Safe & Just Michigan
- Assets
- $2.1m
- Revenue
- $1.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- Lansing, MI
- Founding
- 07/2001
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 38-3520445
Organization Overview
Safe & Just Michigan is located in Lansing, MI. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (W20) the organization is classified as: Government & Public Administration, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Safe & Just Michigan employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Safe & Just Michigan 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, Safe & Just Michigan generated $1.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 41.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 27.4% 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.
Since 2016, Safe & Just Michigan has awarded 17 individual grants totaling $515,000. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WORKS TO ADVANCE POLICIES THAT END MICHIGAN'S OVERUSE OF INCARCERATION AND PROMOTES COMMUNITY SAFETY AND HEALING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SAFE & JUST MICHIGAN WORKS TO ADVANCE EVIDENCE BASED POLICIES. WE BUILD SUPPORT FOR REFORM THROUGH RESEARCH, PUBLIC EDUCATION, LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY AND OUTREACH TO DIVERSE COMMUNITIES AND STAKEHOLDERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John Cooper Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $81,307 |
Anna Kohn President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Monica Jahner Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Jennifer Cobbina-Dungy Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jonathan Sacks Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gary Ashby Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $29,182 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $142,087 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,549,897 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,721,166 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $10,380 |
| Investment income | $3,055 |
| 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 | $1,734,601 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $359,281 |
| 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. | $86,704 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $21,156 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $572,746 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $12,802 |
| Payroll taxes | $54,842 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $17,763 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $318,781 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $18,698 |
| Information technology | $16,849 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $36,300 |
| Travel | $8,127 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $90,452 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,982 |
| Insurance | $2,390 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,615,107 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $970,560 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $971,559 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $108,550 |
| 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 | $18,957 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $11,960 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,081,586 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $113,483 |
| 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 | $113,483 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,602,701 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $365,402 |
| 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 | $2,081,586 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Safe & Just Michigan has awarded $330,000 in support to 8 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
MOTHERING JUSTICE PURPOSE: CLEAN SLATE OUTREACH & OUTREACH | $75,000 |
Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: ADVANCE LIFE/LONG SENTENCE POLICY CAMPAIGN | $50,000 |
Grand Rapids, MI PURPOSE: LEGAL SERVICES FOR CLEAN SLATE CAMPAIGN | $36,000 |
Traverse City, MI PURPOSE: LEGAL SERVICES FOR CLEAN SLATE CAMPAIGN | $36,000 |
Ypsilanti, MI PURPOSE: LEGAL SERVICES FOR CLEAN SLATE CAMPAIGN | $36,000 |
Flint, MI PURPOSE: LEGAL SERVICES FOR CLEAN SLATE CAMPAIGN | $36,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Safe & Just Michigan has recieved totaling $1,485,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
New Venture Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $500,000 |
Foundation To Promote Open Society New York, NY PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | $300,000 |
Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan Detroit, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $200,000 |
Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan Detroit, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $200,000 |
Kresge Foundation Troy, MI PURPOSE: THE GRANT WILL SUPPORT THE HUMAN SERVICES AND DETROIT PROGRAMS' PARTNERSHIP WITH NATION OUTSIDE (NO) TO IMPLEMENT A CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, SOCIAL COHESION, AND POWER-BUILDING EFFORT PRIMARILY WITH FATHERS OF COLOR IN DETROIT. | $100,000 |
Tides Advocacy San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ADVOCACY, RESEARCH AND OUTREACH MI | $100,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Michigan Center For Election Law And Administration Detroit, MI | $150,635 | $12,040,000 |
Southwest Wisconsin Workforce Development Board Inc Platteville, WI | $1,656,815 | $4,473,102 |
A Public Voice Inc Thornville, OH | $202,623 | $2,766,448 |
Ohio Township Association Blacklick, OH | $5,127,919 | $2,259,124 |
Columbus-East Town-Op & F Inc Columbus, OH | $34,259,334 | $2,564,338 |
Safe & Just Michigan Lansing, MI | $2,081,586 | $1,734,601 |
Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board Inc Ashland, WI | $182,049 | $1,341,214 |
Wisconsin Towns Association Inc Shawano, WI | $3,345,018 | $1,622,809 |
Organization Of Miso States Inc Madison, WI | $625,865 | $1,005,676 |
The Shepherds Center Of Hamilton County Inc Noblesville, IN | $53,714 | $604,448 |
Superior-Douglas County Visitor Bureau Inc Superior, WI | $87,890 | $321,136 |
Keep Ohio's Heritage Cleveland, OH | $0 | $752,550 |