Thomas M Cooley Law School
- Assets
- $112.5m
- Revenue
- $23.6m
- Investments
- $30.6m
- Employees
- 360
- Location
- Lansing, MI
- Founding
- 01/1974
- Data as of
- 08/2023
- EIN
- 38-1988915
Organization Overview
Thomas M Cooley Law School, operating under the name Cooley Law School, is located in Lansing, MI. The organization was established in 1974. 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 08/2023, Cooley Law School employed 360 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cooley Law School 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 08/2023, Cooley Law School generated $23.6m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $35.8m during the year ending 08/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.7%) per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PREPARE GRADUATES FOR THE LEGAL PROFESSION WITH PRACTICAL LEGAL EDUCATION AS ITS GUIDING PRINCIPLE AND FOCUS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
INSTRUCTION OF APPROXIMATELY 475 STUDENTS INCLUDING OPERATION OF A BOOKSTORE FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF STUDENTS AND FACULTY
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Hon Louise Alderson Chairman Of The Board | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mustafa Ameen Board Member/adjunct Professor | Trustee | 6 | $11,000 |
Aaron Burrell Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Christina Corl Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Thomas Cranmer Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Dunn Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Jenzabar Software Consulting | 8/30/23 | $395,253 |
Inverve Marketing Marketing Services | 8/30/23 | $260,894 |
Plante & Moran Pllc Auditing & Consulting Services | 8/30/23 | $164,250 |
Dk Security Access Control | 8/30/23 | $139,940 |
Allied Universal Security Access Control | 8/30/23 | $131,486 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $22,650 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $352,552 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $573,690 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $361,500 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $948,892 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $19,853,147 |
| Investment income | $2,133,619 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $500 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $470,845 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$18,252 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $93,249 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $23,596,124 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $3,550,643 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $143,736 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,857,266 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $696,618 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $11,399,857 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $614,442 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,034,939 |
| Payroll taxes | $973,740 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $135,697 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $127,200 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $52,800 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $105,515 |
| Fees for services: Other | $672,422 |
| Advertising and promotion | $329,494 |
| Office expenses | $122,609 |
| Information technology | $900,785 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,412,389 |
| Travel | $235,212 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $50,270 |
| Interest | $4,174,003 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,036,129 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $199,445 |
| Total functional expenses | $35,773,155 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $500 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $899,247 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,237 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $155,370 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $213,803 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,120,792 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $49,287,655 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $30,196,030 |
| Investments—other securities | $30,621,014 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $112,497,648 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,527,080 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,597,715 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $59,392,430 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $6,773 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $323,889 |
| Total liabilities | $65,847,887 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $41,443,235 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,206,526 |
| 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 | $112,497,648 |