TOGETHER WE WILL DEFINE THE FUTURE OF RESIDENTIAL LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION BY DEVELOPING AND SUPPORTING FACULTY AND STAFF AS INSTITUTIONAL CITIZENS AND BY OFFERING OPPORTUNITIES THAT SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCH STUDENTS INTO REWARDING CAREERS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$19.4M
+5.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$220K
-61.6% YoY
Grant Count
7
-41.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$31K
-34.2% YoY
About Great Lakes Colleges Association Inc
Based on IRS filings
Great Lakes Colleges Association Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in ANN ARBOR, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $19.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $220K. Net investment income was $2.9M.
Focus Areas
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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 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $19,403,941 | $18,321,840 | $17,883,488 |
| Revenue | $4,238,706 | $1,797,698 | $2,082,213 |
| Expenses | $1,979,888 | $2,110,555 | $1,687,350 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,890,711 | $766,290 | $1,140,700 |
| 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 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Great Lakes Colleges Association Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Antioch College ($78,484), Ohio Wesleyan University ($55,415), Kenyon College ($24,845).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ANTIOCH COLLEGE YELLOW SPRINGS, OH | GRANTS TO PROVIDE CAMPUS RELEASE TIME FOR FACULTY LIAISONS PLUS INDIVIDUAL GRANTS TO FACULTY FOR RESEARCH &/OR TEACHING | $78,484 |
| DEPAUW UNIVERSITY GREENCASTLE, IN | GRANTS TO PROVIDE CAMPUS RELEASE TIME FOR FACULTY LIAISONS PLUS INDIVIDUAL GRANTS TO FACULTY FOR RESEARCH &/OR TEACHING | $19,762 |
| HOPE COLLEGE HOLLAND, MI | GRANTS TO PROVIDE CAMPUS RELEASE TIME FOR FACULTY LIAISONS PLUS INDIVIDUAL GRANTS TO FACULTY FOR RESEARCH &/OR TEACHING | $15,922 |
| KALAMAZOO COLLEGE KALAMAZOO, MI | GRANTS TO PROVIDE CAMPUS RELEASE TIME FOR FACULTY LIAISONS PLUS INDIVIDUAL GRANTS TO FACULTY FOR RESEARCH &/OR TEACHING | $5,552 |
| KENYON COLLEGE GAMBIER, OH | GRANTS TO PROVIDE CAMPUS RELEASE TIME FOR FACULTY LIAISONS PLUS INDIVIDUAL GRANTS TO FACULTY FOR RESEARCH &/OR TEACHING | $24,845 |
| OHIO WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY DELAWARE, OH | GRANTS TO PROVIDE CAMPUS RELEASE TIME FOR FACULTY LIAISONS PLUS INDIVIDUAL GRANTS TO FACULTY FOR RESEARCH &/OR TEACHING | $55,415 |
| COLLEGE OF WOOSTER WOOSTER, OH | GRANTS TO PROVIDE CAMPUS RELEASE TIME FOR FACULTY LIAISONS PLUS INDIVIDUAL GRANTS TO FACULTY FOR RESEARCH &/OR TEACHING | $20,447 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADAM WEINBERG | PAST CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| JORGE GONZALEZ | CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| ANNE HOUTMAN | VICE CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| CARMEN AMBAR | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| JULIE KORNFIELD | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| LORI WHITE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| SCOTT FELLER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| MATTHEW VANDENBERG | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| MATTHEW SCOGEN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| JANE FERNANDES | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| ANNE MCCALL | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| WAYNE WEBSTER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| RON COLE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| MICHAEL MCDONALD | PRESIDENT | 40 | $262,150 |
| DEREK VAUGHAN | VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $168,377 |
| SIMON GRAY | SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER | 40 | $122,715 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Lakes Colleges Association Inc?
Great Lakes Colleges Association Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in ANN ARBOR, MI. It holds $19.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Great Lakes Colleges Association Inc?
As of 2024, Great Lakes Colleges Association Inc holds $19.4M in total assets with $4.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $220K in 2024.
Where does Great Lakes Colleges Association Inc operate?
Great Lakes Colleges Association Inc has awarded grants in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania.
What size grants does Great Lakes Colleges Association Inc award?
In 2024, Great Lakes Colleges Association Inc awarded 7 grants totaling $220K — an average of about $31K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Great Lakes Colleges Association Inc's EIN?
Great Lakes Colleges Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-1678376. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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