MACKINAC CENTER

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MACKINAC CENTER is a Michigan-based public affairs and public finance nonprofit that conducts scholarly research and analysis on state public policy issues, with a mission centered on free-market principles, limited government, and private property rights. For fiscal year 2024, it reported an operating budget of $12.8M and total revenue of $11.4M; listed top funders include Donors Trust Inc, THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE HOLLAND/ZEELAND AREA INC, and THE SEARLE FREEDOM TRUST C/O KINSHIP LLC.
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Mission Statement
CONDUCT SCHOLARLY RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL CITIZENS BY ADVANCING THE PRINCIPLES OF A FREE-MARKET ECONOMY, LIMITED GOVERNMENT, AND RESPECT FOR PRIVATE PROPERTY.
Cause Areas
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Public finance
Public affairs
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IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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- 131 funders
- 23 board & team members
- 8 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is MACKINAC CENTER’s budget?
In 2024, MACKINAC CENTER reported an annual operating budget of around $12.8 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does MACKINAC CENTER support?
MACKINAC CENTER supports work in Public finance and Public affairs.
Where does MACKINAC CENTER operate?
MACKINAC CENTER is headquartered in Midland, MI.
Who funded MACKINAC CENTER recently?
In 2025, MACKINAC CENTER received grants from RAYMOND JAMES CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT FUND, RICHARD SETH STALEY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION A NEVADA NONPROFIT CORP, and Donors Trust Inc. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant MACKINAC CENTER received in 2024?
The largest grant to MACKINAC CENTER in 2024 exceeds $2.9 million.
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