We the People MI
To organize, train, and educate communities throughout Michigan to promote racial and economic justice; facilitate relationships between community leaders from rural, suburban, and urban communities across Michigan and strengthen democratic practices.
We the People MI at a glance
In short: We the People MI gave $450K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $225K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $450,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $225,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $225,000
- Total assets
- $7,008,603
- -5.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who We the People MI funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Miigwech Inc ($300K). Together the top 2 received $450K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 13 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How We the People MI gives
- Giving grew 105% 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 $220K (2021) to $505K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $450K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miigwech Inc Harbor Springs, MI | Program Support | $300,000 |
| Michigan Voices Detroit, MI | Program Support | $150,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,008,603 | $5,144,086 | $3,951,877 | $450,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $7,410,606 | $3,453,592 | $3,947,415 | $450,000 | 2 |
| 2022 | $6,178,318 | $3,572,661 | $2,706,336 | $505,000 | 5 |
| 2021 | $6,009,373 | $7,093,160 | $2,070,904 | $220,000 | 4 |
About We the People MI
Based on IRS filings
We the People MI is a public charity focused on Education, based in Detroit, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $450K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
We the People MI is led by Arturo Reyes, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 3 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Arturo Reyes
Executive Director
Executive Di → Chief Executive Officer, 2022
Chief Executive Officer → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
21 hrs/week
$42K (2022) → $35K (2024)
Megan Hess
Co-Executive Director
Co-Chief Executive Officer → Co-Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
21 hrs/week
$42K (2024)
Maria Ibarra - Frayre
Co-Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
21 hrs/week
$47K (2024)
Branden Synder
Chair
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leah Boudreaux
Secretary Treasurer
Treasurer → Secretary Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Martinez
Member
Member → Memeber, 2022
Memeber → Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Molly Sweeney
Member
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nayyirah Shariff
Member
Member → Memeber, 2022
Memeber → Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Branden Snyder (2021–2023) — Chair
- Former: Cornell Batie (2023) — Finance 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 $47K, to Maria Ibarra - Frayre (Co-Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about We the People MI
How much does We the People MI give each year?
We the People MI gave $450K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $450K across 2 grants.
How large is We the People MI?
We the People MI reported $7.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.1M.
What is We the People MI?
We the People MI is a public charity focused on Education, based in Detroit, MI. It holds $7.0M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does We the People MI operate?
We the People MI has awarded grants in California, Michigan.
What is We the People MI's EIN?
We the People MI's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3520391. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 31, 2024)
- 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 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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