Civic Intelligence

The Center for Michigan

EIN 32-0167398 • 501(c)3 • Detroit, MI

Profile

For all state residents, diverse civic stakeholders and philanthropy, the center for michigan (the center) and its nonprofit newsrooms - bridge michigan and bridgedetroit - make michigan better through high-quality, nonpartisan journalism and engagement. The center focuses on in-depth explanatory and watchdog reporting while working collaboratively with various media to deepen and widen public consumption of in-depth reporting. This work is made possible by charitable donations ranging from foundation grants to reader donations.

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950 Selden St Ste 210Detroit, MI 48201

www.bridgemi.com

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

28th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 28% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

32nd percentile

0.10x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 32% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

21st percentile

-7.2%

Higher net margin than 21% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

72nd percentile

$271,828

Higher top officer pay than 72% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 5.1% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

32nd percentile

-0.4%

Faster asset growth than 32% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

91st percentile

98%

Faster revenue growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$12,994,181

Down $2,633,406 (-17%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$539,035

Up $355,379 (+194%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$12,455,146

Down $2,988,785 (-19%) from 2022

Revenue

Down

$5,280,443

Down $2,412,888 (-31%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$5,658,764

Up $608,823 (+12%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$378,321

Down $3,021,711 (-114%) from 2022

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$20M$15M$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2011: $6,938,158Liabilities 2011: $55,860Net Assets 2011: $6,882,2982011Assets 2012: $5,796,154Liabilities 2012: $39,319Net Assets 2012: $5,756,8352012Assets 2013: $5,093,177Liabilities 2013: $163,791Net Assets 2013: $4,929,3862013Assets 2014: $3,509,607Liabilities 2014: $93,206Net Assets 2014: $3,416,4012014Assets 2016: $8,426,011Liabilities 2016: $14,485Net Assets 2016: $8,411,5262016Assets 2017: $7,494,047Liabilities 2017: $23,976Net Assets 2017: $7,470,0712017Assets 2018: $6,211,954Liabilities 2018: $41,776Net Assets 2018: $6,170,1782018Assets 2019: $5,496,919Liabilities 2019: $21,399Net Assets 2019: $5,475,5202019Assets 2020: $6,750,146Liabilities 2020: $1,010,705Net Assets 2020: $5,739,4412020Assets 2021: $12,882,699Liabilities 2021: $82,158Net Assets 2021: $12,800,5412021Assets 2022: $15,627,587Liabilities 2022: $183,656Net Assets 2022: $15,443,9312022Assets 2024: $12,994,181Liabilities 2024: $539,035Net Assets 2024: $12,455,1462024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$12,994,181
Liabilities$539,035
Net Assets$12,455,146

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MExpenses 2011: $1,177,2292011Expenses 2012: $1,741,9092012Revenue 2013: $932,361Expenses 2013: $1,759,810Net Income 2013: -$827,4492013Revenue 2014: $734,989Expenses 2014: $2,247,974Net Income 2014: -$1,512,9852014Revenue 2016: $8,882,610Expenses 2016: $2,268,056Net Income 2016: $6,614,5542016Revenue 2017: $1,492,472Expenses 2017: $2,433,927Net Income 2017: -$941,4552017Revenue 2018: $1,281,061Expenses 2018: $2,580,954Net Income 2018: -$1,299,8932018Revenue 2019: $2,031,161Expenses 2019: $2,725,819Net Income 2019: -$694,6582019Revenue 2020: $4,069,600Expenses 2020: $3,805,679Net Income 2020: $263,9212020Revenue 2021: $11,666,201Expenses 2021: $4,605,101Net Income 2021: $7,061,1002021Revenue 2022: $7,693,331Expenses 2022: $5,049,941Net Income 2022: $2,643,3902022Revenue 2024: $5,280,443Expenses 2024: $5,658,764Net Income 2024: -$378,3212024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$5,280,443
Expenses$5,658,764
Net Income-$378,321

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$13.0$0.54$12.5$5.28$5.66$0.38
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$15.6$0.18$15.4$7.69$5.05$2.64
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$12.9$0.08$12.8$11.7$4.61$7.06
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.75$1.01$5.74$4.07$3.81$0.26
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.50$0.02$5.48$2.03$2.73$0.69
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$6.21$0.04$6.17$1.28$2.58$1.30
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$7.49$0.02$7.47$1.49$2.43$0.94
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$8.43$0.01$8.41$8.88$2.27$6.61
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.51$0.09$3.42$0.73$2.25$1.51
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.09$0.16$4.93$0.93$1.76$0.83
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.80$0.04$5.76$1.74
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.94$0.06$6.88$1.18
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Aug 11, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$5,280,443
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

For all state residents, diverse civic stakeholders and philanthropy, the center for michigan (the "center") and its nonprofit newsrooms - bridge michigan & bridgedetroit - drive healthy and informed policy dialogue and problem-solving by publishing michigan's most impactful nonprofit public service journalism and community information in the face of traditional newspaper decline. The center focuses on in-depth explanatory and watchdog reporting while working collaboratively with various media to deepen and widen public consumption of in-depth reporting. The center's goal is to provide independent, balanced, thoughtful and high-quality journalism: a survival guide for michiganders with a stake in our state's future. This work is made possible by charitable donations ranging from foundation grants to reader donations.

