The K-12 Alliance of Michigan is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Lansing, Michigan, registered in 2007, with $392,750 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2023)
$393K
▼ 2.2% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$386K
Net assets
$117K
Employees
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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 →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 The K-12 Alliance of Michigan— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 The K-12 Alliance of Michigan: 4 mo reserves · +2% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 The K-12 Alliance of Michigan— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 The K-12 Alliance of Michigan: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $269K (FY2013) to $393K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
1.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$117K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$117K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $392,750▼2.2% | $385,903▼6.7% | $116,924▲6.2% | $116,924▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $401,750▲8.4% | $413,427▼4.8% | $110,077▼9.6% | $110,077▼9.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $370,652▲8.2% | $434,188▲41.6% | $121,754▼34.3% | $121,754▼34.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $342,682▲4.8% | $306,690▼3.4% | $185,290▲24.1% | $185,290▲24.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $327,084▲9.5% | $317,446▲21.2% | $149,298▲6.9% | $149,298▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $298,794▼2.4% | $261,832▼3.9% | $139,660▲36.0% | $139,660▲36.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $306,083▲9.6% | $272,412▼27.5% | $102,698▲48.8% | $102,698▲48.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $279,255▼4.6% | $375,694▲14.5% | $69,027▼58.3% | $69,027▼58.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $292,638▼10.1% | $328,032▼5.4% | $165,466▼17.6% | $165,466▼17.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $325,483▲21.2% | $346,926▼6.8% | $200,860▼9.6% | $200,860▼9.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $268,551 | $372,201▲59.4% | $222,303▼31.8% | $222,303▼31.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $233,464▲7.8% | $325,953▼2.1% | $325,953▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $216,604▲24.8% | $333,035▲6.5% | $333,035▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $173,520 | $312,673 | $312,673 | 990 |
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Data for The K-12 Alliance of Michigan (EIN 42-1640827) 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.