Michigan Education Excellence Foundation
- Assets
- $8.7k
- Revenue
- $349.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Detroit, MI
- Founding
- 10/2011
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 45-3076410
Organization Overview
Michigan Education Excellence Foundation, operating under the name Michigan Panda Project, is located in Detroit, MI. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Michigan Panda Project is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Michigan Panda Project generated $349.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (20.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $642.6k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (11.3%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Michigan Panda Project has awarded 11 individual grants totaling $8,096,905. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO COLLECT, INVEST, AND DISTRIBUTE FUNDS TO IMPROVE AND REFORM EDUCATION IN MICHIGAN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FUNDING TO THE DETROIT REGIONAL CHAMBER FOUNDATION FOR THE DETROIT PROMISE, WHICH GIVES SCHOLARSHIPS TO ANY GRADUATE IN DETROIT TO ATTEND A TWO-YEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE OR A FOUR-YEAR UNIVERSITY IN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN. AS PART OF THE DETROIT PROMISE, MEEF ALSO FUNDS THE DETROIT PROMISE PATH, THE COACHING PROGRAM AT THE COMMUNITY COLLEGES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sandy Baruah Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeff Donofrio Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Faye Nelson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Monica Rodriguez Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ashley Aidenbaum Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Evan Weiner Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Dykema Gossett Pllc Legal/lobbying | 12/30/14 | $474,439 |
Global Strategy Group Llc Communications | 12/30/14 | $264,977 |
Veronica Conforme Consulting | 12/30/14 | $156,352 |
Berg Muirhead & Assoc Public Relations | 12/30/14 | $152,198 |
Remington Group Inc Professional Fundraiser | 12/30/14 | $751,217 |
Financial Statements
| 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 | $275,284 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $275,284 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $74,553 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $349,837 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $375,000 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $60,000 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $530 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $40,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $35 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $165 |
| All other expenses | $163,828 |
| Total functional expenses | $642,558 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $8,707 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $8 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $8,715 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $280,175 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $280,175 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$576,460 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $305,000 |
| 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 | $8,715 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Michigan Education Excellence Foundation has awarded $375,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
HENRY FORD COLLEGE FOUNDATION PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATONS MISSION | $30,000 |
DETROIT REGIONAL CHAMBER FOUNDATION INC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATONS MISSION | $345,000 |