Nonprofit · EIN 38-2351407
MICHIGAN ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION ORGANIZATION
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · WHITEHALL, MI 49461
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2026 | 990-EZ | $139,811 | $125,788 | $14,023 | $117,900 | $0 | $117,900 |
| May 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $123,592 | $113,992 | $9,600 | $103,877 | – | $103,877 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $116,440 | $87,242 | $29,198 | $94,277 | – | $94,277 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $10,000
- Program service revenue
- $129,811
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $4,950
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $10,000
- Other expenses
- $110,838
- Program services (functional)
- $102,272
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $103,877
- Total assets, end of year
- $117,900
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $117,900
- Cash, savings and investments
- $117,900
- Gross receipts
- $139,811
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-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH ORR | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| JOEL HOPPA | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| TOM MOORE | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| DEB BAUGHMAN | AT LARGE | 2 | $0 |
| TAMMY GLUPKER | MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| SHAWN LEWIS | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| MALLORY SOFFIN | AT LARGE | 2 | $0 |
| KATIE MYERS | AT LARGE | 2 | $0 |
| TODD IDE | AT LARGE | 2 | $0 |
| ROB BARRETT | AT LARGE | 2 | $0 |
| MALISSA SMITH | AT LARGE | 2 | $0 |
| KRISTINE HOLMES | AT LARGE | 2 | $0 |
| COLLEEN DEAVEN | AT LARGE | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2025: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOEL HOPPA | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| SARAH ORR | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| TOM MOORE | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| DEB BAUGHMAN | AT LARGE | 2 | $0 |
| TAMMY GLUPKER | MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| SHAWN LEWIS | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| KATIE MYERS | AT LARGE | 2 | $0 |
| MALLORY SOFFIN | AT LARGE | 2 | $0 |
| TODD IDE | AT LARGE | 2 | $0 |
| ROB BARRETT | AT LARGE | 2 | $0 |
| MALISSA SMITH | AT LARGE | 2 | $0 |
| SANDRA RINGLE | AT LARGE | 2 | $0 |
| KRISTINE HOLMES | AT LARGE | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Orr | President | 2 | $0 |
| Joel Hoppa | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Tammy Glupker | Membership Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Tom Moore | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Deb Baughman | At Large | 1 | $0 |
| Shawn Lewis | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Mallory Soffin | At Large | 1 | $0 |
| Sandra Ringle | At Large | 1 | $0 |
| Todd Ide | At Large | 1 | $0 |
| Katie Myers | At Large | 1 | $0 |
| Rob Barrett | At Large | 1 | $0 |
| Malissa Smith | At Large | 1 | $0 |
| Kristine Holmes | At Large | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5326 LAKEWOOD RD, WHITEHALL, MI 49461-9626
- In care of
- % TREASURER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- PO Box 294, Whitehall MI 49461
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Tom Moore, PO Box 294, Whitehall MI 49461
- Signed the 990-EZ
- TOM MOORE, TREASURER
- Phone
- (231) 286-0889
- Website
- www.maeo.org
Mission
The Michigan Alternative Education Organization is a statewide organization that has two primary programmatic purposes. The organization provides networking and professional development opportunities for teachers and administrators who work in alternative education schools and programs across the state of Michigan. Secondly MAEO Stars is three single day events conducted for students enrolled in alternative education programs. These are designed to allow alternative education students to gather together and share common experiences. The three days focus primarily on career readiness and civic engagement. One day is held in the fall and two days are held in the spring of each year.
Program accomplishments
- MAEO Stars. Three single days events are provided for approximately 150 alternative education students. These events focus on student networking, career readiness and civic engagement.Expenses $9,785
- MAEO Annual Conference. An annual conference is held each spring for approximately 350 alternative education teachers and administrators. Attendees participate in professional development workshops and lectures.Expenses $88,737
- Student scholarships, staff and school awards. Awarded to students attending post secondary education or training, and to schools and staff in recognition of outstanding service to the filed of alternative education.Expenses $3,750
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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 31, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | May 31, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | May 31, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 38-2351407
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $117,900
- Income (IRS master file)
- $139,811
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- October 15, 2010
- Posted by the IRS
- June 9, 2011
- Reinstated
- Effective October 15, 2010
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | May 2026 | $139,811 | $125,788 | $117,900 | XML |
| 990-EZ | May 2025 | $123,592 | $113,992 | $103,877 | XML |
| 990-EZ | May 2024 | $116,440 | $87,242 | $94,277 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Tom Moore | May 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Robert Pawloski | May 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 38-2351407).
Questions about MICHIGAN ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION ORGANIZATION
- What is the EIN of MICHIGAN ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION ORGANIZATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MICHIGAN ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION ORGANIZATION is 38-2351407.
- Is MICHIGAN ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION ORGANIZATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on October 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective October 15, 2010.
- Are donations to MICHIGAN ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION ORGANIZATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MICHIGAN ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION ORGANIZATION 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 MICHIGAN ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION ORGANIZATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending May 31, 2027) is due October 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MICHIGAN ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION ORGANIZATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended May 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of MICHIGAN ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION ORGANIZATION?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Tom Moore.
- Who are the officers and directors of MICHIGAN ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION ORGANIZATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2026 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does MICHIGAN ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION ORGANIZATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $139,811, expenses of $125,788 and total assets of $117,900 at year end.
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