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Mackinac Center

Public charity
DBA: % RICHARD D MCLELLAN
Research & Policy · MIDLAND, MI · EIN 38-2701547

About

Our mission is to be the most respected and influential source of public policy research, analysis and education in michigan. The mackinac center for public policy is committed to providing the free-market perspective, resulting in superior opportunities and choices for michigan citizens.

In care of Richard D Mclellan

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Research & Policy
Employees
66
Volunteers
9

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2022-12-31
Revenue
$11.5M
Expenses
$11.5M
Assets
$16.7M
Liabilities
$391K

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) elected the 501(h) safe-harbor — lobbying expenditures are capped under a clear dollar formula instead of the "insubstantial part" standard.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$174K
Grants Given
MACKINAC CENTER
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Address

140 W Main ST
Midland, MI, 48640-515

Governance

Voting board members10
Independent members9
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %0.0%
Permanent endowment %30.0%
Endowment held by related orgNo

Fundraising activity (Schedule G)

Uses professional fundraisersYes
Gross fundraising receipts$2.5M
Net to org$2.5M
Retained by contractors$63K
ChannelsMail · Phone · Email · In-person · Grant solicitation
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