The Michigan Center For Civic Education is located in Lansing, MI. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (I05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Michigan Center For Civic Education 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 06/2023, Michigan Center For Civic Education generated $340.7k 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 $307.9k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.3% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF ENGAGED, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS THE MICHIGAN CENTER FOR CIVIC EDUCATION STRENGTHENS CONSTITUTIONAL DEMOCRACY THROUGH AUTHENTIC CIVIC EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING. MCCE ADVANCES THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND DISPOSITIONS FOR TEACHERS,STUDENTS, AND COMMUNITIES TO ENGAGE IN EQUITABLE AND DYNAMIC CIVIC LIFE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MIICHIGAN HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL TOURNAMENT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TRANSFORM THEMSELVES INTO ATTORNEYS AND WITNESSES TO ENACT TRIALS USING CIVIL AND/OR CRIMINAL CASE MATERIALS. STUDENTS COMPETE AGAINST OTHER SCHOOLS IN REAL COURTROOMS IN FRONT OF LEGAL PROFESSIONALS. PROGRAM CONSISTS OF: DEVELOPMENT OF CASE MATERIALS, MOCK TRIAL CLINICS, NUMEROUS REGIONAL EVENTS, A STATE SHOWCASE, AND AIDS IN THE WORK OF THE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL. MOCK TRIAL INCLUDES COURTROOM ILLUSTRATION AND ARTISTRY PLUS COURTROOM JOURNALISM.
OUTREACH THE MICHIGAN CENTER FOR CIVIC EDUCATION'S OUTREACH SERVES TO BRING IN CHAMPIONS OF CIVIC EDUCATION TO ADVANCE THE AWARENESS OF AND PROMOTION OF CIVIC AND LAW-RELATED EDUCATION. IN ORDER TO CREATE AWARENESS, THE CENTER PROVIDES COMMUNITY SESSIONS TO LEARN ABOUT THE PROGRAMMING AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROVIDED BY THE CENTER. OUTREACH INCLUDES CONFERENCES, PUBLIC MEETINGS, AND LEARNING SESSIONS TO PROMOTE CIVIC EDUCATION AND CENTER PROGRAMS TO A WIDE VARIETY OF STAKEHOLDERS. OUTREACH ALSO INCLUDES WORK WITH THE MICIVICS COALITION TO ADVANCE CIVIC AND LAW RELATED EDUCATION IN MICHIGAN.
WE THE PEOPLE A K-12+ PROGRAM THAT ENHANCES STUDENTS' UNDERSTANDING OF AMERICAN CONSTITUTIONAL DEMOCRACY AND HELPS THEM TO UNDERSTAND THE CONTEMPORARY RELEVANCE OF THE CONSTITUTION INCLUDING THE BILL OF RIGHTS. CULMINATING ACTIVITIES ARE SIMULATED CONGRESSIONAL HEARINGS WHERE STUDENTS "TESTIFY" BEFORE A PANEL OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS (LAWYERS, JUDGES, CIVIC LEADERS, EDUCATORS). THE PROGRAM PROVIDES STUDENTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO DEMONSTRATE THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF CONSTITUTIONAL PRINCIPLES WHILE ENGAGING IN MEANINGFUL DIALOGUE AROUND IMPORTANT CIVIC QUESTIONS. PROGRAMS MAY INCLUDE PROFESSIONAL LEARNING, DISTRICT EVENTS, STATE SHOWCASES, AND SUPPORT OF THE NATIONAL WE THE PEOPLE EVENTS. WE THE PEOPLE INCLUDES THE WORK OF THE WE THE PEOPLE: CIVICS THAT EMPOWERS ALL STUDENTS (CEAS) RESEARCH PROGRAM. THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO ADVANCE WE THE PEOPLE WITHIN THE 4TH-8TH GRADES AND IS THE SPECIFIC PROGRAM SPONSORED BY A RESEARCH GRANT FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO THE CENTER FOR CIVIC EDUCATION AND GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY.
PROJECT CITIZEN RESEARCH PROJECT THE PROJECT CITIZEN (ALSO CALLED PROJECT COMMUNITY) PROGRAM PLUS RESEARCH PROJECT IS A PUBLIC POLICY EDUCATION AND CIVIC SKILLS CURRICULUM. IT ENGAGES YOUNG PEOPLE IN COLLABORATIVE, PROJECT-BASED LEARNING AS THEY WORK TOGETHER TO ANALYZE ISSUES IN THE COMMUNITY, DEVELOP POLICY PROPOSALS, ENGAGE IN CIVIC COMMUNICATION AND DIALOGUE, RESEARCH POLICIES, AND PRACTICE MEDIA LITERACY. STUDENTS IDENTIFY A PROBLEM IN THEIR COMMUNITY, RESEARCH ALTERNATIVE POLICY-BASED SOLUTIONS, DEVELOP A CLASS POLICY PROPOSAL TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM, AND DESIGN A PLAN TO CONVINCE PUBLIC OFFICIALS TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT THE POLICY. PROGRAMS INCLUDE PROFESSIONAL LEARNING AND SHOWCASES. THE PROJECT CITIZEN RESEARCH PROJECT IS THE SPECIFIC PROGRAM SPONSORED BY A RESEARCH GRANT FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO THE CENTER FOR CIVIC EDUCATION AND GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ellen Zwarensteyn Executive Di | Trustee | 40 | $80,000 |
Hillary Baker Secretary | Officer | $0 | |
Barbara Gazda President | Officer | $0 | |
Regan Gibson Vice Preside | Officer | $0 | |
Eric-John Szczepaniak Treasurer | Officer | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $323,018 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $323,018 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $16,894 |
Investment income | $835 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $340,747 |
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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,039 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $221,283 |
Advertising and promotion | $13,445 |
Office expenses | $16,090 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $13,937 |
Travel | $33,625 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,499 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $307,918 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $99,309 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $68,694 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $168,003 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,718 |
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 | $12,718 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $155,285 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $168,003 |