Program areas at Michigan Community Resources
Funder cohort-based capacity building initiatives: to provide cohort-based capacity building and peer learning opportunities for nonprofits alongside funding partners.in 2022 mcr:* in partnership with the new economy initiative, convened 40+ nonprofits, banks, and government partners that support detroit small businesses quarterly to address systemic barriers harming small businesses* provided capacity building support to 150 grantees through the kresge innovative projects:detroit program, co.act detroit's activate fund, the pontiac funders collaborative, and enterprise* completed 215 consultations with nonprofits to support applications to neighborhub and kresge innovative projects: detroit
Legal services: to provide trusted legal guidance and consultation to nonprofits and small businesses.in 2022 mcr:* served 65 nonprofits through legal clinics supporting clients with legal compliance and covid-19 related legal questions* completed 168 legal consultations with nonprofits* connected 64 organizations to pro bono attorneys at local law firms
Network building: to support the development of a strong nonprofit ecosystem in southeast Michigan. In 2022 mcr:* hosted detroit capacity building forum: how we invest with 274 attendees. * completed beta version of dovetail website (www.dovetaildetroit.org), a tool to connect nonprofits to technical consultants* executed research and engagement for a sabbatical program for nonprofit leaders of color in southeast Michigan.
Organizational development services - to provide trusted organizational development consultation to nonprofits including connecting nonprofits to skills-based volunteers and organizational development consulting through office hours.
Who funds Michigan Community Resources
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
| Grantmaker | Grantmaker tax period | Description | Amount |
|---|
| Kresge Foundation | 2022-12 | This Grant Provides Project Support To Michigan Community Resources To Continue To Serve As A Capacity- and Cohort-Building Partner for the Kresge Innovative Projects: Detroit Initiative. | $450,000 |
| W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) | 2023-08 | Enable the Organization To Achieve Its Mission of Serving Low Income Individuals and Communities Through Pro Bono and Low Cost Legal and Other Professional Services, Organizational Development, and Trusted Guidance By Providing General Operating Support | $125,000 |
| McGregor Fund | 2023-06 | General Operations | $100,000 |
| ...and 9 more grants received |
Personnel at Michigan Community Resources
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Shamyle M Dobbs | Chief Executive Officer | $158,531 | 2023-11-13 |
| Alisha A Butler | Chief Program Officer | $99,896 | 2022-12-31 |
| Alisha A Opperman | Past Chief Program Officer | $106,461 | 2021-12-31 |
| Michelle Crockett | Board Chair / Vice President / Director | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Khalilah Spencer | Vice Chair / Vice - Chair / Treasurer | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| ...and 7 more key personnel |
Financials for Michigan Community Resources
| Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $1,404,620 | $2,450,102 | -42.7% |
| Program services | $189,662 | $110,869 | 71.1% |
| Investment income and dividends | $22,372 | $23,984 | -6.7% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $-5,856 | $-5,619 | -4.2% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $127,634 | -100% |
| Total revenues | $1,610,798 | $2,706,970 | -40.5% |
Organizations like Michigan Community Resources
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Warehouse Workers Justice Center | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $1,288,707 |
| Free Law Project | 501(c)(3) | Oakland, CA | $639,041 |
| Utah Homicide Survivors | 501(c)(3) | Orem, UT | $515,117 |
| Good Call NYC | 501(c)(3) | Brooklyn, NY | $881,629 |
| San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program (SDVLP) | 501(c)(3) | San Diego, CA | $4,288,905 |
| Bradley Foulk Children's Advocacy | 501(c)(3) | Erie, PA | $426,404 |
| Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program | 501(c)(3) | Columbus, OH | $940,149 |
| The Food and Drug Law Institute (FDLI) | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $4,006,030 |
| Step Up To Justice | 501(c)(3) | Tucson, AZ | $647,281 |
| Franklin County Legal Services | 501(c)(3) | Chambersburg, PA | $478,559 |
Data update history
July 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from McGregor Fund January 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 21, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 16 new grant, including a grant for $450,000 from Kresge Foundation June 12, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Crime and legal aid organizationsLegal service nonprofitsResearch centersCharities
Issues
Science and technologyHuman servicesCrime and lawLegal services
Characteristics
Conducts researchFundraising eventsState / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 440 Burroughs St 316
- Detroit, MI 48202
- Metro area
- Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- County
- Wayne County, MI
- Website URL
- mi-community.org/Â
- Phone
- (313) 962-3171
IRS details
- EIN
- 20-5764501
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2007
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- I80: Legal Services
- NAICS code, primary
- 5416: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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