EIN 38-2701547

Mackinac Center for Public Policy Mackinac Center Legal Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
66
Year formed
1987
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
The Mackinac Center for Public Policy is a nonpartisan research and educational institute dedicated to improving the quality of life for all Michigan citizens by promoting sound solutions to state and local policy questions.
Also known as...
Mackinac Center for Public Policy
Total revenues
$11,464,559
2022
Total expenses
$11,496,742
2022
Total assets
$16,677,798
2022
Num. employees
66
2022

Program areas at Mackinac Center for Public Policy Mackinac Center Legal Foundation

Conduct scholarly research and analysis of Public Policy issues related to state labor policies, and communicate the results of that research and analysis to citizens, in order to improve the quality of life for all citizens by advancing the principles of a free-market economy, limited government and respect for private property.
Conduct scholarly research and analysis of state of Michigan Public Policy issues related to the state's educational systems, and communicate the results of that research and analysis to Michigan citizens, in order to improve the quality of life for all Michigan citizens by advancing the principles of a free-market economy, limited government and respect for private property.
Public interest law firm that advances individual freedom and the rule of law through strategic litigation and education of the Public to secure the liberties of residents, workers, students and entrepreneurs.conduct scholarly research and analylsis of Public Policy issues related to the rule of law and litigation, and communicate the results of that research and analysis in order to improve the quality of life for all citizens by advancing the principles of a free-market economy, limited government and respect for private property.
Conduct scholarly research and analysis of the state of Michigan Public Policy issues to improve the quality of life for all Michigan citizens by advancing the principles of a free-market economy, limited government and respect for private property.

Who funds Mackinac Center for Public Policy Mackinac Center Legal Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Donors TrustFor General Operations$2,046,250
National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN IncCulture$1,888,750
Community Foundation of the Holland Zeeland AreaGeneral Support$977,500
...and 52 more grants received totalling $6,733,490

Personnel at Mackinac Center for Public Policy Mackinac Center Legal Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Patricia J. BennerVice President for Operations
Jarrett SkorupVice President for Marketing and Communications
Lindsay B. KillenVice President for Strategy and Communications$149,047
David GuenthnerVice President for Government Affairs
Jim WalkerVice President for Advancement
...and 26 more key personnel

Financials for Mackinac Center for Public Policy Mackinac Center Legal Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$11,104,068
Program services$14,480
Investment income and dividends$141,075
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$4,936
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$200,000
Total revenues$11,464,559

Form 990s for Mackinac Center for Public Policy Mackinac Center Legal Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-06990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-10-26990View PDF
2019-122021-10-15990View PDF
2018-122019-11-21990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Common Cause Education FundWashington, DC$13,368,234
Partnership for Public ServiceWashington, DC$24,721,568
American Legislative Exchange CouncilArlington, VA$10,104,204
Project on Government Oversight (POGO)Washington, DC$7,933,632
Kentucky CoalitionLondon, KY$5,108,384
Poder in ActionPhoenix, AZ$3,490,528
Pioneer InstituteBoston, MA$4,549,833
Data update history
August 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 15 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from Harold and Penny Blumenstein Blumenstein Foundation Corporation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 28 new grant, including a grant for $2,046,250 from Donors Trust
December 31, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 25, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
October 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $200,000 from The Rodney Fund
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsPublic sector nonprofitsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationPublic policy
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingNational levelEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
140 W Main St PO Box 568
Midland, MI 48640
Metro area
Midland, MI
County
Midland County, MI
Website URL
mackinac.org/ 
Phone
(989) 631-0900
Facebook page
MackinacCenter 
Twitter profile
@mackinaccenter 
IRS details
EIN
38-2701547
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1987
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
W20: Government and Public Administration
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Central organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0192318
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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