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Fair Michigan Foundation

EIN 81-1913093 · Plymouth, MI

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The purposes for which Fair Michigan Foundation is organized are exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue code of 1986. Includes: Conducting research and educating the public on issues related to civil rights, and non-discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity; advocating for these purposes to the extent that no substantial part of the activities is carrying on the propaganda or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, except as otherwise provided under section 501(h) of the code.

Income
$5,098
Spending
$121,398
Reserves
15 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 71%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2281% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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. $65,536 spent. Fair Michigan Justice Project (FMJP) is a collaboration between Fair Michigan and the Wayne County Michigan Prosecutor's Office which focuses on capital offenses committed against members of the LGBTQ community. The FMJP investigates and prosecutes these cases, using our unique access to the LGBTQ community to assist victims and work with witnesses, making the Detroit Metro area safer for all members of the community. Aspects of the FMJP have been extended to Ingham, Oakland, and Washtenaw counties, including guidance in investigating and prosecuting crimes against LGBTQ persons and victim assistance.
  2. $35,537 spent. Fair Michigan outreach services include discussion and education in our community about LGBTQ issues, working with law enforcement to improve handling of crime involving LGBTQ persons, creating connections in the community to help fight crime, and providing both emergency and longer term assistance to victims and community members, sometimes in collaboration with existing organizations such as shelters, food pantries, and medical and counseling facilities.
  3. $16,495 spent. Fair Michigan Renaming Project helps deserving and vulnerable transgender individuals in Southeastern Michigan secure legal name and gender marker changes. Not having state-issued IDs that reflect their actual name and gender can seriously impact their safety as well as opportunities for housing and employment. We guide them through the process, including legal and financial help. Our clients must meet the qualifications for a name and marker change and show financial need.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. 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 October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2016.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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 October 21, 2026.

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