Communities in Schools of Northwest Michigan
Communities in school (cis) of northwest michigan coordinates human services and delivers them to at-risk youth in the northwest,mi area and to their families through the supportive environment …
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Our Mission At Communities In Schools, we surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Learn How https://cisnwmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/communities_in_schools___video_presentation-240p-2.mp4 Being Present Matters! Our 2024-25 School Year Impact At Communities In Schools (CIS), we believe that every student deserves a chance to thrive. By surrounding students in Northwest […]
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Mission
Communities in school (cis) of northwest michigan coordinates human services and delivers them to at-risk youth in the northwest,mi area and to their families through the supportive environment of the public schools or non-traditional education sites. Communities in schools of northwest michigan will endeavor to enable said youth and their families to have access to a broad range of needed social and educational services by establishing a coordinated delivery system of community resources within an educational setting. The mission of communities in schools of northwest michigan is to surround students with community support empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Cis programs provide both preventative and intervention services including academic assistance, career exploration, college field trips, service learning, and enrichment activities. The objective of communities in schools of northwest mi is to reduce the number of school dropouts in the northwest mi. Area.
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Communities in Schools of Northwest Michigan with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 96% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 89% of the 90,222 education charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCommunities in Schools of Northwest Michigan is a registered education nonprofit based in Mancelona, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its EIN is 270726563. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 34 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Communities in Schools of Northwest Michigan's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 270726563. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Communities in Schools of Northwest Michigan has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Communities in Schools of Northwest Michigan is located in Mancelona, MI, United States. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.
Based on official tax filings, Communities in Schools of Northwest Michigan has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 82% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Communities in Schools of Northwest Michigan is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 34 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Communities in Schools of Northwest Michigan. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Communities in Schools of Northwest Michigan holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Our Mission At Communities In Schools, we surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Learn How https://cisnwmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/communities_in_schools___video_presentation-240p-2.mp4 Being Present Matters! Our 2024-25 School Year Impact At Communities In Schools (CIS), we believe that every student deserves a chance to thrive. By surrounding students in Northwest […] Communities in Schools of Northwest Michigan is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2009.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Communities in Schools of Northwest Michigan are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Communities in Schools of Northwest Michigan is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 270726563, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF NORTHWEST MICHIGAN is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (10)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 34 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 34 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2009
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Communities in Schools of Northwest Michigan
- What is Communities in Schools of Northwest Michigan?
- Communities in Schools of Northwest Michigan is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Mancelona, United States. Our Mission At Communities In Schools, we surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Learn How https://cisnwmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/communities_in_schools___video_presentation-240p-2.mp4 Being Present Matters! Our 2024-25 School Year Impact At Communities In Schools (CIS), we believe that every student deserves a chance to thrive. By surrounding students in Northwest […]
- When was Communities in Schools of Northwest Michigan founded?
- Communities in Schools of Northwest Michigan was founded in 2009.
- Who leads Communities in Schools of Northwest Michigan?
- Amy Burk serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Communities in Schools of Northwest Michigan located?
- Headquartered in Mancelona, MI, United States.
- What is Communities in Schools of Northwest Michigan's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Communities in Schools of Northwest Michigan trustworthy?
- Communities in Schools of Northwest Michigan has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Communities in Schools of Northwest Michigan's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 270726563.
- What is Communities in Schools of Northwest Michigan's website?
- http://www.cisnwmi.org