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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: October 2024 Expires: October 2025

Michigan Parkinson Foundation

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 150
Franklin, MI, 48025-5819

Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Michigan Parkinson Foundation meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
The Michigan Parkinson Foundation (MPF) is dedicated to people living with Parkinson's. We are an independent non-profit 501 c(3) charitable corporation that was founded in 1983. We are funded primarily by private contributions, memorials and grants.
Guided by a volunteer Board of Directors and Professional Advisory Board, MPF staff and volunteers, along with partner organizations, provide services and resources to enhance the quality of life for people with Parkinson's and their families throughout the state. You and the estimated 30,000 people in Michigan with Parkinson's are not alone in your journey. We invite you to connect with us.

Year, State Incorporated:
1983, MI

Guided by a volunteer Board of Directors and Professional Advisory Board, MPF staff and volunteers, along with partner organizations, provide services and resources to enhance the quality of life for people with Parkinson's and their families throughout the state.

For the year ended December 31, 2023, Michigan Parkinson Foundation's program expenses were:

Programs $1,014,644
Total Program Expenses $1,014,644

Chief Executive
Kristin Rossi, CEO

Chair of the Board
Jeff Laethem, President

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Ray Laethem Motor Village, Grosse Pointe/Detroit

Board Size
19

Paid Staff Size
15

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Door-to-door solicitation, Special events, Grant proposals, Internet, Radio

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 8.70%

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Michigan Parkinson Foundation's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Source of Funds
Fundraising $690,823
Contributions $583,047
Designated Donations $201,506
Unrealized Gains on Investments $146,321
Investment Income $54,667
Symposium Income $47,335
Total Income $1,723,699

Programs: 75% Fundraising: 10% Administrative: 15%

Total Income $1,723,699
Total expenses: $1,349,623
  Program expenses $1,014,644
  Fundraising expenses $132,407
  Administrative expenses $202,572
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $374,076
Beginning Net Assets $3,884,606
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $4,258,682
Total Liabilities $305,523
Total Assets $4,564,205

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