990

OMB No. 1545-0047

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Form
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations) 2023
Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public. Open to Public
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information. Inspection
A For the 2023 calendar year, or tax year beginning , and ending
B Check if applicable: C Name of organization Michigan Energy First D Employer identification number
Address change Doing business as
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address) Room/suite 47-2568177
Name change
2145 Commons Parkway E Telephone number
Initial return City or town State ZIP code
(517) 977-0147
Okemos MI 48864
Final return/terminated
Foreign country name Foreign province/state/county Foreign postal code

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Amended return G Gross receipts $ 368,575
Application pending F Name and address of principal officer: H(a) Is this a group return for subordinates? Yes X No
Theresa Uzenski 2145 Commons Parkway, Okemos, MI 48864 H(b) Are all subordinates included? Yes No

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I Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) X 501(c) ( 4 (insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527 If "No," attach a list. See instructions

J Website: www.allianceformichiganpower.com H(c) Group exemption number

K Form of organization: X Corporation Trust Association Other L Year of formation: 2014 M State of legal domicile: MI
Part I Summary
1 Briefly describe the organization's mission or most significant activities: Educate legislators & the general public on
the issues facing Michigan, & to advocate citizen participation & obtain grassroots support

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for public policies relating to Fed, State or local legislation & ballot questions
2 Check this box if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets.
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Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . . . 5. . . .
Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . . . . 4. . . .
Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2023 (Part V, line 2a) . . . . . . . . . . . 5 . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . .
Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7a . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . .
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . .7b. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . .0 . . .
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . . . . . . . . 0. . . .
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10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46,280
. . . . . . . . . 368,575
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11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . . 0 . . .
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . . . . . . . . . 46,280
. . . . . . . . . 368,575
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13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,410,000. . . . . . . . . . 380,000
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14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . . 0. . . .
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) . . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . . . . . . . . .0 . . .
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . . 0. . . .
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0
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17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,442,614 . . . . . . . . . .1,148,569
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18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . . . . . . 4,852,614
. . . . . . . . . . 1,528,569
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19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -4,806,334 . . . . . . . . . .-1,159,994

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Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,760,242
. . . . . . . . . . 7,600,248
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21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . . . . . . . . .0 . . .
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,760,242
. . . . . . . . . . 7,600,248
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Part II Signature Block

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge
and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
11/11/2024
Sign
Signature of officer Date
Here
Theresa Uzenski Secretary
Type or print name and title
Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's signature Date PTIN
Check if
Paid
Samuel Theis Samuel Theis 12/2/2024 self-employed P01236709
Preparer
Use Only Firm's name Cornerstone Associates Firm's EIN 35-2386657
Firm's address 1056 Orndorf Drive, Ste A, Brighton, MI 48116 Phone no. (810) 222-1001
May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X . Yes
. . . . No
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For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. Form 990 (2023)
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Part III Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Briefly describe the organization's mission:
The Organization's program activities were primarily contributions to other non-profits
with similar objectives and missions, political and advocacy activities, and research. The
Organization also conducted surveys and research regarding public policy and maintained a
website to convey findings to the general public.
2 Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes . . . X. .No. . . .
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3 Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program

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services? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes . . . .X . No
. . . .
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4 Describe the organization's program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by

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expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others,
the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.

4a (Code: ) (Expenses $ 1,060,659 including grants of $ 380,000 ) (Revenue $ )

The Organization's program activities were primarily contributions to other non-profits with
similar objectives and missions, political and advocacy activities, and research. The
Organization also conducted surveys and research regarding public policy and maintained a website

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to convey findings to the general public.

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4b (Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
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4c (Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )

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4d Other program services (Describe on Schedule O.)

(Expenses $ 0 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
4e Total program service expenses 1,060,659
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Part IV Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes No
1 Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . X. . . .
2 Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . X. . . .
3 Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to
candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. . X. . . . . .
4 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h)
election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. . . . . . . . .
5 Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues,
assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III . . . . . . . . 5 . . X. . . . . .

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6 Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors
have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If
"Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 . . . . X. . . .

