Michigan Crossroads Council Inc

Eagle, MI ยท Founded 2012

Boy Scouts regional council serving youth through character development programs

Primary audience
Community Members
Work area
Social Services
Topic
Community Support
Contact
Donald Shepard

About Organization

Michigan Crossroads Council delivers Boy Scouts of America programs to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling the values of the Scout Oath and Law through character development, citizenship, and outdoor skills. Based in Eagle, MI, the council operates multiple camps and generates $16.4 million in annual revenue with 331 staff serving thousands of scouts.

What They Focus On

Service Delivery

Provides programs meeting identified community needs with quality, consistency, and cultural responsiveness

Stakeholder Engagement

Builds relationships with participants, partners, and supporters advancing shared goals

Organizational Sustainability

Maintains operational capacity through sound management, diverse funding, and strategic planning

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$16.4M

+33.1% vs 2022

Expenses (2024)

$14.8M

+10.5% vs 2022

Assets (2024)

$52.9M

-9.2% vs 2022

Employees (2024)

331

-14.7% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $16,387,455 $14,818,477 $52,938,308 331
2022 $12,313,831 $13,412,633 $58,279,488 388
2021 $15,073,445 $12,261,250 $71,363,893 373
2020 $8,622,443 $20,382,008 $65,120,896 294
2019 $19,943,707 $17,619,710 $64,888,413 561
2018 $14,981,802 $16,767,687 $59,049,718 552

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Assess Needs

    Identifies community priorities through data analysis, stakeholder input, and environmental scanning

  • 02

    Design Programs

    Develops evidence-based interventions addressing identified needs with measurable outcomes

  • 03

    Deliver Services

    Implements programs through qualified staff, volunteers, and community partners

  • 04

    Evaluate Impact

    Monitors results, collects feedback, and adjusts strategies for continuous improvement

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Michigan Crossroads Council Inc

Core Programs

Implements strategic initiatives aligned with organizational mission and community priorities

Outreach Services

Engages stakeholders through communication, education, and relationship building activities

Resource Development

Secures funding and partnerships supporting program sustainability and organizational growth

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Michigan Crossroads Council Inc.

DS

Donald Shepard

Chief Executive Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $372,800
VP

Vic Pooler

Major Gifts Director
Full-time
Compensation: $233,923
AG

Aaron Gach

Chief Revenue Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $208,722
GG

Gary Gilger

Chief Operations Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $198,821
CH

Christopher Hopkins

Chief Information Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $132,508
JB

Jason Babb

OA Mishigami Lodge Chief
1 hrs/week
RS

Ryan Shork

Venturing President (Youth)
1 hrs/week
RL

Ricky Loudin Ended

Controller
Full-time
Compensation: $133,382
DL

Denver Laabs

Development Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $107,608
AT

Aaron Todd

Division Commissioner
1 hrs/week
BN

Bill Nowling Ended

Div VP Comm/Mark
1 hrs/week
DB

Dave Berger

Division Commissioner
1 hrs/week
DL

Dave Laabs Ended

MCC VP Ent. Risk Mgt
1 hrs/week
JG

John Gower

Division VP District Operations
1 hrs/week
JK

Joseph Kulwicki Ended

MCC VP Program
1 hrs/week
SF

Steve Foster

MCC Commissioner
1 hrs/week
TL

Tyler Lecceadone Ended

Div VP Comm/Mark
1 hrs/week

Milestones

2012

Organization Founded

2012

Established as nonprofit corporation serving community needs

2023

Program Expansion

2023

Enhanced service delivery reaching more individuals and strengthening community partnerships

2024

Continued Operations

2024

Maintained service delivery and organizational stability despite external challenges

