricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Net Assets	$587,507	$661,658	$74,151

Assets	Jan 01, 2022	Dec 31, 2022	Change
Contributions	$238,194
Cash & Equivalents	$210,027	$358,747	$148,720
Accounts Receivable	$0	$467	$467
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$0	$19,150	$19,150
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$2	$0	($2)
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$656,662	$634,265	($22,397)
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	$866,691	$1,012,629	$145,938

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2022	Dec 31, 2022	Change
Accounts Payable	$3,357	$3,283	($74)
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$197,746	$188,215	($9,531)
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$967	$4,963	$3,996
Total Liabilities	$202,070	$196,461	($5,609)

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2022	Dec 31, 2022	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	N/A	N/A	N/A
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	N/A	N/A	N/A
Total Restricted Net Assets	$0	$37,981	$37,981
Unrestricted Net Assets	$664,621	$778,187	$113,566
Net Assets	$664,621	$816,168	$151,547

Assets	Jan 01, 2023	Dec 31, 2023	Change
Contributions	$82,269
Cash & Equivalents	$358,747	$235,247	($123,500)
Accounts Receivable	$467	$1,257	$790
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$19,150	$11,960	($7,190)
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$634,265	$617,521	($16,744)
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	$1,012,629	$865,985	($146,644)

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2023	Dec 31, 2023	Change
Accounts Payable	$3,283	$8,380	$5,097
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$188,215	$180,040	($8,175)
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$4,963	$3,889	($1,074)
Total Liabilities	$196,461	$192,309	($4,152)

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2023	Dec 31, 2023	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	N/A	N/A	N/A
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	N/A	N/A	N/A
Total Restricted Net Assets	$37,981	$15,306	($22,675)
Unrestricted Net Assets	$778,187	$658,370	($119,817)
Net Assets	$816,168	$673,676	($142,492)

Assets	Jan 01, 2024	Dec 31, 2024	Change
Contributions	$225,019
Cash & Equivalents	$235,247	$389,371	$154,124
Accounts Receivable	$1,257	$15,442	$14,185
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$11,960	$0	($11,960)
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$617,521	$597,908	($19,613)
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	$865,985	$1,002,721	$136,736

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2024	Dec 31, 2024	Change
Accounts Payable	$8,380	$8,051	($329)
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$180,040	$172,833	($7,207)
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$3,889	$121,184	$117,295
Total Liabilities	$192,309	$302,068	$109,759

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2024	Dec 31, 2024	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	N/A	N/A	N/A
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	N/A	N/A	N/A
Total Restricted Net Assets	$15,306	$169,215	$153,909
Unrestricted Net Assets	$658,370	$531,438	($126,932)
Net Assets	$673,676	$700,653	$26,977

Armory Youth Project

Financial trends analysis Glossary & formula definitions

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

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Business model indicators

Profitability	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation	$11,370	$99,634	$137,453	-$96,808	-$103,920
As % of expenses	6.2%	50.8%	67.9%	-32.8%	-29.8%
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation	-$15,484	$74,151	$113,566	-$119,817	-$126,932
As % of expenses	-7.3%	33.5%	50.2%	-37.6%	-34.2%

Revenue composition
Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted)	$179,542	$281,323	$376,922	$175,914	$398,414
Total revenue, % change over prior year	23.6%	56.7%	34.0%	-53.3%	126.5%
Program services revenue	6.4%	7.1%	4.7%	8.3%	8.2%
Membership dues	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Investment income	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	2.0%
Government grants	1.4%	0.0%	11.9%	17.8%	17.9%
All other grants and contributions	88.2%	82.5%	77.9%	65.6%	69.1%
Other revenue	4.0%	10.5%	5.5%	8.4%	2.7%

Expense composition
Total expenses before depreciation	$184,075	$195,996	$202,493	$295,416	$348,425
Total expenses, % change over prior year	-16.1%	6.5%	3.3%	45.9%	17.9%
Personnel	40.6%	50.2%	47.8%	48.0%	41.9%
Professional fees	7.3%	5.1%	5.6%	11.7%	6.2%
Occupancy	36.6%	27.8%	19.3%	13.9%	17.1%
Interest	3.5%	4.2%	5.1%	3.6%	0.0%
Pass-through	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
All other expenses	12.0%	12.7%	22.2%	22.8%	34.8%

Full cost components (estimated)	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Total expenses (after depreciation)	$210,929	$221,479	$226,380	$318,425	$371,437
One month of savings	$15,340	$16,333	$16,874	$24,618	$29,035
Debt principal payment	$7,793	$8,727	$9,531	$8,175	$7,207
Fixed asset additions	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Total full costs (estimated)	$234,062	$246,539	$252,785	$351,218	$407,679

Capital structure indicators

Liquidity	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Months of cash	7.8	12.9	21.3	9.6	13.4
Months of cash and investments	7.8	12.9	21.3	9.6	13.4
Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets	7.5	12.6	19.7	9.0	3.7

Balance sheet composition	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Cash	$119,335	$210,027	$358,747	$235,247	$389,371
Investments	$2	$2	$0	$0	$0
Receivables	$0	$0	$19,617	$13,217	$15,442
Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE)	$792,869	$792,869	$794,359	$800,624	$804,023
Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE)	14.0%	17.2%	20.2%	22.9%	25.6%
Liabilities (as a % of assets)	26.7%	23.7%	19.4%	22.2%	30.1%
Unrestricted net assets	$0	$0	$778,187	$658,370	$531,438
Temporarily restricted net assets	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Permanently restricted net assets	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Total restricted net assets	$0	$0	$37,981	$15,306	$169,215
Total net assets	$587,507	$661,658	$816,168	$673,676	$700,653

Key data checks

Key data checks	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Material data errors	No	No	No	No	No

Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

Documents

Letter of Determination

Form 1023/1024 is not available for this organization

Executive Director

Janice Davidson

LinkedIn profile

Janice Davidson graduated from Central Michigan University, where she studied Recreation Management. She has extensive experience creating and implementing new programs from an operational aspect and understanding the planning it takes to create organizational change. Her nineteen years at Crystal Mountain Resort resulted in her developing the organizations first-ever year-round recreation department, which involved customized team building and leadership training. Janice has also successfully planned and executed several community-focused events as the Founder and Owner of North Mitten, LLC. Her proven ability to lead projects, train staff, and effect change makes her the right person to oversee the Armory Youth Project.

Number of employees

Source: IRS Form 990

Armory Youth Project

Officers, directors, trustees, and key employees

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Compensation

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Armory Youth Project

Board of directors
as of 3/13/2025

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Board co-chair

Michelle May

Consultant

Term: 2024 - 2026

Board co-chair

Michael Hudak

Emmersyn Sheaks Board Member

Kathi Houston

Retired

Michael Hudak Board Member

Michael Hudak

Consultant

Michael Hudak

Michelle May

Consultant

Pat Lynett Board Member

Patricia Lynett

Retired

Robyn Mcgarrah-Martell

Department of Health & Human Services

Shannon Gruno

Centra Wellness Network

Board leadership practices

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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? yes
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? yes
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? yes
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? yes
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? yes

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Armory Youth Project

Empowering the Youth of Manistee County

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Financials

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Liquidity in 2024 info

1.34

Months of cash in 2024 info

13.4

Fringe rate in 2024 info

11%

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Janice Davidson

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Michelle May

Michael Hudak

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