Center For Plain Language is located in Portland, MI. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Plain Language 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, Center For Plain Language generated $98.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $80.6k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.6% 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
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
PROMOTE THE USE OF PLAIN LANGUAGE IN GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN THE NEED TO DEMAND CLEAR COMMUNICATION INCLUDING FALL AND SPRING WORKSHOPS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Barbara Kingsley Chair | 10 | $0 | |
David Lipscomb Vice Chair | 4 | $0 | |
Paul Aterman Corp. Secretary | 2 | $0 | |
Julie Clement Treasurer | 8 | $0 | |
Meghan Codd Walker Chair,10year Ann Cel | 1 | $0 | |
Melissa Kargiannakis Chair,technology | 0.25 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $15,067 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $77,538 |
Membership dues | $6,070 |
Investment income | $15 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $98,690 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $72,000 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $399 |
Other expenses | $8,241 |
Total expenses | $80,640 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $130,833 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $130,833 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $130,833 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Center For Plain Language has recieved totaling $42.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $42 |
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