Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Alpena, MI EIN: 38-1873461

NORTHEAST MICHIGAN COMMUNITY is an Alpena, Michigan-based public charity that filed Form 990. The organization’s website identifies it as Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency, Inc. (NEMCSA), which says it works to strengthen families and communities across Northeast Michigan and help people become more self-reliant.

Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency Inc at a glance

In short: Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency Inc gave $5.6M across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $402K), mostly in Michigan. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2025)
$5,624,373
-0.1% vs 2024
Grants made (2025)
14
+0.0% vs 2024
Average grant
$401,741
-0.1% vs 2024
Median grant
$225,451
Total assets
$28,014,127
+2.3% vs 2024
New grantees (estimate)
0% first-time grantees (0 of 14, 2025; small sample)
Primary geography
Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

How to apply to Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency Inc

Review Cycle
The FY 2027 annual and FY 2027–2029 contract cycle listed an April 30, 2026 proposal deadline; this was a past deadline as of September 29, 2026.
Deadline
The FY 2027 annual and FY 2027–2029 contract cycle listed an April 30, 2026 proposal deadline; this was a past…
Contact

Mailing address: 2569 Us 23 South, Alpena, MI 49707
Phone: (989) 356-3474

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Mid Michigan Community Action Agency Inc: $2.7MMid Michigan Community ActionAgency Inc$2.7MOtsego County Commission on Aging: $363KOtsego County Commission onAging$363KOgemaw Commission on Aging: $340KOgemaw Commission on Aging$340KIosco County Commission on Aging Inc: $338KIosco County Commission onAging Inc$338KRoscommon County Commission on Aging: $336KRoscommon County Commission onAging$336KAlpena Area Senior Citizens Council Inc: $317KAlpena Area Senior CitizensCouncil Inc$317KCheboygan County Council on Aging: $245KCheboygan County Council onAging$245KSunrise Side Senior Services: $206KSunrise Side Senior Services$206KCrawford County Commission on Aging: $185KCrawford County Commission onAging$185KAlcona County Commission on Aging: $180KAlcona County Commission onAging$180K

The largest 2025 recipient was Mid Michigan Community Action Agency Inc ($2.7M). Together the top 10 received $5.2M.

Grant Size Distribution

71 grants across all recorded years

6<$50K$50–100K35$100–250K25$250–500K$500K–1M5$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 35 grants of 71 (49%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

NEMCSA says its main service area covers Alcona, Alpena, Arenac, Cheboygan, Crawford, Iosco, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego, and Presque Isle counties. Its Region 9 Area Agency on Aging RFP materials describe a 12-county planning area that also includes Roscommon County. The 2025 grant filing reports that all grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan.

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.

States

Cities

AlpenaAtlantaCheboyganFarwellGaylordGraylingHaleHoughton LakeLincolnMIOOmerPosenSault Ste MarieWest Branch

Is Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency Inc open to new grantees?

0%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 0 of 14 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count

  • 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
  • Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). 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

$0$2M$4M$6M15 grants2019 15 grants2020 15 grants2021 14 grants2022 14 grants2023 14 grants2024 14 grants2025

From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4.4M (2020) to $5.6M (2024). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $5.6M.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mid Michigan Community Action Agency Inc Farwell, MIEarly Childhood Education$2,670,165
Otsego County Commission on Aging Gaylord, MIServices for Seniors$363,398
Ogemaw Commission on Aging West Branch, MIServices for Seniors$340,348
Iosco County Commission on Aging Inc Hale, MIServices for Seniors$338,385
Roscommon County Commission on Aging Houghton Lake, MIServices for Seniors$335,885
Alpena Area Senior Citizens Council Inc Alpena, MIServices for Seniors$316,847
Cheboygan County Council on Aging Cheboygan, MIServices for Seniors$245,366
Sunrise Side Senior Services Omer, MIServices for Seniors$205,535
Crawford County Commission on Aging Grayling, MIServices for Seniors$184,918
Alcona County Commission on Aging Lincoln, MIServices for Seniors$180,352
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2025$28,014,127$70,622,793$69,291,900$5,624,37314$332,215
2024$27,382,335$68,378,060$67,569,110$5,627,25214$387,770
2023$27,002,969$65,313,317$63,417,257$5,439,06914$218,612
2022$18,843,429$64,476,434$62,909,320$5,204,12914$4,844
2021$18,757,719$61,175,867$59,309,175$4,903,30715$4,370
2020$15,044,802$56,905,347$56,229,820$4,438,92815$43,452
2019$15,061,267$52,055,520$51,400,762$4,716,59415$25,128

