MICHIGAN'S CHILDREN

EIN: 383078577 501(c)(3) Human Services

LANSING, MI

Total Revenue
$870,709
Total Expenses
$737,506
Total Assets
$481,567
Net Assets
$404,278
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1992
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
MATT GILLARD
Phone
5174853500
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

MICHIGAN'S CHILDREN, founded in 1992, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $871K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 29% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $133K, a strong 15% operating margin.

Mission

TO ENSURE THAT POLICYMAKERS PRIORITIZE THE NEEDS OF THE MOST CHALLENGED CHILDREN FROM CRADLE TO CAREER.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $199,127

DATA, INFORMATION, AND POLICY ANALYSIS - TO MAINTAIN AND BUILD EXPERT KNOWLEDGE OF STATE BUDGETS AND POLICIES AND POSITIVE CHILD OUTCOMES; MONITOR EVIDENCE-BASED AND PROMISING PROGRAM PRACTICES...

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DATA, INFORMATION, AND POLICY ANALYSIS - TO MAINTAIN AND BUILD EXPERT KNOWLEDGE OF STATE BUDGETS AND POLICIES AND POSITIVE CHILD OUTCOMES; MONITOR EVIDENCE-BASED AND PROMISING PROGRAM PRACTICES, ASSESS POLICY IMPACT, AND IDENTIFY POLICY SOLUTIONS AND STRATEGIES. IN THE CURRENT YEAR, MICHIGAN'S CHILDREN FACILITATED OR PARTICIPATED IN HUNDREDS OF OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN FROM ADVOCACY PARTNERS, SERVICE PROVIDERS AND PEOPLE RECEIVING KEY SERVICES.

Program 2
Expenses: $177,001

STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS/EDUCATION - TO PRODUCE AND DISSEMINATE NONPARTISAN INFORMATION ON THE IMPACT OF STATE AND FEDERAL BUDGETS, POLICIES, AND PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS ELECTIONS ON CHILD AND FAMILY...

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STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS/EDUCATION - TO PRODUCE AND DISSEMINATE NONPARTISAN INFORMATION ON THE IMPACT OF STATE AND FEDERAL BUDGETS, POLICIES, AND PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS ELECTIONS ON CHILD AND FAMILY OUTCOMES USING PRINT, BROADCAST, AND SOCIAL MEDIA. IN THE CURRENT YEAR, MICHIGAN'S CHILDREN PUBLISHED AND WIDELY DISSEMINATED 6 EDITIONS OF ISSUES FOR MICHIGAN'S CHILDREN, 11 EDITIONS OF BUDGET BASICS, SEVERAL LEARNING FROM YOUTH AND FAMILIES HIGHLIGHTS, 11 STAFF AND GUEST BLOGS, AND 29 SPEAKING FOR KIDS E-BULLETINS. WE DISSEMINATED THOUSANDS OF PRINTED AND ELECTRONIC COPIES OF OUR COMPREHENSIVE POLICY PLAYBOOK WITH OUR PRIORITIES FOR 2023.

Program 3
Expenses: $154,877

MOBILIZATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - TO SUPPORT INFLUENTIAL CHAMPIONS WHO PROMOTE POLICY AND PROGRAM CHANGE; IDENTIFY, ENGAGE, AND EDUCATE TARGETED GROUPS OF COMMUNITY ADVOCATES; BUILD AND...

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MOBILIZATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - TO SUPPORT INFLUENTIAL CHAMPIONS WHO PROMOTE POLICY AND PROGRAM CHANGE; IDENTIFY, ENGAGE, AND EDUCATE TARGETED GROUPS OF COMMUNITY ADVOCATES; BUILD AND MOBILIZE E-ADVOCACY AND GRASSROOTS NETWORKS; AND IDENTIFY, ASSESS, ASSEMBLE, AND LEVERAGE STRATEGIC COLLABORATIVE AND COLLECTIVE ACTION OPPORTUNITIES. IN THE CURRENT YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION PARTICIPATED IN NATIONAL, STATE, AND LOCAL EFFORTS IN COMMUNICATING WITH AND MOBILIZING MORE THAN 50,000 ADVOCATES AROUND THE STATE OF MICHIGAN.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $878,200
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $389
Other Revenue $-7,880
TOTAL REVENUE $870,709

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $644,661
Fundraising Expenses $6,456
Program Expenses $620,506
Other Expenses $92,845
TOTAL EXPENSES $737,506

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $870,709 $673,178 +0.3%
Expenses $737,506 $703,044 +0.0%
Net Income $133,203 $-29,866 -5.5%
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
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
7
Volunteers
11

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
$155,649
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
YAZEED MOORE DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRY MURPHY DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN ZIRALDO DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANA WONG DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER BOWMAN DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTEN KANGAS-KRAFT DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEE FITZPATRICK DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CRYSTAL SANFORD-BROWN DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAUN WILSON VICE CHAIR 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TONY STAMAS TREASURER 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KURT R STREHLKE CHAIR 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT GILLARD PRESIDENT/CEO 40.00
Officer
$116,917 $38,732 $155,649
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $870,709 $737,506 $481,567 $133,203
2022 $673,178 $703,044 $299,232 $-29,866
2021 $893,952 $884,813 $326,273 $9,139
2020 $687,190 $941,703 $321,144 $-254,513
2019 $937,309 $750,775 $625,456 $186,534
2018 $541,662 $495,931 $385,203 $45,731
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