Michigan Education Special Services Association
501(c)(9)
Only null% goes to programs
Michigan Education Special Services Association is a 501(c)(9) organization based in East Lansing, Michigan, registered in 1962, with $1,309,379,430 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A.
Po Box 2560, East Lansing, MI, 48826 EIN 38-1641634 Since 1962
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.3B
▲ 3.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.4B
Net assets
$638.3M
Employees
389
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Michigan Education Special Services Association— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · -5% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Michigan Education Special Services Association: 6 mo reserves · -5% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Michigan Education Special Services Association: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BTransparency10% of the rating3 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Michigan Education Special Services Association: 3 of 5 disclosure signals earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To provide members with group insurance benefits.
Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 2560, East Lansing, MI, 48826
- City
- East Lansing
- State
- Michigan
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.1B (FY2013) to $1.3B (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $152.3MNet assets $638.3M
Operating margin
-4.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$790.5M
Total liabilities
$152.3M
Net assets
$638.3M
Salaries & benefits
$29.4M
2% of expenses
Board members
13
13 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,309,379,430▲3.6% | $1,373,427,775▲8.7% | $638,259,390▼1.7% | $790,549,422▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,264,034,575▲2.7% | $1,263,215,692▲6.1% | $649,231,987▼14.7% | $749,863,500▼14.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,230,720,543▲5.8% | $1,190,053,420▲10.1% | $760,938,600▲11.6% | $876,609,590▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,163,668,963▲3.0% | $1,080,563,685▼2.3% | $681,863,833▲14.6% | $824,142,549▲12.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,129,888,396▼3.9% | $1,106,436,724▼3.7% | $595,052,495▲59.3% | $733,822,981▲26.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,175,592,382▼2.2% | $1,148,925,733 | $373,461,513▲11.5% | $581,141,046▲11.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,202,409,841▼1.2% | $1,148,819,421▼12.0% | $335,060,569▲43.2% | $522,149,026▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,216,880,624▲3.6% | $1,305,745,252▲5.7% | $233,961,021▼33.5% | $512,052,414▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,174,289,269▲3.1% | $1,235,508,200▲8.9% | $351,716,362▼29.0% | $547,974,748▼12.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,139,030,063 | $1,134,608,641▲6.6% | $495,518,597▲5.2% | $626,691,813▲12.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,064,802,015▼3.6% | $470,932,570▲17.7% | $557,841,371▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,104,861,694▼6.4% | $400,225,077▲2.2% | $548,195,934▲11.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,180,731,279▼6.9% | $391,433,940▲58.0% | $492,757,874▲38.0% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $1,268,836,769 | $247,779,271 | $356,950,448 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Lisa J Allen Ended 0623 — $494,564 (0.04% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa J Allen Ended 0623 | Cfo | 40 | $494,564 |
| Ross Wilson | Executive Director | 40 | $266,004 |
| Arjay Patrick | Director of It Services | 40 | $217,419 |
| Tanya Pratt | Director of Field Services | 40 | $213,398 |
| Karen Schulz | Director of Member Service | 40 | $212,415 |
| Matt Nyquist | Director of Health Plan Op | 40 | $211,924 |
| Becky Newell | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Becky Wendel | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Brett Smith | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Chandra Madafferi | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Charlotte Tillerson | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Dr Charles R Bacon | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Earl Wiman | Executive Secretary | 5 | — |
| Eric Ghiggia | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Jessyca Mathews | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Lisa Welch | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Paula Herbart | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Rich Vander Klok | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Rick Meeth | President | 5 | — |
| Sarah Carter | Vice President | 5 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Bswift LLC | Online Technology | $1,306,697 |
| Guidepoint Security LLC | Cloud Security | $1,157,223 |
| Entech Medical Staffing | Home Health Care | $1,101,139 |
| Preferred Case Management | Case Management | $1,090,654 |
| Maxim Healthcare Services Inc | Home Health Care | $469,465 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Michigan Education Special Services Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Michigan Education Special Services Association is a 501(c)(9) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-1641634, based in East Lansing, Michigan.
- What is Michigan Education Special Services Association's EIN?
- Michigan Education Special Services Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-1641634.
- How much revenue does Michigan Education Special Services Association report?
- Michigan Education Special Services Association reported $1,309,379,430 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Michigan Education Special Services Association have?
- CharityIndex grades Michigan Education Special Services Association A, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does Michigan Education Special Services Association's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Michigan Education Special Services Association's latest Form 990 is $494,564, paid to Lisa J Allen Ended 0623 (Cfo).
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Data for Michigan Education Special Services Association (EIN 38-1641634) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.