THE NMU FOUNDATION WILL ESTABLISH AND FOSTER RELATIONSHIPS TO GENERATE RESOURCES THAT BENEFIT THE STRATEGIC GOALS OF NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$85.7M
+10.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.7M
+10.5% YoY
Grant Count
5
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$741K
+10.5% YoY
About The Northern Michigan University
Based on IRS filings
The Northern Michigan University is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in MARQUETTE, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $85.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $3.7M. Net investment income was $2.3M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $85,717,144 | $77,295,763 | $70,883,331 |
| Revenue | $12,623,680 | $6,096,168 | $18,008,930 |
| Expenses | $5,017,434 | $5,430,993 | $4,810,789 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,327,363 | $2,649,692 | $2,273,153 |
| 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 5 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Northern Michigan University ($1,575,607), Northern Michigan University ($1,119,833), Northern Michigan University ($429,745).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY MARQUETTE, MI | PUBLIC TELEVISION | $429,745 |
| NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY MARQUETTE, MI | PUBLIC RADIO | $405,491 |
| NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY MARQUETTE, MI | ATHLETIC PROGRAMS | $172,378 |
| NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY MARQUETTE, MI | SCHOLARSHIPS | $1,575,607 |
| NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY MARQUETTE, MI | OTHER DEPARTMENTS AND PROGRAMS | $1,119,833 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRAD M CANALE | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - PART YEAR | 40 | — |
| NICOLE A BLEMBERG | INTERIM CEO - 6/25, TRUSTEE | 40 | — |
| MARK B PYNNONEN | PRESIDENT | 1.9 | — |
| MICHAEL R OSWALD | VICE PRESIDENT | 1.9 | — |
| GERARD J MOLITOR | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1.9 | — |
| JESSE W BELL | TRUSTEE | 0.6 | — |
| CAIN G BESSE | TRUSTEE | 0.6 | — |
| WILLIAM W BOWERMAN | TRUSTEE | 0.6 | — |
| KEVIN C BOYLE | TRUSTEE | 0.6 | — |
| WILLIAM W EDWARDS | TRUSTEE | 0.6 | — |
| JOSEPH A EVANS | TRUSTEE | 0.6 | — |
| TIMOTHY P GREELEY | TRUSTEE | 0.6 | — |
| STEPHEN P LATUS | TRUSTEE | 0.6 | — |
| JOHN F LIST | TRUSTEE | 0.6 | — |
| MARK R LOVELL | TRUSTEE | 0.6 | — |
| RUSSELL M MAGNAGHI | TRUSTEE | 0.6 | — |
| LISA M MUELLER | TRUSTEE | 0.6 | — |
| DAVID R NERENZ | TRUSTEE | 0.6 | — |
| LISA A TOMSHECK | TRUSTEE | 0.6 | — |
| CURT L TUCKER | TRUSTEE | 0.6 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Northern Michigan University?
The Northern Michigan University is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in MARQUETTE, MI. It holds $85.7M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is The Northern Michigan University?
As of 2025, The Northern Michigan University holds $85.7M in total assets with $12.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $3.7M in 2025.
Where does The Northern Michigan University operate?
The Northern Michigan University has awarded grants in Michigan.
What size grants does The Northern Michigan University award?
In 2025, The Northern Michigan University awarded 5 grants totaling $3.7M — an average of about $741K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Northern Michigan University's EIN?
The Northern Michigan University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7034523. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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