The Michigan Center for Civic Education

EIN: 383052907 501(c)(3)

Lansing, MI

Total Revenue
$307,632
Total Expenses
$321,791
Total Assets
$141,198
Net Assets
$141,126
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1982
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
Ellen Zwarensteyn
Phone
5173676422
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

The Michigan Center for Civic Education, founded in 1982, is a small nonprofit that reported $308K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 8% compared to the prior year.

Mission

To promote and support the development of engaged, responsible citizens. The Michigan Center for Civic Education (MCCE) strengthens constitutional democracy through authentic civic education and professional learning. MCCE advances the knowledge, skills, and dispositions for teachers, students, and communities to engage in equitable and dynamic civic life.

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

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $289,232
Program Service Revenue $18,044
Investment Income $356
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $307,632

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $271,874
Other Expenses $321,791
TOTAL EXPENSES $321,791

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $307,632 $334,247 -0.1%
Expenses $321,791 $301,417 +0.1%
Net Income $-14,159 $32,830 -1.4%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
20
Independent Members
20
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
250

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
4
$0
Total Directors
1
$90,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Ellen Zwarensteyn Executive Dir. 40.00
Director
$90,000 $0 $90,000
Hillary Baker Secretary 0.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Fatima Bolyea Treasurer 0.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Barbara Gazda President 0.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Regan Gibson Vice President 0.00
Officer
$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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $307,632 $321,791 $141,198 $-14,159
2023 $340,747 $307,918 $168,003 $32,829
2022 $397,024 $404,588 $134,864 $-7,564
2021 $247,873 $131,766 $139,242 $116,107
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