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Michigan Assn of School Boards Inc

EIN 38-1323441 · Lansing, MI

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong97 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS IS TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP SERVICES FOR ALL MICHIGAN BOARDS OF EDUCATION, AND TO ADVOCATE FOR AN EQUITABLE AND EXCEPTIONAL PUBLIC EDUCATION FOR ALL STUDENTS.

Income
$7.3 million
Spending
$7.2 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
15.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 75%
Employees
36
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$400,603, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    23 of 23 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (7)
  1. $2.1 million spent. LEADERSHIP SERVICES: INCLUDES ACTIVITIES THAT ENHANCE LEADERSHIP SKILLS, PROVIDE TRAINING, AND SUPPORT THE ROLE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS IN MICHIGAN. THIS INCLUDES SERVICES SUCH AS SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH, WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS THAT PROVIDE ACCESS TO INFORMATION NECESSARY TO FULFILL THE OBLIGATIONS OF THE ROLE OF ELECTED SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS, KNOWLEDGE AND NETWORKING TO ENHANCE BOARD MEMBERS SKILLS AND EFFECTIVENESS. BOARDS OF EDUCATION SERVED: 632
  2. $850,266 spent. COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS: ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT COMMUNICATIONS WITH MEMBERS ON EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND TRENDS AT THE STATE AND NATIONAL LEVEL. ALSO INCLUDED ARE MEDIA RELATIONS ACTIVITIES AND BOARD MEMBER RECOGNITION PROGRAMS. BOARD OF EDUCATION SERVED: 632
  3. $777,981 spent. LEGAL AND POLICY SERVICES: INCLUDES LEGAL STAFF RESEARCH RELATED TO ISSUES FACING SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS AND PUBLIC EDUCATION, RESULTING IN LEGAL BRIEFS, INFORMATION, PUBLICATIONS AND POLICY AND BYLAW SERVICES FOR MEMBER BOARDS IN THEIR ROLE OF POLICY MAKERS FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS. ALSO INCLUDES SERVICES TO RESEARCH, DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT EMPLOYEE CONTRACT EVALUATION AND NEGOTIATION SERVICES. BOARDS OF EDUCATION SERVED: 632
  4. $687,685 spent. ADVOCACY: INCLUDES GOVERNMENT RELATIONS PROGRAMS THAT PRIMARILY FOCUS ON KEEPING MEMBERS AWARE OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY AT THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL AND REPRESENTING SCHOOL BOARD VIEWS BEFORE LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE GOVERNMENT, AS WELL AS GRASS ROOTS EFFORTS TO KEEP THE PUBLIC AWARE OF ISSUES THAT FACE PUBLIC EDUCATION. BOARDS OF EDUCATION SERVED: 632
  5. $633,377 spent. GOVERNANCE: VARIOUS PROGRAMS THAT INCLUDE GOVERNING ACTIVITIES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ACTIVITIES RELATED TO PROGRAMS, POLICIES AND LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVES ADDRESSED BY VARIOUS MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEES AND DELEGATES AT THE ANNUAL MEETING. BOARDS OF EDUCATION SERVED: 632
  6. $412,357 spent. AFFILIATE MEMBERS AND SERVICES: INCLUDES A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS, GRANTS AND SERVICES THAT SUPPORT SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS AND PUBLIC EDUCATION
  7. $383,967 spent. TECHNOLOGY AND BUSINESS SERVICES: PROVIDES IT AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO OTHER NON-PROFITS. BOARDS OF EDUCATION SERVED: 632

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 1986.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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