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Merit Network Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 38-2210903

Jul 01, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019 • Filed on Apr 21, 2020

880 Technology Drive No BAnn Arbor, MI 48108

(734) 527-5700

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

14th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 14% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $100M-$250M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

7th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $100M-$250M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

97th percentile

75%

Higher net margin than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $100M-$250M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

34th percentile

$351,183

Higher top officer pay than 34% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.3% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $100M-$250M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

22nd percentile

-1.0%

Faster asset growth than 22% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $100M-$250M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

99th percentile

218%

Faster revenue growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $100M-$250M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Assets

Down

$196,140,414

Down $1,936,190 (-1.0%) from 2018

Net Assets

Up

$191,160,589

Up $88,961,463 (+87%) from 2018

Liabilities

Down

$4,979,825

Down $90,897,653 (-95%) from 2018

Revenue

Up

$119,289,294

Up $81,731,417 (+218%) from 2018

Expenses

Down

$30,327,831

Down $798,104 (-2.6%) from 2018

Net Income

Up

$88,961,463

Up $82,529,521 (+1283%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$400M$300M$200M$100M$0Assets 2010: $16,947,906Liabilities 2010: $4,588,509Net Assets 2010: $12,359,3972010Assets 2011: $28,982,398Liabilities 2011: $11,355,014Net Assets 2011: $17,627,3842011Assets 2012: $51,916,520Liabilities 2012: $18,838,219Net Assets 2012: $33,078,3012012Assets 2013: $77,561,689Liabilities 2013: $25,016,132Net Assets 2013: $52,545,5572013Assets 2014: $71,144,806Liabilities 2014: $7,653,420Net Assets 2014: $63,491,3862014Assets 2015: $68,862,690Liabilities 2015: $7,180,600Net Assets 2015: $61,682,0902015Assets 2016: $90,291,512Liabilities 2016: $17,541,492Net Assets 2016: $72,750,0202016Assets 2017: $109,853,876Liabilities 2017: $14,086,692Net Assets 2017: $95,767,1842017Assets 2018: $198,076,604Liabilities 2018: $95,877,478Net Assets 2018: $102,199,1262018Assets 2019: $196,140,414Liabilities 2019: $4,979,825Net Assets 2019: $191,160,5892019Assets 2020: $191,780,386Liabilities 2020: $4,089,736Net Assets 2020: $187,690,6502020Assets 2021: $203,858,212Liabilities 2021: $4,893,088Net Assets 2021: $198,965,1242021Assets 2022: $197,507,499Liabilities 2022: $16,513,982Net Assets 2022: $180,993,5172022Assets 2023: $196,866,587Liabilities 2023: $21,103,418Net Assets 2023: $175,763,1692023Assets 2024: $317,171,591Liabilities 2024: $16,421,154Net Assets 2024: $300,750,4372024

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$196,140,414
Liabilities$4,979,825
Net Assets$191,160,589

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$200M$150M$100M$50M$0-$50MExpenses 2010: $16,712,2572010Expenses 2011: $20,475,8522011Expenses 2012: $45,183,8242012Revenue 2013: $86,044,074Expenses 2013: $66,576,818Net Income 2013: $19,467,2562013Revenue 2014: $35,404,271Expenses 2014: $24,458,442Net Income 2014: $10,945,8292014Revenue 2015: $22,679,359Expenses 2015: $24,488,655Net Income 2015: -$1,809,2962015Revenue 2016: $38,612,644Expenses 2016: $27,544,714Net Income 2016: $11,067,9302016Revenue 2017: $54,430,309Expenses 2017: $31,413,145Net Income 2017: $23,017,1642017Revenue 2018: $37,557,877Expenses 2018: $31,125,935Net Income 2018: $6,431,9422018Revenue 2019: $119,289,294Expenses 2019: $30,327,831Net Income 2019: $88,961,4632019Revenue 2020: $28,602,952Expenses 2020: $32,072,890Net Income 2020: -$3,469,9382020Revenue 2021: $23,963,996Expenses 2021: $29,263,121Net Income 2021: -$5,299,1252021Revenue 2022: $33,834,611Expenses 2022: $36,815,456Net Income 2022: -$2,980,8452022Revenue 2023: $41,116,604Expenses 2023: $42,818,323Net Income 2023: -$1,701,7192023Revenue 2024: $153,174,231Expenses 2024: $42,592,686Net Income 2024: $110,581,5452024

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$119,289,294
Expenses$30,327,831
Net Income$88,961,463
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019
Signed
Apr 21, 2020
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$119,289,294
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Merit serves the research, education and public sector communities as a trusted and valued partner. Merit advances member success, research, economic development, collaboration, and professional development by leveraging its network infrastructure, expertise and the value of its member communities.

Merit network's mission is to be a respected leader in developing and providing advanced networking services to the research and education community. Merit is a trusted source for providing high-quality network infrastructure; initiating and facilitating collaboration; and providing knowledge and technology transfer through outreach.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments Other Securities$104,447,410$107,374,293▲ $2,926,883
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$44,876,797$42,828,774▼ $2,048,023
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$44,272,985$40,551,437▼ $3,721,548
Accounts Receivable$3,328,212$3,043,252▼ $284,960
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$923,274$1,840,205▲ $916,931
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$148,692$458,462▲ $309,770
Intangible Assets$79,234$43,991▼ $35,243
Total Assets$198,076,604$196,140,414▼ $1,936,190
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,573,433$2,752,203▲ $1,178,770
Deferred Revenue$94,304,045$1,602,273▼ $92,701,772
Other Liabilities$0$625,349▲ $625,349
Total Liabilities$95,877,478$4,979,825▼ $90,897,653
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$102,199,126$191,160,589▲ $88,961,463
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$102,199,126$191,160,589▲ $88,961,463
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$198,076,604$196,140,414▼ $1,936,190

