Zeeland, MI

UPWARD BOUND MINISTRIES INC

EIN 26-0681206

Education & Youth Development Youth Mentoring & Leadership Children & youth Faith communities

Mission

To share a clear presentation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ with students through in-school and after-school programs that educate, mentor, and support at-risk youth.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About UPWARD BOUND MINISTRIES INC

Upward Bound Ministries Inc (EIN 26-0681206) is a Zeeland, Michigan–based Christian youth ministry that operates faith‑based after‑school and weekend programs for children and adolescents. Programs referenced by the organization include Zero Gravity (elementary), One Way (middle school), and several community youth activities that combine Bible teaching, snacks, transportation, and safe recreational time. The organization is an active 501(c)(3) charity that serves Zeeland area students and families and reports regular Form 990 filings. In recent years it has maintained multi‑hundred‑thousand dollar annual revenues and continued program operations with local grant and community support, while investing in its ministry center and program capacity.

Notable achievements

Sustained program scale (FY 2024)

Reported fiscal year 2024 revenue of approximately $737,116 with expenses of about $684,278, maintaining net assets in the low millions and supporting ongoing program delivery to local students.

Ministry center renovation and expansion

Completed a recent renovation/expansion project to improve the organization's ministry center and program facilities, enhancing space available for after‑school and weekend youth programming.

Secured local grant support

Received grants and local funder support in the past 2–3 years to support student meals and program activities, including backing from area foundations and community grant programs.

At a glance

Total assets: $2.4M
Annual revenue: $251K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 26-0681206
Location: Zeeland, MI
Website: ubministries.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Recognized as a tax‑exempt 501(c)(3) public charity (tax‑exempt status in place since 2009).

Positive local community recognition, including favorable community reviews and endorsement from local partner organizations.

Maintains publicly available Form 990 filings and appears in national nonprofit data registries, demonstrating regular reporting and financial transparency.

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