Michigan Ag Council Inc
- Assets
- $61.0k
- Revenue
- $282.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Lansing, MI
- Founding
- 06/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 61-1709772
Organization Overview
Michigan Ag Council Inc is located in Lansing, MI. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (K99) the organization is classified as: Food, Agriculture & Nutrition N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Michigan Ag Council Inc is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Michigan Ag Council Inc generated $282.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $292.2k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 17.2% per year over the past 6 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO RAISE AWARENESS AMONG MICHIGAN CONSUMERS ABOUT THE STATE'S FOOD AND AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DOWN ON MI FARM DINNERS - THESE FARM-TO-TABLE DINNERS BROUGHT TOGETHER COMMUNITY LEADERS, SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS, FARMERS, AND INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS TOGETHER TO HAVE MEANINGFUL CONVERSATIONS ABOUT THE FOOD AND AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY. HOSTED ON THREE DIVERSIFIED FARMS IN ALBION, MANCHESTER, AND HUDSONVILLE, EACH DINNER INCLUDED A TOUR OF THE FARM, A SESSION ON HOW SOYBEANS TOUCH OUR EVERYDAY LIVES, HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES, AND A FULL-COURSE MEAL FEATURING ALL MICHIGAN-GROWN FOODS AND PRODUCTS.
SPECIALTY CROP BLOCK GRANT - THE MICHIGAN AG COUNCIL UTILIZED FUNDS FROM A SPECIALTY CROP BLOCK GRANT FROM THE USDA TO BRING STREAMING ADS AND SPONSORED CONTENT ARTICLES INTO THE HOMES OF MORE THAN 1.7 MILLION CONSUMERS. THESE ADS FEATURED MICHIGAN FARMERS AND PRODUCTS GROWN IN THE STATE. MORE THAN 36 PERCENT OF THE AG COUNCIL'S REACH WAS THROUGH THE STREAMING ADS AND CONTENT ARTICLES.
MICHIGAN GROWN, MICHIGAN GREAT AMBASSADOR PROGRAM - THE AG COUNCIL WORKED WITH FIVE COLLEGE STUDENTS AS BRAND AMBASSADORS TO PROMOTE THE CAMPAIGN AND MEET CONSUMERS WHERE THEY ARE TO HAVE CONVERSATIONS ABOUT MICHIGAN-GROWN COMMODITIES. THESE AMBASSADORS VISITED EIGHT FESTIVALS THROUGHOUT THE STATE AND REACHED NEARLY 103,000 CONSUMERS THROUGH ONLINE AND IN-PERSON CONTENT LIKE BLOG POSTS, CO-HOSTED PODCASTS, AND MANAGED FACEBOOK LIVE EVENTS WITH FARMERS ON DIGITAL CHANNELS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Elizabeth Taylor President (through Aug) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Angel Jenio Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Emily Schmitt Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alexandria Schnabelrauch Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Amber Echlin Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jolene Griffin Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $95,407 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $95,407 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $186,700 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $282,107 |
| 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. | $106,684 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,092 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $47,367 |
| Advertising and promotion | $21,560 |
| Office expenses | $13,546 |
| Information technology | $4,036 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,468 |
| Travel | $15,231 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $18,197 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $62,013 |
| Total functional expenses | $292,194 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $48,097 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $11,000 |
| 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 | $1,950 |
| 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 | $61,047 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $47,743 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $13,000 |
| 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 | $60,743 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $304 |
| 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 | $61,047 |