Michigan Freedom Fund
To educate the public on issues concerning fiscal responsibility, economic freedom, and the elimination of coercive and compulsory policies; promote these issues; and support legislative changes to embrace these issues.
Michigan Freedom Fund at a glance
In short: Michigan Freedom Fund gave $240K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $48K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $240,000
- +140.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +150.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $48,000
- -4.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $822,413
- -50.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Michigan Freedom Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Center for Union Facts ($135K). Together the top 5 received $240K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 16 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Michigan Freedom Fund gives
- Giving grew 92% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2023) to $240K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $240K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Union Facts Arlington, VA | Operations | $135,000 |
| Great Lakes Education Foundation Lansing, MI | Operations | $30,000 |
| Mackinac Center for Public Policy Midland, MI | Sponsorship | $25,000 |
| Associated Builders and Contractors of MI Lansing, MI | Sponsorship | $25,000 |
| Glep Education Fund Lansing, MI | Operations | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $822,413 | $2,233,832 | $3,069,525 | $240,000 | 5 | $1,286 |
| 2023 | $1,657,477 | $2,571,366 | $1,484,644 | $100,000 | 2 | $1,603 |
| 2022 | $570,723 | $1,399,381 | $1,256,816 | $240,000 | 6 | $697 |
| 2021 | $430,394 | $680,227 | $913,943 | $125,000 | 3 | $177 |
| 2020 | $661,132 | $822,205 | $768,532 | — | — | $338 |
About Michigan Freedom Fund
Based on IRS filings
Michigan Freedom Fund is a public charity, based in Lansing, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $822K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $240K. Net investment income was $1K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Michigan Freedom Fund is led by Sarah Anderson, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sarah Anderson
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$101K (2023) → $115K (2024)
Josh Paciorek
President
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nate Bailey
Chairman
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$105K (2024)
Mary Doster
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$240 (2021) → $0 (2024)
Jase Bolger
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Susan Avery (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Victoria Sachs (2021–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Greg McNeilly (2020–2021) — Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $115K, to Sarah Anderson (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Michigan Freedom Fund
How much does Michigan Freedom Fund give each year?
Michigan Freedom Fund gave $240K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $100K across 2 grants.
What is Michigan Freedom Fund's typical grant size?
Michigan Freedom Fund's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $48,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Michigan Freedom Fund give grants?
Michigan Freedom Fund gives mostly in Virginia: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (44%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lansing, MI (3 grants).
Does Michigan Freedom Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Michigan Freedom Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (3 grants).
Who are Michigan Freedom Fund's largest grantees?
Michigan Freedom Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Center for Union Facts ($135,000), Great Lakes Education Foundation ($30,000) and Mackinac Center for Public Policy ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Michigan Freedom Fund?
Michigan Freedom Fund reported $822K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.2M.
What is Michigan Freedom Fund's EIN?
Michigan Freedom Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1324378. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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 November 15, 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 November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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