Center For Plain Language is located in Portland, MI. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, 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. Center For Plain Language 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, Center For Plain Language generated $41.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $27.0k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (11.6%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
PROMOTE THE USE OF PLAIN LANGUAGE IN GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN THE NEED TO DEMAND CLEAR COMMUNICATION INCLUDING FALL AND SPRING WORKSHOPS
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Barbara Kingsley Chair | 10 | $0 | |
David Lipscomb Vice Chair | 4 | $0 | |
Julie Clement Treasurer | 8 | $0 | |
Kathryn Catania Recording Secretary | 3 | $0 | |
Paul Aterman Corp. Secretary | 2 | $0 | |
Casey Mank Chair,clearmark, Board | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,463 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $28,825 |
| Membership dues | $6,640 |
| Investment income | $39 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $40,967 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $19,091 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
| Other expenses | $7,885 |
| Total expenses | $26,976 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $144,824 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $144,824 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $144,824 |