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7 Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II . . . . . . . . . . .7 . . . . X . . . .
8 Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 . . . . .X . . . .
9 Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a
custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt
negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9. . . . X . . . . .

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10 Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in donor-restricted endowments
or in quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10. . . . X. . . .
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If the organization's answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI,

Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11a . . . . X. . . .
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b Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12, that is 5% or more
of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11b . . . . .X . . . .
c Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13, that is 5% or more
of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11c . . . . X. . . . .
d Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15, that is 5% or more of its total assets
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reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11d . . . . . X. . . .
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Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X. . . . 11e
f Did the organization's separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses
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the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X. . . . . . 11f
. . . . . X. . . .
12a Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XII. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12a . . . . .X . . . .
b Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes,"
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and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional . . . . . . 12b . . . . .X . . . .
13 Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E . . . . . . . . . . . 13. . . . X . . . .
14a Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? . . . . . . . . . . . . 14a . . . . . X. . . .
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b Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking,
fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate
foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV . . . . . . . . . . . 14b . . . . .X. . . .
15 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or
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for any foreign organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 . . . . .X . . . .

16 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other
assistance to or for foreign individuals? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16. . . . X. . . .
17 Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services
on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I. See instructions. . . . . . . . . . . 17 . . . . . X. . . .
18 Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on
Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 . . . . . X. . . .
19 Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a?
If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19. . . . X. . . .
20a Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H . . . . . . . . . . . . .20a . . . . X
. . . .
b If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return? . . . . . . . . 20b . . . . . . . . .
21 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or
domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If "Yes," complete Schedule I, Parts I and II . . . . . . . . . . .21. . X. . . . . .
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22 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on
Part IX, column (A), line 2? If "Yes," complete Schedule I, Parts I and III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 . . . . . X. . . .
23 Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the
organization's current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated
employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 . . . . .X . . . .
24a Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than
$100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If "Yes," answer lines
24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If "No," go to line 25a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24a . . . . X
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b Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? . . . . . . . . 24b . . . . . . . . .

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c Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24c . . . . . . . . .
d Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? . . . . . . . . 24d . . . . . . . . .

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25a Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit
transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I . . . . . . . . . . . . 25a . . . . . X. . . .
b Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a
prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization's prior Forms 990 or
990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25b . . . . . X. . . .
26 Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22, for receivables from or payables to any current
or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35%

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controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II . . . . . . . . . . 26 . . . . .X . . . .
27 Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key

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employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee
member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these
persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (See the Schedule
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L, Part IV, instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions).
a A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If
"Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28a . . . . . X. . . .
b A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV . . . . . . . . . . . 28b . . . . .X . . . .
c A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? If
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"Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28c . . . X. . . . . .

29 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in noncash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M . . . . . . . 29 . . . . .X . . . .
30 Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified
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conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30. . . . X. . . .

31 Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I . . . . 31. . . . X . . . .
32 Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule N, Part II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 . . . . . X. . . .
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33 Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations
sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33. . . . X. . . .
34 Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II,
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III, or IV, and Part V, line 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34. . X . . . . . .

35a Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35a . . . X. . . . . .
b If "Yes" to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled
entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 . . . . . . . . . . . 35b . . . . . X. . . .
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36 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related
organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36. . . . . . . .
37 Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization
and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI . . . . . . 37 . . . . .X . . . .
38 Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations on Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and
19? Note: All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
. . .X . . . . . .
Part V Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Yes No
1a Enter the number reported in box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable . . . . . . . . . . . 1a
. . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . .
b Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable . . . . . . . . . . 1b. . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . .
c Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and
reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1c . . .X . . . . . .
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Part V Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued) Yes No
2a Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax
Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return . . . . 2a . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . .
b If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns? . . . . . . . 2b . . . . . . . .
3a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year? . . . . . . . . . . . 3a. . . . X . . . .
b If "Yes," has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If "No" to line 3b, provide an explanation on Schedule O . . . . . . . 3b . . . . . . . . .
4a At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over,
a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? . . . . 4a . . . . .X . . . .
b If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? . . . . . . . . . 5a . . . . .X . . . .
b Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? . . . . . . 5b . . . . .X. . . .

