CITIZENS RESEARCH COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN INC

EIN: 381539991 501(c)(3)

LIVONIA, MI

Total Revenue
$1,231,176
Total Expenses
$1,321,973
Total Assets
$4,043,290
Net Assets
$4,043,290
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1916
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
ERIC W LUPHER
Phone
7345428001
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CITIZENS RESEARCH COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN INC, founded in 1916, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 14% compared to the prior year. Net assets of $4.0M represent 39 months of operating reserves.

Mission

THE GOAL OF THE CITIZENS RESEARCH COUNCIL IS TO SECURE GOOD GOVERNMENT FOR THE CITIZENS OF MICHIGAN-GOVERNMENT THAT IS REPRESENTATIVE OF AND RESPONSIBLE AND ACCOUNTABLE TO THE PUBLIC; EFFECTIVE IN CARRYING OUT ITS RESPONSIBILITIES AND PROVIDING SERVICES; AND EFFICIENT IN THE USE OF ITS RESOURCES. RESEARCH COUNCIL ACTIVITIES FOCUS ON FOUR AREAS:MONITORING TRENDS IN STATE AND LOCAL FINANCES; ANALYZING THE STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION OF GOVERNMENT; CONDUCTING IN-DEPTH STUDIES OF MAJOR PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES; AND ASSISTING PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND CONCERNED CITIZENS TO PROMOTE EFFICIENCY, EFFECTIVENESS, AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $967,262

THE CITIZENS RESEARCH COUNCIL PUBLISHED A PAPER THAT ADDRESSED PUBLIC FUNDING OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RELATED TO INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURIAL ACTIVITIES. THE RESEARCH DOCUMENTED THE ECONOMIC...

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THE CITIZENS RESEARCH COUNCIL PUBLISHED A PAPER THAT ADDRESSED PUBLIC FUNDING OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RELATED TO INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURIAL ACTIVITIES. THE RESEARCH DOCUMENTED THE ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT, QUANTIFIED MICHIGAN'S INVESTMENTS RELATIVE TO SEVERAL SURROUNDING STATES, AND IDENTIFIED POTENTIAL SOURCES OF FUNDING IF POLICY MAKERS PRIORITIZE THESE ACTIVITIES. THE CITIZENS RESEARCH COUNCIL ANALYZED DETROIT'S ECONOMIC WELLBEING AND THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TOOLS IT EMPLOYS TO FACILITATE FUTURE GROWTH. THREE PAPERS WERE PUBLISHED THAT 1) ESTABLISHED THAT THE CITY IS ON THE UPSWING BUT STILL LAGS BEHIND IN ECONOMIC STRENGTH AND THE WEALTH OF ITS RESIDENTS; 2) CRITIQUED THE PRACTICES OF THE DETROIT DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND MADE RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE THE FINANCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE CITY, COUNTY, AND OTHER OVERLAPPING JURISDICTIONS; AND 3) CRITIQUED THE CITY'S USE OF TAX ABATEMENTS TO FACILITATE JOB CREATION AND RETURN ABANDONED OR UNDER-UTILIZED BUILDINGS TO PRODUCTIVE USE. THE RESEARCH COUNCIL DOCUMENTED INEQUITIES AND FAILINGS IN GETTING FEDERAL AND STATE AT-RISK FUNDING TO THE BUILDINGS AND CLASSROOMS WHERE AT-RISK STUDENTS ATTEND SCHOOLS. IT IDENTIFIED THE CAUSES OF THE SHORTCOMINGS AND RECOMMENDED POLICIES TO REMEDIATE THE PROBLEMS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $847,351
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $421,329
Other Revenue $-37,504
TOTAL REVENUE $1,231,176

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $992,554
Fundraising Expenses $215,375
Program Expenses $967,262
Other Expenses $254,244
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,321,973

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,231,176 $1,423,944 -0.1%
Expenses $1,321,973 $1,345,203 0.0%
Net Income $-90,797 $78,741 -2.2%
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✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
32
Independent Members
32
Employees
11
Volunteers
42

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$187,837
Total Directors
33
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHASE L CANTRELL CHAIR (RESIGNED 06/2024) 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLEE KVORIAK CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS G KYROS VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHAN W CURRIE TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DARNELL ADAMS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA M BASSETT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NATHAN BENEDICT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAWRENCE N BLUTH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK BURTON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL P DOMENICUCCI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ZENNA ELHASAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD A FAVOR JR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANN D FILLINGHAM DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY LYNN FOSTER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT GILLARD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARITA HATTEM-SCHIFFMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN HEARD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL HORRIGAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EARLE WIN IRWIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW JOHNSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICK KHOURI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAUREN LAPINE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMIE LARSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICK MCGOW DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID PALSROK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSICA ROBINSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLI SAUNDERS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NEIL SHERIDAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTHONY STAMAS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFFREY STOUTENBURG DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT THALL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AYA WALLER-BEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KENNETH ZENDEL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC LUPHER PRESIDENT/SECRETARY 40.00
Officer
$174,740 $13,097 $187,837
CRAIG THIEL RESEARCH DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$104,204 $5,728 $109,932
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $1,231,176 $1,321,973 $4,043,290 $-90,797
2023 $1,423,944 $1,345,203 $3,989,155 $78,741
2022 $1,342,091 $1,191,600 $3,903,032 $150,491
2021 $1,498,971 $915,077 $4,492,512 $583,894
2020 $1,071,313 $867,868 $3,733,300 $203,445
2019 $1,271,327 $956,407 $3,368,748 $314,920
2018 $860,023 $879,019 $2,909,178 $-18,996
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