Michigan Student Assembly of the University of Michigan
The Michigan Student Assembly (MSA) is a public charity based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, formed in 1968. It serves students and the University of Michigan community through advocacy and student organization funding, including reimbursements for approved expenses related to extracurricular activities and events.
Michigan Student Assembly of the University of Michigan at a glance
In short: Michigan Student Assembly of the University of Michigan gave $331K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Michigan. 69% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $331,339
- +15.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- -2.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,041
- +18.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,550
- Total assets
- $1,196,889
- +51.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 69% first-time grantees (22 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Michigan Student Assembly of the University of Michigan
- How to Apply
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Registered University of Michigan student organizations can apply through the SOFC process described by an individual recipient The Fall 2026 cycle is open, with applications reviewed in funding waves. The website says SOFC transfers funds only to the organization’s university account after proof of payment is provided.
- Review Cycle
- The Fall 2026 schedule lists the next application deadline as October 8, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
- Deadline
- The Fall 2026 schedule lists the next application deadline as October 8, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
- Contact
Mailing address: 530 South State Street Suite 3011, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Phone: (734) 763-3241
Website: https://csg.umich.edu
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Michigan Student Assembly of the University of Michigan
Anti-Racism Funding
Michigan Student Assembly of the University of Michigan
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
New Organization Funding Application
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Student Organization Funding (SOFC)
Michigan Student Assembly of the University of Michigan
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Who Michigan Student Assembly of the University of Michigan funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Muslim Coalition U041958 ($49K). Together the top 10 received $170K.
Grant Size Distribution
139 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 139 grants of 139 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
MSA’s filing describes its members as University of Michigan students on the Ann Arbor campus and its organization funding as supporting registered or recognized University of Michigan student organizations. All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Michigan Student Assembly of the University of Michigan open to new grantees?
69%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 22 of 32 grantees (69%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 0% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $141K (2020) to $331K (2024). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $331K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Muslim Coalition U041958 Ann Arbor, MI | Career fair/mass meeting expenses including rooms/food/Searah and Salawat honorarium. | $48,614 |
| Rackham Student Government C936980 Ann Arbor, MI | Hosting events for Graduate Student Appreciation Week and Basic Needs Microgrants | $19,000 |
| The Ann Arbor Tenants Union U087885 Ann Arbor, MI | Support the construction of a citywide tenants union for all renters in Washtenaw County | $18,000 |
| University of Michigan Ballroom Dance Team U001104 Ann Arbor, MI | Costs for 2024-25 dance competitions including MSU/Arnold/Northwestern events. | $13,756 |
| MRun - Running Club at the University of Michigan U003475 Ann Arbor, MI | Community service events like Ann Arbor Hygiene Kit Assembly/Race Across Michigan/and track competitions like Cedarville Invitational/NIRCA championships/SVSU meets. | $13,673 |
| Jewish Resource Center C935623 Ann Arbor, MI | Funds Shabbat dinners/challah baking events/and guest speaker activities at the Jewish Resource Center. | $13,064 |
| Muslim Students Association C934855 Ann Arbor, MI | MSA activities including tours/supplies/trips to Cedar Point and skiing/Belal Elkadri class/fall and winter 2024 expenses. | $11,855 |
| Not Even Really Drama Students (NERDS) U047745 Ann Arbor, MI | Production costs for Passalong Musical and Sinner City Musical including props/sets/costumes/expenses/venue rental. | $11,052 |
| Michigan TAAL U018977 Ann Arbor, MI | Expenses for competitions including registration/hotel fees for events like Aaj Ka Dhamaka and Penn State Infusion/costs for costumes/musical arrangements/safety equipment/and lodging. | $10,830 |
| College Mentors for Kids at University of Michigan U079927 Ann Arbor, MI | Transport for College Mentors buses for children's activities. | $9,730 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,196,889 | $1,351,583 | $1,206,257 | $331,339 | 33 | $11,835 |
| 2023 | $789,898 | $1,318,667 | $1,245,648 | $287,143 | 34 | $10,364 |
| 2022 | $660,359 | $1,137,133 | $1,147,922 | $188,721 | 25 | $3,693 |
| 2021 | $634,652 | $980,095 | $1,131,372 | $314,067 | 28 | $231 |
| 2020 | $719,122 | $968,674 | $853,127 | $141,241 | 19 | $2,344 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
MSA states that it brings together students from different backgrounds to serve fellow students and the wider University of Michigan community. Its mission is to encourage student civic engagement, give voice to student concerns, and enhance student welfare and the Michigan experience.
