Michigan Voices is located in Detroit, MI. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (R40) the organization is classified as: Voter Education & Registration, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Michigan Voices employed 30 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Michigan Voices 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, Michigan Voices generated $6.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 40.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.0m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2021, Michigan Voices has awarded 54 individual grants totaling $3,132,684. 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
THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO BUILD CIVIC ENGAGEMENT CAPACITY IN PROGRESSIVE NONPROFIT GROUPS .
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES RESOURCES TO HELP NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT ARE LED BY AND ENGAGE BLACK, INDIGENOUS AND PEOPLE OF COLOR TO BECOME SELF-SUSTAINING IN THE MISSION TO BRING SOCIAL JUSTICE TO THEIR COMMUNITIES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tameka Ramsey Co-Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $109,733 |
Sommer Foster Co-Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $107,346 |
Baldomero Gonzalez Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Keserich Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kathryn Kelly Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Aamina Ahmed Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| 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 | $6,336,114 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,000,000 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,336,114 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $269,918 |
| Investment income | $11,025 |
| 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 | $6,618,319 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,540,326 |
| 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 | $1,143,643 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $111,768 |
| Payroll taxes | $94,495 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $18,000 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $62,231 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $283,400 |
| Office expenses | $21,328 |
| Information technology | $360,862 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $123,291 |
| Travel | $32,444 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12,562 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,537 |
| All other expenses | $1,409 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,021,691 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,499,203 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $814,156 |
| 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 | $30,818 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,616 |
| Total assets | $3,346,793 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $90,103 |
| 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 | $90,103 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,057,828 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,198,862 |
| 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 | $3,346,793 |
Over the last fiscal year, Michigan Voices has awarded $2,540,326 in support to 41 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ACCESS PURPOSE: REDISTRICTING ELECTION | $34,500 |
APIA VOTE MI PURPOSE: REDISTRICTING ELECTION | $206,976 |
APRI - A PHILLIP RANDOLPH PURPOSE: REDISTRICTING ELECTION | $18,750 |
APRI DETROIT DOWNRIVER PURPOSE: REDISTRICTING ELECTION | $69,500 |
BETTER MEN OUTREACH PURPOSE: VOTER ENGAGEMENT | $43,211 |
CARES PURPOSE: ELECTION PROTECTION | $10,000 |