Michigan Civic Action Fund is located in Madison Heights, MI. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (R40) the organization is classified as: Voter Education & Registration, 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 Civic Action Fund 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 Civic Action Fund generated $5.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2018, Michigan Civic Action Fund has awarded 68 individual grants totaling $15,492,500. 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:
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PROMOTING COMMUNITY WELFARE AND PROVIDING COMMUNITY EDUCATION IN MICHIGAN BY INCREASING VOTER PARTICIPATION THROUGH NONPARTISAN RESEARCH AND VOTER MOBILIZATION; INCREASING VOTER AWARENESS OF PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES THROUGH NONPARTISAN EDUCATIONAL MEANS; DEFENDING HUMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS SUCH AS THE RIGHT TO VOTE; AND RECRUITING AND TRAINING CIVIC LEADERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROMOTING COMMUNITY WELFARE AND PROVIDING COMMUNITY EDUCATION IN MICHIGAN BY INCREASING VOTER PARTICIPATION THROUGH NONPARTISAN RESEARCH, VOTER EDUCATION, VOTER REGISTRATION AND VOTER MOBILIZATION; INCREASING VOTER AWARENESS OF PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES THROUGH NONPARTISAN EDUCATIONAL MEANS; DEFENDING HUMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS SUCH AS THE RIGHT TO VOTE; AND RECRUITING AND TRAINING CIVIC LEADERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Amy Chapman Executive Di | Officer | 30 | $30,000 |
Jason Franklin President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Bob Allison Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Scott Holiday Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jen Mckernan Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Steve Pontoni Director | Trustee | 2 | $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 | $5,832,500 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,832,500 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
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 | $5,832,500 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,016,000 |
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. | $30,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,200 |
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 | $21,357 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $12,858 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $346,610 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $42,160 |
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 | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,642,740 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,527,463 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $300,000 |
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 | $3,827,463 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,340 |
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 | $4,340 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,523,123 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $300,000 |
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 | $3,827,463 |
Over the last fiscal year, Michigan Civic Action Fund has awarded $2,012,000 in support to 12 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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PROGRESS MICHIGAN PURPOSE: PROG FUNDING | $799,000 |
Diamondhead, MS PURPOSE: PROG FUNDING | $250,000 |
MI DEMOCRATIC STATE CENTRAL COMMITT PURPOSE: PROG FUNDING | $215,000 |
Ann Arbor, MI PURPOSE: PROG FUNDING | $176,000 |
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PROG FUNDING | $126,000 |
Lansing, MI PURPOSE: PROG FUNDING | $100,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Michigan Civic Action Fund has recieved totaling $1,340,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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The David Rockefeller Fund Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: EDUCATING BIPOC VOTERS ABOUT PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES IN MICHIGAN | $250,000 |
Tides Advocacy San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |
The David Rockefeller Fund Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: EDUCATING BIPOC VOTERS ABOUT PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES IN MICHIGAN | $250,000 |
North Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $205,000 |
Sixteen Thirty Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $155,000 |
Federation Of State Conservation Voter Leagues Inc Ann Arbor, MI PURPOSE: ASSISTANCE | $130,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Michigan Civic Action Fund Madison Heights, MI | $3,827,463 | $5,832,500 |
Organizing Empowerment Project Inc Mcfarland, WI | $2,242,158 | $1,946,798 |
American Policy Roundtable Strongsville, OH | $3,764,518 | $3,054,753 |
Michigan Civic Education Fund Madison Heights, MI | $1,925,718 | $2,738,841 |
Ohio Organizing Campaign Youngstown, OH | $1,040,012 | $641,579 |
Voces De La Frontera Action Inc Milwaukee, WI | $1,456,211 | $508,459 |
League Of Women Voters Of Wisconsin Inc Madison, WI | $527,044 | $496,534 |
We The People Action Fund Detroit, MI | $1,647,369 | $2,056,137 |
Promote The Vote Fund Lansing, MI | $201,160 | $475,310 |
League Of Women Voters Of Ohio Education Fund Columbus, OH | $670,072 | $489,130 |
League Of Women Voters Of Dane County Inc Madison, WI | $703,061 | $374,901 |
Ruralorganizingorg Columbus, OH | $362,347 | $360,354 |