Nonprofit · EIN 38-2134182
MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN
Tax-exempt · LANSING, MI 48917
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $8,720,642 | $8,553,265 | $167,377 | $2,330,995 | $549,658 | $1,781,337 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $9,665,940 | $9,481,984 | $183,956 | $3,799,317 | $2,218,366 | $1,580,951 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $6,708,877 | $6,608,724 | $100,153 | $2,500,209 | $1,157,184 | $1,343,025 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $8,177,730
- of which government grants
- $8,000,924
- Membership dues
- $162,840
- Program service revenue
- $518,387
- Investment income
- $12,677
- Other revenue
- $11,848
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $8,697
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $188,785
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,433,592
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,921,348
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,470
- Accounting fees
- $28,020
- Occupancy
- $92,106
- Travel
- $104,267
- Depreciation
- $13,046
- Program services (functional)
- $8,280,719
- Management and general (functional)
- $272,546
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,799,317
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,330,995
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $549,658
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,781,337
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $16,155
- Publicly traded securities
- $472,078
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,485,078
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $296,259
- Gross receipts
- $8,720,642
- Employees
- 20
- Volunteers
- 14
- Year formed
- 1976
- State of legal domicile
- MI
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERICA WILLARD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $146,953 | $10,686 |
| KELLY WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,220 | $8,247 |
| KELSEY LAIRD | DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,870 | $8,521 |
| CHRISTIAN BOYER | MEMBER AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| TRISHA DART | MEMBER AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JOLENE CHARBENEAU | MEMBER AT-LARGE (ENDED 6/25) Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KARI SHEPHERD | MEMBER AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| AARIE WADE | MEMBER AT-LARGE (ENDED 6/25) Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN WILKS | MEMBER AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LATONYA REDFEARN | MEMBER AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSEMARIE RIDEOUT | MEMBER AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN ONG | MEMBER AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ALISON BURNS | MEMBER AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| COURTNEY KALKMAN | STUDENT MEMBER-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| BONNIE BONIFIELD | TREASURER (ENDED 6/25) Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL NOTARO | MEMBER AT-LARGE/ TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| MELISSA THIEBAUT MARINELLI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| LYNDSAY CAREY | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| JENNIFER WIXSON | MEMBER AT-LARGE/ PRESIDENT ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| CHERYL PRIEST | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERICA WILLARD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $144,985 | $23,300 |
| KELSEY LAIRD | DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,096 | $17,700 |
| KELLY WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,437 | $7,301 |
| CHRISTIAN BOYER | MEMBER AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| TRISHA DART | MEMBER AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER WIXSON | MEMBER AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JOLENE CHARBENEAU | MEMBER AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KARI SHEPERD | MEMBER AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KYLE LEWANDOWSKI | MEMBER AT-LARGE (ENDED 6/24) Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| AARIE WADE | MEMBER AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN WILKS | MEMBER AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LATONYA REDFEARN | MEMBER AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ZAZAI OWENS | MEMBER AT-LARGE (ENDED 6/24) Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT FILLMORE | MEMBER AT-LARGE (ENDED 6/24) Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN CHUMBLEY | MEMBER AT-LARGE (ENDED 6/24) Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| COURTNEY KALKMAN | STUDENT MEMBER-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNDSAY CAREY | MEMBER AT-LARGE/ VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE WHITMIRE | SECRETARY (ENDED 6/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNTOINETT MCCUTCHEN | VICE PRESIDENT (ENDED 6/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA THIEBAUT MARINELLI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| BONNIE BONIFIELD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER LUCAS | PRESIDENT/PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL PRIEST | PRESIDENT ELECT/ PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERICA WILLARD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $128,878 | $6,020 |
| LYNDSAY CAREY | MEMBER AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ZAZAI OWENS | MEMBER AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT FILLMORE | MEMBER AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN CHUMBLEY | MEMBER AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER WIXSON | MEMBER AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JOLENE ANDRIASHKO | MEMBER AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KARI SHEPERD | MEMBER AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KYLE LEWANDOWSKI | MEMBER AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| AARIE WADE | MEMBER AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARMAINE JOHNSON | MEMBER AT-LARGE (ENDED 7/23) Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KARI MOMCILOVICH | MEMBER AT-LARGE (ENDED 7/23) Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMMY MCDANIEL | NOMINATING COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| KIRSTEN CHARNESKY | ADVOCACY COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER GRIFFITH | AWARDS COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE WHITMIRE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| BONNIE BONIFIELD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| CASEY STERLE | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL PRIEST | PRESIDENT ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNTOINETT MCCUTCHEN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER LUCAS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1001 CENTENNIAL WAY STE 400, LANSING, MI 48917-8249
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ERICA WILLARD, 1001 CENTENNIAL WAY 400, LANSING, MI 48917
- Signed the 990
- ERICA WILLARD, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (517) 351-4183
- Website
- WWW.MIAEYC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MANER COSTERISAN PC
Mission
TO PROMOTE HIGH-QUALITY EARLY LEARNING FOR ALL CHILDREN, BIRTH THROUGH AGE 8, BY CONNECTING PRACTICE, POLICY, AND RESEARCH. WE ADVANCE A DIVERSE, DYNAMIC EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSION AND SUPPORT ALL WHO CARE FOR, EDUCATE, AND WORK ON BEHALF OF YOUNG CHILDREN.
Program accomplishments
- CONTINUED THE T.E.A.C.H EARLY CHILDHOOD MICHIGAN, WHICH IS A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR TEACHERS IN CHILD CARE CENTERS AND HOMES.Expenses $7,129,605
- MICHIGAN AEYC CONDUCTED ITS ANNUAL CONFERENCE (NOT VIRTUALLY) IN APRIL 2025 AND ITS INFANT TODDLER CONFERENCE IN NOVEMBER 2025. IT ALSO PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE BRIAN WHITE SCHOLARSHIP, JACQUELINE MILLER GRANT (JME GRANT), STUDENT LEADERSHIP FUND (SLF) AND THE DEBBIE ANTONE MEMORIAL FUND (DAMF).Expenses $1,151,114 · grants $8,697 · revenue $530,235
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 38-2134182
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1988
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B22C)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,330,995
- Income (IRS master file)
- $8,720,642
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $8,720,642 | $8,553,265 | $2,330,995 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2024 | $9,665,940 | $9,481,984 | $3,799,317 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2023 | $6,708,877 | $6,608,724 | $2,500,209 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2022 | $5,759,115 | $5,490,669 | $2,375,872 | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 38-2134182).
Questions about MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN
- What is the EIN of MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN is 38-2134182.
- Is MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
- Are donations to MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names ERICA WILLARD.
- Who are the officers and directors of MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $146,953 (ERICA WILLARD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $8,720,642, expenses of $8,553,265 and total assets of $2,330,995 at year end.
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