Nonprofit · EIN 38-2221101
MICHIGAN ENERGY OPTIONS FKA URBAN OPTIONS
Tax-exempt · EAST LANSING, MI 48826
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $6,036,152 | $6,107,380 | -$71,228 | $1,903,425 | $1,086,252 | $817,173 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,959,905 | $3,775,284 | $184,621 | $1,630,822 | $742,421 | $888,401 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,363,480 | $3,240,375 | $123,105 | $1,650,376 | $946,596 | $703,780 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $6,007,382
- of which government grants
- $4,925,207
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $28,770
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $190,782
- Other salaries and wages
- $364,327
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $633,535
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $4,691
- Travel
- $17,501
- Program services (functional)
- $5,961,510
- Management and general (functional)
- $132,490
- Fundraising (functional)
- $13,380
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,630,822
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,903,425
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,086,252
- Net assets, end of year
- $817,173
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $817,173
- Gross receipts
- $6,036,152
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 11
- Year formed
- 1978
- State of legal domicile
- MI
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN KINCH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $174,323 | $10,799 |
| KAIT WYCKOFF | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK OCCHIPINTI | VICE PRESIDENT AND TREASUR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHUCK HOOKHAM | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA CHAPPELLE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEB DYNAKO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE JACKSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY ELLEN MIKA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD NEUMANN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PHARES A NOEL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NATHALIE OSBORN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEN TUCKER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN KINCH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $163,564 |
| TODD PARKER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| NICK OCCHIPINTI | VICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ABBY CORSO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| NATHALIE OSBORN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DR JESSICA THOMPSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARY ELLEN MIKA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHELLE JACKSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JEN TUCKER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHUCK HOOKHAM | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN KINCH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $150,876 |
| TODD PARKER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| NICK OCCHIPINTI | VICE PRESIDENT AND TREASUR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ABBY CORSO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| NATHALIE OSBORN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DR JESSICA THOMPSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARY ELLEN MIKA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHELLE JACKSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JEN TUCKER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHUCK HOOKHAM | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 4156, EAST LANSING, MI 48826-4156
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JOHN KINCH, PO BOX 4156, EAST LANSING, MI 48826
- Signed the 990
- JOHN KINCH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (517) 337-0437
- Return prepared by
- CLARK SCHAEFER HACKETT & CO
Mission
TO GUIDE COMMUNITIES TOWARD BEING MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT AND SUSTAINABLE THROUGH OUR EXPERTISE, OUR PROGRAMS, AND OUR EFFECT ON DECISION MAKERS, BUSINESS LEADERS, AND RESIDENTS OF MICHIGAN.
Program accomplishments
- RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS: PROVIDE ENERGY AUDITS, WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE, AND HIGH EFFICIENCY FURNACE INSTALLATIONS TO LOW TO MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS.Expenses $5,163,329
- COMMERCIAL PROGRAMS: PROVIDE ENERGY AUDITS, WEATHERIZATION SERVICES, AND HIGH EFFICIENCY APPLIANCE INSTALLATIONS TO SMALL BUSINESSES.Expenses $711,891
- COMMUNITY EDUCATION: PROVIDE ANALYSIS OF ENERGY USAGE, FUTURE ENERGY USAGE MODELING, STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION, ENERGY PLANS THAT EMPHASIZE EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLES.Expenses $86,290
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 38-2221101
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1979
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,903,425
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,036,152
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $6,036,152 | $6,107,380 | $1,903,425 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,959,905 | $3,775,284 | $1,630,822 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $3,363,480 | $3,240,375 | $1,650,376 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,384,619 | $2,442,892 | $1,227,478 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 38-2221101).
Questions about MICHIGAN ENERGY OPTIONS FKA URBAN OPTIONS
- What is the EIN of MICHIGAN ENERGY OPTIONS FKA URBAN OPTIONS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MICHIGAN ENERGY OPTIONS FKA URBAN OPTIONS is 38-2221101.
- Is MICHIGAN ENERGY OPTIONS FKA URBAN OPTIONS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1979.
- Are donations to MICHIGAN ENERGY OPTIONS FKA URBAN OPTIONS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MICHIGAN ENERGY OPTIONS FKA URBAN OPTIONS file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of MICHIGAN ENERGY OPTIONS FKA URBAN OPTIONS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MICHIGAN ENERGY OPTIONS FKA URBAN OPTIONS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MICHIGAN ENERGY OPTIONS FKA URBAN OPTIONS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JOHN KINCH.
- Who are the officers and directors of MICHIGAN ENERGY OPTIONS FKA URBAN OPTIONS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $174,323 (JOHN KINCH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does MICHIGAN ENERGY OPTIONS FKA URBAN OPTIONS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,036,152, expenses of $6,107,380 and total assets of $1,903,425 at year end.
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