Michigan Retailers Association
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What it says it does
TO SERVE RETAIL MERCHANTS OF MICHIGAN IN AREAS OF COMMON BUSINESS INTERESTS INCLUDING LEGISLATIVE AND EDUCATIONAL NEEDS, MARKETING AND PROCESSING OF CREDIT CARD SALES, AND INSURANCE PROGRAMS.
- Income
- $1.8 million
- Spending
- $1.1 million
- Employees
- 0
- Highest pay
- $579,595, president/ce
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- MEMBERSHIP SERVICES - MRA IS COMMITTED TO LOOKING AFTER THE COMMON BUSINESS INTERESTS OF RETAIL MERCHANTS IN MICHIGAN AND OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING SEMINARS ON PERTINENT RETAIL ISSUES.
- LEGISLATIVE - MRA ASSISTS MEMBERS WITH GOVERNMENT-RELATED CONCERNS THEY MAY HAVE AND HELPS TO COMMUNICATE THESE CONCERNS TO STATE LAWMAKERS.
- ADVERTISING AND PUBLICATIONS - MRA PRODUCES A NUMBER OF PUBLICATIONS THAT ARE IMPORTANT SOURCES OF INDUSTRY NEWS FOR MEMBERS. THE DIFFERENT PUBLICATIONS INFORM MEMBERS ABOUT STATE AND NATIONAL RETAIL ISSUES; SUMMARIZE KEY LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS AFFECTING RETAILING; HIGHLIGHT LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY; TRACK TRENDS; AND SUMMARIZE RETAIL NEWS COVERAGE.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 1941.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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