Mackinac Center
- Assets
- $16.7m
- Revenue
- $11.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 66
- Location
- Midland, MI
- Founding
- 01/1988
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 38-2701547
Organization Overview
Mackinac Center, operating under the name Mackinac Center For Public Policy Mackinac Center Legal Foundation, is located in Midland, MI. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (W01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Mackinac Center For Public Policy Mackinac Center Legal Foundation employed 66 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mackinac Center For Public Policy Mackinac Center Legal Foundation 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, Mackinac Center For Public Policy Mackinac Center Legal Foundation generated $11.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $11.5m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.8% per year over the past 4 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
CONDUCT SCHOLARLY RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL CITIZENS BY ADVANCING THE PRINCIPLES OF A FREE-MARKET ECONOMY, LIMITED GOVERNMENT, AND RESPECT FOR PRIVATE PROPERTY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONDUCT SCHOLARLY RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS OF PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES RELATED TO STATE LABOR POLICIES, AND COMMUNICATE THE RESULTS OF THAT RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS TO CITIZENS, IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL CITIZENS BY ADVANCING THE PRINCIPLES OF A FREE-MARKET ECONOMY, LIMITED GOVERNMENT AND RESPECT FOR PRIVATE PROPERTY.
CONDUCT SCHOLARLY RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL MICHIGAN CITIZENS BY ADVANCING THE PRINCIPLES OF A FREE-MARKET ECONOMY, LIMITED GOVERNMENT AND RESPECT FOR PRIVATE PROPERTY.
PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FIRM THAT ADVANCES INDIVIDUAL FREEDOM AND THE RULE OF LAW THROUGH STRATEGIC LITIGATION AND EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC TO SECURE THE LIBERTIES OF RESIDENTS, WORKERS, STUDENTS AND ENTREPRENEURS.CONDUCT SCHOLARLY RESEARCH AND ANALYLSIS OF PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES RELATED TO THE RULE OF LAW AND LITIGATION, AND COMMUNICATE THE RESULTS OF THAT RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL CITIZENS BY ADVANCING THE PRINCIPLES OF A FREE-MARKET ECONOMY, LIMITED GOVERNMENT AND RESPECT FOR PRIVATE PROPERTY.
CONDUCT SCHOLARLY RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS OF STATE OF MICHIGAN PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES RELATED TO THE STATE'S EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS, AND COMMUNICATE THE RESULTS OF THAT RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS TO MICHIGAN CITIZENS, IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL MICHIGAN CITIZENS BY ADVANCING THE PRINCIPLES OF A FREE-MARKET ECONOMY, LIMITED GOVERNMENT AND RESPECT FOR PRIVATE PROPERTY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mr Joseph G Lehman President | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $437,836 |
Mr Rodney M Lockwood Jr Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mr Joseph P Maguire Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mr Richard D Mclellan Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mr Clifford Taylor Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mr Jim Barrett Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Awareness Analytics Partners Llc Consulting | 12/30/22 | $198,000 |
Woodberry Associates Consulting | 12/30/22 | $206,000 |
F Vincent Vernuccio Vlw Llc Consulting | 12/30/22 | $138,000 |
Political Capital Llc Consulting | 12/30/22 | $120,000 |
Jean Marie Consulting Consulting | 12/30/22 | $110,500 |
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 | $11,104,068 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $11,104,068 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $14,480 |
| Investment income | $141,075 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $4,936 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $11,464,559 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $50,000 |
| 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. | $456,037 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $50,164 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,790,027 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $101,972 |
| Other employee benefits | $411,518 |
| Payroll taxes | $264,653 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $16,274 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $35,470 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $173,634 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $63,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,676,802 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,337,108 |
| Office expenses | $134,330 |
| Information technology | $156,646 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $98,427 |
| Travel | $489,382 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $172,881 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $123,707 |
| Insurance | $45,531 |
| All other expenses | $194,453 |
| Total functional expenses | $11,496,742 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,451 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $7,800,934 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $4,589,738 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $2,846 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $142,603 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,142,280 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,891,251 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $102,695 |
| Total assets | $16,677,798 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $288,495 |
| 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 | $102,695 |
| Total liabilities | $391,190 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,210,913 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $9,075,695 |
| 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 | $16,677,798 |