Michigans Children is located in Lansing, MI. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (P01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Michigans Children employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Michigans Children 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, Michigans Children generated $894.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $884.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.1% 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
ENSURE POLICYMAKERS PRIORITIZE THE NEEDS OF THE MOST CHALLENGED CHILDREN FROM CRADLE TO CAREER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DATA, INFORMATION, AND POLICY ANALYSIS - TO MAINTAIN AND BUILD EXPERT KNOWLEDGE OF STATE BUDGETS AND POLICIES AND POSITIVE CHILD OUTCOMES; MONITOR EVIDENCE-BASED AND PROMISING PROGRAM PRACTICES, ASSESS POLICY IMPACT, AND IDENTIFY POLICY SOLUTIONS AND STRATEGIES. IN THE CURRENT YEAR, MICHIGAN'S CHILDREN FACILITATED OR PARTICIPATED IN HUNDREDS OF OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN FROM ADVOCACY PARTNERS, SERVICE PROVIDERS AND PEOPLE RECEIVING KEY SERVICES.
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS/EDUCATION - TO PRODUCE AND DISSEMINATE NONPARTISAN INFORMATION ON THE IMPACT OF STATE AND FEDERAL BUDGETS, POLICIES, AND PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS ELECTIONS ON CHILD AND FAMILY OUTCOMES USING PRINT, BROADCAST, AND SOCIAL MEDIA. IN THE CURRENT YEAR, MICHIGAN'S CHILDREN PUBLISHED AND WIDELY DISSEMINATED 6 EDITIONS OF ISSUES FOR MICHIGAN'S CHILDREN, 11 EDITIONS OF BUDGET BASICS, SEVERAL LEARNING FROM YOUTH AND FAMILIES HIGHLIGHTS, 11 STAFF AND GUEST BLOGS, AND 29 SPEAKING FOR KIDS E-BULLETINS. WE DISSEMINATED THOUSANDS OF PRINTED AND ELECTRONIC COPIES OF OUR COMPREHENSIVE POLICY PLAYBOOK WITH OUR PRIORITIES FOR 2020-2021.
MOBILIZATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - TO SUPPORT INFLUENTIAL CHAMPIONS WHO PROMOTE POLICY AND PROGRAM CHANGE; IDENTIFY, ENGAGE, AND EDUCATE TARGETED GROUPS OF COMMUNITY ADVOCATES; BUILD AND MOBILIZE E-ADVOCACY AND GRASSROOTS NETWORKS; AND IDENTIFY, ASSESS, ASSEMBLE, AND LEVERAGE STRATEGIC COLLABORATIVE AND COLLECTIVE ACTION OPPORTUNITIES. IN THE CURRENT YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION PARTICIPATED IN NATIONAL, STATE, AND LOCAL EFFORTS IN COMMUNICATING WITH AND MOBILIZING MORE THAN 50,000 ADVOCATES AROUND THE STATE OF MICHIGAN.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Matt Gillard President/ceo | Officer | 40 | $112,200 |
Kurt R Strehlke Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Shaun Wilson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Tony Stamas Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Yazeed Moore Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Terry Murphy Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $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 | $893,567 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $893,567 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $358 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $27 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $893,952 |
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. | $141,678 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $21,018 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $363,286 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $81,092 |
Payroll taxes | $36,725 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,245 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $1,000 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $179,029 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $2,822 |
Information technology | $4,864 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $41,930 |
Travel | $647 |
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 | $1,913 |
Insurance | $1,824 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $884,813 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $309,442 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $4,655 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $12,176 |
Total assets | $326,273 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $24,558 |
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 | $24,558 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $232,742 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $68,973 |
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 | $326,273 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Michigans Children has recieved totaling $265,044.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Skillman Foundation Detroit, MI PURPOSE: ADVANCING PUBLIC POLICIES AND INVESTMENTS TO REDUCE AND ELIMINATE INEQUITIES IN CHILD, YOUTH, AND FAMILY OUTCOMES | $200,000 |
Ethel And James Flinn Foundation Detroit, MI PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. MICHIGAN'S CHILDREN WILL BOLSTER THE PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH ADVOCACY CAPACITY OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDERS, AND YOUTH AND FAMILIES WHO RECEIVE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. IT WILL ALSO LEAD EFFORTS TO SEEK REGULATORY ACTION FROM THE STATE GOVERNMENT THAT IT DEEMS IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF CHILDREN EXPERIENCING OR AT RISK OF MENTAL ILLNESS. | $50,000 |
Alliance For Early Success Washington, DC | | $15,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $44 |
Beg. Balance | $19,228 |
Earnings | $2,974 |
Admin Expense | $158 |
Net Contributions | $100 |
Ending Balance | $22,144 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Ohio Domestic Violence Network Columbus, OH | $2,589,990 | $6,020,949 |
State Alliance Of Michigan Ymcas Ann Arbor, MI | $818,191 | $3,915,300 |
Let Them Live Action Corporation Fort Wayne, IN | $132,977 | $2,828,965 |
Michigan League For Public Policy Lansing, MI | $8,615,254 | $3,005,689 |
Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence Inc Indianapolis, IN | $1,318,456 | $2,698,108 |
Indiana Association Of Rehabilitation Facilities Indianapolis, IN | $2,964,026 | $1,928,582 |
Wisconsin Alliance For Infant Mental Health Inc Middleton, WI | $1,078,301 | $1,755,310 |
Michigans Children Lansing, MI | $326,273 | $893,952 |
Center For At-Risk Elders Indianapolis, IN | $594,440 | $725,880 |
Michigan Federation For Children And Families Lansing, MI | $366,112 | $686,423 |
Pontiac Meals On Wheels Foundation Pontiac, MI | $144,261 | $693,008 |
Indiana Alliance Of Ymcas Incorporated Indianapolis, IN | $662,151 | $767,149 |