Economic Benefits of Michigan's Nonprofit Sector

Nonprofits have contributed to and benefited from Michigan’s economic comeback. They are poised to be economic drivers of business and growth in the twenty-first century.

• Nonprofits have both contributed to and benefited from Michigan’s economic comeback this century. They are also poised to be economic drivers of business and growth in the twenty-first century. Nonprofit organizations play integral roles not only as large employers, but also as contributors to the health, education, and equity of the state. Nonprofits are critical to the economy and critical partners in Michigan’s economy.

• Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Michigan’s nonprofits employed nearly 470,000 Michiganders representing just over 1 in every 10 Michigan jobs.

• When 2020 began, no one imagined the challenges Michigan’s residents and its economy would face. Michigan’s nonprofits played a key role in keeping Michigan going. They stepped up and provided critical services to our local communities and families.

• The number of charitable nonprofits in Michigan now totals more than 50,000.

• Supporting nonprofits will retain jobs and keep communities strong.