MIDDLE CITIES EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

EIN: 382052969 501(c)(3) Education

LANSING, MI

Total Revenue
$647,143
Total Expenses
$782,718
Total Assets
$899,400
Net Assets
$732,705
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1972
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
PETER SPADAFORE
Phone
5174921380
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

MIDDLE CITIES EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, founded in 1972, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $647K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 34% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $783K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 21% operating deficit.

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 Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $543,349 Revenue: $651,340

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...

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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.

Program 2
Expenses: $107,057 Revenue: $128,335

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...

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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.

Program 3
Expenses: $10,441 Revenue: $12,517

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...

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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.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $30,414
Program Service Revenue $792,192
Investment Income $-175,463
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $647,143

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $469,813
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $660,847
Other Expenses $312,905
TOTAL EXPENSES $782,718

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $647,143 $980,063 -0.3%
Expenses $782,718 $912,119 -0.1%
Net Income $-135,575 $67,944 -3.0%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✓ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
6
Employees
7
Volunteers
6

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
3
$280,742
Total Directors
7
$280,742
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PETER SPADAFORE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 50.00
Officer Director
$224,200 $56,542 $280,742
RAMONT ROBERTS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSHA TALISON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER VERLEGER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEREK FISHER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIMBERLY CARTER PAST PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PIPER BOGNAR PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RYAN MCLEOD CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$139,514 $52,476 $191,990
JESSICA PANTANO MANAGER 40.00
Highest
$107,634 $32,778 $140,412
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
2025 $647,143 $782,718 $899,400 $-135,575
2024 $980,063 $912,119 $1,239,919 $67,944
2023 $1,184,572 $1,211,331 $1,421,019 $-26,759
2022 $912,558 $941,084 $1,381,557 $-28,526
2021 $771,674 $730,725 $1,720,048 $40,949
2020 $784,012 $796,468 $1,691,978 $-12,456
2019 $809,395 $802,617 $1,636,573 $6,778
2018 $790,407 $799,679 $1,523,356 $-9,272
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