Nonprofit · EIN 38-2052969
MIDDLE CITIES EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · LANSING, MI 48933
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $647,143 | $782,718 | -$135,575 | $899,400 | $166,695 | $732,705 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $980,063 | $912,119 | $67,944 | $1,239,919 | $371,639 | $868,280 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,184,572 | $1,211,331 | -$26,759 | $1,421,019 | $620,683 | $800,336 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $30,414
- Program service revenue
- $792,192
- Investment income
- -$175,463
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$182,080
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $279,862
- Other salaries and wages
- $92,434
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $469,813
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $3,976
- Accounting fees
- $34,013
- Occupancy
- $30,865
- Travel
- $20,026
- Depreciation
- $9,871
- Program services (functional)
- $660,847
- Management and general (functional)
- $121,871
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,239,919
- Total assets, end of year
- $899,400
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $166,695
- Net assets, end of year
- $732,705
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,068
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $664,640
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $68,065
- Gross receipts
- $1,133,718
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 6
- Year formed
- 1972
- State of legal domicile
- MI
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PETER SPADAFORE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $224,200 | $56,542 |
| RYAN MCLEOD | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $139,514 | $52,476 |
| JESSICA PANTANO | MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,634 | $32,778 |
| RAMONT ROBERTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSHA TALISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER VERLEGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEREK FISHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY CARTER | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PIPER BOGNAR | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PETER SPADAFORE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $222,000 | $53,672 |
| RYAN MCLEOD | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $133,250 | $51,864 |
| AMY THURSTON | FINANCE MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,625 | $41,891 |
| RAMONT ROBERTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN BIGELOW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSHA TALISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER VERLEGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PIPER BOGNAR | PRESIDENT ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEREK FISHER | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY CARTER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PETER SPADAFORE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $216,300 | $56,586 |
| RAYMOND S TELMAN | MISEC BRITE COORDINATOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $131,600 | $24,664 |
| RAMONT ROBERTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN BIGELOW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSHA TALISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER VERLEGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PIPER BOGNAR | PRESIDENT ELECT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY CARTER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 120 N WASHINGTON SQ STE 910, LANSING, MI 48933-1629
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- PETER SPADAFORE, PO BOX 10007, LANSING, MI 48901
- Signed the 990
- PETER SPADAFORE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (517) 492-1380
- Website
- WWW.MIALLIANCE.COM
- Return prepared by
- MANER COSTERISAN PC
Mission
TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING FOR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS AND TEACHERS, RESEARCH AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT AND CONDUCTING CONFERENCES ON CURRENT ISSUES IN EDUCATION. TO CREATE A BETTER UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT FOR URBAN SCHOOL DISTRICTS THROUGH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, TASK FORCE MEETINGS, ENROLLMENT PROJECTIONS AND LEGISLATIVE IMPACTS.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $543,349 · revenue $651,340
- 1 SUPERINTENDENT MEETING - 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.Expenses $107,057 · revenue $128,335
- 76 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.Expenses $10,441 · revenue $12,517
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 38-2052969
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1975
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B00C)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $899,400
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,133,718
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $647,143 | $782,718 | $899,400 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $980,063 | $912,119 | $1,239,919 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,184,572 | $1,211,331 | $1,421,019 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $912,558 | $941,084 | $1,381,557 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 38-2052969).
Questions about MIDDLE CITIES EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of MIDDLE CITIES EDUCATION ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MIDDLE CITIES EDUCATION ASSOCIATION is 38-2052969.
- Is MIDDLE CITIES EDUCATION ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1975.
- Are donations to MIDDLE CITIES EDUCATION ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MIDDLE CITIES EDUCATION ASSOCIATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of MIDDLE CITIES EDUCATION ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MIDDLE CITIES EDUCATION ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MIDDLE CITIES EDUCATION ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names PETER SPADAFORE.
- Who are the officers and directors of MIDDLE CITIES EDUCATION ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $224,200 (PETER SPADAFORE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does MIDDLE CITIES EDUCATION ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $647,143, expenses of $782,718 and total assets of $899,400 at year end.
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