Michigan Community Resources
- Assets
- $2.5m
- Revenue
- $2.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Detroit, MI
- Founding
- 04/2007
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 20-5764501
Organization Overview
Michigan Community Resources is located in Detroit, MI. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Michigan Community Resources employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Michigan Community Resources is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Michigan Community Resources generated $2.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.9% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Michigan Community Resources has awarded 13 individual grants totaling $273,541. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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MICHIGAN COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVANCES THE MISSIONS OF MICHIGAN NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH PRO BONO AND LOW COST LEGAL AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND TRUSTED GUIDANCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FUNDER COHORT-BASED CAPACITY BUILDING INITIATIVES: TO PROVIDE COHORT-BASED CAPACITY BUILDING AND PEER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR NONPROFITS ALONGSIDE FUNDING PARTNERS.IN 2021 MCR:* IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NEW ECONOMY INITIATIVE, CONVENED 40+ NONPROFITS, BANKS, AND GOVERNMENT PARTNERS THAT SUPPORT DETROIT SMALL BUSINESSES QUARTERLY TO ADDRESS SYSTEMIC BARRIERS HARMING SMALL BUSINESSES* PROVIDED CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT TO 142 GRANTEES THROUGH THE KRESGE INNOVATIVE PROJECTS:DETROIT PROGRAM, CO.ACT DETROIT'S ACTIVATE FUND, THE PONTIAC FUNDERS COLLABORATIVE, AND ENTERPRISE* COMPLETED 117 CONSULTATIONS WITH NONPROFITS TO SUPPORT APPLICATIONS TO NEIGHBORHUB AND KRESGE INNOVATIVE PROJECTS: DETROIT
LEGAL SERVICES: MCR PROVIDES TRUSTED LEGAL GUIDANCE AND CONSULTATION TO NONPROFITS AND SMALL BUSINESSES.IN 2021 MCR:* SERVED 198 SMALL BUSINESSES AND NONPROFITS THROUGH LEGAL CLINICS SUPPORTING CLIENTS WITH LEGAL COMPLIANCE AND COVID-19 RELATED LEGAL QUESTIONS* COMPLETED 72 LEGAL CONSULTATIONS WITH NONPROFITS* CONNECTED 61 ORGANIZATIONS TO PRO BONO ATTORNEYS AT LOCAL LAW FIRMS
NETWORK BUILDING: TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STRONG NONPROFIT ECOSYSTEM IN SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN. THIS INCLUDES PLANNING AND HOSTING CONVENINGS LIKE THE DETROIT CAPACITY BUILDING FORUM AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE RESOURCE NAVIGATION TOOL. THESE SERVICES ARE FACILITATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER NONPROFIT INTERMEDIARY PARTNERS (MICHIGAN NONPROFIT ASSOCIATION, NONPROFIT ENTERPRISE AT WORK, CO.ACT DETROIT, AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVOCATES OF DETROIT)
ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: TO PROVIDE TRUSTED ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONSULTATION TO NONPROFITS.IN 2021 MCR:* PROVIDED ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING THROUGH OFFICE HOURS TO 81 ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS 89 APPOINTMENTS.* PARTNERED WITH GENERAL MOTORS TO CONNECT 51 GM EMPLOYEES WITH 24 NONPROFITS IN SKILLS-BASED VOLUNTEERISM PILOT PROGRAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Shamyle M Dobbs CEO | Officer | 40 | $136,591 |
Alisha A Opperman Chief Program Officer | Officer | 40 | $106,461 |
Michelle Crockett Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Khalilah Spencer Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Glen Zatz Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Laurie Horvath Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $16,060 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $366,100 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,067,942 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,450,102 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $110,869 |
| Investment income | $23,984 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$5,619 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,706,970 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $243,052 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $62,270 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $560,916 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $84,004 |
| Payroll taxes | $61,991 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $105,766 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $337,402 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $25,828 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $37,500 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $19,763 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,330 |
| Insurance | $16,320 |
| All other expenses | $17,134 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,518,006 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,303,984 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,119,459 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $7,350 |
