Citizens Research Council Of Michigan Inc
- Assets
- $3.9m
- Revenue
- $1.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- Livonia, MI
- Founding
- 12/1952
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 38-1539991
Organization Overview
Citizens Research Council Of Michigan Inc is located in Livonia, MI. The organization was established in 1952. 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 12/2022, Citizens Research Council Of Michigan Inc employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Citizens Research Council Of Michigan Inc 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 12/2022, Citizens Research Council Of Michigan Inc generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.3% per year over the past 8 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF CITIZENS RESEARCH COUNCIL IS TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF INFORMED PUBLIC POLICY AT ALL LEVELS OF MICHIGAN GOVERNMENT THROUGH THE DELIVERY OF FACTUAL AND UNBIASED ANALYSIS OF THE MOST CRITICAL ISSUES PERTINENT TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE CITIZENS RESEARCH COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN HAS A LONG HISTORY OF PROVIDING ANALYSIS OF QUESTIONS SUBMITTED TO VOTERS AS STATEWIDE BALLOT PROPOSALS. IN 2022, WE HELPED TO EDUCATE VOTERS ABOUT PROPOSALS TO REFORM MICHIGAN'S TERM LIMITS AND REQUIRE NEW FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE; TO EMBED A NUMBER OF VOTING PROCEDURES AND PROCESSES INTO THE STATE CONSTITUTION; AND TO PROVIDE REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS TO MICHIGAN WOMEN.
A 2021 PAPER DOCUMENTED HOW THE INTERACTION OF MICHIGAN'S TAX LIMITATIONS AFFECT GOVERNMENT FINANCES AND TAXPAYERS. WE FOLLOWED THAT UP IN 2022 WITH A PAPER THAT DOCUMENTED THE NUMBER OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS THAT HAVE INCREASED TAX RATES, AT LEAST PARTIALLY IN RESPONSE TO THOSE TAX LIMITATIONS, AND THE MAGNITUDE OF THE RATE INCREASES.
OUR DETROIT BUREAU PROVIDED ANALYSIS OF DETROIT MAYOR MICHAEL DUGGAN'S BUDGET PROPOSAL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023, HELPING CITY COUNCIL AND DETROIT CITIZENS UNDERSTAND SPENDING PLANS AND THE SUSTAINABILITY OF CITY FINANCES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Aleksandra A Miziolek Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Andrew Jamieson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ann D Fillingham Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Anne Mervenne Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Anthony Stamas Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Carl Genberg Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $193,210 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,009,682 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,202,892 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $213,658 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$71,639 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$2,820 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,342,091 |
| 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. | $174,883 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,184 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $556,159 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $17,709 |
| Other employee benefits | $103,442 |
| Payroll taxes | $53,289 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $15,625 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $78,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $7,948 |
| Advertising and promotion | $18,771 |
| Office expenses | $62,201 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $65,703 |
| Travel | $6,021 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,230 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $8,322 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,191,600 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $50 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $931,451 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $1,000 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,936,840 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $33,691 |
| Total assets | $3,903,032 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $777,266 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,125,766 |
| 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 | $3,903,032 |