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The organization states its mission as “enhancing quality of life by empowering individuals and strengthening communities.” Its 2024 filing describes early childhood programs, community-based care, aging programs, and weatherization and utility assistance. These program descriptions include both direct services and work with community partners; payments to the organization’s own program participants are distinct from grants to outside organizations.

The 2025 grant list includes an early childhood education grant to Mid Michigan Community Action Agency Inc. and grants for services for seniors to county aging organizations. For example, Otsego County Commission on Aging says its mission is to enrich the lives of Otsego County seniors, emphasizing meals and services to help them maintain independence. Alpena Area Senior Citizens Council describes a similar emphasis on meals and services to support the independence of seniors in Alpena County.

Grantmaking

In 2025, the organization made 14 grants totaling $5,624,373. Grant amounts ranged from $26,486 to $2,670,165, with a median of $225,450. The largest listed award was $2,670,165 to Mid Michigan Community Action Agency Inc. for early childhood education. Other notable awards included $363,398 to Otsego County Commission on Aging, $340,348 to Ogemaw Commission on Aging, $338,385 to Iosco County Commission on Aging Inc., and $335,885 to Roscommon County Commission on Aging, each for services for seniors.

NEMCSA’s Region 9 Area Agency on Aging describes a competitive RFP process for funding services in its 12-county planning area. Applicants submit a letter of intent before the pre-bidders conference, then proposals are scored by a committee. Recommendations go to the Northeast Michigan Regional Council on Aging and then to the NEMCSA Policy Board for final approval. The website describes annual awards and three-year core-services awards. Listed service categories include homemaking, personal care, respite, legal services, disease prevention and health promotion, caregiver support, elder abuse prevention, and adult day care.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists Peter L Hennard V as president, Patricia Rondeau as vice-president, Leo Marciniak as treasurer, and Lisa Salgat as secretary. It also lists Lyn Behnke, John Chappa, Charles Corwin, Terry Dutcher, Michael Nick Florian, and Dorothy Frederick as board members.

Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency Inc is led by Lisa Bolen, Executive Director & CEO on every filing since 2019; 4 of 37 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Lisa Bolen

    Executive Director & CEO

    On filings since 2019

    40 hrs/week

    $121K (2019) → $158K (2025)

  • Peter L. Hennard V

    President

    New on the 2025 filing

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tricia Grifka

    Early Childhood Services Director

    Early Childhool Services D → Early Childhool Services Director, 2024

    Early Childhool Services Director → Early Childhood Services Director, 2025

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    $101K (2022) → $130K (2025)

  • Laurie Sauer

    Aging Director

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $107K (2024) → $110K (2025)

  • Kimberlee Hincka

    CFO

    Director of Finance → CFO, 2020

    On filings since 2019

    40 hrs/week

    $25K (2020) → $112K (2025)

  • Carol Wenzel

    Board Member

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jean Garratt

    Board Member

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • John Chappa

    Board Member

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lisa Salgat

    Secretary

    Board Member → Secretary, 2022

    On filings since 2019

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lyn Behnke

    Board Member

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Patricia Rondeau

    Vice President

    On filings since 2019

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Richard Sangster

    Board Member

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tina Schumacher

    Board Member

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Julie Kendrick

    Board Member

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sheila Malewska

    Board Member

    Board Member → Treasurer, 2022

    Treasurer → Board Member, 2025

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Brenda Simmons

    Board Member

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dana Wingo

    Board Member

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dorothy Frederick

    Board Member

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Duncan Gray

    Board Member

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lloyd Peltier

    Board Member

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nathan Weaver

    Board Member

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Terry Dutcher

    Board Member

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Chelsey Kreil

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Leisa Sutton

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lisa Hilberg

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dan Ludlow

    Board Member

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Charles Corwin

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Charles Varner

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Clarence John Morrison Jr.