| 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 | $68,407 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $15,731 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,514,931 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $65,733 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $65,733 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,055,416 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,393,782 |
| 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 | $2,514,931 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Michigan Community Resources has awarded $60,000 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
PROGRAMIA PURPOSE: GRANT WAS ADMINISTERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE KRESGE FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT PROGRAMMATIC AND OPERATIONAL CAPACITY OF SMALL ORGANIZAITONS EXECUTING NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. THE ORGANIZATIONS APPLIED FOR KRESGE'S KIP:D GRANT PROGRAM AND WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE FOUNDATION AS DESERVING FUNDING; HOWEVER, NOT AT THE MONETARY THRESHOLD AT WHICH KRESGE TYPICALLY ADMINISTERS GRANTS. AS A RESULT, KRESGE APPROACHED MCR (AS A LONGSTANDING PARTNER) TO ADMINISTER GRANTS IN THEIR PLACE AS PART OF OUR ONGOING PARTENRSHIP ON THE KIP:D INITIATIVE. | $20,000 |
NORTH END NEIGHBORHOOD PATROL PURPOSE: GRANT WAS ADMINISTERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE KRESGE FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT PROGRAMMATIC AND OPERATIONAL CAPACITY OF SMALL ORGANIZAITONS EXECUTING NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. THE ORGANIZATIONS APPLIED FOR KRESGE'S KIP:D GRANT PROGRAM AND WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE FOUNDATION AS DESERVING FUNDING; HOWEVER, NOT AT THE MONETARY THRESHOLD AT WHICH KRESGE TYPICALLY ADMINISTERS GRANTS. AS A RESULT, KRESGE APPROACHED MCR (AS A LONGSTANDING PARTNER) TO ADMINISTER GRANTS IN THEIR PLACE AS PART OF OUR ONGOING PARTENRSHIP ON THE KIP:D INITIATIVE. | $20,000 |
BUILDING FAMILIES FIRST COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION PURPOSE: GRANT WAS ADMINISTERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE KRESGE FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT PROGRAMMATIC AND OPERATIONAL CAPACITY OF SMALL ORGANIZAITONS EXECUTING NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. THE ORGANIZATIONS APPLIED FOR KRESGE'S KIP:D GRANT PROGRAM AND WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE FOUNDATION AS DESERVING FUNDING; HOWEVER, NOT AT THE MONETARY THRESHOLD AT WHICH KRESGE TYPICALLY ADMINISTERS GRANTS. AS A RESULT, KRESGE APPROACHED MCR (AS A LONGSTANDING PARTNER) TO ADMINISTER GRANTS IN THEIR PLACE AS PART OF OUR ONGOING PARTENRSHIP ON THE KIP:D INITIATIVE. | $20,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that Michigan Community Resources has recieved totaling $1,764,998.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Kresge Foundation Troy, MI PURPOSE: THIS GRANT PROVIDES PROJECT SUPPORT TO MICHIGAN COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO CONTINUE TO SERVE AS A CAPACITY- AND COHORT-BUILDING PARTNER FOR THE KRESGE INNOVATIVE PROJECTS: DETROIT INITIATIVE. | $450,000 |
Kresge Foundation Troy, MI PURPOSE: THIS GRANT PROVIDES PROJECT SUPPORT TO MICHIGAN COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO CONTINUE TO SERVE AS A CAPACITY- AND COHORT-BUILDING PARTNER FOR THE KRESGE INNOVATIVE PROJECTS: DETROIT INITIATIVE. | $330,000 |
Michigan Nonprofit Association Lansing, MI PURPOSE: SUB-GRANT PER ICRC MOU | $225,000 |
The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation Detroit, MI PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY. | $200,000 |
The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation Detroit, MI PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW, SHARED, SEARCHABLE DIRECTORY OF CAPACITY-BUILDING SERVICE PROVIDERS. | $126,480 |
Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan Detroit, MI PURPOSE: LOGISTICAL AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THE NEI NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS INITIATIVE WORKTABLE | $120,000 |
Endowment Analysis
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Michigan Advocacy Program Ypsilanti, MI | $15,566,146 | $18,099,365 |
Indiana Legal Services Inc Indianapolis, IN | $3,509,840 | $15,005,387 |
Ohio Access To Justice Foundation Columbus, OH | $23,293,407 | $20,940,760 |
Legal Aid Society Of Cleveland Cleveland, OH | $18,594,395 | $15,287,940 |
Lakeshore Legal Aid Warren, MI | $6,435,662 | $14,759,346 |
Legal Action Of Wisconsin Inc Milwaukee, WI | $4,032,874 | $12,478,774 |
Ohio State Legal Services Association Columbus, OH | $8,857,054 | $10,048,043 |
Legal Aid Society Of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | $10,863,496 | $9,551,747 |
Federal Community Defender Of Eastern District Of Michigan Detroit, MI | $785,609 | $8,484,506 |
Wayne County Neighborhood Legal Services Detroit, MI | $1,645,989 | $8,228,206 |
Legal Aid Society Of Columbus Columbus, OH | $7,823,735 | $7,979,008 |
Community Legal Aid Services Inc Akron, OH | $7,391,622 | $8,507,942 |