Small Business Association of Michigan
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) is a statewide nonprofit association and 501(c)(6) organization headquartered in Lansing, Michigan. Founded in 1969, SBAM is the only statewide, state-based association focused solely on serving Michigan's small business community. The organization serves businesses with 500 or fewer employees across all 83 counties of Michigan and is located one block from the state Capitol.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.0M
+5.9% YoY
Revenue
$1.6M
+14.7% YoY
Net Investment Income
$27K
-12.4% YoY
Expenses
$1.8M
+6.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
SBAM's core mission is to help small businesses succeed and thrive through advocacy, education, and support services. The organization provides:
- Legislative advocacy and government relations: Full-time legislative support communicating about proposed public policy and regulatory matters of concern to Michigan's small business community to the Michigan legislature and business regulators
- Communications and information services: Newsletters, websites, and magazine publications to inform small business owners about legislative, regulatory, and operational topics
- Member services: Group buying power for products and services and promotion of entrepreneurship
- Insurance services: Member insurance offerings
Grantmaking
SBAM operates through the **SBAM Foundation**, a separate 501(c)(3) public foundation (EIN: 88-3293504) established to advance the organization's mission. The Foundation focuses on:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
SBAM serves all 83 counties of Michigan, with particular emphasis on supporting marginalized and economically challenged communities within the state.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
SBAM (2024 fiscal year)
- Total assets: $2,002,527
- Total revenues: $1,626,189
- Total expenses: $1,795,372
- Number of employees: 38
SBAM Foundation
- Total giving: $3,126 (based on most recent IRS Form 990)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,002,527 | $1,891,437 | $1,798,183 |
| Revenue | $1,626,189 | $1,417,693 | $7,497,354 |
| Expenses | $1,795,372 | $1,679,028 | $7,326,262 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $27,348 | $31,212 | $85,692 |
| 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 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
50 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
- Brian Calley: President and Chief Executive Officer (compensation: $121,460)
- Michael Brown: Chief Operating Officer
- Michelle Beebe: Chief Revenue Officer
- Sarah Miller: Vice President of Operations (compensation: $37,560)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALI HAIDER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ALLISON BEERS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| BILL GRUBB | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| BREANNA STUART | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DEREK DICKOW | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ERICK STEWART | FIRST VICE CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| GINA THORSEN | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| GINNY SHERROW | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| HEATHER ISCH | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JASON VERLINDE | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JENNY BROWN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JIM FOUCHER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| KAREN MAY | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| KEVIN BEGOLA | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| KIM BODE | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| LARRY FARAGALLI | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MARK WARE | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MATT RUSSELL | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MICHAEL DEBRUYN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MICHAEL SHABLUK | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| PARK KERSMAN | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| PATTI EISENBRAUN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| SHERI WELSH | SECOND VICE CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| SUE TELLIER | CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| BRIAN CALLEY | PRESIDENT/CEO | 16 | $121,460 |
| ANN PARKER | COO | 12 | $56,100 |
| JARED RODRIGUEZ | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| LORI BIRMAN | VICE PRESIDENT | 20 | $63,000 |
| MICHELLE BEEBE | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| SARAH MILLER | VICE PRESIDENT | 12 | $37,560 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The SBAM Foundation launched the Small Business Support Hub Grant Program to provide no-cost access to courses, programs, and events for approved participants. The program includes dynamic offerings from leading experts in HR, marketing, sales, leadership, and related business disciplines, with courses and events being added on a regular basis.
MIOSHA Announces $500,000 in Grant Funding - SBAM | Small Business AssociationIn 2024, SBAM filed suit against the federal government to block legislation requiring businesses to disclose their beneficial owners to the Treasury Department.
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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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