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jessica Topp

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • John Terence Small

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Leo Marciniak

    Treasurer

    New on the 2025 filing

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mark Surbrook

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Meghan Meharg

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael Nick Florian

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Robin Hughes

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tamara Frisbie

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (52)
  • Former: Chuck Corwin (2019–2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Chuck Varner (2019–2024) — Board Member
  • Former: John Morrison (2019–2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Leonard Marciniak (2019–2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Nick Florian (2019–2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Pete Hennard (2019–2024) — President
  • Former: Crystal Quinn (2022–2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Tammy Frisbie (2022–2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Terry Small (2022–2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Valerie Williams (2022–2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Robin Lalonde (2023–2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Katelyn Kline (2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Dan Gauthier (2019–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Dave Karschnick (2019–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Kathleen Vichunas (2019–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Kenneth Glasser (2019–2023) — Treaurer
  • Former: Craig Scott (2021–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Dennis Fay (2021–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Rebecca Elston (2021–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Burt Francisco (2022–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Desiree Vandeberg (2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Charles Finley (2019–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Madeline Hibner (2020–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Geyer Balog (2021–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Jeanette Motter (2021–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Jessica Volmering (2021–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Karen Pomeroy (2021–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Elaine Ableidinger (2019–2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Gerald Wall (2019–2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Jenny David (2019–2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Renee Miller (2019–2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Rose Walsh (2019–2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Sharon Priebe (2019–2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Tracy Johnson (2020–2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Aubrey Haskill (2019–2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Dave Wagner (2019–2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Earl Corpe (2019–2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Jennifer Lopez-Seuss (2019–2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Rebecca Kwilinski (2019–2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Elizabeth Quesenberry (2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Corleen Proulx (2019) — Board Member
  • Former: Danielle Martz (2019) — Board Member
  • Former: James Robarge (2019) — Chief Financial Officer
  • Former: Kevin Burr (2019) — Board Member
  • Former: Lee Gapczynski (2019) — Board Member
  • Former: Leonard Page (2019) — Board Member
  • Former: Mark McKulsky (2019) — Board Member
  • Former: Nick Modrzynski (2019) — Board Member
  • Former: Patrick Kelly (2019) — Board Member
  • Former: Shiree Robidou (2019) — Board Member
  • Former: Stephen Lang (2019) — Board Member
  • Former: Stuart Bartlett (2019) — Board Member

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Lisa Bolen — Executive Director/CEO: $158KLisa BolenExecutive Director/CEO$158KTricia Grifka — Early Childhood Services Director: $130KTricia GrifkaEarly Childhood Services…$130KKimberlee Hincka — CFO: $112KKimberlee HinckaCFO$112KLaurie Sauer — Aging Director: $110KLaurie SauerAging Director$110K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $158K, to Lisa Bolen (Executive Director/CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency Inc

How much does Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency Inc give each year?

Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency Inc gave $5.6M across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $5.6M across 14 grants.

What is Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency Inc's typical grant size?

Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency Inc's median grant in 2025 was $225,451, and its average grant was $401,741, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.

Where does Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency Inc give grants?

Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency Inc gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.

Does Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Services for Seniors" (13 grants).

Who are Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency Inc's largest grantees?

Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Mid Michigan Community Action Agency Inc ($2,670,165), Otsego County Commission on Aging ($363,398) and Ogemaw Commission on Aging ($340,348), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency Inc?

Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency Inc reported $28.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $70.6M.

What does Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency Inc fund?

The organization states its mission as “enhancing quality of life by empowering individuals and strengthening communities.” Its 2024 filing describes early childhood programs, community-based care, aging programs, and weatherization and utility assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency Inc?

Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.

What is Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency Inc's EIN?

Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-1873461. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

Data update history

(8)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 10, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 12, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 22, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 8, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 23, 2025)
  6. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 11, 2020)
  7. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
  8. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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