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

BG
Bernard Gerber Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
BP
Beth Paling Division Program Chair 1.00 hrs/week
BP
Bob Plishka MCC Communications/Marketing Chair 1.00 hrs/week
BM
Bruce McClintick Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
BM
Bruce McCrea Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
BY
Bruce Young Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
CE
Chris Edgar Past PF Division Chair 1.00 hrs/week
CC
Chuck Coutteau Division Volunteer Engagement Chair 1.00 hrs/week
CT
Chuck Truza Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
DE
David Ellis Ended Chair Emeritus Div B 1.00 hrs/week
DG
David Gregory Ended Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
DT
David Tischler Division Membership Chair 1.00 hrs/week
DN
Dean Nowicki Division Development Chair 1.00 hrs/week
DC
Dennis Curtis Volunteer Engagement Chair 1.00 hrs/week
DN
Dick Northrup Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
DU
Don Ufford MCC Membership Chair 1.00 hrs/week
DF
Dr Frank Sprague Division Volunteer Engagement Chair 1.00 hrs/week
DJ
Dr Jennifer Sanker Division District Operations Chair 1.00 hrs/week
DM
Dr Martin Burg Division Membership Chair 1.00 hrs/week
DS
Dr Stephen Harsh Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
DT
Dr Tim Johnson MD Ended Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
ET
Eddie Tadlock MCC Business Development Chair 1.00 hrs/week
FN
Frank Novakowski Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
GV
Greg Viener Audit Chair (Appointed) 1.00 hrs/week
JH
James Huttenlocher Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JS
James Smithwick Ended Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JA
Jason Allen Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JS
Jay Sherwood Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JR
Jim Rademaker Division Camping Promotions Chair 1.00 hrs/week
JT
Jim Trask Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JV
Jim VanderRoest Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JF
John Fox Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JS
John Savage MCC Operations Chair 1.00 hrs/week
JS
John Schuring Division Development Chair 1.00 hrs/week
KW
Kevin Will Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
LC
Laurie Champion Development and Learning Chair 1.00 hrs/week
LH
Lonnie Herrington Division Board Chair 1.00 hrs/week
MS
Marianne Simancek Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MB
Mark Bentley Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MT
Mark Tillman Ended Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MB
Matt Baldwin Ended Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MB
Michael Baitinger Division Communications/Marketing Co-Chair 1.00 hrs/week
MS
Michael Sulgrove MCC Camping Promotions Chair 1.00 hrs/week
MT
Michael Thorp Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MB
Mike Boggs Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MF
Mike Foster MCC Enterprise Risk Management Chair 1.00 hrs/week
MP
Mike Peterson Ended Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MW
Mike Weber Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
NL
Nat Love MCC Development Chair 1.00 hrs/week
PP
Patrick Parker Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
PK
Paul Kelly Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
PE
Phil Emma Division Communications/Marketing Co-Chair 1.00 hrs/week
RN
Rachel Newill Division Camping Promotions Chair 1.00 hrs/week
RT
Randy Tisch MCC Investment Chair 1.00 hrs/week
RV
Randy VanAntwerp MCC Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week
RD
Raymond Davis Legal Committee Chair 1.00 hrs/week
RM
Rich Maike Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
RS
Richie Sands Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
RB
Rod Byrne Division Board Chair 1.00 hrs/week
RM
Roy More Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
RP
Ryan Power Division Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week
SW
Sarah Witgen MCC Program Chair 1.00 hrs/week
SB
Scott Bednas Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
SG
Scott Gaines Division Program Chair 1.00 hrs/week
SW
Scott Wauldron Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
SH
Steve Harris Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
TE
Tim Ekola MCC Board Chair 1.00 hrs/week
TM
Tom McGinnis Division Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$1.6M

Highest Paid

$416K

Donald Shepard

Compensated Officers

7

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Donald Shepard Chief Executive Officer $372,800 $43,265 $416,065 40
Vic Pooler Major Gifts Director $233,923 $35,289 $269,212 40
Aaron Gach Chief Revenue Officer $208,722 $28,721 $237,443 40
Gary Gilger Chief Operations Officer $198,821 $17,456 $216,277 40
Christopher Hopkins Chief Information Officer $132,508 $22,251 $154,759 40
Ricky Loudin Ended Controller $133,382 $21,331 $154,713 40
Denver Laabs Development Officer $107,608 $20,824 $128,432 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$13K Total Given
Democratic $10,375 (79%)
Republican $2,794 (21%)
19 Contributions
$693 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

10 Individual Donors
KB
Karrie Baxter 2 contributions • $3,300 avg
$6,600
RK
Roger Krone 2 contributions • $1,500 avg
$3,000
GA
Grayson A. Kelly 1 contribution • $1,600 avg
$1,600
EL
Edward Laehle 2 contributions • $250 avg
$500
SH
Stephen Hoitt 1 contribution • $500 avg
$500

Other Individual Contributors

#6
CF

Colin French

Dallas, TX

$450 Total
2 Contributions
TED CRUZ FOR SENATE
#7
MS

Marvin Smith

Houston, TX

$250 Total
1 Contribution
AMANDA EDWARDS FOR CONGRESS
#8
SR

Shannon Roberts

Bedford, TX

$181 Total
3 Contributions
TRUMP NATIONAL COMMITTEE JFC,
#9
CG

Cindy Gilbert

Wichita Falls, TX

$63 Total
4 Contributions
TED CRUZ FOR SENATE
#10
AV

Anthony Vogl

Macedon, NY

$25 Total
1 Contribution
HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT

Quick Insights

🏆
Most Active Donor Cindy Gilbert with 4 contributions
💰
Highest Avg per Contribution Karrie Baxter at $3,300 each
🎯
Top Recipient ACTBLUE — $5,300

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$428K Grants Received
14 Organizations

Top Funders

14 total
CF
Community Foundation For Southeast
$157K
NB
National Boy Scouts Of America Foundation
$97K
AA
Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation
$48K
RJ
Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund
$27K
UW
United Way Of Gratiot & Isabella
$18K
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$17K
AO
American Online Giving Foundation Inc.
$17K
UW
United Way Of St Clair County
$10K
CF
Community Foundation Of Greater Flint
$8K
TA
The Ayco Charitable Foundation
$6K
+4 more funders
Community Foundation For Southeast National Boy Scouts Of America Foundation Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund United Way Of Gratiot & Isabella Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund American Online Giving Foundation Inc. United Way Of St Clair County Community Foundation Of Greater Flint The Ayco Charitable Foundation GivenGain Foundation USA Community Foundation For Muskegon County Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Spartanburg County Foundation
Community Foundation For Southeast National Boy Scouts Of America Foundation Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund United Way Of Gratiot & Isabella Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund American Online Giving Foundation Inc. United Way Of St Clair County Community Foundation Of Greater Flint The Ayco Charitable Foundation GivenGain Foundation USA Community Foundation For Muskegon County Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Spartanburg County Foundation

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

3 Registrations
1 Client

Clients 1 total

B
Boy Scouts Of America
3 filings

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with Michigan Crossroads Council Inc

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14258 Michigan Street Eagle, MI 48822