OUR MISSION IS TO BE THE MOST RESPECTED AND INFLUENTIAL SOURCE OF PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH, ANALYSIS AND EDUCATION IN MICHIGAN. THE MACKINAC CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING THE FREE-MARKET PERSPECTIVE, RESULTING IN SUPERIOR OPPORTUNITIES AND CHOICES FOR MICHIGAN CITIZENS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 8 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $337k
- Bonus
- $120k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $19k
- Base
- $188k
- Bonus
- $225k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $19k
- Base
- $184k
- Bonus
- $15k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $19k
- Base
- $144k
- Bonus
- $5k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $19k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President Above 90th percentile | $337k | $120k | — | $19k | $486k $537k |
Vice President for Advancement Board Vice President Above 90th percentile | $188k | $225k | — | $19k | $438k $484k |
Executive Vice President 25th percentile to median | $184k | $15k | — | $19k | $224k $247k |
Vice President for Legal Affairs Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | $144k | $5k | — | $19k | $172k $190k |
Vice President for Legislative Affairs Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $138k $152k |
Vice President for Operations Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $133k $147k |
Director of Education Policy Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $131k $144k |
Director of Energy and Environmental Policy Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $130k $143k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 10 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at MACKINAC CENTER equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
Based on 2,608 public & societal benefit organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about MACKINAC CENTER
What does the Chief Executive Officer of MACKINAC CENTER earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of MACKINAC CENTER received $486,371 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at MACKINAC CENTER compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at MACKINAC CENTER falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at MACKINAC CENTER equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
What are MACKINAC CENTER's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, MACKINAC CENTER reported $11M in total revenue and $12.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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