NORTHERN INDIANA EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 351139829 501(c)(3)

MICHIGAN CITY, IN

Total Revenue
$500,644
Total Expenses
$967,113
Total Assets
$14,052,457
Net Assets
$12,944,177
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1986
Legal Domicile
IN
Principal Officer
CRAIG BRAJE
Phone
2198727032
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

NORTHERN INDIANA EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC, founded in 1986, is a small nonprofit that reported $501K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 47% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $967K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 93% operating deficit.

Mission

*MEDICAL EDUCATION, MEDICAL LIBRARY SERVICES, AND PROMOTING HEALTH IN THE COMMUNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $453,913

NORTHERN INDIANA EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC. (NIEF) PROMOTES AND SUPPORTS EDUCATION IN NORTHERN INDIANA, WITH A SPECIFIC EMPHASIS ON MEDICALLY RELATED ACTIVITIES. NIEF RAISES FUNDS, MAINTAINS A...

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NORTHERN INDIANA EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC. (NIEF) PROMOTES AND SUPPORTS EDUCATION IN NORTHERN INDIANA, WITH A SPECIFIC EMPHASIS ON MEDICALLY RELATED ACTIVITIES. NIEF RAISES FUNDS, MAINTAINS A MEDICAL LIBRARY, CONDUCTS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT AND FUNDS VARIOUS CONTRACTUAL RELATIONSHIPS FOR LAKESHORE MEDICAL TRAINING PROGRAMS, INC.EXEMPT PURPOSE ACHIEVEMENTS:THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS ACCREDITED BY THE INDIANA STATE MEDICAL ASSOCIATION AND THE IACET, FOR PHYSICIANS, NURSES AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS. THE FOUNDATION'S ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF MAINTAINS CME AND CEU RECORDS FOR ALL ATTENDEES. DURING 2023, NIEF SPONSORED 3,948 CME CREDITS OF CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION FOR PHYSICIANS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS. NIEF MAINTAINED CME RECORDS FOR 2,028 PHYSICIAN ATTENDEES AND 3,246 NON-PHYSICIANS.THE FOUNDATION FUNDED PROGRAMS AND PROVIDED TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF TO TRAIN NURSING AIDS THROUGH THE LAKESHORE MEDICAL TRAINING PROGRAMS. THE FOUNDATION MAINTAINS A COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL LIBRARY SERVICE, STAFFED BY A FULL TIME MEDICAL LIBRARIAN, TO MEET THE RESEARCH NEEDS OF THE STUDENTS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS. DURING 2023, THE MEDICAL LIBRARIAN PROVIDED INTERLIBRARY LOANS (BORROWED AND LOANED) ON 1,775 OCCASIONS, PERFORMED 148 SEARCHES, AND FILLED 349 REQUESTS ONLINE.THE FOUNDATION'S FACILITIES PROVIDED SPACE FOR MEETINGS AND OTHER MEDICAL EDUCATIONAL FUNCTIONS.

Program 2
Expenses: $227,024 Revenue: $178,206

THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES, AT NO CHARGE, OFFICE SPACE TO OPEN DOOR COMMUNITY ALLIANCE A 501(C)(3). THE OPEN DOOR PROVIDES MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE UNINSURED FOR MEDICAL SERVICES AND PRESCRIPTION...

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THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES, AT NO CHARGE, OFFICE SPACE TO OPEN DOOR COMMUNITY ALLIANCE A 501(C)(3). THE OPEN DOOR PROVIDES MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE UNINSURED FOR MEDICAL SERVICES AND PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $229,410
Investment Income $147,694
Other Revenue $123,540
TOTAL REVENUE $500,644

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $51,199
Salaries & Benefits $215,356
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $680,937
Other Expenses $700,558
TOTAL EXPENSES $967,113

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $500,644 $939,992 -0.5%
Expenses $967,113 $1,137,613 -0.1%
Net Income $-466,469 $-197,621 +1.4%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
8
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$118,418
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CRAIG V BRAJE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM HATHOOT SECRETARY/TREASURER 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM JAGGER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES T CALLAGHAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT B MCBRIDE MD DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DALE L BROWN VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER CRAIG DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS ROBERTS MD DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEAN MAZZONI DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GINA WATSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$106,055 $12,363 $118,418
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $500,644 $967,113 $14,052,457 $-466,469
2022 $939,992 $1,137,613 $14,055,141 $-197,621
2022 $858,810 $1,137,613 $13,972,599 $-278,803
2021 $2,249,251 $1,318,238 $18,815,733 $931,013
2020 $2,677,586 $1,531,035 $18,672,852 $1,146,551
2019 $1,780,037 $1,716,530 $17,978,215 $63,507
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