Middle Michigan Development Corporation
Middle Michigan Development Corporation (MMDC) is a nonprofit organization classified as a 501(c)(6) business league, headquartered in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Founded in 1981, the organization drives economic growth by offering services designed to retain, expand, and attract businesses across its service region. MMDC employs 6 staff members and operates as a non-profit organizations company focused on business development and community economic advancement.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$308K
-24.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$29K
-84.5% YoY
Grant Count
2
-50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
-69.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
MMDC's mission centers on growing the economy with services designed to retain, expand, and attract businesses in Clare, Gladwin, Isabella, and Osceola counties. The organization focuses on creating vibrant, sustainable communities through collaboration with local municipalities, the State of Michigan, and federal agencies to promote transformative development projects.
Primary program areas include:
- Marketing and promotion of Mount Pleasant, Clare, and Isabella counties
- Economic development promotion with emphasis on industrial areas and university park
- Business retention, expansion, and attraction initiatives
- Grant programs and funding opportunities for small businesses
- Strategic support tailored to small business needs in the Great Lakes Bay Region
- Main Street optimization and revitalization efforts
Grantmaking
MMDC administers grant programs for small businesses in its service region. Recent grantmaking activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
MMDC serves Clare, Gladwin, Isabella, and Osceola counties in Michigan's central region, with particular focus on Mount Pleasant and surrounding areas.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total revenues: $550,726
- Total expenses: $649,051
- Total assets: $307,638
- Staff: 5 employees
Additional Financial Information:
- Annual revenue reported at $4,133,654 (from alternative source)
- Employees: 6 (with 40% year-over-year growth reported)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $307,638 | $407,826 | $382,809 |
| Revenue | $550,726 | $1,108,013 | $703,274 |
| Expenses | $649,051 | $1,104,992 | $763,559 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $24 | $794 | $306 |
| 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 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
113 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
7 open opportunities from Middle Michigan Development Corporation
MMDC Facade Improvement Grant
MIDDLE MICHIGAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Amount
Up to $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
SBIR and STTR Programs
MIDDLE MICHIGAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Spark Good Local Grants
MIDDLE MICHIGAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Amount
$250 - $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key personnel identified include:
- Matt Biolette (Board Member)
- Kati Mora (Vice President)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICK BARZ | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JODY THOMPSON | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| BOB BALZER | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JUSTIN CAVANAUGH | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| AARON DESENTZ | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHRIS ROWLEY | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARITA HATTEM-SCHIFFMAN | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MARK STUHLDREHER | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JEROME SCHWIND | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JEREMY HOWARD | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| JON PAUL JONES | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LORI PHELPS | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GREG RYNEARSON | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BRAD ELDRED | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JONATHAN WILSON | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ARLENE ANDERSON-VINCENT | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MATT BIOLETTE | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LISA GRAHAM | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TIM HOOD | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PEPPER LOCKHART | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| NEIL MACKINNON | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ERIC RODRIGUEZ | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAVID MARTIN STEVENS | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BRIAN SMITH | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KRISTEN WENZEL | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| NATE WEISENBURGER | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JAMES MCBRYDE | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $147,452 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
MMDC has been active in recent grant administration and funding initiatives:
Received a Trusted Connector Grant to further support small business across Middle Michigan (2025)
MMDC Receives Trusted Connector Grant to Further Support Small ...Administers small business relief and growth grant programs in partnership with state and regional entities
MMDC Receives Trusted Connector Grant to Further Support Small ...Continues to serve as a connector between small businesses and funding opportunities
MMDC Receives Trusted Connector Grant to Further Support Small ...Participates in Michigan Economic Development Corporation initiatives
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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