Civic Intelligence

Building a Better Economy

EIN 83-3939983 • 501(c)4 • Lansing, MI

Profile

To operate exclusively for the promotion of civic action and social welfare by promoting the common good and general welfare of the residents of, and visitors to the State of Michigan; to support public policies on the federal, state, and local levels, that will bring about civic betterments and social improvements to Michigan residents; to support activities and programs that improve the quality and effectiveness of government for the State of Michigan; to promote, encourage and advocate citizen participation in political events, civic events and activities, and governmental events and associated activities; to promote charitable causes, including lessening the burdens of government in the State of Michigan; and to receive and administer funds to sponsor, conduct research, secure goods and services, or to hold events in conjunction with the promotion of these purposes.

PO Box 14097Lansing, MI 48901

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Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

28th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

30th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

19th percentile

-9.6%

Higher net margin than 19% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

63rd percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 63% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

4th percentile

-65%

Faster asset growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

96th percentile

370%

Faster revenue growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets28th percentile

Assets

Down

$79,315

Down $144,534 (-65%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$79,315

Down $144,534 (-65%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue30th percentileNet Margin19th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,509,275

Up $1,188,216 (+370%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,653,839

Up $1,494,845 (+940%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$144,564

Down $306,629 (-189%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth4th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2021: $219,654Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $219,6542021Assets 2022: $61,784Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $61,7842022Assets 2023: $223,849Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $223,8492023Assets 2024: $79,315Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $79,3152024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$79,315
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$79,315
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth96th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2021: $221,889Expenses 2021: $25,458Net Income 2021: $196,4312021Revenue 2022: $1,481,374Expenses 2022: $1,639,244Net Income 2022: -$157,8702022Revenue 2023: $321,059Expenses 2023: $158,994Net Income 2023: $162,0652023Revenue 2024: $1,509,275Expenses 2024: $1,653,839Net Income 2024: -$144,5642024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,509,275
Expenses$1,653,839
Net Income-$144,564
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$79,315
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$79,315
Revenue
$1,509,275
Expenses
$1,653,839
Net income
-$144,564
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.08$0.00$0.08$1.51$1.65$0.14
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.22$0.00$0.22$0.32$0.16$0.16
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$0.00$0.06$1.48$1.64$0.16
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.22$0.00$0.22$0.22$0.03$0.20
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 12, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$1,509,275
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To operate exclusively for the promotion of civic action and social welfare by promoting the common good and general welfare of the residents of, and visitors to the State of Michigan; to support public policies on the federal, state, and local levels, that will bring about civic betterments and social improvements to Michigan residents; to support activities and programs that improve the quality and effectiveness of government for the State of Michigan; to promote, encourage and advocate citizen participation in political events, civic events and activities, and governmental events and associated activities; to promote charitable causes, including lessening the burdens of government in the State of Michigan; and to receive and administer funds to sponsor, conduct research, secure goods and services, or to hold events in conjunction with the promotion of these purposes.

Building A Better Economy is a Section 501(c)(4) non-profit Michigan corporation whose purpose is to support public policies on the federal, state, and local levels, that will bring about civic betterments and social improvements to Michigan residents.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$223,849$79,315▼ $144,534
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$223,849$79,315▼ $144,534
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$223,849$79,315▼ $144,534
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$223,849$79,315▼ $144,534
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$223,849$79,315▼ $144,534
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay63rd percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Russel RichterPresident
Paul CordesVice President
Renae MooreAsst Secretary
Allison ChoreyAsst Treasurer
Jason GillikinSecretary/Treas

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Storytellers Group LLCMail AdvertisingPO BOX 1832, Gallatin, TN 37066$264,209
Victory Phones LLCPolling & Research1878 WATERMARK DR SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546$229,182
Digital Media Placement ServicesDigital Media Advertising530B HARKLE RD STE 100, Santa Fe, NM 87505$209,500
Sandpiper StrategiesDoor Knocking Service2141 E HIGHLAND AVE STE 105, Pheonix, AZ 85016$112,750
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,509,275
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,509,275
Change in Net Assets
$-144,564
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,332,736
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$282,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$39,103
Total Fundraising Expense$39,103
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Advertising$623,135--$623,135
Fees for Services Other$453,559$93,642-$547,201
Grants to Domestic Orgs$282,000--$282,000
Fees for Services Legal-$66,953-$66,953
Conferences and Meetings$52,768--$52,768
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$39,103$39,103
Travel$11,499--$11,499
All Other Expenses$1,219$879-$2,098
Office Expenses-$1,402-$1,402
Other Expenses$3,250$1,215-$1,215
Information Technology-$106-$106
Total Functional Expenses$1,450,539$164,197$39,103$1,653,839
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Mi Republican State Comm AdmLansing, MI527General Support$127,000
Making Michigan StrongerLansing, MI501(c)(4)General Support$80,000
Patriots Education ProjectLansing, MI501(c)(3)General Support$75,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$39,103
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No

Reported Spending and Taxes

Line ItemAmount
Political Expenditures$755,250
Total Exempt Function Spending$755,250
Section 527 Activity Spending$628,250

Section 527 Organizations

OrganizationLocationAmount
38-1221182Lansing, MI$127,000
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“No committees are authorized to act on behalf of the governing body.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“A copy of the Form 990 was provided to the board for review, comment, and approval prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“A copy of the articles of incorporation forming the entity, including board of directors information, and all amendments are available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Building a Better Economy
EIN
83-3939983
Phone
5173749100
Address
PO Box 14097, Lansing, MI 48901

Signing Officer

Name
Russel Richter
Title
President
Signed
2025-11-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Russel Richter
Formed
2019
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Dykema Gossett Pllc
Address
2723 S State St Ste 400, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Preparer
Olivia RC A Flower
Phone
7342147660
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Adjustment for prior year cash ending balance reconciliation = $30”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0NO COMMITTEES ARE AUTHORIZED TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1A copy of the Form 990 was provided to the board for review, comment, and approval prior to filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2A COPY OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION FORMING THE ENTITY, INCLUDING BOARD OF DIRECTORS INFORMATION, AND ALL AMENDMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
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