Battle Creek Unlimited Inc
Battle creek unlimited is a community development organization that will create an economic development climate that encourages business formation and investments in technology, coupled with a continuing supply …
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Visit www.bcunlimited.orgAbout Battle Creek Unlimited Inc
BCU connects new, relocating & existing businesses to resources they need to grow and thrive in Battle Creek, Michigan
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Mission
Battle creek unlimited is a community development organization that will create an economic development climate that encourages business formation and investments in technology, coupled with a continuing supply of real estate with infrastructure to support technology workplaces.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar community development in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Battle Creek Unlimited Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 56,086 community development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 24,268 community development charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBattle Creek Unlimited Inc is a registered community development nonprofit based in Battle Creek, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1971 and has been operating for 55 years. Its EIN is 381951806. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $5M in annual revenue. 77 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Battle Creek Unlimited Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 381951806. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Battle Creek Unlimited Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 94% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.
Battle Creek Unlimited Inc is located in Battle Creek, MI, United States. The organization was established in 1971 and has been active for 55 years.
Based on official tax filings, Battle Creek Unlimited Inc has $5M in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 86% for community development charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Battle Creek Unlimited Inc is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 77 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Battle Creek Unlimited Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Battle Creek Unlimited Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 94% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
BCU connects new, relocating & existing businesses to resources they need to grow and thrive in Battle Creek, Michigan Battle Creek Unlimited Inc is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1971.
Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $5M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Battle Creek Unlimited Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 381951806, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
BATTLE CREEK UNLIMITED INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Battle Creek taps experts to create a recipe for success as a food entrepreneur - Second Wave Media
Success Story: DoubleTree by Hilton Battle Creek - Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)
WK Kellogg commits $100K to Battle Creek housing fund - Battle Creek Enquirer
Battle Creek unites to build 1,000 homes and power economic growth - Second Wave Media
New Battle Creek project brings housing and childcare to vacant site - Battle Creek Enquirer
Battle Creek Kmart site to be turned into 80 apartments, child care center - Crain's Grand Rapids Business
Federal government accelerates potential sale of massive Battle Creek office property - Crain's Grand Rapids Business
Battle Creek airport to become drone hub, attracting new jobs and investment - Battle Creek Enquirer
Build It Here In Battle Creek - Business Facilities
Battle Creek, Mich., to Launch Autonomous Drone Program - GovTech
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 77 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 77 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1971
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Battle Creek Unlimited Inc
- What is Battle Creek Unlimited Inc?
- Battle Creek Unlimited Inc is a community development supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Battle Creek, United States. BCU connects new, relocating & existing businesses to resources they need to grow and thrive in Battle Creek, Michigan
- When was Battle Creek Unlimited Inc founded?
- Battle Creek Unlimited Inc was founded in 1971.
- Who leads Battle Creek Unlimited Inc?
- Joseph A Sobieralski serves as President And CEO.
- Where is Battle Creek Unlimited Inc located?
- Headquartered in Battle Creek, MI, United States.
- What is Battle Creek Unlimited Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 94% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Battle Creek Unlimited Inc trustworthy?
- Battle Creek Unlimited Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Battle Creek Unlimited Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 381951806.
- What is Battle Creek Unlimited Inc's website?
- http://www.bcunlimited.org