Nonprofit · EIN 38-2746841
SME EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · SOUTHFIELD, MI 48075
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $8,020,945 | $9,699,217 | -$1,678,272 | $31,767,607 | $1,271,037 | $30,496,570 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $13,500,175 | $6,734,144 | $6,766,031 | $34,031,281 | $2,546,291 | $31,484,990 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $6,093,162
- of which government grants
- $1,000,000
- Program service revenue
- $79,460
- Investment income
- $1,848,323
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,074,716
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $7,525,238
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $291,512
- Other salaries and wages
- $787,377
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,286,277
- Professional fundraising fees
- $82,706
- Legal fees
- $11,570
- Accounting fees
- $55,056
- Travel
- $143,782
- Program services (functional)
- $8,681,211
- Management and general (functional)
- $469,081
- Fundraising (functional)
- $548,925
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $34,031,281
- Total assets, end of year
- $31,767,607
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,271,037
- Net assets, end of year
- $30,496,570
- Publicly traded securities
- $25,191,712
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $10,171,066
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $20,325,504
- Gross receipts
- $10,466,759
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 163
- Year formed
- 1987
- 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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT WILLIG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CEO Officer | 4 | $0 | $694,180 | $61,379 |
| CRAIG CONNOP | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 4 | $0 | $425,564 | $50,888 |
| ROBERT LUCE | VP, SME EDUCATION FOUNDATION Key employee | 50 | $258,657 | $0 | $47,016 |
| SHELLEY WOOLEY | DIRECTOR, EDUCATION PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 50 | $138,832 | $0 | $9,736 |
| RONALD SCOZZARI | MANAGER, EDUCATION PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 50 | $108,441 | $0 | $28,838 |
| CHRISTIAN JENSEN | DIRECTOR, INSTITUTIONAL GIVING Highest-paid employee | 50 | $116,748 | $0 | $13,103 |
| FRANK ERVIN III | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICA POWELL BELL | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW JONES | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM CLAYTOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| VALERIE FREEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW HILGENDORF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE KANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT KOMLJENOVIC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER MANCINI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ART MCCLELLAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARK MICHALSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER RAKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KYLE RIEGEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KATE KREAMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOANNE WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT WILLIG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CEO Officer | 4 | $0 | $658,759 | $58,330 |
| CRAIG CONNOP | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 4 | $0 | $391,005 | $49,289 |
| ROBERT LUCE | VP, SME EDUCATION FOUNDATION Key employee | 50 | $228,951 | $0 | $43,341 |
| SHELLEY WOOLEY | DIRECTOR, EDUCATION PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 50 | $133,931 | $0 | $10,079 |
| FRANK ERVIN III | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICA POWELL BELL | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW JONES | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM CLAYTOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| VALERIE FREEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY GREEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE KANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT KOMLJENOVIC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER MANCINI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ART MCCLELLAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK MICHALSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER RAKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KYLE RIEGEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARION WELLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNE WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WINSTON F EREVELLES | DIRECTOR - PART YEAR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT W IVESTER | DIRECTOR - PART YEAR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1000 TOWN CTR STE 1910, SOUTHFIELD, MI 48075-1236
- In care of
- % JULIE DUFF
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CRAIG CONNOP, 1000 TOWN CENTER 1910, SOUTHFIELD, MI 48075
- Signed the 990
- CRAIG CONNOP, CFO
- Phone
- (313) 425-3000
- Website
- WWW.SMEEF.ORG
- Return prepared by
- PLANTE & MORAN PLLC
Mission
A. TO OPERATE AND ACT EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF, TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF, AND TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSE OF THE SOCIETY OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEERS, A TAX-EXEMPT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION WHICH IS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED, (THE "CODE"), AND WHICH IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION, AS SUCH TERM IS DEFINED IN CODE SECTION 509, PURSUANT TO CODE SECTION 509(A)(2). B. THE SME EDUCATION FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO PREPARE THE FUTURE ENGINEERS AND TECHNOLOGISTS FOR MANUFACTURING CAREERS THROUGH OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO ENRICH STUDENTS TO STUDY SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS (STEM) IN ALIGNMENT WITH SME. C. TO OPERATE AND ACT EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AS SUCH TERMS ARE USED IN CODE SECTION 501(C)(3). D. TO RECEIVE AND ADMINISTER ASSETS EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AS SUCH TERMS ARE USED IN CODE SECTION 501(C)(3).
Program accomplishments
- SCHOLARSHIPS: IN 2024 THE SME EDUCATION FOUDATION AWARDED ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS TO 144 GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS, CURRENT UNDERGRADUATES AND MASTERS OR DOCTORAL DEGREE STUDENTS PURSUING POST-SECONDARY DEGREES IN MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY, AND RELATED FIELDS. TOTAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS DISTRIBUTED TO 123 HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS EQUALED $816,101.Expenses $1,121,048 · grants $816,101 · revenue $79,460
- EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: THE PRIME (PARTNERHSIP RESPONSE IN MANUFACTURING EDUCATION) PROGRAM PROVIDES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH HANDS-ON TRAINING AND MANUFACTURING SKILLS THROUGH ACCESS TO ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES, INDUSTRY-LED CURRICULUM, JOB SHADOWING AND MENTORING PROGRAMS. CASH, EQUIPMENT AND CURRICULUM TOTALING $6,679,111 WAS DONATED TO SCHOOLS IN THE PRIME NETWORK IN 2024.Expenses $7,322,257 · grants $6,696,663
- EDUCATIONAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES: PROJECTS INCLUDED SPONSORSHIP OF GIRL'S STEM CAMP AND SME STUDENT CHAPTER ASSISTANCE.Expenses $237,906 · grants $12,474
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 38-2746841
- 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
- 1987
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B122)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $31,767,607
- Income (IRS master file)
- $10,466,759
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $8,020,945 | $9,699,217 | $31,767,607 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $13,500,175 | $6,734,144 | $34,031,281 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,711,665 | $7,977,995 | $24,135,298 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 38-2746841).
Questions about SME EDUCATION FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of SME EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SME EDUCATION FOUNDATION is 38-2746841.
- Is SME EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
- Are donations to SME EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SME EDUCATION FOUNDATION 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 SME EDUCATION FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SME EDUCATION FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of SME EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names CRAIG CONNOP.
- Who are the officers and directors of SME EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 22 people; 4 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SME EDUCATION FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $8,020,945, expenses of $9,699,217 and total assets of $31,767,607 at year end.
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