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$32,123,783$15,714,730$47,838,513
Equipment$10,664,952$15,907,729$26,572,681
Leasehold Improvements$40,039$784,467$824,506
Other Securities$107,374,293--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Joseph SawaskyPresident / CEOFT$263,161$88,022$351,183
William AdamsVP Research & Cyber SecurityFT$187,990$47,221$235,211
Robert StovallVP Strategy & ResearchFT$192,179$37,572$229,751
Karen SmithVP Finance & Administration / CFOFT$189,848$33,830$223,678
Charlotte BewersdorffVP Community EngagementFT$172,587$38,919$211,506
Michael MillikenVP Technology OperationsFT$172,700$26,987$199,687
Herbert RossiLead Network EngineerFT$145,954$47,125$193,079
Riva MillikenDirector of Business Process Management - OutsideFT$138,006$24,146$162,152
Riva MillikenDirector of Business Process Managem-$138,006$24,146$162,152
Larry BlunkNetwork EngineerFT$117,818$39,015$156,833
Roy HockettNetwork EngineerFT$120,337$27,077$147,414
Michael KallitsisResearcherFT$125,419$21,900$147,319

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Melissa WooChair
Joshua OlsonVice Chair
Andrew PalmsDirector
Daren HubbardDirector
Gavin LeachDirector
Lori TirpakDirector
Maurice WalworthDirector
Ralph WilliamsDirector
Roger RehmDirector
Ronald WoodyDirector
Sue KorzinekSecretary
Thomas Wolf JrTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
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Rsm US LLPConsulting331 WEST 3RD STREET, Davenport, IA 52801$172,076
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$317,568
Program Service Revenue
$22,031,237
Investment Income
$3,961,289
Other Revenue
$92,979,200
All Other Contributions
$10,000
Change in Net Assets
$88,961,463

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$119,289,294
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$119,289,294
Total Revenue per Form 990
$119,289,294
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$19,886,339
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$10,441,492
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$6,126,784$785,787-$6,912,571
Depreciation Depletion$5,121,553$281,351-$5,402,904
All Other Expenses$1,708,785$93,385-$1,802,170
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$1,322,705$169,643-$1,492,348
Other Expenses$1,419,261$93,432-$1,419,261
Other Employee Benefits$1,226,839$157,348-$1,384,187
Fees for Services Other$1,270,105$39,281-$1,309,386
Insurance$625,422$26,964-$652,386
Pension Plan Contributions$578,226$74,160-$652,386
Travel$491,003--$491,003
Fees for Services Legal$373,048$11,538-$384,586
Office Expenses$85,894$11,016-$96,910
Fees for Services Accounting$42,971$1,329-$44,300
Total Functional Expenses$28,499,448$1,828,383$0$30,327,831

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$30,327,831
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$30,327,831
Total Expenses per Form 990$30,327,831
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Rent Payble$625,349
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

The board of directors is comprised of 12 members from 12 state universities within the state of michigan.

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

The board of directors appoints the president, who has general charge and control over affairs of the corporation under the supervisory power of the board.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

Form 990 is shared with the board treasurer and is reviewed with the president, cfo, and controller within the organization. Prior to filing, the 990 is distributed to all voting members of the board.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

The conflict of interest policy is approved by the board of directors. All new employees are informed of the policy. Events are evaluated to prevent conflict of interest issues. Board members recuse themselves if there is a conflict of interest or a perceived conflict of interest. The policy is reviewed by the human resources manager annually.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

The board of directors determines the ceo's salary and the ceo determines the salary of key employees based upon examination of similiar positions within the university, community, and market rates. Fringe benefits are the same for all employees within the university of michigan system. Process takes place each fiscal year, and the board evaluated compensation for fiscal year 2019.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

Documents provided upon request.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 1B

The board members of merit network, are compensated employees of 12 separate related organizations. Based on the organizational structures of merit and the related member organizations, our interpretation is that this compensation does not impair the independence of the merit network board members.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Merit Network Inc
EIN
38-2210903
Phone
7345275700
Address
880 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE NO B, ANN ARBOR, MI 48108

Signing Officer

Name
Karen Smith
Title
VP Finance & Administration
Phone
7345275700
Signed
2020-04-21
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Joseph Sawasky
Formed
1966
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
0
Volunteers
12

Preparer

Firm
Plante & Moran Pllc
Address
10 S RIVERSIDE PLAZA 9TH FLOOR, CHICAGO, IL 60606
Preparer
Kimberly a Haumann
Phone
3122071040
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

There has been no change in process from prior year.

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Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$317$16.4$301$153$42.6$111
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$197$21.1$176$41.1$42.8$1.70
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$198$16.5$181$33.8$36.8$2.98
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$204$4.89$199$24.0$29.3$5.30
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$192$4.09$188$28.6$32.1$3.47
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$196$4.98$191$119$30.3$89.0
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$198$95.9$102$37.6$31.1$6.43
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$110$14.1$95.8$54.4$31.4$23.0
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$90.3$17.5$72.8$38.6$27.5$11.1
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$68.9$7.18$61.7$22.7$24.5$1.81
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$71.1$7.65$63.5$35.4$24.5$10.9
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$77.6$25.0$52.5$86.0$66.6$19.5
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$51.9$18.8$33.1$45.2
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$29.0$11.4$17.6$20.5
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$16.9$4.59$12.4$16.7