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Nonprofit · EIN 38-2424612

MICHIGAN DYSLEXIA INSTITUTE INC

Tax-exempt · LANSING, MI 48912

Financials

$1.4M$890K2022$910K$806K2023$958K$834K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MICHIGAN DYSLEXIA INSTITUTE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$958,290$834,205$124,085$1,525,687$51,284$1,474,403
September 30, 2024990$910,115$805,957$104,158$1,382,086$32,108$1,349,978
September 30, 2023990$1,398,387$889,611$508,776$1,288,290$42,658$1,245,632
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$565,050
of which government grants
$426,381
Program service revenue
$321,512
Investment income
$68,064
Net income from sales of inventory
$3,492
Other revenue
$3,664

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$46,638
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$56,906
Other salaries and wages
$331,338
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$425,403
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$109,325
Travel
$9,021
Depreciation
$16,953
Program services (functional)
$583,953
Management and general (functional)
$210,628
Fundraising (functional)
$39,624

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,382,086
Total assets, end of year
$1,525,687
Total liabilities, end of year
$51,284
Net assets, end of year
$1,474,403
Land, buildings and equipment
$273,269
Publicly traded securities
$836,015
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,378,471
Net assets with donor restrictions
$95,932
Gross receipts
$959,516
Employees
39
Volunteers
9
Year formed
1982
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARSHA HOWELL CHANCEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CEO
Officer
40$42,000
DORCAS DUNKERMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$14,906
BENJAMIN B BOLGER PHDMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0
RON SIMONMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0
THOMAS J FARRELLSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
JAC AMERELLTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
JANE ASHBY PHDCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARSHA HOWELL CHANCEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CEO
Officer
40$42,000
DORCAS DUNKERMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$10,046
BENJAMIN B BOLGER PHDMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0
RON SIMONMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0
THOMAS J FARRELLSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
JAC AMERELLTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
JANE ASHBY PHDCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARSHA HOWELL CHANCEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CEO
Officer
40$36,750
DORCAS DUNKERMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$10,061
BENJAMIN B BOLGER PHDMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0
RON SIMONMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0
THOMAS J FARRELLSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
JAC AMERELLTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
JANE ASHBY PHDCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
532 E SHIAWASSEE ST, LANSING, MI 48912-1214
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MARSHA HOWELL CHANCE, 532 E SHIAWASSEE STREET, LANSING, MI 48912
Signed the 990
MARSHA HOWELL CHANCE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CEO
Phone
(517) 485-4000
Return prepared by
MANER COSTERISAN PC

Mission

TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES IN READING AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS TO DYSLEXIC CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDED ONE-ON-ONE INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DYSLEXIA BY TRAINED INSTRUCTORS TRAINED BY FELLOWS OF THE ORTON-GILLINGHAM ACADEMY AT FIVE INSTRUCTIONAL CENTERS THROUGHOUT MICHIGAN. DELIVERED ORTON-GILLINGHAM TRAINING TO PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOL EDUCATORS ACROSS MICHIGAN. HELD ITS 27TH ANNUAL CAMP STARLIGHT, A SUMMER PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MYSTIC LAKE YMCA THAT HELPS CHILDREN WITH DYSLEXIA CONNECT WITH PEERS AND DEVELOP POSITIVE SELF-UNDERSTANDING. CONDUCTED PUBLIC AWARENESS PRESENTATIONS AND PROVIDE RESOURCES ON DYSLEXIA IDENTIFICATION AND SUPPORT.
    Expenses $583,953 · grants $46,638 · revenue $321,684

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
38-2424612
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1984
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,525,687
Income (IRS master file)
$959,516

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$958,290$834,205$1,525,687XML
990September 2024$910,115$805,957$1,382,086XML
990September 2023$1,398,387$889,611$1,288,290XML
990September 2022$881,348$832,424$751,559IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 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 38-2424612).

Questions about MICHIGAN DYSLEXIA INSTITUTE INC

What is the EIN of MICHIGAN DYSLEXIA INSTITUTE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MICHIGAN DYSLEXIA INSTITUTE INC is 38-2424612.
Is MICHIGAN DYSLEXIA INSTITUTE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
Are donations to MICHIGAN DYSLEXIA INSTITUTE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MICHIGAN DYSLEXIA INSTITUTE INC 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 DYSLEXIA INSTITUTE INC 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 DYSLEXIA INSTITUTE INC 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 DYSLEXIA INSTITUTE INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names MARSHA HOWELL CHANCE.
Who are the officers and directors of MICHIGAN DYSLEXIA INSTITUTE INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $42,000 (MARSHA HOWELL CHANCE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CEO).
How much revenue does MICHIGAN DYSLEXIA INSTITUTE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $958,290, expenses of $834,205 and total assets of $1,525,687 at year end.

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