Action For Liberation, operating under the name Michigan Liberation, is located in Detroit, MI. According to its NTEE Classification (R01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Michigan Liberation employed 70 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Michigan Liberation 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 Liberation generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 58.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MICHIGAN LIBERATION IS DEDICATED TO THE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND CREATION OF EFFECTIVE CAMPAIGNS TO ADVANCE RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE IN MICHIGAN
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WE ARE MICHIGAN LIBERATION A STATEWIDE NETWORK OF PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS ORGANIZING TO END THAT CRIMINALIZATION OF BLACK FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES OF COLOR IN MICHIGAN.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Raiada Lanier Wayne County Director | Officer | 40 | $59,667 |
Julia Galliker Oakland County Director | Officer | 20 | $59,667 |
Nicholas Buckingham Campaign Director | Officer | 40 | $58,816 |
Tim Christensen Macomb County Director | Officer | 40 | $55,688 |
Kevin Harris Board President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $7,500 |
Henry Wisner Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $7,500 |
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 | $1,114,815 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,114,815 |
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 | $1,219,383 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $256,338 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $34,862 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $642,991 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $61,472 |
Payroll taxes | $89,936 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $7,049 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $22,435 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $33,843 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $19,342 |
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 | $6,532 |
All other expenses | $16,943 |
Total functional expenses | $1,647,244 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $263,681 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $11,080 |
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 | $274,761 |
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 | $92,417 |
Total liabilities | $92,417 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $182,344 |
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 | $274,761 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Action For Liberation has recieved totaling $21,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Mill Valley Community Action Network Corte Madera, CA | | $21,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Progressnow Lansing, MI | $782,072 | $4,233,137 |
No Better Friend Corp Waukesha, WI | $521,187 | $2,473,189 |
Action For Liberation Detroit, MI | $274,761 | $1,219,383 |
Ohio Justice And Policy Center Cincinnati, OH | $2,842,085 | $2,302,950 |
Naral Pro-Choice Ohio Cleveland, OH | $153,639 | $995,382 |
Hoosier Action Resource Center New Albany, IN | $473,149 | $675,088 |
Forever Wisconsin Inc Cedarburg, WI | $2,724 | $458,071 |
Forever Changed Dayton, OH | $16,112 | $175,184 |
Movement-Lucas County Toledo, OH | $16,230 | $251,024 |
Jobs And Progress Fund Inc Columbus, OH | $0 | $120,000 |
Black Women Rising Dayton, OH | $205,729 | $0 |
Street Democracy Detroit, MI | $137,233 | $235,031 |