Associated Colleges of the Midwest
THE ASSOCIATED COLLEGES OF THE MIDWEST (ACM), A CONSORTIUM OF RESIDENTIAL LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGES, ENRICHES RESIDENTIAL LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION AND STRENGTHENS MEMBERS THROUGH COLLABORATION. THROUGH OUR STRATEGIC INITIATIVES AND PROGRAMS, WE ENCOURAGE EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AND LEARNING, PROMOTE EQUITY AND INCLUSION AND CELEBRATE INDIVIDUAL AND COLLECTIVE DIVERSITY, STRENGTHEN THE CONNECTION BETWEEN INQUIRY AND PRACTICE, AMPLIFY THE EXPERTISE OF FACULTY, STUDENTS, AND STAFF, AND CULTIVATE AN OPEN ENVIRONMENT FOR INNOVATION AND EXCHANGE.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$18.3M
+9.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$646K
-23.3% YoY
Grant Count
9
+12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$72K
-31.8% YoY
About Associated Colleges of the Midwest
Based on IRS filings
Associated Colleges of the Midwest is a nonprofit organization, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $18.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $646K. Net investment income was $997K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $18,316,408 | $16,798,788 | $16,633,751 |
| Revenue | $2,754,981 | $1,664,487 | $1,678,213 |
| Expenses | $2,328,364 | $2,763,337 | $2,190,807 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $997,205 | $875,342 | $894,758 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Associated Colleges of the Midwest
ACM Mellon Academic Leadership Fellows Program
ASSOCIATED COLLEGES OF THE MIDWEST
Amount
$1,500,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Collaboration to Institutionalize High-Impact Practices in the Liberal Arts - Community-Based Pedagogies Projects
ASSOCIATED COLLEGES OF THE MIDWEST
Amount
$133,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Spencer Foundation and ACM Community-Based Learning Grant Awards
ASSOCIATED COLLEGES OF THE MIDWEST
Amount
Approximately $30,000 total
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Colorado College ($135,417), Macalester College ($130,500), St Olaf College ($94,167).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BELOIT COLLEGE BELOIT, WI | FACULTY DEVELOPMENT | $55,000 |
| CARLETON COLLEGE NORTHFIELD, MN | FACULTY DEVELOPMENT | $61,000 |
| COE COLLEGE CEDAR RAPIDS, IA | FACULTY DEVELOPMENT | $11,000 |
| COLORADO COLLEGE COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | FACULTY DEVELOPMENT | $135,417 |
| GRINNELL COLLEGE GRINNELL, IA | FACULTY DEVELOPMENT | $67,000 |
| LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY APPLETON, WI | FACULTY DEVELOPMENT | $39,474 |
| MACALESTER COLLEGE SAINT PAUL, MN | FACULTY DEVELOPMENT | $130,500 |
| RIPON COLLEGE RIPON, WI | FACULTY DEVELOPMENT | $52,000 |
| ST OLAF COLLEGE NORTHFIELD, MN | FACULTY DEVELOPMENT | $94,167 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUZANNE RIVERA | CHAIR | 4 | — |
| JONATHAN BRAND | PAST CHAIR | 4 | — |
| JENIFER WARD | PAST CHAIR - PAST | 4 | — |
| ANNE HARRIS | VICE CHAIR | 4 | — |
| C ANDREW MCGADNEY | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 4 | — |
| ERIC BOYNTON | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| ALISON BYERLY | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| DAVID HAYES | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| MANYA WHITAKER | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| ROBERT KREBS | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| LAURIE CARTER | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| BRAD CHAMBERLAIN | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| PATRICIA DRAVES | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| VICTORIA FOLSE | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| SUSAN RUNDELL SINGER | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| JILL BAREN | DIRECTOR - PAST | 4 | — |
| LISA JASINSKI | PRESIDENT | 35 | $218,747 |
| SONYA MALUNDA | PRESIDENT - PAST | 35 | $36,907 |
| BRIAN WILLIAMS | VP FOR STRATEGIC INITIATIVES - PAST | 35 | $147,227 |
| ELIZABETH HUTULA | COO AND VP FOR ADMINISTRATION | 35 | $127,155 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Associated Colleges of the Midwest?
As of 2025, Associated Colleges of the Midwest holds $18.3M in total assets with $2.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $646K in 2025.
Where does Associated Colleges of the Midwest operate?
Associated Colleges of the Midwest has awarded grants in Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Associated Colleges of the Midwest award?
In 2025, Associated Colleges of the Midwest awarded 9 grants totaling $646K — an average of about $72K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Associated Colleges of the Midwest's EIN?
Associated Colleges of the Midwest's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2600769. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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