Michigan Environmental Council
- Assets
- $6.5m
- Revenue
- $3.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 22
- Location
- Lansing, MI
- Founding
- 06/1984
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 38-2517980
Organization Overview
Michigan Environmental Council is located in Lansing, MI. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Michigan Environmental Council employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Michigan Environmental Council 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 12/2023, Michigan Environmental Council generated $3.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.5% per year over the past 9 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 2015, Michigan Environmental Council has awarded 115 individual grants totaling $2,564,675. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
INFORMING AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC AND DECISION MAKERS ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CLEANER ENERGY: MEC WORKS TO SPUR INVESTMENT IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND LOCALLY PRODUCED RENEWABLE POWER THAT WILL CREATE JOBS AND CURB THE NEGATIVE HEALTH, CLIMATE AND ECONOMIC IMPACTS CAUSED BY OUR DEPENDENCE ON IMPORTED FOSSIL FUELS. MEC ADVOCATES FOR THE RETIREMENT OF POLLUTING, EXPENSIVE COAL AND FOSSIL FUEL POWER PLANTS TO ENSURE THE RAPID REDUCTION OF HARMFUL GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS. IN THE AUTO INDUSTRY, MEC SUPPORTS POLICIES AND PRACTICES THAT WILL MOVE MICHIGAN'S LARGEST INDUSTRY TO THE FOREFRONT IN THE DESIGN, MANUFACTURE AND SALES OF ATTRACTIVE, PRACTICAL ELECTRIC AND HIGHLY FUEL-EFFICIENT VEHICLES.
CLEAN PLENTIFUL WATER - MEC WORKS TO PROTECT SURFACE WATER AND GROUND WATER FROM TOXINS LIKE MERCURY AND PFAS AND CONTAMINATION FROM INADEQUATE MUNICIPAL SEWER SYSTEMS, FAILING SEPTIC SYSTEMS, AGRICULTURAL RUNOFF, AND INDUSTRIAL DISCHARGES. THEY PROMOTE CONSERVATION AND THE PROTECTION OF VITAL WETLANDS ACROSS THE STATE. MEC WORKS TO DEFEND OUR INLAND SEAS FROM HARMFUL INVASIVE SPECIES. AND THEY ADVOCATE FOR POLICIES THAT ENSURE EVERY MICHIGANDER HAS ACCESS TO CLEAN, AFFORDABLE DRINKING WATER.
MEC BELIEVES THAT MICHIGAN'S LARGEST CITY SHOULD ALSO BE ITS GREENEST AND MOST SUSTAINABLE AND THAT ITS RESIDENTS AND LEADERS SHOULD BE HELPING SHAPE THE ENVIRONMENTAL AGENDA FOR THE STATE. THEY WORK TO ENSURE THAT DETROIT'S NEIGHBORHOODS, AND IN PARTICULAR, THE DENBY NEIGHBORHOOD, HAVE ACCESS TO CLEAN AND SAFE RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. MEC WORKS TO EXPAND RECYCLING AND COMPOST SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS. AND THEY HELP ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT THE POLICY FRAMEWORK FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY THROUGHOUT THE CITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mary Brady-Enerson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Marie Mccormick Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Alisha Bell Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Horst Schmidt Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Arminda Mindy Koch Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Raquel Garcia Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Planet Detroit Llc Program Support | 12/30/23 | $232,414 |
Troposhere Legal Plc Legal Representation | 12/30/23 | $106,014 |
Olson & Howard Pc Legal Representation-mpsc Interventions | 12/30/23 | $104,555 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $5,453 |
| Fundraising events | $79,209 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,210,169 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,294,831 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $104,040 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $21,744 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $432,382 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$4,462 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,877,010 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $321,003 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $23,675 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $292,893 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $47,643 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $964,246 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $40,753 |
| Other employee benefits | $57,301 |
| Payroll taxes | $92,848 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $7,846 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $91,207 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $78,718 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $10,870 |
| Fees for services: Other | $176,799 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $62,506 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $39,515 |
| Travel | $12,253 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $32,824 |
| Interest | $106 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $22,526 |
| Insurance | $8,884 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,512,481 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,405,006 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,435,773 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $780,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $143,473 |
| 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 | $10,771 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $472,383 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,218,845 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $6,466,251 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $97,660 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,311,775 |
| 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 | $7,652 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,417,087 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,320,947 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,728,217 |
| 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 | $6,466,251 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Michigan Environmental Council has awarded $321,003 in support to 13 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
GLOBAL PHILANTHROPY PARTNERSHIP PURPOSE: PARTNER IN PROJECT TO IMPROVE SOIL HEALTH OF FARMLAND | $14,833 |
DETROITERS WORKING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE PURPOSE: PARTNER IN PROJECT TO PROMOTE SUPPORT FOR MI HEALTH CLIMATE CAMPAIGN | $30,000 |
CLINTON RIVER WATERSHED COUNCIL PURPOSE: PARTNER IN PROJECT TO RAISE PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT IN EPA CLEANUP WORK | $15,000 |
FRIENDS OF THE ROUGE RIVER PURPOSE: PARTNER IN PROJECT TO RAISE PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT IN EPA CLEANUP WORK | $15,000 |
KALAMAZOO RIVER WATERSHED COUNCIL PURPOSE: PARTNER IN PROJECT TO RAISE PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT IN EPA CLEANUP WORK | $15,000 |
MICHIGAN CLINICIANS FOR CLIMATE ACTION PURPOSE: PARTNER IN PROJECT TO PROMOTE SUPPORT FOR MI HEALTH CLIMATE CAMPAIGN | $16,000 |