THE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION

EIN: 383635927 501(c)(3) Education

MT PLEASANT, MI

Total Revenue
$7,784,982
Total Expenses
$7,809,497
Total Assets
$6,193,197
Net Assets
$4,925,499
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2001
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
JAMES GOENNER
Phone
9893173510
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

THE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION, founded in 2001, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $7.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023.

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE, EQUIP AND SUPPORT THE PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS WHO ELEVATE AND EDUCATE STUDENTS. WE OFFER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND COACHING FOR TEACHERS, ALONG WITH A RANGE OF PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES AND SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS FOR SCHOOLS, GOVERNING BOARDS, AND AUTHORIZING AGENCIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $698,458 Revenue: $578,080

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR SCHOOL BOARDS: THE INSTITUTE PROVIDES SERVICES TO SCHOOL BOARDS SUCH AS BOARD TRAINING, BOARD CONSULTING AND BOARD POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. OUR BOARD POLICY SERVICE EQUIPS...

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR SCHOOL BOARDS: THE INSTITUTE PROVIDES SERVICES TO SCHOOL BOARDS SUCH AS BOARD TRAINING, BOARD CONSULTING AND BOARD POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. OUR BOARD POLICY SERVICE EQUIPS BOARDS WITH THE DEVELOPMENT AND UPKEEP OF THEIR POLICIES AND ENSURES THEY COMPLY WITH STATE AND FEDERAL STATUTES AND REGULATIONS.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,564,870 Revenue: $1,295,168

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR SCHOOLS, EDUCATORS, AND AUTHORIZERS: THE INSTITUTE PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF COACHING AND CONSULTING SERVICES TO INSPIRE, EQUIP AND SUPPORT SCHOOLS, EDUCATORS AND AUTHORIZERS TO...

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR SCHOOLS, EDUCATORS, AND AUTHORIZERS: THE INSTITUTE PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF COACHING AND CONSULTING SERVICES TO INSPIRE, EQUIP AND SUPPORT SCHOOLS, EDUCATORS AND AUTHORIZERS TO EMBRACE THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES, STRENGTHEN THEIR CAPACITY, AND IMPROVE THEIR IMPACT. THE INSTITUTE PROVIDES CUSTOMIZED COACHING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS ALIGNED WITH THE PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES ASSOCIATED WITH COGNITIVE COACHING AND THE ADAPTIVE SCHOOLS MODEL.

Program 3
Expenses: $4,689,095 Revenue: $3,880,939

EPICENTER: THE INSTITUTE PROVIDES A WEB-BASED SAAS PLATFORM CALLED EPICENTER. IT EQUIPS CLIENTS TO GROW AND EXPAND THEIR ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY VIA A COMMON CALENDARING SYSTEM AND WORKFLOW ENGINE...

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EPICENTER: THE INSTITUTE PROVIDES A WEB-BASED SAAS PLATFORM CALLED EPICENTER. IT EQUIPS CLIENTS TO GROW AND EXPAND THEIR ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY VIA A COMMON CALENDARING SYSTEM AND WORKFLOW ENGINE THAT ENSURES PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS KNOW WHAT IS EXPECTED OF THEM AND CAN FULFILL THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN AN EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE MANNER.

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,973,305
Program Service Revenue $5,754,187
Investment Income $47,346
Other Revenue $10,144
TOTAL REVENUE $7,784,982

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $4,351,816
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $6,952,423
Other Expenses $3,457,681
TOTAL EXPENSES $7,809,497

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $7,784,982 $7,429,164 +0.0%
Expenses $7,809,497 $7,276,095 +0.1%
Net Income $-24,515 $153,069 -1.2%
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
8
Independent Members
7
Employees
65
Volunteers
7

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
6
$646,571
Total Directors
8
$349,703
Key Employees
3
$714,183
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RICHARD BERGMANN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT YOUNG BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GERALD G PALL TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHEREE SPEAKMAN VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES BARRETT BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLYN MCKANDERS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN ENGLER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JILL URBAN SECRETARY 40.00
Officer
$119,774 $31,602 $151,376
JAMES GOENNER PRESIDENT/CE 40.00
Officer Director
$288,582 $61,121 $349,703
JACKIE MULLIKIN VP FOR FIN A 40.00
Officer
$100,848 $44,644 $145,492
MARY BRADLEY COO 40.00
Key Emp
$215,098 $44,910 $260,008
MARK WEINBERG VP FOR LEADE 40.00
Key Emp
$161,328 $39,255 $200,583
NAOMI DEVEAUX VP AUTH & AC 40.00
Key Emp
$210,233 $43,359 $253,592
WENDY LARVICK DIRECTOR OF 40.00
Highest
$129,097 $36,496 $165,593
MOLLY SHOLTEN ASST DIR/COA 40.00
Highest
$105,358 $10,770 $116,128
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $7,784,982 $7,809,497 $6,193,197 $-24,515
2023 $7,429,164 $7,276,095 $6,336,131 $153,069
2022 $8,433,384 $8,001,615 $5,753,281 $431,769
2021 $7,381,179 $6,472,885 $5,814,186 $908,294
2020 $7,454,930 $7,044,719 $5,164,275 $410,211
2019 $7,326,904 $6,822,482 $4,392,525 $504,422
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