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c If "Yes" to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5c. . . . . . . .
6a Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the
organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? . . . . . . . . . . . .6a. . X. . . . . .

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b If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or
gifts were not tax deductible? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6b . . X. . . . . . .
7 Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods
and services provided to the payor? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7a . . . . . . . . .
b If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? . . . . . . . . . . . . 7b . . . . . . . . .

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c Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was
required to file Form 8282? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7c. . . . . . . .
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If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7d. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract? . . . . . 7e . . . . . . . . .
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? . . . . . . . 7f. . . . . . . .
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? . . . 7g
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h If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? . . 7h. . . . . . . . .
8 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the
sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. . . . . . . . .
9 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9a . . . . . . . . .
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b Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person? . . . . . . . . . . 9b . . . . . . . . .
10 Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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b Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities . . . . . .10b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11 Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a Gross income from members or shareholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources
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against amounts due or received from them.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12a Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041? . . . . . 12a . . . . . . . . .
b If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year . . . . . . 12b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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13 Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

a Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13a . . . . . . . . .
Note: See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
b Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which
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the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

c Enter the amount of reserves on hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13c . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14a Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year? . . . . . . . . . . . . 14a . . . . . X. . . .
b If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation on Schedule O . . . . . . . 14b . . . . . . . . .
15 Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
excess parachute payment(s) during the year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 . . . . .X . . . .
If "Yes," see the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
16 Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? . . . . . 16. . . . X
. . . .
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
17 Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, or any disqualified or other person, engage in any activities
that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
. . . . . . . . .
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.
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Part VI Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No"
response to line 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes on Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI . . . . . . . . . . . . . .X . . . .
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes No
1a Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year . . . . . . 1a . . . . . . . .5 . . . . . . . . .
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or
if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar
committee, explain on Schedule O.
b Enter the number of voting members included on line 1a, above, who are independent . . . . . .1b. . . . . . . 4. . . . . . . . . .
2 Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with
any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . X. . . .

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3 Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct
supervision of officers, directors, trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? . . . . . . . 3 . . . . X. . . .
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? . . . . . . . 4 . . . . X. . . .

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5 Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization's assets? . . . . . . . 5. . . . X. . . .
6 Did the organization have members or stockholders? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 . . . . X. . . .
7a Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint
one or more members of the governing body? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7a . . . . . X. . . .
b Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members,
stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7b . . . . .X . . . .

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8 Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during
the year by the following:

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The governing body? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8a . . .X . . . . . .
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8b. . X. . . . . .
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached
at the organization's mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses on Schedule O . . . . . . . . . . 9. . . . .X . . . .
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Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes No
10a Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10a . . . . .X . . . .
b If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters,
affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes? . . . . . . 10b . . . . . . . . .
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11a Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? . . .11a . . X. . . . . .
b Describe on Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990.
12a Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12a . . .X . . . . . .
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b Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? . .12b . . X. . . . . .
c Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes,"
describe on Schedule O how this was done . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12c . . .X . . . . . .
13 Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 . . X. . . . . . .
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14 Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 . . .X . . . . . .
15 Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by
independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
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a The organization's CEO, Executive Director, or top management official. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15a . . .X . . . . . .

b Other officers or key employees of the organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15b . . .X . . . . . .
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process on Schedule O. See instructions.
16a Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement
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with a taxable entity during the year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16a . . . . X . . . . .

b If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its
participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard
the organization's exempt status with respect to such arrangements? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16b . . . . . . . . .
Section C. Disclosure
17 List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed
18 Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Forms 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 501(c)
(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
Own website Another's website X Upon request Other (explain on Schedule O)
19 Describe on Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy,
and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20 State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records
Name: Theresa Uzenski Phone Number: (517) 977-0147
Physical Address: 2145 Commons Parkway, Okemos, MI 48864
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Part VII Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated
Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the
organization's tax year.
List all of the organization's current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.
List all of the organization's current key employees, if any. See the instructions for definition of "key employee."
List the organization's five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee, or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (box 5 of Form W-2, box 6 of Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) of more than

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$100,000 from the organization and any related organizations.
List all of the organization's former officers, key employees, and highest compensated employees who received more than
$100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

