Safe & Just Michigan
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Safe & Just Michigan is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lansing, Michigan, registered in 2001, with $3,933,727 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
119 Pere Marquette, Lansing, MI, 48912 EIN 38-3520445 Since 2001
Revenue (FY2023)
$3.9M
▲ 56.9% vs prior year
Public Benefit median: $140K
Expenses (FY2023)
$3.5M
Net assets
$3.0M
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 Safe & Just Michigan— 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 rating10 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 Safe & Just Michigan: 10 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 Safe & Just Michigan— 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 Safe & Just Michigan: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 119 Pere Marquette, Lansing, MI, 48912
- City
- Lansing
- State
- Michigan
- Category
- Public & Societal Benefit
- Subcategory
- Government & Public Administration
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $84K (FY2012) to $3.9M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $142KNet assets $3.0M
Operating margin
10.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.2M
Total liabilities
$142K
Net assets
$3.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,933,727▲56.9% | $3,528,133▲79.8% | $3,018,902▲15.5% | $3,161,034▲16.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,507,766▲44.6% | $1,962,561▲21.5% | $2,613,308▲32.8% | $2,708,343▲30.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,734,601▲4.2% | $1,615,107▲29.7% | $1,968,103▲6.5% | $2,081,586▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,664,671▲18.0% | $1,245,548▼8.5% | $1,848,609▲29.3% | $1,930,877▲27.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,411,234▲2.6% | $1,360,681▲67.3% | $1,429,486▲3.7% | $1,509,977▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,374,981▲44.3% | $813,206▲21.7% | $1,378,933▲229% | $1,443,710▲213% | 990 |
| 2016 | $953,080▲525% | $668,245▲125% | $418,686▲766% | $461,315▲855% | 990 |
| 2015 | $152,468▼28.9% | $296,740▲7.8% | $48,328▼74.9% | $48,328▼74.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $214,437▼52.5% | $275,297▲17.8% | $192,600▼24.0% | $192,600▼24.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $451,076▲437% | $233,788▲64.1% | $253,460▲601% | $253,460▲601% | 990 |
| 2012 | $83,954 | $142,467▼19.8% | $36,172▼61.8% | $36,172▼61.8% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | — | $177,592 | $94,685 | $94,685 | 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 · $4.7M total
27 grants to Safe & Just Michigan totaling $4.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan | Crime & legal-related | 2024 | $26,300 |
| Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan | Crime & legal-related | 2023 | $1,068,479 |
| New Venture Fund | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | 2023 | $529,438 |
| Proteus Fund Inc | Rights & justice | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Proteus Fund Inc | Rights & justice | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan | Conferences/seminars/general operations/public & societal support program | 2022 | $382,250 |
| Vera Institute of Justice Inc | Opening doors to housing for people with conviction histories | 2022 | $17,520 |
| New Venture Fund | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | 2021 | $500,000 |
| Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan | General operations | 2021 | $200,000 |
| Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan | General operations | 2021 | $200,000 |
| Vera Institute of Justice Inc | Support opening doors to housing for people in michigan with conviction | 2021 | $142,520 |
| Beyond Impact | Advocacy, research and outreach mi | 2021 | $100,000 |
| Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan | General operations | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan | General operations | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Tides Center | Equality, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2020 | $125,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Safe & Just Michigan a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Safe & Just Michigan is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-3520445, based in Lansing, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Safe & Just Michigan's EIN?
- Safe & Just Michigan's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-3520445.
- How much revenue does Safe & Just Michigan report?
- Safe & Just Michigan reported $3,933,727 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Safe & Just Michigan have?
- CharityIndex grades Safe & Just Michigan B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Safe & Just Michigan (EIN 38-3520445) 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.