Middle Cities Education Association is located in Lansing, MI. The organization was established in 1975. As of 06/2021, Middle Cities Education Association employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Middle Cities Education Association 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 06/2021, Middle Cities Education Association generated $771.7k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $730.7k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.8%) 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SERVE AS AN ADVOCATE FOR MEMBER DISTRICTS TO ENSURE QUALITY EDUCATION FOR URBAN STUDENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ATTENDANCE AT NATIONAL CONFERENCES TO KEEP UPDATED ON WHAT IS HAPPENING WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. CONSULTING SERVICES BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THAT REQUIRE EXPERTISE ABOUT ISSUES SIMILAR TO MCEA.
1 SUPERINTENDENT MEETINGS - ONE SUPERINTENDENT FROM EACH MEMBER DISTRICT. STATE OF AFFAIRS REGARDING OPERATIONS AND WHAT'S HAPPENING ON A STATE WIDE LEVEL OF LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS AFFECTING K-12 INSTITUTIONS.
84 ENROLLMENT PROJECTIONS. DATA DRIVEN PROGRAM BASED ON RATE OF BIRTH, PRIOR AND CURRENT ENROLLMENTS. OPEN TO BOTH MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS. PROVIDES DATA TO ALLOW DISTRICTS TO FORECAST FUTURE ENROLLMENT TRENDS AND NEEDS REQUIRE TO ASK FOR FUNDING TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ATTENDANCE AT NATIONAL CONFERENCES TO KEEP UPDATED ON WHAT IS HAPPENING WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. CONSULTING SERVICES BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THAT REQUIRE EXPERTISE ABOUT ISSUES SIMILAR TO MCEA.
1 SUPERINTENDENT MEETINGS - ONE SUPERINTENDENT FROM EACH MEMBER DISTRICT. STATE OF AFFAIRS REGARDING OPERATIONS AND WHAT'S HAPPENING ON A STATE WIDE LEVEL OF LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS AFFECTING K-12 INSTITUTIONS.
84 ENROLLMENT PROJECTIONS. DATA DRIVEN PROGRAM BASED ON RATE OF BIRTH, PRIOR AND CURRENT ENROLLMENTS. OPEN TO BOTH MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS. PROVIDES DATA TO ALLOW DISTRICTS TO FORECAST FUTURE ENROLLMENT TRENDS AND NEEDS REQUIRE TO ASK FOR FUNDING TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Raymond S Telman Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 55 | $219,943 |
James A Craig II Chief Operating Officer | 45 | $116,417 | |
Jamie Cain President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dan Applegate Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Kimberly Carter Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Brian Davis Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $771,438 |
Investment income | $236 |
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 | $771,674 |
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. | $278,833 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,883 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $152,445 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $18,303 |
Other employee benefits | $51,324 |
Payroll taxes | $44,406 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $16,530 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $28,048 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,052 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $16,237 |
Information technology | $12,920 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $14,174 |
Travel | $10,248 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $11,982 |
Interest | $14,684 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $22,028 |
Insurance | $18,295 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $730,725 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $273,798 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $499,347 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $398,684 |
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 | $548,219 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,720,048 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $182,090 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $85,999 |
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 | $596,338 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $864,427 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $788,205 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $67,416 |
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 | $1,720,048 |
Beg. Balance | $67,180 |
Earnings | $236 |
Ending Balance | $67,416 |
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