Cure Defense Fund
- Assets
- $4.8m
- Revenue
- $2.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Plymouth, MI
- Founding
- 01/2006
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 20-3928822
Organization Overview
Cure Defense Fund, operating under the name A Stronger Financial Michigan, is located in Plymouth, MI. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (S41) the organization is classified as: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. A Stronger Financial Michigan is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, A Stronger Financial Michigan generated $2.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (13.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (11.7%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTE THE CREDIT UNION DIFFERENCE AND CREATE FUNDING TO DEFEND AGAINST ANTI-CREDIT UNION POLITICAL EFFORTS AND PROMOTE CREDIT UNION-FRIENDLY ISSUES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ENGAGE IN ONGOING EXTRAORDINARY DEFENSE STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE THE CREDIT UNION MOVEMENT, IN BOTH LEGAL AND LEGISLATIVE ARENAS AS WELL AS CONDUCT VARIOUS ISSUE ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE AND ADVANCE COMMON INTERESTS OF THE CREDIT UNION MOVEMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Heather Luciani Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Dean Trudeau Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Carma Peters Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Kieran Marion Executive VP Advocacy | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Patricia Corkery Executive Director | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Mark Richter Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Duffy Petrosky Media Advertisements | 12/30/21 | $1,317,076 |
Cusg Marketing Solutions Media Advertisements | 12/30/21 | $125,587 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $36,180 |
| Related organizations | $930,000 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $966,180 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,199,874 |
| Investment income | $2,473 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $11,770 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,180,297 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $50,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,460 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $10,177 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,412,198 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $18,318 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,554,091 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,189,903 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $10,720 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $592,600 |
| Total assets | $4,793,223 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,286,570 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $7,647 |
| Total liabilities | $1,294,217 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,199,006 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $300,000 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,793,223 |
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