Great Lakes Jobs Alliance is located in Lansing, MI. Great Lakes Jobs Alliance 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, Great Lakes Jobs Alliance generated $1.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 22.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE CITIZENS OF MICHIGAN AND THE GREAT LAKES REGION WITH AN UNDERSTANDING OF HOW CURRENT POLICY INITIATIVES WILL AFFECT THEIR WELL-BEING; TO PROMOTE THE COMMON GOOD, ECONOMIC GROWTH AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS OF MICHIGAN AND THE GREAT LAKES REGION; AND DISCUSS PUBLIC POLICY INITIATIVES WHICH IMPACT MICHIGAN'S ABILITY TO CREATE AND SUSTAIN JOBS FOR THE CITIZENS OF MICHIGAN AND THE GREAT LAKES REGION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONSULTING EXPENDITURES RELATED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
MEDIA EXPENDITURES ON ISSUES RELATED TO ORGANIZATIONS MISSION.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Heather Lombardini President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ellen Kletzka Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Madalyn Holyfield Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Paul Cordes Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Arena Digital Consulting | 12/30/22 | $465,545 |
Bright Spark Strategies Consulting | 12/30/22 | $283,919 |
| 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 | $1,619,167 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,619,167 |
| 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 | $1,619,167 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,430,500 |
| 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 | $96,739 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,392 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $851,324 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $6,369 |
| 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 | $160 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,458,763 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, Great Lakes Jobs Alliance has awarded $1,425,000 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
MI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PURPOSE: TO FURTHER ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $1,000,000 |
MICHIGAN REPUBLICAN PARTY PURPOSE: TO FURTHER ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $340,000 |
JOBS FOR MICHIGAN COUNCIL PURPOSE: TO FURTHER ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $60,000 |
MICHIGAN CITIZENS FOR FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY PURPOSE: TO FURTHER ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $25,000 |