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List all of the organization's former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.
See the instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
X Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(C)
Position
(A) (B) (do not check more than one (D) (E) (F)

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Name and title Average box, unless person is both an Reportable Reportable Estimated amount
hours officer and a director/trustee) compensation compensation of other
per week from the from related compensation

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(list any
hours for
related
organizations
below
dotted line)
organization (W-2/ organizations (W-2/
1099-MISC/
1099-NEC)
1099-MISC/
1099-NEC)
from the
organization and
related organizations
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(1) Eric Doster 1.00
Director/Secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0
(2) Andrew Coulouris 1.00
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Director/President 0.00 X X 0 0 0
(3) Frank Fountain 1.00
Director 0.00 X 0 0 0
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(4) Michael Nofs 1.00

Director 0.00 X 0 0 0
(5) Ken Sikkema 1.00
Director 1.00 X 0 0 0
(6) Theresa Uzenski 1.00
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Treasurer 1.00 X 0 0 0
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(11)

(12)

(13)

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Part VII Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(C)
Position
(A) (B) (do not check more than one (D) (E) (F)
Name and title Average box, unless person is both an Reportable Reportable Estimated amount
hours officer and a director/trustee) compensation compensation of other
per week from the from related compensation
(list any organization (W-2/ organizations (W-2/ from the
hours for 1099-MISC/ 1099-MISC/ organization and
related 1099-NEC) 1099-NEC) related organizations
organizations
below
dotted line)

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(16)

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(18)

(19)

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(20)

(21)

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(24)

(25)
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1b Subtotal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . . . . . 0. . . . . . 0 . . . .
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . .0 . . . . . . 0. . .
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d Total (add lines 1b and 1c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . 0. . . .

2 Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of
reportable compensation from the organization 0
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3 Did the organization list any former officer, director, trustee, key employee, or highest compensated
employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. . . . X. . . .
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4 For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from
the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. . . . .X . . . .
5 Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual
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for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. . . . X. . . .
Section B. Independent Contractors
1 Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of
compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization's tax year.
(A) (B) (C)
Name and business address Description of services Compensation

DDC Advocacy Group 805 15th Street NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20005
Website, social media consulting 513,000
0
0
0
0
2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received
more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 1
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Part VIII Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(A) (B) (C) (D)
Total revenue Related or exempt Unrelated Revenue excluded
function revenue business revenue from tax under
sections 512–514
1a Federated campaigns . . . . . . . . . 1a . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b Membership dues . . . . . . . . . . .1b. . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c Fundraising events . . . . . . . . . . 1c . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
d Related organizations . . . . . . . . . 1d . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
e Government grants (contributions) . . . . 1e . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and

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similar amounts not included above . . . . 1f. . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
g Noncash contributions included in
lines 1a–1f . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1g . . $. . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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h Total. Add lines 1a–1f . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Business Code
2a 0
b 0
c 0
d 0
e 0

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f All other program service revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Investment income (including dividends, interest, and
other similar amounts) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .261,242
. . . . . . . . .
Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . . . . .
Royalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents . . . . . . . 6a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b Less: rental expenses . . . 6b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c Rental income or (loss) 6c 0 0
d Net rental income or (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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7a Gross amount from (i) Securities (ii) Other

sales of assets
other than inventory . . . . 7a. . . . . . .0 . . . . 107,333 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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b Less: cost or other basis

and sales expenses . . . . 7b. . . . . . .0 . . . . . . .0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c Gain or (loss) . . . . . . 7c . . . . . . . 0. . . . 107,333 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
d Net gain or (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107,333 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8a Gross income from fundraising
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See Part IV, line 18 . . . . . . . . . . 8a . . . . . . . .0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

b Less: direct expenses . . . . . . . . . 8b . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
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See Part IV, line 19. . . . . . . . . . 9a . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

b Less: direct expenses . . . . . . . . . 9b . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances . . . . . . . . 10a . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b Less: cost of goods sold . . . . . . . . 10b . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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11a 0
b 0
c 0
d All other revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 Total revenue. See instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .368,575
. . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . 0. . . . . . .0 . . .
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Part IX Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(A) (B) (C) (D)
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, Total expenses Program service Management and Fundraising
8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. expenses general expenses expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations
and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 . . . . . . . . .380,000 . . . . . . . 380,000
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic
individuals. See Part IV, line 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign
organizations, foreign governments, and foreign

