Michigan Energy First
- Assets
- $13.5m
- Revenue
- $5.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Okemos, MI
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 47-2568177
Organization Overview
Michigan Energy First is located in Okemos, MI. According to its NTEE Classification (R12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Michigan Energy First is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Michigan Energy First generated $5.0m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.6m during the year ending 12/2021.
Since 2020, Michigan Energy First has awarded 53 individual grants totaling $12,980,000. 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
EDUCATE LEGISLATORS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON THE ISSUES FACING MICHIGAN, AND TO ADVOCATE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND OBTAIN GRASSROOTS SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC POLICIES RELATING TO FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LEGISLATION, AND BALLOT QUESTIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM ACTIVITIES WERE PRIMARILY CONRIBUTIONS TO OTHER NON-PROFITS WITH SIMILAR OBJECTIVES AND MISSIONS, POLITICAL AND ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES, AND RESEARCH. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO CONDUCTED SURVEYS AND RESEARCH REGARDING PUBLIC POLICY AND MAINTAINED A WEBSITE TO CONVEY FINDINGS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Renze Hoeksema Director/president | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Frederick Shell Director/vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Eric Doster Director/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Theresa Uzenski Director/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ken Sikkema Director (beg. Aug. 2021) | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Nofs Director (beg. Aug. 2021) | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom Llp Legal Consulting | 12/30/21 | $622,844 |
Ddc Advocacy Website, Social Media Consulting | 12/30/21 | $514,000 |
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 | $5,000,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,000,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $9,192 |
| 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 | $5,009,192 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,585,000 |
| 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. | $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 | $679,687 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $128,500 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $88,183 |
| Advertising and promotion | $385,500 |
| Office expenses | $8,140 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $9,830 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,638,943 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $7,356,785 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,190,395 |
| 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 | $13,547,180 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $13,547,180 |
| 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 | $13,547,180 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Michigan Energy First has awarded $1,580,000 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Detroit, MI PURPOSE: FURTHER TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | $675,000 |
Lansing, MI PURPOSE: FURTHER TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | $250,000 |
Lansing, MI PURPOSE: FURTHER TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | $250,000 |
Lansing, MI PURPOSE: FURTHER TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | $150,000 |
Lansing, MI PURPOSE: FURTHER TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | $100,000 |
Lansing, MI PURPOSE: FURTHER TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | $80,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Michigan Energy First Okemos, MI | $13,547,180 | $5,009,192 |
Ohio Progressive Collaborative Education Fund Columbus, OH | $531,313 | $681,347 |
North American Resource Center For Child Welfare Inc Columbus, OH | $3,161,883 | $52,318 |
Pro-Life Partners Foundation Plymouth, MI | $20,557 | $0 |
Columbus Craft Beerfest Company Columbus, IN | $83,428 | $0 |
Mitchell And Sarah Miller Foundation Ada, MI | $2,262,217 | $411,130 |