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Nonprofit · EIN 38-3103956

MICHIGAN CHILDRENS LAW CENTER INC

Tax-exempt · ST CLR SHORES, MI 48080

Financials

$679K$843K2023$765K$854K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MICHIGAN CHILDRENS LAW CENTER INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$764,629$854,474-$89,845$608,210$0$608,210
December 31, 2023990$678,612$843,182-$164,570$679,916$4,000$675,916
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$21,621
Program service revenue
$635,774
Investment income
$63,905
Net gain from sales of assets
$52,458
Other revenue
$43,329

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$1,486
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$242,500
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$261,051
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$516,600
Accounting fees
$17,471
Occupancy
$22,459
Travel
$1,431
Program services (functional)
$539,836
Management and general (functional)
$314,638

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$679,916
Total assets, end of year
$608,210
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$608,210
Publicly traded securities
$2,610
Net assets without donor restrictions
$608,210
Gross receipts
$967,563
Employees
2
Volunteers
11
Year formed
1993
State of legal domicile
MI

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ELEANOR RABIORCO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
55$121,750
LYNDA MCGHEECO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
55$120,750
KEITH BENNETTMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
KIM JONESMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.2$0
ANGELIQUE MOORESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
DAWN WILSONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ELEANOR RABIORCO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
55$119,792
LYNDA MCGHEECO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
55$119,792
SHAILEE PATELPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
20319 MAUER ST, ST CLR SHORES, MI 48080-1773
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
LYNDA MCGHEE, 2933 CANIFF 12250, HAMTRAMCK, MI 48212
Signed the 990
LYNDA MCGHEE, CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(313) 833-6515
Return prepared by
MANER COSTERISAN PC

Mission

ADVOCATING FOR THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN IN THE DETROIT METROPOLITAN AREA.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • IN 2024, MCLC COORDINATED THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS:REPRESENTED CHILDREN IN JUVENILE JUSTICE, CHILD PROTECTION AND CHILD CUSTODY CASES WITHIN 3RD CIRCUIT COURT FAMILY DIVISION JUVENILE SECTION.HELPED THE WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT IMPROVE AGING OUT PROGRAMS AND EDUCATION ADVOCACY PROGRAM (BOTH OF WHICH MICHIGAN CHILDREN'S LAW CENTER STARTED AND THE COURT SYSTEM INCORPORATED INTO THE 3RD CIRCUIT JUDICIAL COURT FAMILY DIVISION JUVENILE SECTION).CONTINUED OUR MENTORING AND ME PROGRAM AND SUCCESSFULLY CONNECTED TWO YOUNG MEN AND ONE YOUNG WOMAN WITH MENTORS.HOSTED WEBINARS FOCUSED ON HOW INVESTIGATORS CAN ASSIST WITH YOUTH REPRESENTATION, UNDERSTANDING JUVENILE MENTAL HEALTH COURT, BASIC EDUCATION ADVOCACY FOR JUSTICE INVOLVED CHILDREN, BUILDING A VILLAGE OF SUPPORT FOR JUSTICE INVOLVE YOUTH, ACCESSING COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR YOUTH, BASIC CASE INFORMATION RESEARCH, AND GENERAL YOUTH ADVOCACY TRAINING WEBINARS FOR ATTORNEYS WITHIN 3RD CIRCUIT COURT.PRESENTED AT NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC DEFENDERS, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHILDREN'S COUNSEL AND MICHIGAN'S GOVERNOR'S TASK FORCE ON NEGLECT AND ABUSE.ENGAGED IN NEW COLLABORATIONS WITH BIG FAMILY OF MICHIGAN, HOUSE OF KADENCE, FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT, AND LOVE ONE ANOTHER TO ASSIST WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR CLIENTS AND FAMILIES.CONTINUED BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH PARK WEST FOUNDATION, SHOREWOOD KIWANIS CLUB, AND LAKESHORE OPTIMIST CLUB.ENGAGED IN MEANINGFUL LEGAL AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH CHILDREN'S LAW SECTION, DETROIT BAR ASSOCIATION, OAKLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION JUVENILE COMMITTEE AND WOMEN'S LAWYERS ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN.SERVED ON CHILDREN'S COMMITTEES TO ENHANCE ADVOCACY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE STATE OF MICHIGAN JUVENILE JUSTICE PARTNERSHIP AND LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE (CLS).HOSTED ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT.CREATED CHESS CLUB FOR CHILDREN IN CARE AS WELL AS GRANDPARENTS SUPPORTING GRANDCHILDREN.CREATED SHOES FOR SCHOOL PROGRAM TO PROVIDE GYM SHOES FOR CHILDREN. HOSTED HYGIENE SUPPORT DRIVE TO ASSIST OLDER CHILDREN COMING INTO FOSTER CARE.ASSISTED OLDER FOSTER CHILDREN WITH ESSENTIAL NEEDS.HOSTED ENTREPRENEURS FOR A CAUSE EVENT, GRANDPARENTS SUPPORTING GRANDCHILDREN DAY, READING MONTH LITERACY EVENT, MLK I HAVE A DREAM VISION BOARD PARTY.HOSTED ANNUAL ADOPT A CHILD FOR CHRISTMAS PROGRAM SERVICING 10 CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE AND 2 CHILDREN IN JUVENILE JUSTICE RELATED CASES.MADE PRESENTATION TO ATTORNEYS WHO PRACTICE IN ADULT CRIMINAL COURT TO SHARE INSIGHTS ABOUT CHILDREN WHO FIND THEMSELVES THERE LATER IN LIFE.TRAINED ONE LAW SCHOOL INTERN AND ONE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT IN PRE-LAW.
    Expenses $539,836 · grants $1,486 · revenue $635,774

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
38-3103956
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1998
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P36Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$608,210
Income (IRS master file)
$967,563

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$764,629$854,474$608,210XML
990December 2023$678,612$843,182$679,916XML
990December 2022$726,061$836,255$749,811IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 38-3103956).

Questions about MICHIGAN CHILDRENS LAW CENTER INC

What is the EIN of MICHIGAN CHILDRENS LAW CENTER INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MICHIGAN CHILDRENS LAW CENTER INC is 38-3103956.
Is MICHIGAN CHILDRENS LAW CENTER INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
Are donations to MICHIGAN CHILDRENS LAW CENTER INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MICHIGAN CHILDRENS LAW CENTER INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of MICHIGAN CHILDRENS LAW CENTER INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MICHIGAN CHILDRENS LAW CENTER INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of MICHIGAN CHILDRENS LAW CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names LYNDA MCGHEE.
Who are the officers and directors of MICHIGAN CHILDRENS LAW CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $121,750 (ELEANOR RABIOR, CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does MICHIGAN CHILDRENS LAW CENTER INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $764,629, expenses of $854,474 and total assets of $608,210 at year end.

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