MSA’s filing says its organization funding supports student extracurricular activities and events, particularly those that directly affect the broader university community. Educational components and themes are encouraged. The filing also describes AirBus transportation between the Ann Arbor campus and Detroit Metro Airport during university breaks, childcare stipends administered through the university’s Financial Aid department, and other co-curricular and extracurricular programs and services.
Examples of funded organizations illustrate the range of activities supported. The Ann Arbor Tenants Union described its grant as supporting construction of a citywide tenants union for renters in Washtenaw County. College Mentors for Kids at the University of Michigan used funding for transportation to children’s activities, while the University of Michigan Ballroom Dance Team received support for competition costs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, MSA reported 33 grants totaling $331,339. Grant amounts ranged from $5,084 to $48,614, with a median of $7,550. The grants listed were all to Michigan recipients.
The largest reported grants included $48,614 to The Muslim Coalition for career fair and mass-meeting expenses; $19,000 to an individual recipient for Graduate Student Appreciation Week events and Basic Needs Microgrants; and $18,000 to the Ann Arbor Tenants Union for support of a citywide tenants union. Other awards included $13,756 to the University of Michigan Ballroom Dance Team for competition costs and $9,730 to College Mentors for Kids at the University of Michigan for transportation to children’s activities.
MSA’s filing describes its student organization awards as reimbursements: organizations apply for event funding, provide authentic proof of payment for approved expenses, and are reimbursed after verification. The an individual recipient website likewise says SOFC funding is reimbursement-based and requires payment documentation before funds are transferred. It says applications are limited to one per organization per funding wave and expenses cannot be applied for more than once.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Meera Herle as President, Bipasha Ray as Vice President, Ian Concannon as Treasurer, and Jarek Schmanski as Speaker for 2023–2024. It also lists Alifa Chowdhury as President, Elias Atkinson as Vice President, and Mario Thaqi as Speaker for March–December 2024.
Michigan Student Assembly of the University of Michigan is led by Meera Herle, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Meera Herle
President
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alifa Chowdhury
President
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bipasha Ray
Vice President
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ian Concannon
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jarek Schmanski
Speaker
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elias Atkinson
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mario Thaqi
Speaker
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Jacqueline Hillman (2022–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Karthik Pasupula (2022–2023) — Speaker
- Former: Noah Zimmerman (2022–2023) — President
- Former: Thomas O'Heney (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Carla Voigt (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Annie Mintun (2021–2022) — Speaker
- Former: Bharat Koripella (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Nithya Arun (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Amanda Kaplan (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Richa Shah (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Saveri Nandigama (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Benjamin Gerstein (2020) — President
- Former: Evelyn Winter (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Taylor Lansey (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Whit Froehlich (2020) — Speaker
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Michigan Student Assembly of the University of Michigan
How much does Michigan Student Assembly of the University of Michigan give each year?
Michigan Student Assembly of the University of Michigan gave $331K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $287K across 34 grants.
What is Michigan Student Assembly of the University of Michigan's typical grant size?
Michigan Student Assembly of the University of Michigan's median grant in 2024 was $7,550, and its average grant was $10,041, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Michigan Student Assembly of the University of Michigan that year got $10K on average.
Where does Michigan Student Assembly of the University of Michigan give grants?
Michigan Student Assembly of the University of Michigan gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ann Arbor, MI (33 grants).
Does Michigan Student Assembly of the University of Michigan give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on Michigan Student Assembly of the University of Michigan's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Michigan Student Assembly of the University of Michigan's largest grantees?
Michigan Student Assembly of the University of Michigan's largest 2024 grantees include The Muslim Coalition U041958 ($48,614), Rackham Student Government C936980 ($19,000) and The Ann Arbor Tenants Union U087885 ($18,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Michigan Student Assembly of the University of Michigan?
Michigan Student Assembly of the University of Michigan reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What does Michigan Student Assembly of the University of Michigan fund?
MSA states that it brings together students from different backgrounds to serve fellow students and the wider University of Michigan community. Its mission is to encourage student civic engagement, give voice to student concerns, and enhance student welfare and the Michigan experience. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Michigan Student Assembly of the University of Michigan?
Registered University of Michigan student organizations can apply through the SOFC process described by an individual recipient The Fall 2026 cycle is open, with applications reviewed in funding waves. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Michigan Student Assembly of the University of Michigan's EIN?
Michigan Student Assembly of the University of Michigan's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2397329. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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