Michigan Voices
Michigan Voices is a public charity based in Detroit, Michigan. It coordinates a coalition of social justice organizations and provides resources to help partner organizations become self-sustaining in their work to shape a future defined by fairness, equality, and shared prosperity.
Michigan Voices at a glance
In short: Michigan Voices gave $4.3M across 50 grants in 2024 (avg $87K), mostly in Michigan. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,329,416
- +760.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 50
- +72.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $86,588
- +398.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $47,695
- Total assets
- $6,205,801
- +70.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (25 of 50, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Michigan Voices
- Contact
Mailing address: 2727 2Nd Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
Phone: (989) 312-3160
Website: https://michiganvoices.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Michigan Voices funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Apia Vote MI ($502K). Together the top 10 received $2.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
133 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 92 grants of 133 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Michigan Voices describes its work as statewide. In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan; the remaining reported shares went to recipients in California, Florida, Washington, D.C., and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Michigan Voices open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 25 of 50 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $56K; repeat grants $117K. How we count
Medians: $34K first-time, $69K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $503K (2023) to $4.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 50 grants totaling $4.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Apia Vote MI Hamtramck, MI | Election Protection Gotv Voter Registration | $501,700 |
| Tides Center San Francisco, CA | Election Protection Gotv Voter Registration | $303,000 |
| Detroit Change Initiative Detroit, MI | Gotv Voter Registration | $300,420 |
| North Flint Neighborhood Action Council Flint, MI | Election Protection Gotv Voter Registration | $276,600 |
| Access - Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services Dearborn, MI | Election Protection Gotv Voter Registration | $262,000 |
| Michigan United Detroit, MI | Election Protection Gotv Voter Registration | $252,700 |
| Non-Profit Enterprise at Work Inc Ann Arbor, MI | Gotv Voter Registration | $178,133 |
| The Proactive Project Grand Rapids, MI | Election Protection Gotv Voter Registration | $175,300 |
| GLPA-Lead Education Fund Novi, MI | Reproductive Justice | $150,000 |
| Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation Detroit, MI | Election Protection Gotv Voter Registration | $143,622 |
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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 | $6,205,801 | $10,899,011 | $8,508,253 | $4,329,416 | 50 | — |
| 2023 | $3,634,418 | $3,144,768 | $2,768,802 | $503,375 | 29 | $3,204 |
| 2022 | $3,346,793 | $6,618,319 | $5,021,691 | $2,540,326 | 41 | $11,025 |
| 2021 | $1,745,937 | $3,376,079 | $1,716,017 | $592,358 | 13 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Michigan Voices states that its mission is to build strategic power by providing a collaborative space for 501(c)(3) organizations working to protect and transform democracy. Its stated work includes voting rights and election protection; year-round, nonpartisan voter registration, voter education, and get-out-the-vote efforts; data support for advocacy and outreach; and reproductive justice education, advocacy, and policy change.
The organization supports and works with partner organizations, providing training, resources, and coordination. Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of work represented: Detroit Change Initiative says it connects people with community resources and opportunities to influence change; The Proactive Project describes voter education and leadership development alongside housing work; and Equality Michigan states that it works toward equality and respect for Michigan residents regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Michigan Voices reported 50 grants totaling $4,329,416. Grant amounts ranged from $8,000 to $501,700, with a median of $47,695. The listed purposes include election protection, get-out-the-vote and voter registration work, and reproductive justice.
Among the largest grants were $501,700 to APIA VOTE MI, $303,000 to Tides Center, $300,420 to Detroit Change Initiative, $276,600 to North Flint Neighborhood Action Council, $262,000 to ACCESS – Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services, and $252,700 to Michigan United. These grants were listed for election protection, voter registration, and/or get-out-the-vote work. GLPA-LEAD Education Fund received $150,000 for reproductive justice.
Michigan Voices says it coordinated programs for 78 partners in 2024. Its partner list includes organizations working in communities and regions across Michigan.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sommer Foster as executive director. It lists Baldomero Gonzalez and John Keserich as co-chairs, Kathryn Kelly as secretary/treasurer, and Aamina Ahmed, Loren Khogali, and Gwen Winston as members.
Michigan Voices is led by Sommer Foster, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sommer Foster
Executive Director
Co-Executive Director → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$54K (2021) → $137K (2024)
Baldomero Gonzalez
Co- Chair
Co-Chair → Co- Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Keserich
Co- Chair
Co-Chair → Co- Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aamina Ahmed
Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gwen Winston
Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Kelly
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Loren Khogali
Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Tameka Ramsey (2021–2023) — Co-Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $137K, to Sommer Foster (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Michigan Voices
How much does Michigan Voices give each year?
Michigan Voices gave $4.3M across 50 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $503K across 29 grants.
What is Michigan Voices's typical grant size?
Michigan Voices's median grant in 2024 was $47,695, and its average grant was $86,588, across 50 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Michigan Voices that year got $56K on average.
Where does Michigan Voices give grants?
Michigan Voices gives mostly in Michigan: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (15 grants), Flint, MI (4 grants), Lansing, MI (4 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Michigan Voices give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 50 grants with a stated purpose on Michigan Voices's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Election Protection Gotv Voter Registration" (20 grants), "Gotv Voter Registration" (16 grants) and "Voter Registration" (8 grants).
Who are Michigan Voices's largest grantees?
Michigan Voices's largest 2024 grantees include Apia Vote MI ($501,700), Tides Center ($303,000) and Detroit Change Initiative ($300,420), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Michigan Voices?
Michigan Voices reported $6.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10.9M.
What does Michigan Voices fund?
Michigan Voices states that its mission is to build strategic power by providing a collaborative space for 501(c)(3) organizations working to protect and transform democracy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Michigan Voices?
Michigan Voices has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check michiganvoices.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Michigan Voices's EIN?
Michigan Voices's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0612165. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 June 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 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 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Michigan Voices funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/michigan-voices-morg_4e8f9eee0203423d97db18ff6c1107b7
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