Nonprofit · EIN 46-3626223
CHAMPION EDUCATION NETWORK
Also known as GARY W MEIER SOLE MBR
Tax-exempt · DETROIT, MI 48223
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $9,606,517 | $9,795,112 | -$188,595 | $1,223,555 | $69,642 | $1,153,913 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $10,690,282 | $9,884,158 | $806,124 | $2,071,709 | $198,449 | $1,873,260 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $8,936,667 | $9,553,846 | -$617,179 | $1,167,391 | $145,158 | $1,022,233 |
| June 30, 2022 | 990 (amended) | $8,948,586 | $7,726,592 | $1,221,994 | $1,721,505 | $82,093 | $1,639,412 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,306
- Program service revenue
- $9,592,900
- Investment income
- $1,470
- Other revenue
- $8,841
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $34,965
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $136,921
- Other salaries and wages
- $7,596,694
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $9,222,151
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $30,000
- Accounting fees
- $147,648
- Occupancy
- $5,547
- Travel
- $815
- Program services (functional)
- $8,452,850
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,262,006
- Fundraising (functional)
- $80,256
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,517,001
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,223,555
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $69,642
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,153,913
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,153,913
- Gross receipts
- $9,606,517
- Employees
- 166
- Volunteers
- 7
- Year formed
- 2015
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHILLE ROPER-FEW | CEO & PRESIDENT, SUPERINTENDENT Officer | 55 | $128,552 | $14,758 |
| CASEY CREWS | CHIEF OF SCHOOLS Highest-paid employee | 55 | $108,985 | $11,454 |
| SONYA LEWIS | SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 55 | $102,881 | $5,269 |
| DR CRYSTAL MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA DAVIS-PATTERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGEL NEELY-ALLEN | DIRECTOR (ENDED 5/14)/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRINA CALDWELL | TREASURER (ENDED 5/14)/DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEANNE SURLES | SECRETARY (ENDED 5/14)/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELAINA HOLSEY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| NIKKIYA PENSON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KERRI SMITH | BUS. MGT. LIAISON & EXECUTIVE COACH Highest-paid employee | 55 | $111,993 | $15,205 |
| MICHILLE ROPER-FEW | CEO + SUPERINTENDENT Officer | 55 | $112,705 | $13,096 |
| CASEY CREWS | CHIEF OF SCHOOLS Highest-paid employee | 55 | $109,044 | $10,556 |
| TYLER SHAW | CHIEF OF STAFF Highest-paid employee | 55 | $101,740 | $0 |
| ANGEL NEELY-ALLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR CRYSTAL MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA DAVIS-PATTERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY MCBRIDE | DIRECTOR (ENDED 6/3/24) Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEANNE SURLES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEREK FREUND | TREASURER (ENDED 6/3/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRINA CALDWELL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELAINA HOLSEY | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| NIKKIYA BRANCH | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KERRI SMITH | CEO & PRESIDENT, SUPERINTENDENT Officer | 55 | $124,649 | $15,559 |
| CASEY CREWS | CHIEF OF SCHOOLS Highest-paid employee | 55 | $106,915 | $9,836 |
| MICHILLE ROPER-FEW | 9-12 PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 55 | $104,719 | $12,019 |
| TIFFANY COBB | DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION Highest-paid employee | 55 | $111,982 | $2,275 |
| ERIN WILLS | K-8 PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 55 | $101,110 | $2,063 |
| ASHLEY MCBRIDE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR CRYSTAL MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY BEWERSDORF | DIRECTOR (ENDED 4/11/23) Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEANNE SURLES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEREK FREUND | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELAINA HOLSEY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| NIKKIYA BRANCH | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2022: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KERRI SMITH | CEO & PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $156,775 | $16,253 |
| CASEY CREWS | CHIEF OF SCHOOLS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,062 | $20,783 |
| ERIN WILLS | PRINCIPAL, DETROIT LEADERSHIP K-8 Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,085 | $1,377 |
| TIFFANY COBB | DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,907 | $7,837 |
| ASHLEY MCBRIDE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CRYSTAL MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY BEWERSDORF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEANNE SURLES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEREK FREUND | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELAINA HOLSEY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NIKKIYA BRANCH | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 13600 VIRGIL ST, DETROIT, MI 48223-3051
- In care of
- % RENEE BURGESS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MICHILLE ROPER-FEW, 13600 VIRGIL STREET, DETROIT, MI 48223
- Signed the 990
- MICHILLE ROPER-FEW, CEO & PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (313) 977-9178
- Website
- WWW.CENNONPROFIT.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MANER COSTERISAN PC
Mission
TO BUILD A SYSTEM OF REMARKABLE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOLS IN TRADITIONALLY UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES USING A TRAUMA-INFORMED, WHOLE CHILD APPROACH TO EDUCATION - ENSURING COLLEGE, CAREER, AND LIFE SUCCESS FOR ALL CHILDREN.
Program accomplishments
- CHAMPION EDUCATION NETWORK (CEN) IS A FULL SERVICE CHARTER MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS WITH ACADEMY/ SCHOOL BOARDS TO OVERSEE ALL ASPECTS OF SCHOOL MANAGEMENT. CEN PROVIDES ITS SCHOOLS SERVICES DESIGNED TO 1) MEET ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND AUTHORIZER COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS; 2) ATTRACT, EMPLOY, DEVELOP AND RETAIN TALENT; 3) MANAGE ALL FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS; 4) PROVIDE NECESSARY OPERATIONAL SUPPORTS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO FACILITY AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT; AND 5) OVERSEE AND IMPLEMENT THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM.Expenses $8,452,850 · grants $34,965 · revenue $9,601,741
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-3626223
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B19)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,223,555
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,606,517
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $9,606,517 | $9,795,112 | $1,223,555 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $10,690,282 | $9,884,158 | $2,071,709 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $8,936,667 | $9,553,846 | $1,167,391 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $8,948,586 | $7,726,592 | $1,721,505 | XML |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 46-3626223).
Questions about CHAMPION EDUCATION NETWORK
- What is the EIN of CHAMPION EDUCATION NETWORK?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHAMPION EDUCATION NETWORK is 46-3626223.
- Is CHAMPION EDUCATION NETWORK tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to CHAMPION EDUCATION NETWORK tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHAMPION EDUCATION NETWORK 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 CHAMPION EDUCATION NETWORK due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHAMPION EDUCATION NETWORK last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CHAMPION EDUCATION NETWORK?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MICHILLE ROPER-FEW.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHAMPION EDUCATION NETWORK?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $128,552 (MICHILLE ROPER-FEW, CEO & PRESIDENT, SUPERINTENDENT).
- How much revenue does CHAMPION EDUCATION NETWORK have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,606,517, expenses of $9,795,112 and total assets of $1,223,555 at year end.
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