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individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Benefits paid to or for members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Compensation of current officers, directors,

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trustees, and key employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Compensation not included above to disqualified
persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and
persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Other salaries and wages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include
section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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9 Other employee benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10 Payroll taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11

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Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Legal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61,040
Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,350
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61,040
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,350
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d Lobbying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183,000 . . . . . . . . 183,000
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
f Investment management fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
g Other. (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column
(A), amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O.) . . . . . . . . . . . 112,659
. . . . . . . .112,659
. . . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . . .
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12 Advertising and promotion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330,000 . . . . . . . . 330,000

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13 Office expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,625 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,625
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 Information technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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15 Royalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16 Occupancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17 Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses
for any federal, state, or local public officials . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

20 Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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21 Payments to affiliates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . .0 . . . . . . . 0. . . .
23 Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,310 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,310
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered
above. (List miscellaneous expenses on line 24e. If
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line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column

(A), amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a Political Contributions 55,000 55,000
b Proxy Tax 369,525 369,525
c 1120-POL TAX 9,698 9,698
d Bank Fees 362 362
e All other expenses 0
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e . . . . . . 1,528,569. . . . . . . . 1,060,659
. . . . . . . . 467,910
. . . . . . . . . . .0. . .
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the
organization reported in column (B) joint costs
from a combined educational campaign and
fundraising solicitation. Check here if
following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Part X Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(A) (B)
Beginning of year End of year
1 Cash—non-interest-bearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,980,003 . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . 752,927
. . . . . .
2 Savings and temporary cash investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .289,538 . . . . 2. . . . . . . . 302,299
. . . . . .
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. .3 . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . .
4 Accounts receivable, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . 4 . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . .
5 Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director,
trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35%
controlled entity or family member of any of these persons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 . 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined
under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) 0 6
7 Notes and loans receivable, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . 7. . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . .

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8 Inventories for sale or use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 . 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . .9 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or
other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 0
b Less: accumulated depreciation . . . . . . . 10b . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . . . . . . . . 0. 10c
. . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . .
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,490,701. . . . .11. . . . . . . 6,545,022
. . . . . . .
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 . 12 . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . .

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13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . 13. . . . . . . . . . .0 . . .
14 Intangible assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. .14. . . . . . . . . . 0. . . .
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16
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Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 . 15
Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,760,242

Grants payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 . 18
. . . . . 16
. . . . . . . . . . .0 . . .
. . . . . . . .7,600,248
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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19 Deferred revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. .20. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director,
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trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35%

controlled entity or family member of any of these persons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 . 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . 23. . . . . . . . . . .0 . . .
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24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 . 24 . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . .

25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third
parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17–24). Complete
Part X of Schedule D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . 25. . . . . . . . . . .0 . . .
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 . 26 . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . .
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and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
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27 Net assets without donor restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,760,242

. . . . . 27. . . . . . . 7,600,248
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28 Net assets with donor restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 . 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here
and complete lines 29 through 33.
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29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. .29. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
32 Total net assets or fund balances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,760,242
. . . . . 32. . . . . . . 7,600,248
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33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,760,242
. . . . .33. . . . . . . 7,600,248
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Part XI Reconciliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X . . . .
1 Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . .368,575 . . . . . .
2 Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . 1,528,569
. . . . . . .
3 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . .-1,159,994 . . . . . . .
4 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) . . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . 8,760,242
. . . . . . .
5 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Donated services and use of facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Investment expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Prior period adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain on Schedule O) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9. . . . . . . . . . . . .

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10 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32,
column (B)) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 . . . . . . .7,600,248
. . . . . . .
Part XII Financial Statements and Reporting

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Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Yes No
1 Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: X Cash Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain on
Schedule O.
2a . . . . . X. . . .
Were the organization's financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant? . . . . . . . . . 2a

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If "Yes," check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or
reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both.

