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Progress Michigan Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 26-0900990

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Jun 21, 2022

Organization ProfileWWW.PROGRESSMICHIGAN.ORG
614 N Seymour AvenueLansing, MI 48933

(517) 999-3646

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

67th percentile

0.17x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

54th percentile

0.11x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 54% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

4th percentile

-74%

Higher net margin than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

88th percentile

$155,793

Higher top officer pay than 88% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 9.7% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

2nd percentile

-56%

Faster asset growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

3rd percentile

-73%

Faster revenue growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets67th percentile

Assets

Down

$1,024,353

Down $1,312,096 (-56%) from 2020

Net Assets

Down

$853,421

Down $1,178,547 (-58%) from 2020

Liabilities

Down

$170,932

Down $133,549 (-44%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue54th percentileNet Margin4th percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,598,975

Down $4,414,566 (-73%) from 2020

Expenses

Down

$2,777,522

Down $1,879,197 (-40%) from 2020

Net Income

Down

-$1,178,547

Down $2,535,369 (-187%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth2nd percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2010: $95,174Liabilities 2010: $59,146Net Assets 2010: $36,0282010Assets 2011: $123,959Liabilities 2011: $18,248Net Assets 2011: $105,7112011Assets 2012: $133,815Liabilities 2012: $26,000Net Assets 2012: $107,8152012Assets 2013: $162,535Liabilities 2013: $73,650Net Assets 2013: $88,8852013Assets 2014: $228,371Liabilities 2014: $15,910Net Assets 2014: $212,4612014Assets 2015: $120,367Liabilities 2015: $58,904Net Assets 2015: $61,4632015Assets 2016: $151,068Liabilities 2016: $115,192Net Assets 2016: $35,8762016Assets 2017: $97,513Liabilities 2017: $82,184Net Assets 2017: $15,3292017Assets 2018: $350,016Liabilities 2018: $77,445Net Assets 2018: $272,5712018Assets 2019: $741,987Liabilities 2019: $66,841Net Assets 2019: $675,1462019Assets 2020: $2,336,449Liabilities 2020: $304,481Net Assets 2020: $2,031,9682020Assets 2021: $1,024,353Liabilities 2021: $170,932Net Assets 2021: $853,4212021Assets 2022: $1,085,085Liabilities 2022: $210,299Net Assets 2022: $874,7862022Assets 2023: $1,337,239Liabilities 2023: $124,011Net Assets 2023: $1,213,2282023Assets 2024: $925,505Liabilities 2024: $168,895Net Assets 2024: $756,6102024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$1,024,353
Liabilities$170,932
Net Assets$853,421
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth3rd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2010: $189,477Expenses 2010: $312,965Net Income 2010: -$123,4882010Revenue 2011: $185,025Expenses 2011: $115,343Net Income 2011: $69,6822011Expenses 2012: $454,7782012Revenue 2013: $160,135Expenses 2013: $179,065Net Income 2013: -$18,9302013Revenue 2014: $631,305Expenses 2014: $507,729Net Income 2014: $123,5762014Revenue 2015: $233,020Expenses 2015: $384,018Net Income 2015: -$150,9982015Revenue 2016: $1,072,107Expenses 2016: $1,097,694Net Income 2016: -$25,5872016Revenue 2017: $374,835Expenses 2017: $395,382Net Income 2017: -$20,5472017Revenue 2018: $2,256,254Expenses 2018: $2,008,786Net Income 2018: $247,4682018Revenue 2019: $1,169,408Expenses 2019: $766,833Net Income 2019: $402,5752019Revenue 2020: $6,013,541Expenses 2020: $4,656,719Net Income 2020: $1,356,8222020Revenue 2021: $1,598,975Expenses 2021: $2,777,522Net Income 2021: -$1,178,5472021Revenue 2022: $3,927,633Expenses 2022: $3,906,268Net Income 2022: $21,3652022Revenue 2023: $1,863,355Expenses 2023: $1,524,913Net Income 2023: $338,4422023Revenue 2024: $4,368,933Expenses 2024: $4,825,551Net Income 2024: -$456,6182024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$1,598,975
Expenses$2,777,522
Net Income-$1,178,547
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Jun 21, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.0
Gross Receipts
$1,598,975
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The organization's mission is to provide a strong, credible voice that holds public officials and government accountable; assists in the promotion of progressive ideas and uses state-of-the-art web-based news media to creatively build grassroots support for progressive ideas.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$2,316,632$1,001,853▼ $1,314,779
Accounts Receivable$8,657$14,157▲ $5,500
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$11,160$8,343▼ $2,817
Total Assets$2,336,449$1,024,353▼ $1,312,096
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$300,336$170,932▼ $129,404
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$4,145--
Total Liabilities$304,481$170,932▼ $133,549
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$1,780,567--
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$251,401$853,421▲ $602,020
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,031,968$853,421▼ $1,178,547
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,336,449$1,024,353▼ $1,312,096

