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Great Lakes Colleges Association Inc

EIN 38-1678376 · Ann Arbor, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TOGETHER WE WILL DEFINE THE FUTURE OF RESIDENTIAL LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION BY DEVELOPING AND SUPPORTING FACULTY AND STAFF AS INSTITUTIONAL CITIZENS AND BY OFFERING OPPORTUNITIES THAT SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCH STUDENTS INTO REWARDING CAREERS.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
44.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 74%
Employees
6
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$1.2 million, past chair

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

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 44.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 46% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 68% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% 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

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 13 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 (4)
  1. $287,942 spent. GLOBAL CROSSROADS GRANT PROGRAM - GRANT THAT SUPPORTS INCREASED GLOBALIZATION AND COLLABORATION ACROSS 13 GLCA CAMPUSES. PROVIDES FUNDING FOR GLOBAL AND INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR FACULTY AND STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, HELPING TO INCREASE THE GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES ON CAMPUS.
  2. $51,471 spent. GLOBAL ALLIANCE PROGRAMS - PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS A NETWORK OF 30 GLCA AND GLAA SCHOOLS. IT PROVIDES PROGRAMS FOR FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENTS IN CURRICULAR AND CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS. THEREFORE SUPPORTING INTERNATIONAL COURSES AND MEETINGS OF A COLLABORATIVE NATURE BETWEEN MULTIPLE GLCA AND GLAA INSTITUTIONS.
  3. $43,827 spent. ENDEAVOR GRANT PROGRAM - PROGRAM FOR A NETWORK OF 30 GLCA & GLAA SCHOOLS. IT PROVIDES PROGRAMS SUCH AS THE ATHENS DEMOCRACY FORUM AND LEADERSHIP IN ACTION SEMINAR.
  4. $1.2 million spent. GLCA ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE; GLCA TUITION REMISSION EXCHANGE PROGRAM; COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE; ACADEMIC COUNCIL; BIPOC FACULTY LEADERSHIP; STUDY OF JAPAN GRANT; CAREER PIPELINE AND INTERNSHIP PROGRAM; STUDENTS OF COLOR LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE; GLCA INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE; NEW WRITERS AWARD.

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 May 1962.

    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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