Safe & Just Michigan is located in Lansing, MI. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (W20) the organization is classified as: Government & Public Administration, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Safe & Just Michigan employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Safe & Just Michigan is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Safe & Just Michigan generated $2.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 49.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 31.0% per year over the past 7 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.
Since 2016, Safe & Just Michigan has awarded 21 individual grants totaling $700,000. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WORKS TO ADVANCE POLICIES THAT END MICHIGAN'S OVERUSE OF INCARCERATION AND PROMOTES COMMUNITY SAFETY AND HEALING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SAFE & JUST MICHIGAN WORKS TO ADVANCE EVIDENCE BASED POLICIES. WE BUILD SUPPORT FOR REFORM THROUGH RESEARCH, PUBLIC EDUCATION, LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY AND OUTREACH TO DIVERSE COMMUNITIES AND STAKEHOLDERS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Anna Kohn President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Monica Jahner Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Jenifer Cobbina Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ken Nixon Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Shari Ware Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Eileen Hayes Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $48,000 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,440,178 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,488,178 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $15,155 |
| Investment income | $4,433 |
| 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 | $2,507,766 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $245,000 |
| 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. | $90,519 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,771 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $681,439 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $62,890 |
| Payroll taxes | $60,685 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $13,616 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $428,842 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $19,432 |
| Information technology | $24,344 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $41,700 |
| Travel | $65,590 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $195,513 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,153 |
| Insurance | $4,436 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,962,561 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $474,854 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,130,082 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,038,683 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,500 |
| 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 | $45,399 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $17,825 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,708,343 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $95,035 |
| 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 | $95,035 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,069,843 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $543,465 |
| 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 | $2,708,343 |
Over the last fiscal year, Safe & Just Michigan has awarded $185,000 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AMERICAN FRIENDS SERVICE COMMITTEE PURPOSE: ADVANCE LIFE/LONG SENTENCE POLICY CAMPAIGN | $100,000 |
A BRIGHTER WAY PURPOSE: TO DEVELOP TRAINING CIRRICULUM FOR MENTORS OF JUSTICE-IMPACTED PEOPLE | $20,000 |
MICHIGAN ADVOCACY PROGRAM PURPOSE: OUTREACH | $45,000 |
RECOVERY CONCEPTS PURPOSE: ADVANCE LIFE/LONG SENTENCE POLICY CAMPAIGN | $20,000 |