Michigan Townships Association
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What it says it does
To unite township officials throughout the state of Michigan for the purpose of improving township government for the benefit of the citizens of Michigan as a whole.
- Income
- $6.2 million
- Spending
- $5.2 million
- Employees
- 24
- Volunteers
- 55
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)
- $1.2 million spent. Education, state conventions, and publications: MTA provides township officials with accurate and timely information to better understand their statutory duties and become more knowledgeable about effective township management practices. It also provides educational programs for township employees and, to a limited extent, other audiences, to aid in their understanding of township government.
- $2.6 million spent. Member information: MTA provides information on all facets of township operations and responds to requests for information from township officials by making available appropriate materials, researching questions, sending written letters or answering telephone queries, and making presentations. Member information serves approximately 1,240 townships and approximately 6,500 officials.
- $706,244 spent. Legislative: MTA initiates and monitors legislation that is in the best interest of townships and follows it through the legislative process. Serves approximately 1,240 townships and approximately 6,500 officials.
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)(4) social welfare organization.
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)(4) social welfare organization 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 June 1957.
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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