THE GOAL OF THE CITIZENS RESEARCH COUNCIL IS TO SECURE GOOD GOVERNMENT FOR THE CITIZENS OF MICHIGAN-GOVERNMENT THAT IS REPRESENTATIVE OF AND RESPONSIBLE AND ACCOUNTABLE TO THE PUBLIC; EFFECTIVE IN CARRYING OUT ITS RESPONSIBILITIES AND PROVIDING SERVICES; AND EFFICIENT IN THE USE OF ITS RESOURCES. RESEARCH COUNCIL ACTIVITIES FOCUS ON FOUR AREAS:MONITORING TRENDS IN STATE AND LOCAL FINANCES; ANALYZING THE STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION OF GOVERNMENT; CONDUCTING IN-DEPTH STUDIES OF MAJOR PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES; AND ASSISTING PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND CONCERNED CITIZENS TO PROMOTE EFFICIENCY, EFFECTIVENESS, AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors.
- Base
- $171k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $3k
- Benefits
- $4k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President/secretary 75th to 90th percentile | $171k | — | $3k | $4k | $188k $198k |
Research Director Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $110k $116k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 33 unpaid individuals.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 7%
from 2023
From $175k in 2023 to $188k in 2024.
Estimated with Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 7% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 14%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay fell 9% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Revenue and expenses over time
CITIZENS RESEARCH COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN INC reported revenue and expenses across 2 filing years.
Common questions about CITIZENS RESEARCH COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of CITIZENS RESEARCH COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of CITIZENS RESEARCH COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN INC received $187,837 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at CITIZENS RESEARCH COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at CITIZENS RESEARCH COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles.
What are CITIZENS RESEARCH COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, CITIZENS RESEARCH COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN INC reported $1.2M in total revenue and $1.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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