Michigan Education Association is located in East Lansing, MI. The organization was established in 1945. According to its NTEE Classification (B03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Michigan Education Association employed 346 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Michigan Education Association is a 501(c)(5) and as such, is described as a "Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organization" by the IRS.
For the year ending 08/2023, Michigan Education Association generated $58.2m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $49.6m during the year ending 08/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.1%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROTECT, ADVOCATE, AND ADVANCE THE RIGHTS OF ALL EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
78,846 MEMBERS WERE REPRESENTED BY MEA FOR ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING PROCESS AND CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION.
APPROXIMATELY 1,509 MEMBERS WERE TRAINED IN A VARIETY OF AREAS, INCLUDING INSTRUCTION, LEADERSHIP, LEGAL ISSUES AND BARGAINING.
MEA-R FUND WORKED TO ADVANCE THE CAUSES OF 89,943 RETIRED & PRE-RETIRED MEMBERS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Maya Murray Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 | 
| Erin Monk Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 | 
| Brian Boze Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 | 
| Marius Grazulis Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 | 
| Greta Brock Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 | 
| Jim Brousseau Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 | 
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|
| White Schneider Pc Legal Services | 8/30/23 | $445,093 | 
| Mcknight Mcclow Canzano Smith Radtke Legal Services | 8/30/23 | $147,411 | 
| Kalniz Iorio & Reardon Co Lpa Legal Services | 8/30/23 | $109,576 | 
| Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap Pc Legal Services | 8/30/23 | $102,301 | 
| Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes Plc Legal Services | 8/30/23 | $138,291 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $57,253,583 | 
| Investment income | $863,917 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $62,997 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$49,096 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $58,246,198 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $242,297 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,051,560 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $22,550,363 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | -$411,712 | 
| Other employee benefits | $5,234,810 | 
| Payroll taxes | $1,808,765 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,280,395 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $88,964 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $148,980 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $841,005 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $214,180 | 
| Office expenses | $2,100,095 | 
| Information technology | $3,058,290 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $2,991,143 | 
| Travel | $3,035,315 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,373,291 | 
| Interest | $56,182 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,005,309 | 
| Insurance | $139,094 | 
| All other expenses | $123,305 | 
| Total functional expenses | $49,645,635 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,700 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $49,016,576 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,838,338 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $927,086 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,609,535 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $25,477,792 | 
| Investments—other securities | $100 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $11,997,706 | 
| Total assets | $95,869,833 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,800,048 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $9,782,576 | 
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 | 
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 | 
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 | 
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $39,777,995 | 
| Total liabilities | $57,360,619 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $38,443,312 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $65,902 | 
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 | 
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 | 
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $95,869,833 | 
Over the last fiscal year, Michigan Education Association has awarded $60,600 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount | 
|---|---|
| MSU APA PURPOSE: BUILDING FULL CAPACITY LOCALS | $15,900 | 
| MEA 7-IJ COORDINATING COUNCIL PURPOSE: MEMBER ENGAGEMENT & RELEASE TIME GRANT | $8,000 | 
| MEA 13-CDE SHORELINE EDUCATIONAL COORDINATING COUNCIL PURPOSE: MEMBER/LEADER TRAINING GRANT AND UNISERV SUBSIDY GRANT | $5,400 | 
| MEA 6-E COORDINATING COUNCIL PURPOSE: MEMBER ENGAGEMENT & RELEASE TIME GRANT | $8,000 | 
| MEA 15-B COORDINATING COUNCIL PURPOSE: BUILDING FULL CAPACITY LOCALS | $7,500 | 
| KALAMAZOO COUNTY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: BUILDING FULL CAPACITY LOCALS | $10,400 |