Michigan State University College Of Law is located in East Lansing, MI. The organization was established in 1936. According to its NTEE Classification (B50) the organization is classified as: Graduate & Professional Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 08/2020, Michigan State University College Of Law employed 224 individuals. Michigan State University College Of Law 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 08/2020, Michigan State University College Of Law generated $349.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (54.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $316.5k during the year ending 08/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (55.3%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW IS TO PROVIDE A RIGOROUS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM WHICH PREPARES A DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF STUDENTS TO BE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LEADERS IN PRIVATE LEGAL PRACTICE, BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, GOVERNMENT SERVICE, AND LEGAL EDUCATION. THE LAW COLLEGE DEFINES ITS MISSION DRAWING ON A CENTURY OF SERVICE, ITS CONTEMPORARY ASSOCIATION WITH A MAJOR RESEARCH INSTITUTION, MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, AND A COMMON COMMITMENT BY THESE INSTITUTIONS TO BROAD EDUCATIONAL ACCESS, SCHOLARLY EXCELLENCE, AND SERVICE TO SOCIETY. THE LAW COLLEGE TEACHES CORE LEGAL SKILLS, SUPPLEMENTED WITH ACADEMIC CONCENTRATIONS, PROGRAMMATIC INITIATIVES, AND SCHOLARLY RESEARCH AND EXCHANGES. THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM OF THE COLLEGE TEACHES AND REINFORCES THE ETHICAL CORE OF GOOD LAWYERING, THE VALUES OF PROFESSIONALISM AND SERVICE, THE ART OF CLIENT REPRESENTATION AND TRIAL ADVOCACY, AND THE UNDERSTANDING OF LEGAL PRINCIPLES, PRIVATE RIGHTS, AND PUBLIC POLICY. THE LAW COLLE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROVIDE AN ACCREDITED EDUCATIONAL LAW PROGRAM. ENROLLMENT:SUMMER TERM 2020 - 127 STUDENTS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Samuel L Stanley Jr MD President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Melanie Jacobs Interim Dean | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Richard C Lameti Secretary/tr | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Elaine Fieldman Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Clifton E Haley Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Maurice G Jenkins Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $154,979 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $154,979 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $188,623 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $349,630 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $38,331 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $2,669 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $338 |
Office expenses | $20,539 |
Information technology | $35,162 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $4,954 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,293 |
Interest | -$4,780 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $1,382 |
Total functional expenses | $316,520 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $0 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Michigan State University College Of Law has recieved totaling $302,833.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Donors Trust Inc Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: for the David Favre Fund for Animal Welfare Law | $150,000 |
Consumers Energy Foundation Jackson, MI PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $83,333 |
Donors Trust Inc Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: $20,000 and $5,000 grants for MSU Journal of Animal & Natural Resource Law | $25,000 |
Erie Community Foundation Erie, PA PURPOSE: VARIOUS PROJECTS | $24,000 |
Fieldman Family Foundation Birmingham, MI PURPOSE: SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $20,000 |
Donald L Guarnieri Foundation Columbus, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $500 |
Beg. Balance | $21,633,781 |
Other Expense | $21,633,781 |
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Kettering University Flint, MI | $281,450,228 | $82,356,479 |
Thomas M Cooley Law School Lansing, MI | $152,371,660 | $35,841,498 |
Baker College Flint, MI | $13,078,843 | $33,232,892 |
Mount Carmel College Of Nursing Columbus, OH | $64,622,852 | $25,045,878 |
Michigan Association Of Intermediate School Administrators Lansing, MI | $1,736,500 | $28,905,123 |
Cleveland Institute Of Music Cleveland, OH | $89,548,246 | $30,049,400 |
Good Samaritan College Of Nursing And Health Science Cincinnati, OH | $6,845,010 | $5,407,521 |
Methodist Theological School In Ohio Delaware, OH | $73,405,314 | $12,096,173 |
Aileron Corp Tipp City, OH | $4,807,559 | $7,299,167 |
Michigan School Of Psychology Farmington Hills, MI | $11,594,534 | $6,562,014 |
Graduate School Of Banking Inc Madison, WI | $1,229,337 | $3,378,911 |
Winebrenner Theological Seminary Findlay, OH | $3,677,557 | $2,219,718 |