Nonprofit · EIN 84-3132859
CULTURAL ADVOCACY NETWORK OF MICHIGAN
Tax-exempt · TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $112,215 | $98,787 | $13,428 | $42,918 | $1,298 | $41,620 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $95,840 | $95,246 | $594 | $28,192 | $0 | $28,192 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $95,849 | $85,668 | $10,181 | $25,608 | $0 | $25,608 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $102,945
- Membership dues
- $6,510
- Program service revenue
- $2,760
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $28,366
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $58,717
- Other expenses
- $11,704
- Program services (functional)
- $67,049
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $28,192
- Total assets, end of year
- $42,918
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,298
- Net assets, end of year
- $41,620
- Cash, savings and investments
- $32,918
- Gross receipts
- $112,215
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-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Craig Brisson | President | 1 | $0 |
| Jennifer Rupp | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Sarah Rice | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Claire Herhold | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Brenda Rigdon | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Erik Jacobson | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Micah Ling | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Deb Polich | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Ara Topouzian | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Amy Spadafore | Director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Craig Brisson | President | 4 | $0 |
| Erik Jacobson | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Jennifer Rupp | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Katie Miller | Treasurer | 4 | $0 |
| Larry Wagenaar | Past President | 2 | $0 |
| Marsha MacDowell | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Clara Martinez | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Brenda Rigdon | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Mike Szukhent | Director | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Wagenaar | President | 5 | $0 |
| Lisa Craig Brisson | Vice President | 5 | $0 |
| Betsy Willis | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Jennifer Rupp | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Mike Szukhent | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Marsha MacDowell | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Erik Jacobson | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Clara Martinez | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Brenda Rigdon | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Katie Miller | Director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3825 CREEKSIDE DR, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684-7218
- In care of
- % MARK RODMAN
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Lauren Ward, Program Coordinator
- Phone
- (313) 587-3925
- Website
- https://www.canmichigan.org/
Mission
Arts and cultural advocacy: We are a statewide, membership-based organization dedicated to ensuring cultural leaders have the tools necessary to provide services of the highest quality.
Program accomplishments
- Lobbied Michigan legislators in support of arts and culture fundingExpenses $48,000 · grants $48,000
- Hosted an in-person advocacy day in which 60 Michigan residents spoke with over 70 Michigan legislatorsExpenses $4,000 · grants $4,000
- Marketing of arts and cultural organizations throughout Michigan. Tools used were Facebook, podcasts, and a statewide calendar of arts and cultural events.Expenses $10,091 · grants $10,091
- Supported the Art and Culture Caucus comprised of Michigan House and Senate members interested in preserving and expanding funding and awareness for arts and culture throughout the state. We held a tour and reception on Mackinac Island as an opportunity for them to gather and discuss arts and culture initiatives.Expenses $3,000 · grants $3,000
- Hosted an annual meeting that was open to the entire CAN membership and attended by 20 members to provide updates on arts and culture, the Cultural Advocacy Network of Michigan's annual accomplishments.Expenses $500 · grants $500
- Hosted Fund MI Arts and Culture Advocacy Day bringing together 150 advocates to the Michigan State Capitol to support arts and culture funding in the state.Expenses $1,458 · grants $10,000
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-3132859
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A01)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $42,918
- Income (IRS master file)
- $112,215
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | September 2025 | $112,215 | $98,787 | $42,918 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2024 | $95,840 | $95,246 | $28,192 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2023 | $95,849 | $85,668 | $25,608 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2021 | – | – | – | 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 84-3132859).
Questions about CULTURAL ADVOCACY NETWORK OF MICHIGAN
- What is the EIN of CULTURAL ADVOCACY NETWORK OF MICHIGAN?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CULTURAL ADVOCACY NETWORK OF MICHIGAN is 84-3132859.
- Is CULTURAL ADVOCACY NETWORK OF MICHIGAN tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 2020.
- Are donations to CULTURAL ADVOCACY NETWORK OF MICHIGAN tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does CULTURAL ADVOCACY NETWORK OF MICHIGAN 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 CULTURAL ADVOCACY NETWORK OF MICHIGAN due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CULTURAL ADVOCACY NETWORK OF MICHIGAN last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended September 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of CULTURAL ADVOCACY NETWORK OF MICHIGAN?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CULTURAL ADVOCACY NETWORK OF MICHIGAN have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $112,215, expenses of $98,787 and total assets of $42,918 at year end.
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