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Separate basis Consolidated basis

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. . . . X
Were the organization's financial statements audited by an independent accountant? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2b
If "Yes," check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a
separate basis, consolidated basis, or both.
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Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis
c If "Yes" to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of
the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant? . . . . . . . 2c
. . . . . . . . .
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain on
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Schedule O.
3a As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the
Uniform Guidance, 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3a . . . . X
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b If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the
required audit or audits, explain why on Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits . . . . . . .3b. . . . . . . .
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SCHEDULE C Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities OMB No. 1545-0047
(Form 990)
For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under Section 501(c) and Section 527 2023
Department of the Treasury Complete if the organization is described below. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Open to Public
Internal Revenue Service Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information. Inspection
If the organization answered “Yes” on Form 990, Part IV, line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then:
Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then:
Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.

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If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c
(Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then:
Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.

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Name of organization Employer identification number
Michigan Energy First 47-2568177
Part I-A Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.
1 Provide a description of the organization's direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV. See instructions for
definition of "political campaign activities."
2 Political campaign activity expenditures. See instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ . . . . . . . . .55,000 . . . . . .

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3 Volunteer hours for political campaign activities. See instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Part I-B Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1 Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 . . . . . . . . . $. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 .
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? . . . . .
Was a correction made? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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b If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1 Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function
activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section
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527 exempt function activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $. . . . . . . . . .55,000

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3 Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL,
on

line 17b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $. . . . . . . . . 55,000. . . . . .

4 Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X. .Yes . . . . No
. . . . . .
5 Enter the names, addresses, and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization's funds. Also enter
the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such
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as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.

(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from (e) Amount of political
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filing organization's contributions received and

funds. If none, enter -0-. promptly and directly
delivered to a separate
political organization. If
none, enter -0-.
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Great Lakes Works PO Box 12173

(1)
Lansing, MI 48901 38-1603531 50,000
The Livonia 20-20 201 Townsend Street, Ste. 900
(2)
Committee Lansing, MI 48933 84-5117600 5,000
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(4)

(5)

(6)

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Schedule C (Form 990) 2023
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Schedule C (Form 990) 2023 The IRS will reject this return if Form 5768 is on file and Part II-A is not completed. Page 2
Part II-A Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election
under section 501(h)).
A Check if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list in Part IV each affiliated group member's
name, address, EIN, expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check if the filing organization checked box A and "limited control" provisions apply.
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (a) Filing (b) Affiliated
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) organization's totals group totals

1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grassroots lobbying) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . .

b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . .
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . 0. . . .

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d Other exempt purpose expenditures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . .
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . 0. . . .
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both

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columns. 0 0
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is: The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
not over $500,000 20% of the amount on line 1e.
over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000, $100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000, $175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000, $225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.

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over $17,000,000, $1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . 0 . . . .
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . 0 . . . .
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Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
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(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below.
See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)

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e Grassroots ceiling amount
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Part II-B Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768
(election under section 501(h)).
(a) (b)
For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed
description of the lobbying activity. Yes No Amount

1 During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state, or local
legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or
referendum, through the use of:
a Volunteers? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)?

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c Media advertisements? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
d Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
e Publications, or published or broadcast statements? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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f Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
g Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
h Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
i Other activities? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
j Total. Add lines 1c through 1i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . .
2a Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to not be described in section 501(c)(3)?
b If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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c If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
d If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. . . . . X. . . . .

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2 Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . X . . . . .
3 Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political campaign activity expenditures from the prior year? . . . . . 3. . . . . X. . . . .
Part III-B Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section
501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is
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answered "Yes."
1 Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of
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political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a Current year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2a . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b Carryover from last year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2b . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2c . . . . . . . . .0 . . . .
3 Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues . . . . . 3. . . . . . . . . . . . .
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4 If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the
excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible
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lobbying and political expenditures next year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. . . . . . . . . . . .

