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MICHIGAN VOTING RIGHTS FOUNDATION: Form 990, tax year 2023

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Organization
MICHIGAN VOTING RIGHTS FOUNDATION (EIN 88-1690136)
Tax period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31
Filed
2024-05-09
IRS object ID
202421309349300547
Schema version
2023v5.0
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header ReturnHeader

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Return2024-05-09T10:05:38-07:00ReturnTs
Tax Period End2023-12-31TaxPeriodEndDt
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Tax Period Begin2023-01-01TaxPeriodBeginDt

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Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

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Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (5 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11bThe Form 990 is prepared by the Treasurer and submitted to the Board for review before filing.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12cAll Board members are required to disclose any conflicts of interest immediately. The Board reviews the circumstances of the conflict and the possibility of an alternative. Upon majority vote of the Board and with the best interests of the organization in mind, the Board will determine whether to enter into the transaction or arrangement.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15The Board reviews wages, benefits, and performance evaluations of each employee; establishes reasonable compensation from similarly-situated organizations for functionally-comparable positions in the geographic area.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request in either electronic or paper form.
Form 990, Part IX, Line 11gLitigation support; data analysis; educational outreach with general public and policy makers; administrative assistance