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Nonprofit · EIN 38-3052907

THE MICHIGAN CENTER FOR CIVIC EDUCATION

Tax-exempt · LANSING, MI 48933

Financials

$308K$322K2023$312K$326K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE MICHIGAN CENTER FOR CIVIC EDUCATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$312,428$326,040-$13,612$127,586$72$127,514
June 30, 2024990$307,632$321,791-$14,159$141,198$72$141,126
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$262,032
Program service revenue
$50,355
Investment income
$41
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$100,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$100,000
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$720
Accounting fees
$3,470
Program services (functional)
$218,291
Management and general (functional)
$107,749

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$141,198
Total assets, end of year
$127,586
Total liabilities, end of year
$72
Net assets, end of year
$127,514
Net assets without donor restrictions
$127,514
Gross receipts
$312,428
Employees
0
Volunteers
250
Year formed
1982
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Ellen ZwarensteynExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director
40$100,000
Hillary BakerSecretary
Officer
0$0
Fatima BolyeaTreasurer
Officer
0$0
Barbara GazdaPresident
Officer
0$0
Regan GibsonVice President
Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Ellen ZwarensteynExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director
40$90,000
Hillary BakerSecretary
Officer
0$0
Fatima BolyeaTreasurer
Officer
0$0
Barbara GazdaPresident
Officer
0$0
Regan GibsonVice President
Officer
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
306 TOWNSEND ST, LANSING, MI 48933-2012
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Ellen Zwarensteyn, 306 Townsend St, Lansing, MI 48933
Signed the 990
Ellen Zwarensteyn, Executive Director
Phone
(517) 367-6422
Return prepared by
AMI Accounting Solutions

Mission

To promote and support the development of engaged, responsible citizens.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • We The People - A K-12+ program that enhances students' understanding of American constitutional democracy and helps them to understand the contemporary relevance of the Constitution including the Bill of Rights. Culminating activities are simulated congressional hearings where students Testify before a panel of community members Lawyers, judges, civic leaders, educators. The program provides students an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of constitutional principles while engaging in meaningful dialogue around important civic questions. Programs may include professional learning, district events, state showcases, and support of the national We The People events. We The People includes the work of the We The People: Civics That Empowers All Students CEAS research program. The goal of this program is to advance We The People within the 4th-8th grades and is specific program sponsored by a research grant from the U.S. Department of Education to the Center Education and Georgetown University.
    Expenses $119,334 · grants $175,596 · revenue $180,176
  • MI High School Mock Trial Tournament - High schools students transform themselves into attorneys and witnesses to enact trials using civil and/or criminal case materials. Students compete against other schools in real courtrooms in front of legal professionals. Program consists of: Development of case materials, mock trial clinics, numerous regional events, a state showcase, and aids in the work of the national high school mock trial. Mock trial includes courtroom illustrations and artistry plus courtroom journalism.
    Expenses $64,314 · revenue $62,215
  • Outreach - THE MICHIGAN CENTER FOR CIVIC EDUCATION'S OUTREACH SERVES TO BRING IN CHAMPIONS OF CIVIC EDUCATION TO ADVANCE THE AWARENESS OF AND PROMOTION OF CIVIC AND LAW-RELATED EDUCATION. IN ORDER TO CREATE AWARENESS, THE CENTER PROVIDES COMMUNITY SESSIONS TO LEARN ABOUT THE PROGRAMMING AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROVIDED BY THE CENTER. OUTREACH INCLUDES CONFERENCES, PUBLIC MEETINGS, AND LEARNING SESSIONS TO PROMOTE CIVIC EDUCATION AND CENTER PROGRAMS TO A WIDE VARIETY OF STAKEHOLDERS. OUTREACH ALSO INCLUDES WORK WITH THE MICIVICS COALITION TO ADVANCE CIVIC AND LAW RELATED EDUCATION IN MICHIGAN.
    Expenses $34,643 · revenue $39,560

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
38-3052907
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
1993
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$127,586
Income (IRS master file)
$312,428

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$312,428$326,040$127,586IRS
990June 2024$307,632$321,791$141,198XML
990June 2023$340,747$307,918$168,003IRS
990June 2022$397,024$404,588$134,864IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990-EZJune 2019–––IRS
990-EZJune 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 38-3052907).

Questions about THE MICHIGAN CENTER FOR CIVIC EDUCATION

What is the EIN of THE MICHIGAN CENTER FOR CIVIC EDUCATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE MICHIGAN CENTER FOR CIVIC EDUCATION is 38-3052907.
Is THE MICHIGAN CENTER FOR CIVIC EDUCATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
Are donations to THE MICHIGAN CENTER FOR CIVIC EDUCATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE MICHIGAN CENTER FOR CIVIC EDUCATION 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 THE MICHIGAN CENTER FOR CIVIC EDUCATION 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 THE MICHIGAN CENTER FOR CIVIC EDUCATION 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 THE MICHIGAN CENTER FOR CIVIC EDUCATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Ellen Zwarensteyn.
Who are the officers and directors of THE MICHIGAN CENTER FOR CIVIC EDUCATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $100,000 (Ellen Zwarensteyn, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does THE MICHIGAN CENTER FOR CIVIC EDUCATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $312,428, expenses of $326,040 and total assets of $127,586 at year end.

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