Michigan Colleges Alliance

Organization Overview

Michigan Colleges Alliance is located in Southfield, MI. The organization was established in 1950. According to its NTEE Classification (B42) the organization is classified as: Undergraduate Colleges, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Michigan Colleges Alliance employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Michigan Colleges Alliance is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2022, Michigan Colleges Alliance generated $4.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.9m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 14.3% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Michigan Colleges Alliance has awarded 143 individual grants totaling $19,419,972. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO STRENGTHEN THE SHARED CAPACITY OF 14 LEADING INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SCHOLARSHIPS AND MEMBER SERVICES - PRIVATE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS REPRESENT THE AREA OF GREATEST IMPACT FOR OUR CAMPUSES, AS THEY ALLOW STUDENTS TO FULFILL THEIR EDUCATION ASPIRATIONS IN SMALL, TEACHING-ORIENTED SETTINGS SURROUNDED BY FIELDS OF STUDY AT THE CENTER OF OUR EMERGING KNOWLEDGE BASED ECONOMY. SCHOLARSHIPS INCLUDE MICHIGAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND, NAMED SCHOLARSHIPS, COLLEGE COMMUNITY CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIPS, FOLDS OF HONOR SCHOLARSHIPS, HAVE FAITH HAITI SCHOLARSHIP FUND AND OTHERS. EXCLUSIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE KALAMAZOO PROMISE AND THE SAGE SCHOLARS CONSORTIUM REPRESENT MAJOR COLLEGE AFFORDABILITY INITIATIVES. OTHER MEMBER SERVICES INCLUDE COLLECTIVE PURCHASING AND COLLECTIVE HIGHER EDUCATION LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM. MCA AWARDED 3,588,525 TO STUDENTS AT THE 14 MCA INSTITUTIONS STUDYING A WIDE RANGE OF FIELDS AND PROVIDED ADDITIONAL OPERATIONAL AND PROGRAMMATIC FUNDS TO MEMBER CAMPUSES. CONTINUED WORK IN IDENTIFYING OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLABORATION IN SHARED BUSINESS-RELATED SERVICES AND COLLECTIVE PURCHASING TO ACHIEVE SUBSTANTIAL SAVINGS AND OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCIES.


COLLEGE ACCESS AND SUCCESS - MCA CONDUCTS A NUMBER OF PROGRAMS TO FACILITATE COLLEGE CHOICE IN MICHIGAN. EXAMPLES INCLUDE: 1) A UNIQUE COLLECTIVE PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGN, "WE ARE THE INDEPENDENTS", IS AT THE CENTER OF THIS WORK. THE CAMPAIGN REACHES STUDENTS, PARENTS, COUNSELORS AND EDUCATORS TO CREATE A GREATER AWARENESS OF THE VALUE, AFFORDABILITY, AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AT MCA INSTITUTIONS 2) TARGETED COLLEGE FAIRS AND COLLEGE PREPARATION PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND FAMILIES 3) THE KALAMAZOO MATH AND SCIENCE INSTITUTE PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR 8TH GRADE STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE DIRECTLY (ALONGSIDE MCA FACULTY AND STUDENTS) IN HANDS-ON FIELD AND LAB WORK IN ALGEBRA AND BIOLOGY. THE PROGRAM INTRODUCES STUDENTS TO STEM FIELDS IN AN ENGAGING FORMAT AND PREPARES THEM FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE SUCCESS. HELD NEW INITIATIVES FOR TARGETED ENROLLMENT MARKETS, EARLY MIDDLE COLLEGE STUDENTS, MICHIGAN HISPANIC COLLABORATIVE AND KALAMAZOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS. CONDUCTED KALAMAZOO MATH AND SCIENCE INSTITUTE SUMMER PROGRAM. CONTINUED EXCLUSIVE COLLEGE FAIRS IN KEY RECRUITING MARKETS. CONTINUED DIRECT OUTREACH TO COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRANSFER STUDENTS. DEVELOPED RECRUITMENT PATHWAYS AND PROGRAMMING CONTENT FOR AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ACCESS AND SUCCESS PROGRAM.