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$8,343$39,048$47,391
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay88th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeOtherTotal
Lonnie ScottExecutive DiPT$155,793$155,793

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Patrick SchuhBoard Chair
Brian RothenbergVice Chair
Lonnie ScottExecutive Director
Bob AllisonTrustee
Steve PontoniTrustee
Doug PrattSecretary/tr

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Grow ProgressMessaging2726 13TH STREET NW, Washington, DC 20009$169,099
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,345,141
Program Service Revenue
$251,820
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$2,014
All Other Contributions
$1,345,141
Change in Net Assets
$-1,178,547
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,719,750
Other Expenses$1,057,772
Total Fundraising Expense$12,767
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$1,719,750--$1,719,750
Fees for Services Management$271,621$14,296-$285,917
Fees for Services Other$269,442$14,181-$283,623
Advertising$248,573--$248,573
Fees for Services Legal-$54,903-$54,903
Information Technology$19,691$9,077$5,307$34,075
Office Expenses$12,862$12,862$6,431$32,155
Travel$10,056$2,514-$12,570
All Other Expenses$6,031$3,030$1,029$10,090
Depreciation Depletion$3,827$3,827-$7,654
Fees for Services Accounting-$7,152-$7,152
Other Expenses$2,254$2,254-$4,508
Occupancy$1,031$2,406-$3,437
Total Functional Expenses$2,619,346$145,409$12,767$2,777,522
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
We the People Action FundDetroit, MI-Program Support$840,243
Tides AdvocacySan Francisco, CA-Program Support$566,683
Michigan LeagueLansing, MI-Program Support$127,500
Progress Michigan PoliticalLansing, MI501c3Program Support$55,000
Emgage Foundation IncDetroit, MI501c4Program Support$50,000
Pontiac Policy Action FundDetroit, MI501c4Program Support$50,000
Liberation PacLansing, MI501c4Program Support$30,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
Yes
In-house lobbying only
No
Subject to proxy tax
Yes

Reported Spending and Taxes

Line ItemAmount
Political Expenditures$85,000
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Due to Related Party$170,932
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The executive director, attorney, and accountant review the form 990 before it is signed and submitted to the irs.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“The board of directors requires each member to disclose any conflicts of interest in an annual statement.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“The board of directors hires the executive director. The board of directors also reviews the performance and compensation of the executive director.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“The organization's governing documents are made available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Progress Michigan Inc
EIN
26-0900990
Phone
5179993646
Address
614 N SEYMOUR AVENUE, LANSING, MI 48933

Signing Officer

Name
Lonnie Scott
Title
Executive Director
Phone
5179993646
Signed
2022-06-21
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Lonnie Scott
Formed
2007
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Altruic Advisors Cpas
Address
4088 WASHTENAW AVE, ANN ARBOR, MI 48108
Preparer
Ryan N Hagan CPA
Phone
8882985297
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“The organization's mission is to provide a strong, credible voice that holds public officials and government accountable; assists in the promotion of progressive ideas and uses state-of-the-art web-based news media to creatively build grassroots support for progressive ideas.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Other fees 269,442 14,181 0”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A STRONG, CREDIBLE VOICE THAT HOLDS PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABLE; ASSISTS IN THE PROMOTION OF PROGRESSIVE IDEAS AND USES STATE-OF-THE-ART WEB-BASED NEWS MEDIA TO CREATIVELY BUILD GRASSROOTS SUPPORT FOR PROGRESSIVE IDEAS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ATTORNEY, AND ACCOUNTANT REVIEW THE FORM 990 BEFORE IT IS SIGNED AND SUBMITTED TO THE IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REQUIRES EACH MEMBER TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST IN AN ANNUAL STATEMENT.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HIRES THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ALSO REVIEWS THE PERFORMANCE AND COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,024,353
Liabilities
$170,932
Net assets
$853,421
Revenue
$1,598,975
Expenses
$2,777,522
Net income
-$1,178,547
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.93$0.17$0.76$4.37$4.83$0.46
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.34$0.12$1.21$1.86$1.52$0.34
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.09$0.21$0.87$3.93$3.91$0.02
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.02$0.17$0.85$1.60$2.78$1.18
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.34$0.30$2.03$6.01$4.66$1.36
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.74$0.07$0.68$1.17$0.77$0.40
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.35$0.08$0.27$2.26$2.01$0.25
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.10$0.08$0.02$0.37$0.40$0.02
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.15$0.12$0.04$1.07$1.10$0.03
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.06$0.06$0.23$0.38$0.15
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.23$0.02$0.21$0.63$0.51$0.12
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.16$0.07$0.09$0.16$0.18$0.02
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.13$0.03$0.11$0.45
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.12$0.02$0.11$0.19$0.12$0.07
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.10$0.06$0.04$0.19$0.31$0.12