MICHIGAN ENVIROMENTAL COUNCIL

EIN: 382517980 501(c)(3) Environment

LANSING, MI

Total Revenue
$5,397,682
Total Expenses
$4,893,320
Total Assets
$7,553,355
Net Assets
$7,329,993
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1984
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
CONAN SMITH
Phone
5174879539
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

MICHIGAN ENVIROMENTAL COUNCIL, founded in 1984, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $5.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 39% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $4.9M left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

INFORMING AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC AND DECISION MAKERS ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $649,839

CLEAN PLENTIFUL WATER: MEC WORKS TO PROTECT SURFACE WATER AND GROUND WATER FROM TOXINS LIKE MERCURY AND PFAS AND CONTAMINATION FROM INADEQUATE MUNICIPAL SEWER SYSTEMS, FAILING SEPTIC SYSTEMS...

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CLEAN PLENTIFUL WATER: MEC WORKS TO PROTECT SURFACE WATER AND GROUND WATER FROM TOXINS LIKE MERCURY AND PFAS AND CONTAMINATION FROM INADEQUATE MUNICIPAL SEWER SYSTEMS, FAILING SEPTIC SYSTEMS, AGRICULTURAL RUNOFF, AND INDUSTRIAL DISCHARGES. THEY PROMOTE CONSERVATION AND THE PROTECTION OF VITAL WETLANDS ACROSS THE STATE. MEC WORKS TO DEFEND OUR INLAND SEAS FROM HARMFUL INVASIVE SPECIES. AND THEY ADVOCATE FOR POLICIES THAT ENSURE EVERY MICHIGANDER HAS ACCESS TO CLEAN, AFFORDABLE DRINKING WATER.

Program 2
Expenses: $458,838

CLEANER ENERGY:MEC WORKS TO SPUR INVESTMENT IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND LOCALLY PRODUCED RENEWABLE POWER THAT WILL CREATE JOBS AND CURB THE NEGATIVE HEALTH, CLIMATE AND ECONOMIC IMPACTS CAUSED BY OUR...

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CLEANER ENERGY:MEC WORKS TO SPUR INVESTMENT IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND LOCALLY PRODUCED RENEWABLE POWER THAT WILL CREATE JOBS AND CURB THE NEGATIVE HEALTH, CLIMATE AND ECONOMIC IMPACTS CAUSED BY OUR DEPENDENCE ON IMPORTED FOSSIL FUELS. MEC ADVOCATES FOR THE RETIREMENT OF POLLUTING, EXPENSIVE COAL AND FOSSIL FUEL POWER PLANTS TO ENSURE THE RAPID REDUCTION OF HARMFUL GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS. IN THE AUTO INDUSTRY, MEC SUPPORTS POLICIES AND PRACTICES THAT WILL MOVE MICHIGAN'S LARGEST INDUSTRY TO THE FOREFRONT IN THE DESIGN, MANUFACTURE AND SALES OF ATTRACTIVE, PRACTICAL ELECTRIC AND HIGHLY FUEL-EFFICIENT VEHICLES.

Program 3
Expenses: $523,020

BUILDING THE MOVEMENT:MEC IS THE HEART OF MICHIGAN'S ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENT, AND THEY HELP TO BUILD ITS SIZE, CAPACITY, AND EFFICACY BY CONVENING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, HELPING THEM TO UNDERSTAND...

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BUILDING THE MOVEMENT:MEC IS THE HEART OF MICHIGAN'S ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENT, AND THEY HELP TO BUILD ITS SIZE, CAPACITY, AND EFFICACY BY CONVENING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, HELPING THEM TO UNDERSTAND THEIR ROLE IN DEVELOPING PUBLIC POLICY, AND PROVIDING THEM PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES. ONE OF THEIR KEY AREAS OF WORK IS MEASURING AND IMPROVING THE RACIAL AND GENDER DIVERSITY OF THE BOARDS AND STAFFS OF ENVIRONMENTAL NONPROFITS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,138,577
Program Service Revenue $78,144
Investment Income $217,926
Other Revenue $-36,965
TOTAL REVENUE $5,397,682

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $359,193
Salaries & Benefits $2,044,061
Fundraising Expenses $296,336
Program Expenses $3,450,633
Other Expenses $2,490,066
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,893,320

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $5,397,682 $3,877,010 +0.4%
Expenses $4,893,320 $2,512,481 +0.9%
Net Income $504,362 $1,364,529 -0.6%
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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
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
26
Volunteers
15

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
$310,402
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CONAN SMITH PRESIDENT AN 30.00
Officer
$145,521 $18,634 $164,155
JOE BOWER COO 30.00
Officer
$123,132 $23,115 $146,247
CHARLOTTE JAMESON CHEIF POLICY 30.00
Highest
$111,771 $13,185 $124,956
TONY AMBROZA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALISHA BELL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELAYNE COLEMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA DESIMIONE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL DORSEY VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA ESSELMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAQUEL GARCIA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS GREEN VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIE MCCORMICK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER MCKAY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KERRIN O'BRIEN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALICIA PING BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MOZHGON RAJAEE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HORST SCHMIDT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SELMA TUCKER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $5,397,682 $4,893,320 $7,553,355 $504,362
2023 $3,877,010 $2,512,481 $6,466,251 $1,364,529
2022 $1,923,600 $2,304,906 $4,567,689 $-381,306
2021 $2,310,483 $2,123,737 $5,088,879 $186,746
2020 $1,965,678 $2,581,511 $4,117,800 $-615,833
2019 $2,110,017 $2,503,163 $4,548,604 $-393,146
2018 $2,759,338 $2,447,400 $4,706,792 $311,938
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