Utica Community Schools Foundation for Educational Excellence
The Organization supplements, assists and aids the Utica Community Schools in their pursuit of excellence through providing funds for their identified programs. Generally, funds go toward those programs considered above and beyond the normal school budget.
Utica Community Schools Foundation for Educational Excellence at a glance
In short: Utica Community Schools Foundation for Educational Excellence gave $30K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,000
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,000
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $729,495
- +10.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Utica Community Schools Foundation for Educational Excellence
- Next open deadline
- March 31, 2027 (Teacher Grant Program (Educational Grants))
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Utica Community Schools Foundation for Educational Excellence
Who Utica Community Schools Foundation for Educational Excellence funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Utica Community Schools ($30K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Utica Community Schools Foundation for Educational Excellence gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−12%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2020) to $45K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utica Community Schools Sterling Heights, MI | Educational Programs | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $729,495 | $165,552 | $136,754 | $30,000 | 1 | $56,675 |
| 2023 | $659,908 | $73,445 | $133,597 | $35,000 | 1 | $12,951 |
| 2022 | $701,296 | $171,053 | $134,100 | $45,000 | 1 | $18,530 |
| 2021 | $724,928 | $107,533 | $77,445 | $34,000 | 1 | $23,443 |
| 2020 | $646,308 | $77,161 | $45,511 | $30,000 | 1 | $9,041 |
About Utica Community Schools Foundation for Educational Excellence
Based on IRS filings
Utica Community Schools Foundation for Educational Excellence is a public charity, based in Sterling Heights, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $729K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $30K. Net investment income was $57K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Utica Community Schools Foundation for Educational Excellence is led by Juli Sala, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 15 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Juli Sala
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brent Bohlinger
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Wesner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Nowicki
Trustee
Past President → Past President & Trustee, 2022
Past President & Trustee → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nate Tallman
Trustee
Treasurer → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raymond Lope
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Van Camp
Trustee
Secretary → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Chriss
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Rosso
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Klida
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Alandt
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Lietz
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patty Lopez
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sherman Abdo
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Ziarko
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Jeff Vollmar (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Lester Gilbert (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Michele Templeton (2020–2021) — Trustee - Partial Year
- Former: Robert S Monroe (2020) — Superintendent
- Former: Tara Preyers (2020) — Administrator
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Utica Community Schools Foundation for Educational Excellence
How much does Utica Community Schools Foundation for Educational Excellence give each year?
Utica Community Schools Foundation for Educational Excellence gave $30K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $35K across 1 grant.
How large is Utica Community Schools Foundation for Educational Excellence?
Utica Community Schools Foundation for Educational Excellence reported $729K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $166K.
Where does Utica Community Schools Foundation for Educational Excellence operate?
Utica Community Schools Foundation for Educational Excellence has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Utica Community Schools Foundation for Educational Excellence's EIN?
Utica Community Schools Foundation for Educational Excellence's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2696478. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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