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Michigan Impact Inc

EIN 92-1017476 · Hudsonville, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF MICHIGAN IMPACT IS TO BUILD AND RECLAIM CULTURE. WE TOUCH PEOPLE'S LIVES BY PROMOTING THE TIMELESS PRINCIPLES OF TRUTH AND OUR CREATOR'S DESIGN FOR HUMAN FLOURISHING.MICHIGAN IMPACT ADVANCES STRONG, PRO-FAMILY POLICY AND TRUTH IN OUR CULTURE AND REGION, ENSURING WE GROW STRONG LEADERS AND THRIVING COMMUNITIES.OUR INITIATIVES DRIVE MEANINGFUL CHANGE THROUGH PERSONAL CONNECTION, THOUGHT LEADERSHIP, RESEARCH, AND EDUCATION.

Income
$348,915
Spending
$333,912
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
7.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
8
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$28,865, board vice-chair, vice pre

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    3 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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. $33,197 spent. MICHIGAN IMPACT, INC. IS FOCUSED ON EDUCATING PEOPLE IN OTTAWA COUNTY, MICHIGAN. OUR GOAL IS TO REACH, INFORM, INSPIRE, AND EDUCATE THE 300,000 PEOPLE IN OTTAWA COUNTY AND PEOPLE AROUND THE STATE OF MICHIGAN. SIMPLY AMERICAN PUBLISHED ABOUT 30 ARTICLES IN 2025 AND REACHED THOUSANDS OF READERS PER MONTH VIA EMAIL AND SOCIAL MEDIA.
  2. $169,106 spent. MICHIGAN IMPACT, INC. IS FOCUSED ON EDUCATING PEOPLE IN OTTAWA COUNTY, MICHIGAN. OUR GOAL IS TO REACH, INFORM, INSPIRE, AND EDUCATE THE 300,000 PEOPLE IN OTTAWA COUNTY. HOLLANDER NEWS PUBLISHED ABOUT 200 ARTICLES IN 2025 AND REACHED THOUSANDS OF READERS VIA ITS WEBSITE, EMAIL NEWSLETTER, AND SOCIAL MEDIA.
  3. $40,596 spent. WHEN TRUTH VOTES IS A YEAR-ROUND INITIATIVE TO ENCOURAGE AND REGISTER CHRISTIAN VOTERS, ACTIVATE CITIZENS TO ENGAGE IN THE PUBLIC SQUARE, AND PROMOTE VOTING IN EVERY ELECTION. WHEN TRUTH VOTES CONDUCTS OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS TABLING AT LOCAL COLLEGES AND INSIDE CHURCHES TO CONNECT WITH STUDENTS AND INDIVIDUALS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 November 6, 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 2025.

    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 2023.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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