5 Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures. See instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 . . . . . . . . 0. . . .
Part IV Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part I-A, line 1; Part I-B, line 4; Part I-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and
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Schedule C (Form 990) 2023

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Part IV Supplemental Information (continued)

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Schedule C (Form 990) 2023

SCHEDULE I Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations, OMB No. 1545-0047

(Form 990) Governments, and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22. 2023
Department of the Treasury
Attach to Form 990. Open to Public
Internal Revenue Service Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information. Inspection
Name of the organization Employer identification number

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Michigan Energy First 47-2568177

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Part I General Information on Grants and Assistance
1 Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and

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the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X . .Yes
. . . .No.
2 Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

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Part II Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form
990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

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1 (a) Name and address of organization (b) EIN (c) IRC section (d) Amount of cash (e) Amount of non- (f) Method of valuation (g) Description of (h) Purpose of grant
(book, FMV, appraisal,
or government (if applicable) grant cash assistance other) noncash assistance or assistance

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(1) Jobs for Michigan Council To further tax exempt

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82-4429022
106 W. Allegan, Ste. 200 Lansing, MI 48933 501(c)4 50,000 purpose

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(2) Protecting Detroit's Future To further tax exempt
PO Box 43923 Detroit, MI 48243 88-4129156 501(c)6 125,000 purpose

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(3) Road to Michigan's Future To further tax exempt
P.O. Box 12248 Lansing, MI 48901 84-4298056 501(c)4 25,000 purpose

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(4) Citizens for a Better Michigan To further tax exempt

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428 W. Lenawee St. Lansing, MI 48933 87-3528832 501(c)4 100,000 purpose
(5) Detroit Progress Fund To further tax exempt

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PO Box 32183 Detroit, MI 48232 46-4795309 501(c)4 5,000 purpose

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(6) Put Progress First To further tax exempt
purpose

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PO Box 43923 Detroit, MI 48243 93-2414487 501(c)4 50,000

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(7) Clean Air Task Force To further tax exempt
114 State St., 6th floor Boston, MA 0210904-3512550 501(c)3 5,000 purpose

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(8) The Heat and Warmth Fund To further tax exempt
38-2646924 501(c)3 12,500 purpose

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PO Box 77000 Detroit, MI 48277

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(12)

2 Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 . . . .
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Schedule I (Form 990) 2023
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Part III Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of (c) Amount of (d) Amount of (e) Method of valuation (book, (f) Description of noncash assistance
recipients cash grant noncash assistance FMV, appraisal, other)

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Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.

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Part I Line 2 Michigan Energy First screens recipients in advance of providing any grants for conformity with Michigan Energy First's

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mission. All grants are in the form of undrestricted donations and do not require further monitoring beyond the initial screening.

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Schedule I (Form 990) 2023
SCHEDULE L Transactions With Interested Persons OMB No. 1545-0047
(Form 990) Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a, 25b, 26, 27,
28a, 28b, or 28c; or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b. 2023
Department of the Treasury Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Open to Public
Internal Revenue Service Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information. Inspection
Name of the organization Employer identification number

Michigan Energy First 47-2568177

Part I Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and section 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b; or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
(b) Relationship between disqualified person and (d) Corrected?
1 (a) Name of disqualified person organization (c) Description of transaction
Yes No
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(2)

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2 Enter the amount of tax incurred by the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year
under section 4958 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $. . . . . . . . . . .
3 Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $. . . . . . . . . . .

Part II Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.

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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the
organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22.

(a) Name of interested person

(1)
(b) Relationship
with organization
(c) Purpose of
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(d) Loan to or
from the
organization?

To From
(e) Original
principal amount
(f) Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved (i) Written

Yes No
by board or agreement?
committee?

Yes No Yes No
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(10)
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $. . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Part III Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
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(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
person and the organization
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(2)
(3)
(4)
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(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
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Part IV Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between (c) Amount of (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of
interested person and the transaction organization's
organization revenues?

Yes No
(1) Doster Law Offices PLLC Board member, Eric Doster 61,040 Doster Law Offices provided legal services X
to Michigan
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Part V Supplemental Information.
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L. See instructions.

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eric doster is 100% owner of Doster Law Office, PLLC.

