Student Advocacy Center Of Michigan Inc, operating under the name Student Advocacy Center of Michigan, is located in Ypsilanti, MI. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Student Advocacy Center of Michigan employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Student Advocacy Center of 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 06/2022, Student Advocacy Center of Michigan generated $1.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 14.2% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE STUDENT ADVOCACY CENTER OF MICHIGAN WORKS COLLABORATIVELY WITH UNDER SERVED STUDENTS, AND THEIR FAMILIES, TO STAY IN SCHOOL, REALIZE THEIR RIGHTS TO A QUALITY PUBLIC EDUCATION, GROW AND EXPERIENCE SUCCESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATION ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT: SAC PROVIDES NO-COST ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES IN EDUCATIONAL CRISIS (EXPULSION, SUSPENSION, SCHOOL FAILURE, ENROLLMENT DENIAL, DISCRIMINATION). WE ASSESS NEEDS, EXPLORE RIGHTS AND OPTIONS, BUILD SELF-ADVOCACY SKILLS, COORDINATE WITH THE SCHOOLS AND CO- CREATE PLANS THAT RESULT IN IMPROVED ATTENDANCE, BEHAVIOR AND GRADES. WE HAVE A STATEWIDE HELPLINE AND IN-PERSON SUPPORT IN WAYNE, WASHTENAW AND JACKSON COUNTIES.
CLIENT SUPPORT SERVICES
CHECK & CONNECT IS AN INTENSIVE, STRUCTURED, LONG-TERM, AND EVIDENCE-BASED MENTORING PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE DISCONNECTED FROM SCHOOL AND LEARNING. THE PROGRAM, STARTED IN THE 1990S FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, HAS BEEN PROVEN TO INCREASE SCHOOL COMPLETION. SAC FIRST PILOTED CHECK & CONNECT IN 2012 IN YPSILANTI AND NOW PROVIDES THE PROGRAM IN YPSILANTI AND DETROIT. WE WORK WITH LOW- AND NO-INCOME STUDENTS IMPACTED BY TRAUMA, RACISM, AND BARRIERS SUCH AS HARSH SCHOOL DISCIPLINE, TRUANCY, AND SCHOOL FAILURE. MENTORS AND MENTEES WORK TOGETHER FOR A MINIMUM OF TWO YEARS. CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O
COMMUNITY ORGANIZING/POLICY: SAC SEEKS TO LEARN FROM OUR INDIVIDUAL CASES AND WORK WITH OUR FAMILIES, STUDENTS AND COMMUNITIES TO SPARK SYSTEMS CHANGES. WE SEEK TO BUILD THE POWER OF OUR YOUTH AND FAMILIES, WHILE WORKING TOWARDS MORE HEALTHY AND HEALING SCHOOLS. THIS WORK INCLUDES AN AFTER-SCHOOL YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM CALLED YOUTH ACTION MICHIGAN AND COLLABORATION WITH ORGANIZATIONS AROUND THE STATE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Peri Stone-Palmquist Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $83,074 |
Faye Askew-King Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Brittney Barros Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Keisha Blevins Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Claudette Braxton Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Robyn Cook Director | Trustee | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $85,208 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $837,308 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $861,060 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $9,060 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,783,576 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $9,781 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$7,485 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,785,872 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $852,479 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $11,611 |
Other employee benefits | $45,763 |
Payroll taxes | $67,727 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $71,590 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $324 |
Fees for services: Other | $11,549 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $39,435 |
Information technology | $6,501 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $38,969 |
Travel | $30,155 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $14,275 |
Interest | $196 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $18,212 |
All other expenses | $5,054 |
Total functional expenses | $1,264,269 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,377,357 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $96 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $714,894 |
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 | $5,652 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $24,309 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $54,213 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $296,699 |
Total assets | $2,473,220 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $175,566 |
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 | $175,566 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,137,217 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,160,437 |
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 | $2,473,220 |