TALENT DEVELOPMENT - MCA DEVELOPS AND MANAGES PROGRAMS TO PREPARE AND RETAIN GRADUATES FOR THE MICHIGAN WORKFORCE. EXAMPLES INCLUDE: 1) A SIGNATURE CONCIERGE CORPORATE RECRUITING INITIATIVE PROVIDES CUSTOMIZED ACCESS FOR MICHIGAN BUSINESS TO POSSIBLE INTERNS AND EMPLOYEES 2) AN ANNUAL ROUNDTABLE ON TALENT IS HELD AT THE GRAND HOTEL ON MACKINAC ISLAND, BRINGING CORPORATE EXECUTIVES TOGETHER WITH MIDWEST COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY PRESIDENTS TO COLLABORATE ON WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND STUDENT SUCCESS 3) STUDENT/FACULTY PROJECT WORK WITH MICHIGAN COMPANIES ALSO HIGHLIGHTS MCAS TALENT FOCUS 4) MCA ALSO FACILITATES CROSS-CAMPUS CLASSROOM LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ITS MEMBERS. HELD THE TENTH CONSECUTIVE MIDWEST ROUNDTABLE ON TALENT, WITH RECORD COLLEGE PRESIDENT PARTICIPATION AND ATTENDEES FROM NINETEEN STATES. MAINTAINED AND EXPANDED PARTNERSHIPS WITH SIGNATURE MICHIGAN COMPANIES THOUGH THE CONCIERGE CAREER CONNECTION PROGRAM TO SECURE EMPLOYMENT AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS. RELAUNCHED INDEPENDENT INNOVATORS NETWORK AS MCA COLLEGE COMMUNITY CHALLENGE WITH A FOCUS ON COMMUNITY IMPACT AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP. C3 CHALLENGE INCLUDED DESIGN THINKING TRAINING AND CREDENTIALING IN COLLABORATION WITH THE HENRY FORD LEARNING INSTITUTE AND A DEDICATED PITCH SESSION TO STATEWIDE CORPORATE LEADERS. BEGAN PLANNING FOR A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY COLLECTIVE-WIDE CO-OP PROGRAM.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Robert P Bartlett
President
$495,192
Marcie Morin
COO
$161,550
Karen Mulligan
Sr VP
$102,000
Jeff Abernathy
Chair
$0
Daniel Graf
Secretary
$0
Cyrus Mistry
Chairman
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $89,900
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$3,984,919
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $73,129
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,074,819
Total Program Service Revenue$594,925
Investment income $139,907
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,400
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,811,451

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Michigan Colleges Alliance has awarded $3,462,542 in support to 14 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

KALAMAZOO COLLEGE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Kalamazoo, MI

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$1,656,090

Holland, MI

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$484,137

Olivet, MI

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$303,516

Albion, MI

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$225,574

Grand Rapids, MI

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$161,700

Grand Rapids, MI

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$109,290
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 16 grants that Michigan Colleges Alliance has recieved totaling $172,470.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Ford Motor Co Fund

Dearborn, MI

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$50,000
Deroy Testamentary Foundation

Southfield, MI

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT

$42,000
Comerica Charitable Foundation

Detroit, MI

PURPOSE: THE COMERICA STUDENT COVID RELIEF FUND

$14,000
Skillman Foundation

Detroit, MI

PURPOSE: SPECIAL GRANTS

$10,000
Amerisure Charitable Foundation Inc

Farmington Hills, MI

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$10,000
Delta Dental Plan Of Michigan

Okemos, MI

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE DONATION

$10,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$3,780,877
Earnings-$415,028
Admin Expense-$27,341
Grants-$79,755
Ending Balance$3,258,753

Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
Baker College
Flint, MI
$19,974,450
Baker College
Flint, MI
$16,788,668
Calumet College
Whiting, IN
$16,116,296
Bellin College Inc
Green Bay, WI
$15,163,582
Wilberforce University
Wilberforce, OH
$40,652,171
Grace Christian University
Wyoming, MI
$15,083,160
Art Academy Of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
$9,495,180
Pontifical College Josephinum
Columbus, OH
$9,311,900
Baker College
Flint, MI
$4,978,817
Kuyper College
Grand Rapids, MI
$6,841,093
Gods Bible School College And Missionary Training Home
Cincinnati, OH
$6,100,308
Michigan Colleges Alliance
Southfield, MI
$4,811,451

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