Small Business Association of Michigan
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) is a Lansing-based public charity focused on helping Michigan small businesses succeed. The association says it has served small businesses in all 83 Michigan counties since 1969 and works through advocacy, business-owner education and connections, partnerships, and group buying power.
Small Business Association of Michigan at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,387,591
- +19.2% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $2,962,904
- +82.2% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $44,299
- +62.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $2,719,642
- +51.5% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Small Business Association of Michigan
- How to Apply
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The website describes an SBSH application process for eligible Michigan businesses, but the application period is currently closed. The stated requirements include operating in Michigan, employing fewer than 500 people, and demonstrating disproportionate impact from the COVID-19 pandemic. Admission to SBSH provides access to its programs, courses, and events; a separate direct-grant application is required for participants who become eligible.
- Contact
Mailing address: 101 S Washington Square 900, Lansing, MI 48933
Phone: (517) 482-8788
Website: https://sbam.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Small Business Association of Michigan funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
275 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 275 grants of 275 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
SBAM says it serves small businesses across all 83 counties in Michigan. The SBSH program is for eligible businesses operating in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 275 grants totaling $2.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RR Holdings 1 LLC Lansing, MI | To assist small businesses in the restaurant, hospitality, fitness, retail, and similar fields to winterize their outdoor service areas and operations, and implement carryout and delivery operations during colder months. | $15,000 |
| Alex & Beck LLC Detroit, MI | To assist small businesses in the restaurant, hospitality, fitness, retail, and similar fields to winterize their outdoor service areas and operations, and implement carryout and delivery operations during colder months. | $15,000 |
| TK Fund Qozb LLC Detroit, MI | To assist small businesses in the restaurant, hospitality, fitness, retail, and similar fields to winterize their outdoor service areas and operations, and implement carryout and delivery operations during colder months. | $15,000 |
| City of Tecumseh Downtown Development Authority Tecumseh, MI | To assist small businesses in the restaurant, hospitality, fitness, retail, and similar fields to winterize their outdoor service areas and operations, and implement carryout and delivery operations during colder months. | $13,793 |
| 135 Front LLC Traverse City, MI | To assist small businesses in the restaurant, hospitality, fitness, retail, and similar fields to winterize their outdoor service areas and operations, and implement carryout and delivery operations during colder months. | $10,000 |
| 702 Club Midland, MI | To assist small businesses in the restaurant, hospitality, fitness, retail, and similar fields to winterize their outdoor service areas and operations, and implement carryout and delivery operations during colder months. | $10,000 |
| Ab-Z Hospitality Group Inc West Bloomfield, MI | To assist small businesses in the restaurant, hospitality, fitness, retail, and similar fields to winterize their outdoor service areas and operations, and implement carryout and delivery operations during colder months. | $10,000 |
| Alcona Brew Haus Inc Harrisville, MI | To assist small businesses in the restaurant, hospitality, fitness, retail, and similar fields to winterize their outdoor service areas and operations, and implement carryout and delivery operations during colder months. | $10,000 |
| Alexanders Premier Banquet Facility & Catering Marysville, MI | To assist small businesses in the restaurant, hospitality, fitness, retail, and similar fields to winterize their outdoor service areas and operations, and implement carryout and delivery operations during colder months. | $10,000 |
| Allegan Lager LLC Aka Territorial Brewing Company Springfield, MI | To assist small businesses in the restaurant, hospitality, fitness, retail, and similar fields to winterize their outdoor service areas and operations, and implement carryout and delivery operations during colder months. | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,387,591 | $2,962,904 | $2,719,642 | — | — | $44,299 |
| 2024 | $2,002,527 | $1,626,189 | $1,795,372 | — | — | $27,348 |
| 2023 | $1,891,437 | $1,417,693 | $1,679,028 | — | — | $31,212 |
| 2022 | $1,798,183 | $7,497,354 | $7,326,262 | — | — | $85,692 |
| 2021 | $1,887,866 | $4,410,937 | $4,504,475 | $2,566,348 | 275 | $72,466 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
SBAM’s mission, as stated in its filing, is to help Michigan small businesses succeed. Its filing describes legislative support on public policy and regulatory matters, along with communications that inform business owners about those issues and business operations. The association’s website also describes bringing business owners together, developing collaboration and partnerships, and delivering group buying power.
