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The Center For Michigan

The Center For Michigan

Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Tax ID32-0167398

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About this organization

Revenue

$2,031,161

Expenses

$2,725,819

Website

thecenterformichigan.net

Mission

For all state residents, diverse civic stakeholders and philanthropy, the Center for Michigan (the “Center”) and its newsrooms – Bridge Michigan & BridgeDetroit – drive healthy and informed policy dialogue and problem-solving by publishing Michigan’s most impactful nonprofit public service journalism and community information in the face of traditional newspaper decline. The Center focuses on in-depth explanatory and watchdog reporting while working collaboratively with various media to deepen and widen public consumption of in-depth reporting. The Center’s goal is to provide independent, balanced, thoughtful and high-quality journalism: a survival guide for Michiganders with a stake in our state’s future.

About

Inform program: The Center strives to provide independent, balanced, thoughtful and high-quality journalism, a survival guide for Michiganders with a stake in our state's future. The Center also works collaboratively with various media to provide in-depth reporting to our partners, in so doing, building journalism capacity in ways that support Michigan news media, citizens, business and philanthropy. The Center's major focus is Bridge Magazine, a free online news magazine. The Center's Michigan Truth Squad examines and fact checks political advertisements.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

From their filing, the objective of the non-profit is stated as “Conducting research into public policy issues affecting people of the state of michigan, developing public policy initiatives for the improvement of civic leadership in michigan and educating civic leaders and concerned citizens in michigan as to more effective approaches to public policy and governance through dissemination of written materials and sponsorship of conferences of forums.”.

When talking about its functions, they were outlined as: “Conducts research into public policy issues and educates civic leaders and concerned citizens in michigan as to more effective approaches to public policy and governance.”.

  • The legally reported state of operation for the non-profit is MI.
  • According to the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is 136 E MICHIGAN AVE SUITE 1201, KALAMAZOO, MI, 49007.
  • The non-profit organization as of 2020 has a total of 18 employees reported on their form.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$694,658.
  • The CEO's compensation within the organization is determined through a thorough evaluation by an impartial entity.
  • The organization elects its board members.
  • The organization has 9 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2006.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule J.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization engages in lobbying activities.
  • The organization pays $1,835,692 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $355,650 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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