Citizens For Energizing Michigans Economy is located in Okemos, MI. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (W24) the organization is classified as: Citizen Participation, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Citizens For Energizing Michigans Economy 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 12/2022, Citizens For Energizing Michigans Economy generated $193.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (60.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.6m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2018, Citizens For Energizing Michigans Economy has awarded 35 individual grants totaling $10,847,000. 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
EDUCATE LEGISLATORS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON ISSUES RELATING TO ENERGY AND ECONOMIC POLICY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONDUCTED PAID MEDIA CAMPAIGN TO DELIVER MESSAGING ON THE BENEFITS OF SOLAR ENERGY TO TARGETED AUDIENCE.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Howard Edelson President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brandon Hofmeister Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ronn Rasmussen Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Strother Nuckles Strategy Llc Advertising | 12/30/22 | $2,360,698 |
Arena Communcations Llc Advertising | 12/30/22 | $272,397 |
Glengariff Group Inc Polling | 12/30/22 | $147,500 |
The Edelson Group Inc Consulting | 12/30/22 | $144,000 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $291,228 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$97,833 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $193,395 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,335,000 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| 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 | $23,796 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $37,326 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $1,406,441 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $59,029 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,375,214 |
| Office expenses | $1,616 |
| 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 | $4,561,505 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $13,822 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $12,584,000 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $12,597,822 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $12,597,822 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $12,597,822 |
Over the last fiscal year, Citizens For Energizing Michigans Economy has awarded $1,330,000 in support to 12 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CITIZENS FOR A BETTER MICHIGAN PURPOSE: SOCIAL WELFARE CONTRIBUTION | $200,000 |
BUILDING A BETTER ECONOMY PURPOSE: SOCIAL WELFARE CONTRIBUTION | $50,000 |
GREAT LAKES JOBS ALLIANCE PURPOSE: SOCIAL WELFARE CONTRIBUTION | $100,000 |
JOBS FOR MICHIGAN COUNCIL PURPOSE: SOCIAL WELFARE CONTRIBUTION | $100,000 |
OUR NEIGHBORHOODS FIRST PURPOSE: SOCIAL WELFARE CONTRIBUTION | $50,000 |
MICHIGAN VALUES PURPOSE: SOCIAL WELFARE CONTRIBUTION | $100,000 |