Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Lansing, Michigan, registered in 1942, with $4,267,982 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
225 W Washtenaw St, Lansing, MI, 48933 EIN 38-1222731 Since 1942
Revenue (FY2025)
$4.3M
▲ 3.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2025)
$3.8M
Net assets
$7.5M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating23 mo reserves · +10% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association: 23 mo reserves · +10% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.8M (FY2013) to $4.3M (FY2025) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $1.1MNet assets $7.5M
Operating margin
10.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$8.6M
Total liabilities
$1.1M
Net assets
$7.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,267,982▲3.0% | $3,837,546▲10.7% | $7,461,537▲12.8% | $8,555,420▲11.5% | 990 |
| 2024 | $4,143,968▲18.7% | $3,465,551▲10.7% | $6,614,458▲33.1% | $7,670,406▲26.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $3,491,191▲14.2% | $3,131,319▼1.1% | $4,967,838▲9.1% | $6,046,527▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,056,309▼5.2% | $3,167,178▲25.5% | $4,553,660▼6.7% | $5,538,704▼7.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,222,884▲26.9% | $2,524,186▲17.0% | $4,881,249▲22.6% | $5,991,711▲18.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,539,213▼28.7% | $2,157,895▼33.7% | $3,982,254▲11.0% | $5,071,110▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,563,613▲10.3% | $3,255,781▲3.4% | $3,589,210▲22.0% | $4,853,422▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $3,232,235▲4.3% | $3,149,701▲4.8% | $2,941,460▲7.1% | $4,625,613▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $3,099,538▲3.2% | $3,004,057▲10.3% | $2,746,789▲5.7% | $4,500,725▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $3,003,558▼1.3% | $2,723,692▼8.1% | $2,598,294▲10.8% | $4,465,151▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $3,041,893▲8.5% | $2,964,000▲13.4% | $2,345,783▲4.1% | $4,357,760▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,803,571 | $2,613,060▲5.6% | $2,254,338▲14.6% | $4,316,826▼6.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,474,317▼3.6% | $1,966,362▲16.0% | $4,629,136▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,567,771▼12.9% | $1,695,152▲8.0% | $4,459,372▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $2,947,395 | $1,569,902 | $4,360,519 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $78K total
2 grants to Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association totaling $78K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Restaurant Association | Advocacy | 2019 | $48,000 |
| National Restaurant Association | Sponsorship | 2018 | $30,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-1222731, based in Lansing, Michigan.
- What is Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association's EIN?
- Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-1222731.
- How much revenue does Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association report?
- Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association reported $4,267,982 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association have?
- CharityIndex grades Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (EIN 38-1222731) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.