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Nonprofit · EIN 88-2716490

MICHIGAN EDUCATOR WORKFORCE INITIATIVE

Tax-exempt · YPSILANTI, MI 48197

Financials

$10.2M$4.6M2023$2.7M$6.7M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MICHIGAN EDUCATOR WORKFORCE INITIATIVE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$2,679,560$6,709,410-$4,029,850$1,392,231$288,935$1,103,296
September 30, 2024990$10,159,747$4,552,668$5,607,079$7,762,613$2,011,959$5,750,654
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,634,869
of which government grants
$1,995,504
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$44,690
Other revenue
$1

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$4,287,399
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$436,042
Other salaries and wages
$615,907
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,356,980
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$79,967
Program services (functional)
$6,327,435
Management and general (functional)
$337,535
Fundraising (functional)
$44,440

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$7,762,613
Total assets, end of year
$1,392,231
Total liabilities, end of year
$288,935
Net assets, end of year
$1,103,296
Net assets without donor restrictions
$551,096
Net assets with donor restrictions
$552,200
Gross receipts
$2,679,560
Employees
6
Volunteers
6
Year formed
2022
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JACK ELSEYBOARD VICE C
Trustee or director, Officer
50$266,313$60,650
REBECCA TISDALEVP OF PROGRA
Highest-paid employee
50$235,014$41,316
BARBARA THOMPSONFINANCE DIRE
Officer
40$146,872$33,927
ADRIAN MONGEDIR OF PROGR
Highest-paid employee
40$146,504$24,470
KATI MEADERDIR OF FIN&O
Highest-paid employee
40$101,208$2,249
BENJAMAN JACKSONBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JASON COOPERBOARD TREASU
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
NICK PARADISOBOARD SECRET
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
LOU GLAZERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KRISTEN HOWARDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DANA WILLIAMSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JACK ELSEYBOARD VICE C
Trustee or director, Officer
40$61,450$7,374
BENJAMAN JACKSONBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JASON COOPERBOARD TREASU
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
NICK PARADISOBOARD SECRET
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
LOU GLAZERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KRISTEN HOWARDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DANA WILLIAMSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
13 N WASHINGTON ST SUITE 197, YPSILANTI, MI 48197-2617
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
BENJAMAN JACKSON, 13 N WASHINGTON ST, SUITE 197, YPSILANTI, MI 48197
Signed the 990
JACK ELSEY, BOARD VICE CHAIR/CEO
Phone
(586) 489-4150
Return prepared by
ALTRUIC ADVISORS CPAS

Mission

THE MICHIGAN EDUCATOR WORKFORCE (MEWI) IS A STATEWIDE NON-PROFIT DEDICATED TO ELIMINATING THE EDUCATOR SHORTAGE IN MICHIGAN. BY CREATING NEW TEACHER PROGRAMS, SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF VETERAN TEACHERS, AND INVESTING IN GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCHOOL AND SYSTEMS LEADERS, MEWI IS WORKING TO ENSURE EVERY MICHIGAN PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENT IS SURROUNDED BY EXCELLENT EDUCATORS.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • MEWI IS WORKING TO ELIMINATE THE EDUCATOR SHORTAGE BY CREATING NEW TEACHER PROGRAMS, SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF VETERAN TEACHERS, AND INVESTING IN GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCHOOL AND SYSTEMS LEADERS, AND STRENGTHENING POLICY DISCUSSIONS. MEWI IS WORKING TO ENSURE EVERY MICHIGAN PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENT IS SURROUNDED BY EXCELLENT EDUCATORS.
    Expenses $6,327,435 · grants $4,287,399

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 15, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 16, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 17, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
88-2716490
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
2023
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,392,231
Income (IRS master file)
$2,679,560

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025–––IRS
990September 2024–––IRS
990September 2023–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about MICHIGAN EDUCATOR WORKFORCE INITIATIVE

What is the EIN of MICHIGAN EDUCATOR WORKFORCE INITIATIVE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MICHIGAN EDUCATOR WORKFORCE INITIATIVE is 88-2716490.
Is MICHIGAN EDUCATOR WORKFORCE INITIATIVE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to MICHIGAN EDUCATOR WORKFORCE INITIATIVE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MICHIGAN EDUCATOR WORKFORCE INITIATIVE 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 EDUCATOR WORKFORCE INITIATIVE due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MICHIGAN EDUCATOR WORKFORCE INITIATIVE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of MICHIGAN EDUCATOR WORKFORCE INITIATIVE?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names BENJAMAN JACKSON.
Who are the officers and directors of MICHIGAN EDUCATOR WORKFORCE INITIATIVE?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $266,313 (JACK ELSEY, BOARD VICE C).
How much revenue does MICHIGAN EDUCATOR WORKFORCE INITIATIVE have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,679,560, expenses of $6,709,410 and total assets of $1,392,231 at year end.

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