Michigan Forest Resource Alliance
The promotion of healthy forests through broad programs of public information, education programs, and promotion of resource management.
Michigan Forest Resource Alliance at a glance
In short: Michigan Forest Resource Alliance gave $80K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $80K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $80,000
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- Average grant
- $80,000
- Median grant
- $80,000
- Total assets
- $177,864
- -21.9% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Michigan Forest Resource Alliance funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc ($80K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Michigan Forest Resource Alliance gives
- Giving grew 181% from 2019 to 2022. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $80K (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc Washington, DC | General Support | $80,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $177,864 | $126,821 | $176,608 | $80,000 | 1 | $3 |
| 2021 | $227,651 | $149,382 | $101,087 | — | — | $5 |
| 2020 | $179,356 | $129,187 | $155,302 | $6,250 | 1 | $246 |
| 2019 | $205,471 | $215,884 | $216,946 | $28,500 | 3 | $321 |
About Michigan Forest Resource Alliance
Based on IRS filings
Michigan Forest Resource Alliance is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Lansing, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $178K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $80K. Net investment income was $3.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Michigan Forest Resource Alliance is led by Kevin Korpi, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 17 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Kevin Korpi
Executive Director
Executive Di → Resident Agent, 2020
Resident Agent → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael P. Doss
Chair
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Hoffman
Director
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Grenier
Director
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Lambe
Director
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Kayne
Director
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ebonie Alexander
Director
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Shultzabarger
Director
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Bromley
Director
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Irving
Director
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lennard Joe
Director
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Nadler
Director
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Parr
Director
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Baker
Director
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Farrell
Director
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brent Keefer
Treasurer & Secretary
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Layton
Vice Chair
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Brad Veneberg (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Mark Korkko (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Mike Lesinski (2019–2021) — Chairman
- Former: Nathan Christie (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Travis Heikkinen (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Ben James (2021) — Director
- Former: Brandon Bal (2021) — Chair - Elect
- Former: Jeff Barrett (2021) — Director
- Former: Matt Konoske (2021) — Director
- Former: Todd Proctor (2021) — Director
- Former: Travis Kangas (2021) — Director
- Former: Travis Zydzik (2021) — Director
- Former: Annie Hussa (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Don Peterson (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Jim Schmierer (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Scott Riser (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Tony Fox (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Warren Suchovsky (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Scott Robbins (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Michigan Forest Resource Alliance
How much does Michigan Forest Resource Alliance give each year?
Michigan Forest Resource Alliance gave $80K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990.
How large is Michigan Forest Resource Alliance?
Michigan Forest Resource Alliance reported $178K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $127K.
What is Michigan Forest Resource Alliance?
Michigan Forest Resource Alliance is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Lansing, MI. It holds $178K in total assets as of 2022.
Where does Michigan Forest Resource Alliance operate?
Michigan Forest Resource Alliance has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Michigan.
What is Michigan Forest Resource Alliance's EIN?
Michigan Forest Resource Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2973453. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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