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Part IV Line 1 (D) Doster Law Offices provided legal services to Michigan Energy First.

Compensation was determined at arms-length.

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Schedule L (Form 990) 2023

SCHEDULE O Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ OMB No. 1545-0047

(Form 990) Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on

Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information. 2023
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Open to Public
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information. Inspection
Name of the organization Employer identification number

Michigan Energy First 47-2568177

Form 990, Part I, Line 1: Description of the Organization's mission: Citizen participation and

obtain grassroots support for public policies relating to Federal, State or local legislation

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and ballot questions.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b: The 990 is reviewed by the Board members before filing

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Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c: At each Board of Director's meeting, potential

conflicts of interest are discussed as these issues arise. Board members do not vote on issues

where there may be a conflict of interest.

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Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15: The Organization has no employees. Non-employee officer

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compensation is reviewed by the President to ensure it is comparable to similarly-situated

corporations for functionally-comparable positions in the geographic area.

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Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19: Upon request, the governing documents, financial

statements and IRS Form 990 are made available to the public.

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9: Other changes in net assets or fund balances: There were $1.00 in
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rounding errors due to the limitations of whole dollar reporting.

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Name of the organization Employer identification number

Michigan Energy First 47-2568177

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Schedule O (Form 990) 2023

SCHEDULE R Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships OMB No. 1545-0047
(Form 990)
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37. 2023
Department of the Treasury
Attach to Form 990. Open to Public
Internal Revenue Service Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information. Inspection
Name of the organization Employer identification number
Michigan Energy First 47-2568177

Part I Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity
(b)
Primary activity
(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

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Total income
(e)
End-of-year assets
(f)
Direct controlling
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Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had
one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.

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(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g)

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Name, address, and EIN of related organization Primary activity Legal domicile (state Exempt Code section Public charity status Direct controlling Section 512(b)(13)

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or foreign country) (if section 501(c)(3)) entity controlled
entity?

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Yes No
(1) Clean and Sustainable Energy Fund 83-2865018 Advocacy and education

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2145 Commons Parkway Okemos, MI 48864 MI 501(c)(4) Michigan Energy FirstX

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(3)

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(5)

(6)

(7)

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Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34,
Part III
because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k)
Name, address, and EIN of Primary activity Legal Direct controlling Predominant Share of total Share of end-of- Disproportionate Code V—UBI General or Percentage
related organization domicile entity income (related, income year assets allocations? amount in box 20 managing ownership
(state or unrelated, of Schedule K-1 partner?
foreign excluded from (Form 1065)

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country) tax under

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sections 512-514)
Yes No Yes No

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Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part
IV, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i)

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Name, address, and EIN of related organization Primary activity Legal domicile Direct controlling Type of entity Share of total Share of Percentage Section 512(b)(13)
(state or foreign country) entity (C corp, S corp, or trust) income end-of-year assets ownership controlled

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Part V Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note: Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule. Yes No
1 During the tax year, did the organization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II–IV?
. . . . . .X . . .
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1a

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b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1b . . . . . .X .

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c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1c . . . . . .X .
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1d. . . . . X. .

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e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1e . . . . . X. .

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f Dividends from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1f . . . . X
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1g. . . . X
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1h. . . . . X.

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i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1i. . . . . X. . . . .
. . . . . .X . . .

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j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1j

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k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1k . . . . . .X . . . .

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l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1l . . . . . X . . . . .

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m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1m . . . . . . X. . . . .
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1n. . . . . X. . . . .
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1o. . . . . X. . . . .

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Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1p. . . . . X. . .
. . . . . . X. . .
Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1q

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. .

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s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1s . . . . . X
. . .

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2 If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.

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type (a—s)

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Part VI Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets
or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k)
Name, address, and EIN of entity Primary activity Legal domicile Predominant Are all partners Share of Share of Disproportionate Code V—UBI General or Percentage

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(state or foreign income (related, section total income end-of-year allocations? amount in box 20 managing ownership

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country) unrelated, excluded 501(c)(3) assets of Schedule K-1 partner?
from tax under organizations? (Form 1065)

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sections 512-514)
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Supplemental Information
Part VII
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R. See instructions.

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