Michigan Voices is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Detroit, Michigan, designated as a civil rights and social action advocacy group. The organization was granted tax-exempt status in August 2018. Michigan Voices builds civic engagement capacity in progressive nonprofit groups, particularly those led by and engaging Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). The organization provides resources to help these groups become self-sustaining in their mission to bring social justice to their communities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.2M
+70.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.3M
+760.1% YoY
Grant Count
50
+72.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$87K
+398.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Michigan Voices coordinates the efforts of left-leaning activist groups across Michigan and is part of the nationwide coalition State Voices, which organizes state-based political advocacy groups. The organization's primary focus areas include:
- Voter education and registration
- Election protection and get-out-the-vote (GOTV) efforts
- Civic engagement capacity building for BIPOC-led nonprofits
- Social justice advocacy
Grantmaking
Michigan Voices functions as both a grantmaker and grant recipient. The organization made approximately $4.3 million in grants across 49+ grantees in 2024, including:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Michigan Voices operates statewide in Michigan, with headquarters in Detroit. The organization works with organizations across the state to advance voter mobilization and civic engagement efforts.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 (Most Recent)
- Total Revenues: $10,899,011
- Total Expenses: $8,508,253
- Total Assets: $6,205,801
- Staff: 21 employees
2023
- Total Revenues: $3.14 million
- Total Expenses: $2.77 million
- Total Assets: $3.63 million
- Total Liabilities: $1,760
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,205,801 | $3,634,418 | $3,346,793 |
| Revenue | $10,899,011 | $3,144,768 | $6,618,319 |
| Expenses | $8,508,253 | $2,768,802 | $5,021,691 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | $3,204 | $11,025 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
133 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BALDOMERO GONZALEZ | CO- CHAIR | 2 | — |
| JOHN KESERICH | CO- CHAIR | 2 | — |
| KATHRYN KELLY | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 2 | — |
| AAMINA AHMED | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| LOREN KHOGALI | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| GWEN WINSTON | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| SOMMER FOSTER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $136,604 |
Contact Information
- Address: 2727 2nd Ave, Detroit, MI 48201-2658
- Phone: 989-312-3160
- Website: www.michiganvoices.org
- EIN: 83-0612165
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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