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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.0M
-5.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$450K
+0.0% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$225K
+0.0% YoY
About We the People MI
Based on IRS filings
We the People MI is a nonprofit organization 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
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,008,603 | $7,410,606 | $6,178,318 |
| Revenue | $5,144,086 | $3,453,592 | $3,572,661 |
| Expenses | $3,951,877 | $3,947,415 | $2,706,336 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Miigwech Inc ($300,000), Michigan Voices ($150,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan Voices Detroit, MI | Program Support | $150,000 |
| Miigwech Inc Harbor Springs, MI | Program Support | $300,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Ibarra - Frayre | Co-Executive Director | 21 | $47,032 |
| Megan Hess | Co-Executive Director | 21 | $42,260 |
| Arturo Reyes | Executive Director | 21 | $35,261 |
| Branden Synder | Chair | 5 | — |
| Leah Boudreaux | Secretary Treasurer | 5 | — |
| Michelle Martinez | Member | 1 | — |
| Nayyirah Shariff | Member | 5 | — |
| Molly Sweeney | Member | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is We the People MI?
We the People MI is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in DETROIT, MI. It holds $7.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is We the People MI?
As of 2024, We the People MI holds $7.0M in total assets with $5.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $450K in 2024.
Where does We the People MI operate?
We the People MI has awarded grants in California, Michigan.
What size grants does We the People MI award?
In 2024, We the People MI awarded 2 grants totaling $450K — an average of about $225K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.