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Michigan State Education Network

EIN 47-1090295 · Flint, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE PURPOSES SET FORTH IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, OR THE CORRESPONDING PROVISION OF ANY FUTURE UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE LAW (THE "CODE"). THE PRIMARY GOAL OF THE CORPORATION IS TO FACILITATE THE CREATION OF A STATEWIDE EDUCATIONAL NETWORK TO ASSIST IN THE DELIVERY OF ONLINE ASSESSMENTS AND FOSTER THE SHARING OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES ACROSS THE STATE. THE OBJECTIVE OF THE CORPORATION SHALL INCLUDE, BUT NOT NECESSARILY BE LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: A. TO COORDINATE AND LEAD THE FORMATION OF A SUSTAINABLE STATEWIDE EDUCATIONAL NETWORK, B. TO HAVE THE STATEWIDE EDUCATIONAL NETWORK CONNECT ALL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICTS, LOCAL DISTRICTS, AND PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMIES IN AN INTRANET THAT CAN EFFICIENTLY DELIVER ONLINE ASSESSMENTS AND FURTHER ENABLE THE SHARING OF SERVICES ACROSS THE STATE, C. TO CREATE AN EXPANDED NETWORK THAT CAN PROVIDE CONNECTIVELY OPTIONS FOR OTHER STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES SUCH T

Income
$5.0 million
Spending
$5.3 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
28.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 93%
Employees
0

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: 79 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 28.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 47% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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: 84 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $5.3 million spent. CREATION OF A STATEWIDE EDUCATIONAL NETWORK TO ASSIST IN THE DELIVERY OF ONLINE ASSESMENTS AND FOSTER THE SHARING OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES ACROSS THE STATE.
  2. THE PURPOSE OF THE EDUPATH FUND IS TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO TEACHERS. MICHIGAN STATE EDUCATIONAL NETWORK PROVIDES 200 PLUS COURSES ONLINE FOR THIS PURPOSE AND SUPPLIES STATE CONTINUING EDUCATION CLOCK HOURS TO TEACHERS.
  3. THE PURPOSE OF THE INNOVATE FUND IS TO PURSURE NEW PROJECT ENDEAVORS SUCH AS THOSE RELATED TO EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE DISTRICTS.
  4. THE PURPOSE OF THE DATA SERVICE COLLABORATIVE FUND FOR THE FUNDS USED FOR THE STATEWIDE COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVE. THE PURPOSE OF THE E-RATE FUND IS TO MAINTAIN THE FUND RECIEVED FROM KENT INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR E-RATE REIMBURSEMENTS. THE PURPOSE OF THE MISEN FUND IS TO CONNECT INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND EVENTUALLY K-12 BUILDINGS, INCLUDING LEA'S AND PSA'S TO A STATEWIDE FIBER-OPTIC BACKBONE NETWORK.
  5. THE PURPOSE OF THE DATA SERVICE COLLABORATIVE FUND FOR THE FUNDS USED FOR THE STATEWIDE COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVE. THE PURPOSE OF THE E-RATE FUND IS TO MAINTAIN THE FUND RECIEVED FROM KENT INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR E-RATE REIMBURSEMENTS. THE PURPOSE OF THE MISEN FUND IS TO CONNECT INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND EVENTUALLY K-12 BUILDINGS, INCLUDING LEA'S AND PSA'S TO A STATEWIDE FIBER-OPTIC BACKBONE NETWORK.

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 March 2022.

    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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