CITIZENS RESEARCH COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN INC (EIN 381539991) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1916

Legal Domicile

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 MISSION OF CITIZENS RESEARCH COUNCIL IS TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF INFORMED PUBLIC POLICY AT ALL LEVELS OF MICHIGAN GOVERNMENT THROUGH THE DELIVERY OF FACTUAL AND UNBIASED ANALYSIS OF THE MOST CRITICAL ISSUES PERTINENT TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$187,837

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

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

CITIZENS RESEARCH COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN INC