Michigan Civic Action Fund
Michigan Civic Action Fund is a public charity based in Madison Heights, Michigan, formed in 2018. Its stated work is to promote community welfare and provide community education in Michigan through nonpartisan voter participation and education, defense of human and civil rights, and recruitment and training of civic leaders.
Michigan Civic Action Fund at a glance
In short: Michigan Civic Action Fund gave $14.4M across 42 grants in 2024 (avg $343K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $14,417,750
- +1022.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 42
- +121.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $343,280
- +407.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $155,000
- Total assets
- $1,418,110
- -43.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Michigan Civic Action Fund
- Contact
Mailing address: 28342 Dartmouth St, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Phone: (248) 259-3858
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Michigan Civic Action Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was For Michigan ($5.0M). Together the top 10 received $10.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
134 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 38 grants of 134 (28%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund’s stated mission and program description focus on Michigan. In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan; other reported recipient-state shares were California (3%), the District of Columbia (2%), Illinois (2%), and Mississippi (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Michigan Civic Action Fund gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $153K (2019) to $14.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 42 grants totaling $14.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| For Michigan Lincoln Park, MI | — | $5,040,000 |
| Progress Michigan Lansing, MI | Prog Funding | $1,277,500 |
| Justice for All- Michigan Lansing, MI | — | $950,000 |
| Michigan Civic Education Fund Madison Heights, MI | — | $815,000 |
| Equality Michigan Action Network Detroit, MI | Prog Funding | $510,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Advocates of MI Lansing, MI | Prog Funding | $500,000 |
| Committee to Protect Health Care Detroit, MI | — | $495,000 |
| Clean Water Action Mount Clemens, MI | Prog Funding | $400,000 |
| Michigan Democratic Party Lansing, MI | Prog Funding | $375,000 |
| Mi Poder Detroit, MI | Prog Funding | $363,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,418,110 | $14,556,751 | $15,584,678 | $14,417,750 | 42 |
| 2023 | $2,509,895 | $2,685,351 | $1,908,239 | $1,285,000 | 19 |
| 2022 | $1,668,925 | $9,425,603 | $11,579,801 | $9,093,500 | 39 |
| 2021 | $3,827,463 | $5,832,500 | $2,642,740 | $2,012,000 | 12 |
| 2020 | $641,463 | $4,397,212 | $5,296,564 | $4,891,000 | 22 |
| 2019 | $1,586,504 | $1,572,500 | $421,111 | $153,000 | 2 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to increase voter participation through nonpartisan research and voter mobilization; increase awareness of public policy issues through nonpartisan education; defend human and civil rights, including the right to vote; and recruit and train civic leaders. Its program description also names voter education and voter registration.
Grantees’ own mission statements show the range of organizations it supported in 2024. Michigan Civic Education Fund describes its work as supporting nonpartisan efforts related to opportunity, social welfare, government accountability, and civic participation. Equality Michigan Action Network says it works toward equality and respect for Michigan residents regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. MI PODER describes work to strengthen Michigan’s Latinx voice and leadership and increase participation in democratic processes. Michigan Peoples Campaign says it promotes civic engagement and leadership development among low-income families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund reported 42 grants totaling $14,417,750. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $5,040,000, with a median of $155,000.
The largest reported grants included $5,040,000 to For Michigan; $1,277,500 to Progress Michigan; $950,000 to Justice for All–Michigan; $815,000 to Michigan Civic Education Fund; $510,000 to Equality Michigan Action Network; and $500,000 to Planned Parenthood Advocates of MI. Other notable grants included $495,000 to Committee to Protect Health Care, $400,000 to Clean Water Action, $375,000 to Michigan Democratic Party, $363,000 to MI PODER, $350,000 to In Union USA Action, and $325,000 to Michigan Peoples Campaign.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jason Franklin as president; Bob Allison, Steve Pontoni, Jessica Lumbreras, and Jennifer Root as directors; and Amy Chapman as executive director.
Michigan Civic Action Fund is led by Jason Franklin, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jason Franklin
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Allison
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Pontoni
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Root
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Lumbreras
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Chapman
Executive Di
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$76K (2019) → $0 (2024)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Jen McKernan (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Scott Holiday (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jane Bailey (2019) — President
- Former: Robert Allison (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $30K, to Amy Chapman (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Michigan Civic Action Fund
How much does Michigan Civic Action Fund give each year?
Michigan Civic Action Fund gave $14.4M across 42 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 19 grants.
What is Michigan Civic Action Fund's typical grant size?
Michigan Civic Action Fund's median grant in 2024 was $155,000, and its average grant was $343,280, across 42 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Michigan Civic Action Fund give grants?
Michigan Civic Action Fund gives mostly in Michigan: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (11 grants), Lansing, MI (5 grants), Ann Arbor, MI (2 grants) and San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Who are Michigan Civic Action Fund's largest grantees?
Michigan Civic Action Fund's largest 2024 grantees include For Michigan ($5,040,000), Progress Michigan ($1,277,500) and Justice for All- Michigan ($950,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Michigan Civic Action Fund?
Michigan Civic Action Fund reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $14.6M.
What does Michigan Civic Action Fund fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to increase voter participation through nonpartisan research and voter mobilization; increase awareness of public policy issues through nonpartisan education; defend human and civil rights, including the right to vote; and recruit and train civic leaders. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Michigan Civic Action Fund?
Michigan Civic Action Fund has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Michigan Civic Action Fund's EIN?
Michigan Civic Action Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3995979. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Michigan Civic Action Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/michigan-civic-action-fund-morg_8357dccba1584235b820d02fd1b92d9d
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