The [original] Teaching & Sharing Center opened in October 1994 as a response to what william felt was a calling from God.  He owned and operated it as a sole-proprietorship from 1994 through most of 2004 when the T&SC non-profit corporation was established (IRS approved 501c3 public charity).  The "Center" has never had a separate mission statement (and still does not).  That is because, even though it was one of the most visible and tangible expressions of william's work, in and of itself it was not seen as the ministry or mission.  It is, and remains, a tool, much like this website, for use by the ministries within it.  Today, the original center is still the Teaching & Sharing Center [of Grand Ledge], a part of the Teaching & Sharing Centers non-profit corporation, allowing for face to face contact with the corporation and IAMs. 

The TSCofGL presents a combination of corporate and the initial independent ministries of william.  Officially the location of the corporate home office, it houses the records and any property of the non-profit organization.  a touch of william and Cherokee Bill's Teaching & Trade Center (working and public areas), which are located upstairs in the 417SBS building, remain sole-proprietorships whose expenses are separate and the responsibility of william.  Both are contracted as Independent Affiliated Ministries of the corporation, however, and designated as a piece of the Teaching & Sharing Center of Grand Ledge.  The arrangement also has kept the CBTC gift shop in the front downstairs as an inviting presence for first-time visitors.  A 10% tithe is credited to the corporation from any sales, a 10% discount given to T&SC members, and the Wholesale Purchasing Program (also a member benefit) is offered as a part of the agreement. 

The 417SBS building itself is owned by a family trust.  The corporation pays only actual expenses (no rents or compensations).  As a cost cutting measure, the back part of the Center, previously used as a meeting, multi-purpose, and kitchen work area, was closed in 2009 and is now a private apartment.