Michigan Organizing Project
- Assets
- $1.4m
- Revenue
- $2.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 180
- Location
- Detroit, MI
- Founding
- 12/1992
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 38-3058190
Organization Overview
Michigan Organizing Project, operating under the name Michigan United, is located in Detroit, MI. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Michigan United employed 180 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Michigan United 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 12/2021, Michigan United generated $2.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 18.7% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EMPOWERING VOLUNTARY INTITUTIONS AND INDIVIDUALS IN ERADICATING SOCIAL ILLS AND BETTER SERVICING THE NEEDS OF COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE, ASSISTING COMMUNITIES IN EVALUATIG THE EFFICIENCY OF VARIOUS ALTERNATIVES TO INDENTIFIED PROBLEMS, AND SPONSORING NEW COMMUNITY INITIATIVES.
EMPOWERING VOLUNTARY INTITUTIONS AND INDIVIDUALS IN ERADICATING SOCIAL ILLS AND BETTER SERVICING THE NEEDS OF COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE, ASSISTING COMMUNITIES IN EVALUATIG THE EFFICIENCY OF VARIOUS ALTERNATIVES TO INDENTIFIED PROBLEMS, AND SPONSORING NEW COMMUNITY INITIATIVES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kenneth Whittaker Exec Director | Officer | 40 | $86,616 |
Deacon Charles Thomas Bd Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Aaron Bd Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Rula Aoun Advisory | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Ken Haney Bd Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Lori Goldman Advisory | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $7,551 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,583,431 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,590,982 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $9,073 |
| Investment income | $244 |
| 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 | $2,600,299 |
| 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. | $141,437 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $141,437 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,148,751 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $184,658 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $861 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,003 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $23,650 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $27,931 |
| Travel | $9,237 |
| 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 | $934 |
| Insurance | $8,756 |
| All other expenses | $245,747 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,891,598 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $854,480 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $549,285 |
| 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 | $3,227 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,727 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,124 |
| Total assets | $1,412,843 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | -$146,301 |
| 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 | -$146,301 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,123,131 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $436,013 |
| 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 | $1,412,843 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Michigan Organizing Project has recieved totaling $1,889,583.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
New Venture Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $395,500 |
Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT | $350,000 |
United States Energy Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD AN EQUITABLE CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE. | $260,000 |
Community Foundation Of Greater Flint Flint, MI PURPOSE: Program and/or Operational Support | $215,000 |
Windward Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $184,500 |
Women Donors Network San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $150,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Communtiy Foundation Of The Holland Zeeland Area Holland, MI | $102,848,837 | $16,439,772 |
Comerica Charitable Tr Detroit, MI | $75,789,432 | $13,296,605 |
New Albany Community Foundation New Albany, OH | $19,894,351 | $7,914,986 |
Porter County Government Charitable Nonprofit Foundation Inc Valparaiso, IN | $195,277,590 | $7,720,193 |
The Wayne And Joan Webber Foundation Clinton Township, MI | $34,958,708 | $9,275,748 |
United Way Of Greater Stark County Inc Canton, OH | $15,976,372 | $6,358,831 |
Steve Stricker American Family Insurance Foundation Inc Madison, WI | $5,745,517 | $4,719,862 |
Licking County Foundation Newark, OH | $148,770,755 | $12,459,784 |
Hope Gospel Mission Inc Eau Claire, WI | $10,860,307 | $6,194,588 |
Detroit Childrens Fund Detroit, MI | $4,764,612 | $6,678,705 |
Foundations Of East Chicago Inc East Chicago, IN | $37,687,185 | $5,519,397 |
Sisters Of Charity Foundation Of South Carolina Cleveland, OH | $112,898,417 | $3,663,141 |