We The People - Mi is located in Detroit, MI. According to its NTEE Classification (B01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, 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. We The People - MI is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ORGANIZE, TRAIN, AND EDUCATE COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT MICHIGAN TO PROMOTE RACIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE; FACILITATE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN COMMUNITY LEADERS FROM RURAL, SUBURBAN, AND URBAN COMMUNITIES ACROSS MICHIGAN; STRENGTHEN DEMOCRATIC PRACTICES; AND PROMOTE ROBUST CIVIC PARTICIPATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO ORGANIZE, TRAIN, AND EDUCATE COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT MICHIGAN TO PROMOTE RACIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE; FACILITATE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN COMMUNITY LEADERS FROM RURAL, SUBURBAN, AND URBAN COMMUNITIES ACROSS MICHIGAN; STRENGTHEN DEMOCRATIC PRACTICES; AND PROMOTE ROBUST CIVIC PARTICIPATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Branden Snyder Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Leah Boudreaux Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Arturo Reyes Executive Di | Officer | 30 | $0 |
Michelle Martinez Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nayyirah Shariff Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Molly Sweeney Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
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 | $7,093,160 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,093,160 |
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 | $7,093,160 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $220,000 |
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. | $61,985 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,397 |
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 | $1,305,923 |
Fees for services: Legal | $330 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $11,128 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $302,284 |
Advertising and promotion | $36,183 |
Office expenses | $23,040 |
Information technology | $50,533 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $16,300 |
Travel | $31,864 |
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 | $938 |
Insurance | $3,359 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,070,904 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,906,053 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $2,081,935 |
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 | $9,691 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $11,694 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $6,009,373 |
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 | $987,117 |
Total liabilities | $987,117 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,459,488 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,562,768 |
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 | $6,009,373 |
Over the last fiscal year, We The People - Mi has awarded $220,000 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Detroit, MI PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $80,000 |
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $60,000 |
Detroit, MI PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $40,000 |
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $40,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 18 grants that We The People - Mi has recieved totaling $5,225,579.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Progress Michigan Education Lansing, MI PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT MISSION | $2,724,929 |
New Venture Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $885,000 |
Ford Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT AND CORE SUPPORT FOR INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING. | $350,000 |
Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: General operating support | $335,000 |
Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT | $200,000 |
Neo Philanthropy Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: Program Grant | $200,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
National Police Association Inc Indianapolis, IN | $924,792 | $9,569,984 |
Communities In Schools Of Kalamazoo Kalamazoo, MI | $10,712,802 | $3,786,396 |
Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association Lansing, MI | $5,991,711 | $3,222,884 |
We The People - Mi Detroit, MI | $6,009,373 | $7,093,160 |
Indiana Schools Of Excellence Inc South Bend, IN | $1,530,237 | $1,840,124 |
Ohio Community Action Training Organization Columbus, OH | $761,652 | $1,900,982 |
Madison Teachers Inc Madison, WI | $5,061,255 | $1,591,815 |
Great Public Schools For Indy Inc Indianapolis, IN | $1,044,101 | $2,085,090 |
Smith Academy For Excellence Inc Okemos, MI | $487,177 | $952,292 |
Indiana Restaurant & Lodging Association Inc Indianapolis, IN | $457,742 | $685,903 |
Michigan Association Of Public School Adademies Lansing, MI | $1,332,415 | $1,095,360 |
Glep Education Fund Lansing, MI | $102,537 | $422,942 |