Michigan Civic Education Fund
Michigan Civic Education Fund is a public charity based in Madison Heights, Michigan, formed in 2018. It funds strategic, nonpartisan efforts in Michigan related to economic and educational opportunity, social welfare, government accountability, and democracy and civic participation.
Michigan Civic Education Fund at a glance
In short: Michigan Civic Education Fund gave $12.1M across 39 grants in 2024 (avg $312K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,148,500
- +1442.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 39
- +225.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $311,500
- +374.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $2,837,946
- +0.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (56% 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 Education Fund
- Contact
Mailing address: 28342 Dartmouth St, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Phone: (248) 259-3858
Website: https://miciviceducationfund.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Michigan Civic Education Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Voter Project Fund ($3.6M). Together the top 10 received $10.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
103 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 103 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated mission focuses on efforts in Michigan. In 2024, 56% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan and 33% to recipients in Pennsylvania; smaller shares went to recipients in Washington, DC (5%), Wisconsin (2%), and Illinois (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Michigan Civic Education 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $343K (2020) to $12.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 39 grants totaling $12.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Voter Project Fund Philadelphia, PA | Program Support | $3,590,000 |
| Michigan Voices Detroit, MI | Program Support | $2,315,000 |
| Engage Michigan Lansing, MI | Program Support | $1,945,000 |
| Promote the Vote Fund Lansing, MI | Program Support | $825,000 |
| New Venture Fund Washington, DC | Program Support | $610,000 |
| Pa Alliance Foundation Philadelphia, PA | Program Support | $415,000 |
| Organizing Empowerment Fund McFarland, WI | Program Support | $230,000 |
| 482 Forward Detroit, MI | Program Support | $185,000 |
| Committee to Protect Healthcare Education Fund Chicago, IL | Program Support | $150,000 |
| Michigan Disability Rights Coalition East Lansing, MI | Program Support | $150,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Michigan Civic Education Fund?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,837,946 | $13,168,514 | $13,144,706 | $12,148,500 | 39 |
| 2023 | $2,836,007 | $3,098,136 | $1,307,284 | $787,500 | 12 |
| 2022 | $1,037,528 | $2,792,470 | $3,663,938 | $2,978,814 | 31 |
| 2021 | $1,925,718 | $2,738,841 | $1,373,652 | $921,000 | 16 |
| 2020 | $553,667 | $906,018 | $503,353 | $342,703 | 5 |
| 2019 | $126,064 | $133,128 | $38,057 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to “initiate, cultivate, and fund strategic nonpartisan efforts in Michigan” to promote economic and educational opportunity; enhance quality of life and social welfare; defend and improve government accountability, ethics, and transparency; and strengthen democracy and civic participation.
Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions address voting access and civic engagement. For example, The Voter Project Fund says it works to ensure voters can cast ballots safely, securely, and conveniently. Michigan Voices says it builds civic engagement capacity in progressive nonprofit groups led by and engaging Black, Indigenous, and people of color. Promote the Vote Fund says it conducts research and public education on voting and election issues in Michigan. Other recipients describe work in areas including student engagement, equality for Michigan residents, and civic engagement in Pennsylvania.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund reported 39 grants totaling $12,148,500. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $3,590,000, with a median of $75,000. The largest awards included $3,590,000 to The Voter Project Fund, $2,315,000 to Michigan Voices, $1,945,000 to Engage Michigan, $825,000 to Promote the Vote Fund, and $610,000 to New Venture Fund. These grants were listed for program support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jason Franklin as board chair; David Hecker as treasurer/SE; John Keserich, Eli Isaguirre, and Christine Greig as directors; and Amy Chapman with the title “Executive DI” as listed.
Michigan Civic Education Fund is led by Jason Franklin, Board Chair since 2020 (on filings since 2019); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jason Franklin
Board Chair
Director → Board Chair, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Keserich
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Greig
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eli Isaguirre
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Chapman
Executive Di
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$19K (2019) → $0 (2024)
David Hecker
Treasurer & Secretary
Director → Treasurer & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: John Hunting (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Elizabeth Welch (2019) — President
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
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
Frequently asked questions about Michigan Civic Education Fund
How much does Michigan Civic Education Fund give each year?
Michigan Civic Education Fund gave $12.1M across 39 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $788K across 12 grants.
What is Michigan Civic Education Fund's typical grant size?
