Liabilities / Assets
25th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 25% of similar nonprofits.
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
25th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 25% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
52nd percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 52% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
16th percentile
Higher net margin than 16% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
41st percentile
Higher top officer pay than 41% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 1.2% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
45th percentile
Faster asset growth than 45% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
88th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Down$197,507,499
Down $6,350,713 (-3.1%) from 2021
Net Assets
Down$180,993,517
Down $17,971,607 (-9.0%) from 2021
Liabilities
Up$16,513,982
Up $11,620,894 (+237%) from 2021
Revenue
Up$33,834,611
Up $9,870,615 (+41%) from 2021
Expenses
Up$36,815,456
Up $7,552,335 (+26%) from 2021
Net Income
Up-$2,980,845
Up $2,318,280 (+44%) from 2021
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.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Investments Other Securities | $138,394,493 | $122,142,889 | ▼ $16,251,604 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $38,842,774 | $37,182,595 | ▼ $1,660,179 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $14,983,281 | $9,558,617 | ▼ $5,424,664 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $1,444,632 | $6,133,743 | ▲ $4,689,111 |
| Accounts Receivable | $4,006,160 | $5,113,179 | ▲ $1,107,019 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $866,402 | $684,537 | ▼ $181,865 |
| Intangible Assets | $158,290 | $78,664 | ▼ $79,626 |
| Total Assets | $203,858,212 | $197,507,499 | ▼ $6,350,713 |
| Other Assets Total | $5,162,180 | $16,613,275 | ▲ $11,451,095 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Other Liabilities | $1,242,378 | $11,378,783 | ▲ $10,136,405 |
| Deferred Revenue | $2,079,308 | $3,157,686 | ▲ $1,078,378 |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $1,571,402 | $1,977,513 | ▲ $406,111 |
| Total Liabilities | $4,893,088 | $16,513,982 | ▲ $11,620,894 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $198,965,124 | $180,993,517 | ▼ $17,971,607 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $198,965,124 | $180,993,517 | ▼ $17,971,607 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $203,858,212 | $197,507,499 | ▼ $6,350,713 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | $33,392,656 | $43,609,531 | $77,002,187 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $3,121,742 | $332,304 | $3,454,046 |
| Other Land Buildings | $668,197 | $759,692 | $1,427,889 |
| Other Assets Org | $16,613,275 | - | - |
| Other Securities | $23,345,989 | - | - |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Micheli | VP Finance & Admin/CFO (as of 03/22) | FT | $149,940 | $149,940 |
| James Bujaki | Director | - | $142,422 | $142,422 |
| Julie Hober | Director | - | $103,200 | $103,200 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Melissa Woo | Chair |
| Joseph Sawasky | President/CEO |
| Joshua Olson | Vice Chair |
| Andrew Palms | Director |
| Bhavani Koneru | Director |
| Charlie Weaver | Director |
| Gavin Leach | Director |
| Milos Topic | Director |
| Rob Thompson | Director |
| Jason Russell | Director of Business System |
| David Dennis | Chief Information Officer |
| Kevin Hayes | Chief Information Security Officer |
| Larry Blunk | Network Engineer |
| Roy Hockett | Network Engineer |
| Michael Kallitsis | Researcher |
| Ronald Woody | Secretary |
| Andrew Holmes | Treasurer |
| Charlotte Bewersdorff | VP Community Engagement |
| Karen Smith | VP Finance & Admin (until 03/22) |
| Robert Stovall | VP Strategy & Research |
| Michael Milliken | VP Technology Operations |
| Contractor | Services | Location | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everstream | Maintenance Fees for IRU/Fiber Lease | 1515 Turf Lane Ste 100, East Lansing, MI 48823 | $212,087 |
| Peninsula Fiber Network LLC | Maintenance Fees for IRUs/Fiber Contract | 2803 US 41 West, Marquette, MI 49855 | $175,507 |
| Mackinac Bridge Authority | Maintenance Fees for Contractual Rights | N415 I-175, St Ignace, MI 49781 | $129,324 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $25,693,515 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $11,121,941 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $6,038,178 | $1,226,518 | - | $7,264,696 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $5,716,104 | $486,477 | - | $6,202,581 |
| Other Expenses | $2,820,693 | $0 | - | $2,820,693 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $1,360,618 | $276,378 | - | $1,636,996 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $1,271,788 | $258,335 | - | $1,530,123 |
| Fees for Services Other | $936,824 | - | - | $936,824 |
| Occupancy | $877,533 | $53,884 | - | $931,417 |
| Pension Plan Contributions | $573,610 | $116,516 | - | $690,126 |
| Travel | $384,897 | - | - | $384,897 |
| Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees | - | $277,879 | - | $277,879 |
| Insurance | $145,806 | - | - | $145,806 |
| All Other Expenses | $51,386 | $84,745 | - | $136,131 |
| Office Expenses | $97,945 | $19,895 | - | $117,840 |
| Fees for Services Legal | $64,666 | $13,135 | - | $77,801 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $57,540 | - | $57,540 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $33,815,255 | $3,000,201 | $0 | $36,815,456 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $36,815,456 |
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $36,815,456 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $36,815,456 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements | $0 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Form 990 | $0 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Lease Liability - Long Term | $10,974,801 |
| Lease Liability - Short Term | $403,982 |
“The Board of Directors is comprised of 12 members from 12 State Universities within the state of Michigan.”
“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 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.”
“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 Director annually.”
“The Board of Directors determines the CEO's salary, and the CEO determines the salary of Key Employees based upon the examination of similar positions within the University, community, and market rates. Fringe benefits are the same for all employees within the University of Michigan system. The process takes place each fiscal year, and the Board evaluated compensation for fiscal year 2022.”
“Documents provided upon request for the same period of disclosure as set forth in IRC Section 6104(d).”
“Adjustment from Adoption of GASB 87 1,371,946.”
“Adjustment from Adoption of GASB 87 1,371,946.”
This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.
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