Michigan City Community Enrichment Corporation
The Michigan City Community Enrichment Corporation (MCCEC) is a 501(c)(3) qualified not-for-profit organization located at 100 East Michigan Boulevard, Michigan City, Indiana 46360. Established pursuant to the Riverboat Gaming Development Agreement dated June 10, 1997, between Blue Chip Casino, Inc. and the City of Michigan City, Indiana, MCCEC receives and administers funds from Blue Chip Casino, Inc. for distribution to eligible nonprofit organizations serving the Michigan City community.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$218K
-2.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$739K
-2.3% YoY
Grant Count
46
+39.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
-29.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
MCCEC's purpose is to receive money from Blue Chip Casino, Inc. and administer and expend those funds exclusively to 501(c)(3) qualified not-for-profit organizations supporting public purposes, primarily in and for the benefit of the people of the Michigan City community.
Primary funding areas include:
- Youth programs
- Health initiatives
- Cultural development and awareness
- Homelessness services
- Programs and services supporting the Michigan City Area School District
MCCEC provides annual funding of $100,000 to the Washington Park Zoo.
Grantmaking
MCCEC has distributed over $12,000,000 to community organizations since its establishment.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
MCCEC funds organizations primarily in and for the benefit of the Michigan City community and the Michigan City Area School District.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $218,384 | $223,811 | $252,879 |
| Revenue | $763,811 | $740,892 | $764,121 |
| Expenses | $769,238 | $769,960 | $747,673 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $768,527 | $769,437 | $747,017 |
| Net Investment Income | $11,042 | $11,761 | $846 |
| Distributable Amount | $10,736 | $11,571 | $9,459 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
214 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The Michigan City Community Enrichment Corporation consists of nine members:
Mayor Appointments:
- Denise Conlan (term expires 3/31/2028)
- Brett Cox (term expires 3/31/2027)
- Ron Miller (term expires 3/31/2027)
- Candice Nelson (term expires 3/31/2027)
- Craig Hinchman (term expires 3/31/2026)
- Dan Granquist (term expires 3/31/2026)
City Council Appointments:
- Stasi Benning (term expires 3/31/2028)
- Kenny Fly (term expires 3/31/2027)
- Jason Kirby (term expires 3/31/2026)
Contact:
- Phone: (219) 879-6902
- Email: harrispat@att.net
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICIA HARRIS | BOOKKEEPER | 5 | $4,290 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
MCCEC has announced grant awards to local nonprofits, with recent distributions totaling $650,000 to local nonprofit organizations. The organization continues to accept grant applications through its online management system and maintains an active schedule of board meetings and community engagement activities.
Michigan City Community Enrichment Corp. announces grant awardsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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