Progress Michigan Education
- Assets
- $1.4m
- Revenue
- $841.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 26
- Location
- Lansing, MI
- Founding
- 09/2008
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 26-0900874
Organization Overview
Progress Michigan Education, operating under the name Engage Michigan, is located in Lansing, MI. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (W99) the organization is classified as: Public & Societal Benefit N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Engage Michigan employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Engage Michigan 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, Engage Michigan generated $841.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.5m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, Engage Michigan has awarded 28 individual grants totaling $4,399,177. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROGRESS MICHIGAN EDUCATION IS A NON-PARTISAN, NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION THAT PROMOTES SOLUTIONS FOR MICHIGAN THROUGH INDEPENDENT RESEARCH, PUBLIC EDUCATION, AND THE USE OF NEW MEDIA AND INTERNET OUTREACH CAMPAIGNS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WITH THE SUPPORT OF PARTNERS LIKE THE FORD FOUNDATION, PROGRESS MICHIGAN EDUCATION COLLABORATES WITH SOCIAL JUSTICE NONPROFITS IN MICHIGAN TO EDUCATE THE MEDIA AND THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE IMPORTANT SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES INCLUDING: WATER ISSUES, IMMIGRATION REFORM, CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM AND TRANSPORTATION JUSTICE.
OTHER PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES TO EDUCATE PEOPLE THROUGH RESEARCH AND MEDIA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lonnie Scott Executive Di | Officer | 30 | $131,026 |
Rana Elmir Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Amanda Stitt Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Freeman Secretary, T | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Patrick Schuh Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Julie Rowe Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $833,088 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $833,088 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,720 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$3,535 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $841,661 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,284,993 |
| 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. | $131,027 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,172 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $406,104 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,982 |
| Other employee benefits | $57,537 |
| Payroll taxes | $35,289 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,496 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $346,234 |
| Advertising and promotion | $157,363 |
| Office expenses | $12,722 |
| Information technology | $236 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $15,614 |
| Travel | $2,393 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $8,370 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,874 |
| Insurance | $1,289 |
| All other expenses | $334 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,522,333 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $748,624 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $200,325 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,000 |
| 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 | $9,482 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $245,744 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $170,932 |
| Total assets | $1,376,107 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $19,282 |
| 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 | $197,204 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $216,486 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $733,646 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $425,975 |
| 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 | $1,376,107 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Progress Michigan Education has awarded $3,284,593 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Detroit, MI PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT MISSION | $2,724,929 |
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT MISSION | $469,253 |
MICHIGAN COALITION ONBLACK CIVIC PARTICIPATION PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT MISSION | $84,411 |
EAST KENTWOOD HIGH SCHOOLBLACK STUDENT UNION PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $6,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Progress Michigan Education has recieved totaling $355,242.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Michigan Civic Education Fund Madison Heights, MI PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $170,000 |
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL | $150,000 |
Institute For Asian Pacific American Leadership & Advancement Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIC ENGAGEMENT FELLOWSHIP | $24,192 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $11,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Rfs Charitable Foundation Toledo, OH | $7,273,922 | $11,225,614 |
The Lebron James Family Foundation Akron, OH | $17,485,828 | $12,709,442 |
Lucy Burns Institute Inc Middleton, WI | $4,314,081 | $6,584,157 |
Tate Monroe Water Assn Inc New Richmond, OH | $29,411,991 | $5,084,515 |
Progress Michigan Education Lansing, MI | $1,376,107 | $841,661 |
Onecommunity Cleveland, OH | $10,370,909 | $1,306 |
Delta Area Transit Authority Escanaba, MI | $1,938,922 | $2,269,524 |
Monroe County United Ministries Inc Bloomington, IN | $2,769,488 | $2,039,215 |
Central Ohio Public Market Authority Dublin, OH | $183,043 | $435,513 |
Cincy Bike Share Inc Cincinnati, OH | $1,061,952 | $919,465 |
Because I Said I Would Rocky River, OH | $1,057,405 | $1,378,057 |
Citizens Research Council Of Michigan Inc Livonia, MI | $4,492,512 | $1,498,971 |