The Foundation supports entrepreneurship through research, publications, content, and programming, as well as small-business training, education, and support services. The SBSH program offers no-cost programming, courses, events, and support. Its stated eligibility includes operating in Michigan, employing fewer than 500 people, and demonstrating disproportionate impact from the COVID-19 pandemic.
A 2021 grant listed in the available information went to CharlotteRising, whose stated mission is “to cultivate a vibrant and enduring downtown Charlotte.”
Grantmaking
SBAM’s 2025 filing reports no grants. Its filings also report no grants in 2024 or 2023. Separately, the available grant record lists a $10,000 grant to CharlotteRising in 2021. No overall giving total or typical grant size is available.
The Foundation’s SBSH program offers direct monetary grants to participating businesses, in addition to programming and support. Admission to the program does not automatically qualify a business for a direct grant: participants are notified when they have earned at least six points and are eligible to apply. The Foundation’s website says the SBSH application period is closed and that details of a new initiative are expected in late Fall 2026.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists the following directors: Ali Haider, Anne Bridgewater, Breanna Stuart, Derek Dickow, Dianne Hartwell, Evan Mathison, Heather Isch, Jenny Brown, Karen May, and Kevin Begola.
Small Business Association of Michigan is led by Brian Calley, President & CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2021); 5 of 29 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian Calley
President & CEO
President → President & CEO, 2022
On filings since 2021
16 hrs/week
$107K (2021) → $124K (2025)
Erick Stewart
Chair
Second Vice Chair → First Vice Chair, 2024
First Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Derek Dickow
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Faragalli
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Debruyn
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen May
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Breanna Stuart
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Begola
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Russell
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patti Eisenbraun
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ali Haider
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Isch
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Brown
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Bode
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Shabluk
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Bridgewater
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dianne Hartwell
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Evan Mathison
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monica Gauthier
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Enders
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Parker
COO
On filings since 2021
12 hrs/week
$50K (2021) → $58K (2025)
Sarah Miller
Vice President of Operations
Vice President → Vice President of Operations, 2025
On filings since 2023
12 hrs/week
$33K (2023) → $37K (2025)
Michelle Beebe
Chief Revenue Officer
Vice President → Chief Revenue Officer, 2025
On filings since 2024
16 hrs/week
$78K (2025)
Kelli Saunders
Vice President of Policy & Engagement
New on the 2025 filing
32 hrs/week
$85K (2025)
Gina Thorsen
Second Vice Chair
Treasurer → Secretary, 2024
Secretary → Second Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ginny Sherrow
Secretary
Director → Treasurer, 2024
Treasurer → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheri Welsh
First Vice Chair
Secretary → Second Vice Chair, 2024
Second Vice Chair → First Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sue Tellier
Immediate Past Chair
First Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Ware
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Bill Grubb (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Jason Verlinde (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Jim Foucher (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Lori Birman (2021–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Park Kersman (2021–2024) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Allison Beers (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Jared Rodriguez (2023–2024) — President
- Former: Bill Kimble Pe (2021–2023) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Dan Cherrin (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Diane Christensen (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Robert D. Fowler (2021–2023) — Former President & CEO · Filing note: Ended 123121
- Former: Sue Labonville (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Scott Lyon (2023) — Vice President
- Former: Lorri Rishar (2021–2022) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Nate McFadden (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Rich Tegge (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Sassa Akervall (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Joe Emfield (2021) — Director
- Former: Milan Gandhi (2021) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Stacy Pillera (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $124K, to Brian Calley (President/CEO). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Small Business Association of Michigan
How large is Small Business Association of Michigan?
Small Business Association of Michigan reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.0M.
What does Small Business Association of Michigan fund?
SBAM’s mission, as stated in its filing, is to help Michigan small businesses succeed. Its filing describes legislative support on public policy and regulatory matters, along with communications that inform business owners about those issues and business operations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Small Business Association of Michigan?
The website describes an SBSH application process for eligible Michigan businesses, but the application period is currently closed. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Small Business Association of Michigan make grants?
SBAM says it serves small businesses across all 83 counties in Michigan. The SBSH program is for eligible businesses operating in Michigan.
What is Small Business Association of Michigan's EIN?
Small Business Association of Michigan's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-1898699. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 30, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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