Michigan Civic Education Fund's median grant in 2024 was $75,000, and its average grant was $311,500, across 39 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Michigan Civic Education Fund give grants?
Michigan Civic Education Fund gives mostly in Michigan: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (33%) and District of Columbia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (8 grants), Lansing, MI (5 grants), Kalamazoo, MI (5 grants) and Ann Arbor, MI (3 grants).
Does Michigan Civic Education Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 39 grants with a stated purpose on Michigan Civic Education Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (39 grants).
Who are Michigan Civic Education Fund's largest grantees?
Michigan Civic Education Fund's largest 2024 grantees include The Voter Project Fund ($3,590,000), Michigan Voices ($2,315,000) and Engage Michigan ($1,945,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Michigan Civic Education Fund?
Michigan Civic Education Fund reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.2M.
What does Michigan Civic Education Fund fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to “initiate, cultivate, and fund strategic nonpartisan efforts in Michigan” to promote economic and educational opportunity; enhance quality of life and social welfare; defend and improve government accountability, ethics, and transparency; and strengthen democracy and civic participation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Michigan Civic Education Fund?
Michigan Civic Education Fund has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check miciviceducationfund.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Michigan Civic Education Fund's EIN?
Michigan Civic Education Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4762045. 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-EZ 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
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Michigan Civic Education Fund's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
WK Kellogg Foundation
Battle Creek, MI
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation funds work to help children, families, and communities thrive, including early education, health equity, food systems, family economic well-being, and racial equity. In 2025, its grants ranged from $50 to nearly $5 million, with a median of $100,000; it funds across the United States, with long-term commitments in several states and communities, as well as parts of Mexico and Haiti. It accepts unsolicited proposals online at any time.
Assets
$481.0M
Grants
1,818
Total Given
$303.9M
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Mountain View, CA
Silicon Valley Community Foundation funds work in areas such as housing, economic security, education, health, the environment, arts and culture, and civic engagement, with Community Action Grants supporting local, community-led organizations in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Its 2024 grants had a median of $51,716, though amounts varied widely; applications depend on the program, and SVCF states that it does not accept unsolicited proposals for advised funds.
Assets
$12.3B
Grants
3,576
Total Given
$3.2B
NEO Philanthropy Inc
New York, NY
NEO Philanthropy funds social-justice movements and community organizations, including work on immigration, democracy, reproductive, racial and climate justice, and LGBTQ rights. In 2024, its 558 grants ranged from $5,000 to $23.58 million, with a median of $50,000; grants went mainly to Washington state, Washington, DC, North Carolina, California, and New York. It does not accept unsolicited requests or proposals; potential grantees are generally invited to apply.
Assets
$185.6M
Grants
558
Total Given
$103.5M
The Ford Foundation
New York, NY
The Ford Foundation funds organizations and initiatives working to reduce inequality and advance social justice, including work on civic engagement, civil rights, climate justice, disability rights, and technology and society. In 2024, its grants ranged from $45 to $15 million, with a median of $100,000, supporting work in the U.S. and internationally. It says most grants are identified by the foundation and it does not accept unsolicited proposals by mail, email, or phone; limited opportunities may be offered separately.
Assets
$17.5B
Grants
4,007
Total Given
$844.7M
Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Kalamazoo, MI
The Kalamazoo Community Foundation supports nonprofits and public entities serving Kalamazoo County, with priorities including wealth, housing, education and neighborhoods, alongside scholarships. Its 2024 median grant was $31,700; multiyear general operating grants are typically about $50,000 per year, with awards ranging from $25,000 to $175,000 annually.
Assets
$698.6M
Grants
282
Total Given
$21.4M
Michigan Voices
Detroit, MI
Michigan Voices funds partner organizations working on civic engagement, voting rights, election protection, voter registration and turnout, and reproductive justice, primarily across Michigan. In 2024, grants ranged from $8,000 to $501,700, with a median of $47,695. Whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.
Assets
$6.2M
Grants
50
Total Given
$4.3M
More similar funders
More Funders in Michigan
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Michigan Civic Education Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/michigan-civic-education-fund-morg_b3af0d4355204a74b42d8f39ddd71efd
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_824762045_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Michigan Civic Education Fund funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/michigan-civic-education-fund-morg_b3af0d4355204a74b42d8f39ddd71efd},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-14. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Michigan Civic Education Fund's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Michigan Civic Education Fund down — hundreds of funders to go?