: making michigan better through high-quality, nonpartisan journalism & engagement

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$6,836,996$7,050,219▲ $213,223
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$1,965,452$3,028,061▲ $1,062,609
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$3,860,952$2,194,830▼ $1,666,122
Accounts Receivable$24,500$367,500▲ $343,000
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$264,139$322,806▲ $58,667
Total Assets$13,042,518$12,994,181▼ $48,337
Other Assets Total$90,479$30,765▼ $59,714
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue-$370,000-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$97,792$136,952▲ $39,160
Other Liabilities$93,027$32,083▼ $60,944
Total Liabilities$190,819$539,035▲ $348,216
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$6,931,734$7,637,370▲ $705,636
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$5,919,965$4,817,776▼ $1,102,189
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$12,851,699$12,455,146▼ $396,553
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$13,042,518$12,994,181▼ $48,337
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Katherine S LockerCEOFT$260,464$11,364$271,828
Joel T KurthExecutive EdFT$171,270$31,405$202,675
Joel T KurthExecutive Editor-$171,270$31,405$202,675
William EmkowGrowth StratFT$168,491$32,644$201,135
William EmkowGrowth Strategy Director-$168,491$32,644$201,135
John BebowExecutive AdFT$169,090-$169,090
John BebowExecutive Advisor-$169,090$34,167$169,090
Ronnie L FrenchSenior ReporFT$131,107$34,167$165,274
Ronnie L FrenchSenior Reporter-$131,107-$165,274

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Paul HillegondsChairman
Sarah Wycoff MccauleyVice Chair(b
Paula CunninghamVice Chair(e
Glenda D PriceDirector
Loyal a Eldridge IiiDirector
Philip PowerDirector
Regina BellDirector
Rob FowlerDirector
Devin ScillianDirector(beg
Cindy GoodakerSecretary
Robert SeestadtTreasurer(be

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Quatrro Business Support ServicesAccounting Svc1850 PARKWAY PL, Marietta, GA 30067$171,360
The Maynard GroupConsulting839 EDISON, Detroit, MI 48202$105,572
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$4,855,404
Program Service Revenue
$201,100
Investment Income
$207,816
Other Revenue
$16,123
All Other Contributions
$4,821,804
Change in Net Assets
$-378,321

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$5,280,443
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$-18,232
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$5,262,211
Total Revenue per Form 990
$5,280,443
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$3,971,134
Other Expenses$1,687,630
Total Fundraising Expense$631,754
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$2,751,523$666,803$552,808$3,971,134
Fees for Services Other$22,706$454,317$5,233$482,256
Travel$101,313$11,257$17,056$129,626
Advertising$121,646--$121,646
Other Expenses$115,922$6,444$9,763$115,922
Occupancy$74,277$8,253$12,505$95,035
All Other Expenses$65,033--$65,033
Insurance-$49,049-$49,049
Total Functional Expenses$3,808,190$1,218,820$631,754$5,658,764

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$5,658,764
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$5,658,764
Total Expenses per Form 990$5,658,764
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
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Lease Obligation$32,083
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
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 2

Quattro business support services treasurer

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 7A

3 of the directors of the organization shall be appointed annually by the power foundation, a michigan nonprofit corporation (the foundation). The remaining directors of the organization shall be elected for staggered 3 year terms by a majority vote of the full directorship on an annual basis. Upon implementation of this section, 2 directors shall be elected to a one-year term, 2 directors shall be elected to a two-year term and 2 directors shall be elected to a three-year term. Thereafter, 2 directors shall be elected annually and shall serve for a term of three years, or until their successors have been elected. If a vacancy occurs on the board of directors due to the departure of a director appointed by the foundation, the foundation shall appoint a director to fill the vacancy. If a vacancy occurs on the board of directors due to the departure of a director elected by the full directorship, the full directorship shall elect a director to fill the vacancy.

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

The form 990 is prepared by the firm who performs the audit of the financial statements. The completed form 990 is distributed to all board members via email for review.

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

The conflict of interest policy clearly states that any actual or possible conflict of interest must be disclosed. Specific procedures are outlined in the policy that address the determination of a conflict, the procedures for addressing the conflict, and any violations of the policy.

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

The chair completes the annual review of the ceo and forwards the review to members of the board for their review and further comments. The employment agreement was approved by the board of directors.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

Documents are available to the public upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Center for Michigan
EIN
32-0167398
Phone
7342155169
Address
950 SELDEN ST STE 210, DETROIT, MI 48201

Signing Officer

Name
Katherine S Locker
Title
CEO
Phone
7347694625
Signed
2025-08-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Katherine S Locker
Formed
2006
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
38

Preparer

Firm
Alan C Young & Associates Pc
Address
7310 WOODWARD AVE STE 740, DETROIT, MI 48202
Preparer
Alan C Young
Phone
3138737500
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

For all state residents, diverse civic stakeholders and philanthropy, the center for michigan (the center) and its nonprofit newsrooms - bridge michigan and bridgedetroit - make michigan better through high-quality, nonpartisan journalism and engagement. The center focuses on in-depth explanatory and watchdog reporting while working collaboratively with various media to deepen and widen public consumption of in-depth reporting. This work is made possible by charitable donations ranging from foundation grants to reader donations.

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