FLINT CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
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2025 · Form 990 · revenue $9.9M · expenses $9.8M · assets $3.4M
- EIN
- 93-1371508
- Address
- 500 S SAGINAW ST STE 200, FLINT, MI 48502-1856
- Website
- WWW.THEFLINTCENTER.ORG
- NTEE code
- B90 Educational Services and Schools - Other (Education) published (IRS Business Master File)
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- March 2024 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity supported by the public (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
THE FLINT CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE IS BUILDING AN EDUCATIONAL ECOSYSTEM THAT WORKS FOR ALL FLINT KIDS BY PROVIDING PROGRAMS. RESEARCH, AND ADVOCACY THAT ENSURE FLINT KIDS, THEIR FAMILIES, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITIES THRIVE.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
5 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Nel Jamerson | PRESIDENT & CEO | 2023-2025 | $266,569 | $696,719 | 5 |
| Bryce Rucker | COO | 2025 | $176,915 | $176,915 | 1 |
| Keiona Mosley | CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER | 2025 | $154,011 | $154,011 | 1 |
| Rachael Renaud | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM OPERATIONS | 2025 | $108,297 | $108,297 | 1 |
| Keiona Murphy (former) | CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER | 2024 | $128,439 | $128,439 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
4 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Turner | CHAIR OF THE BOARD | 2023-2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 9 |
| Carma Lewis | VICE CHAIR OF THE BOARD | 2023-2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Thomas Parker | TREASURER | 2023-2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Latrese Brown | SECRETARY | 2023-2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2025 · 8 people listed · 4 paid, $706K · 91 employees · 4 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JA'NEL JAMERSON | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $237,024 | $0 | $29,545 | $266,569 | 5 |
| BRYCE RUCKER | COO | 40 | $161,409 | $0 | $15,506 | $176,915 | 1 |
| KEIONA MOSLEY | CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER | 40 | $135,242 | $0 | $18,769 | $154,011 | 1 |
| RACHAEL RENAUD | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM OPERATIONS | 40 | $102,500 | $0 | $5,797 | $108,297 | 1 |
| CARMA LEWIS | VICE CHAIR OF THE BOARD | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| LATRESE BROWN | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RAFAEL TURNER | CHAIR OF THE BOARD | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 9 |
| THOMAS PARKER | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2024 · 6 people listed · 2 paid, $381K · 104 employees · 4 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JA'NEL JAMERSON | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $231,355 | $0 | $21,066 | $252,421 | 5 |
| KEIONA MURPHY | CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER | 40 | $114,822 | $0 | $13,617 | $128,439 | 1 |
| RAFAEL TURNER | CHAIR OF THE BOARD | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 9 |
| CARMA LEWIS | VICE CHAIR OF THE BOARD | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| THOMAS PARKER | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LATRESE BROWN | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 5 people listed · 1 paid, $178K · 75 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JA'NEL JAMERSON | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $162,810 | $0 | $14,919 | $177,729 | 5 |
| RAFAEL TURNER | CHAIR OF THE BOARD | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 9 |
| CARMA LEWIS | VICE CHAIR OF THE BOARD | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| THOMAS PARKER | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LATRESE BROWN | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
2025 · 2 contractors · $522K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| P&M HOLDING GROUP LLP | SOUTHFIELD, MI | CONSULTING SERVICES | $330,854 |
| DYKEMA GOSSET PPLC | DETROIT, MI | LEGAL SERVICES | $191,592 |
2024 · 2 contractors · $241K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| P&M HOLDING GROUP LLP | SOUTHFIELD, MI | CONSULTANT WORK | $136,788 |
| SPITFIRE STRATEGIES LLC | WASHINGTON, DC | COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT | $104,610 |
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $9,942,250 | $9,758,096 | $3,448,323 | $2,175,118 | $9,530,416 | $411,834 | $266,569 | 91 | 4 |
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $7,751,204 | $7,920,123 | $3,314,559 | $1,990,964 | $7,410,404 | $200,000 | $346,177 | 104 | 4 |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $3,908,131 | $1,596,462 | $2,311,669 | $2,311,669 | $3,908,131 | $0 | $162,810 | 75 | 0 |
Connected to
Organizations that list some of the same people on their returns (officers, directors, key employees on this organization’s latest return), and related organizations it lists on Schedule R.
- COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER FLINT Flint, MI · 3 people in common (Carma Lewis, Ja'Nel Jamerson, Rafael Turner)
- GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF MID-MICHIGAN INC Flint, MI · 1 person in common (Rafael Turner)
- YMCA OF GREATER FLINT Flint, MI · 1 person in common (Rafael Turner)
- GREATER FLINT HEALTH COALITION INC Flint, MI · 1 person in common (Rafael Turner)
- METRO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INC Flint, MI · 1 person in common (Rafael Turner)
- FOUNDATION FOR THE FLINT CULTURAL CENTER Flint, MI · 1 person in common (Ja'Nel Jamerson)
- FOUNDATION FOR MOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE Flint, MI · 1 person in common (Rafael Turner)
- FOUNDATION FOR FLINT Flint, MI · 1 person in common (Ja'Nel Jamerson)
- METRO HOUSING PARTNERSHIP INC Flint, MI · 1 person in common (Rafael Turner)
- GENESEE COUNTY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION Flint, MI · 1 person in common (Rafael Turner)
- FLINT KIDS LEARN Flint, MI · 1 person in common (Ja'Nel Jamerson)
Funders of this organization
1 grantor reported grants to this organization, $9,462,662 in all, tax years 2023 to 2024. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER FLINT | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2023-2024 | 2 | $9,462,662 | 2024 | $5,561,412 | show |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| MICHIGAN SCIENCE CENTER | MI | B90 | $8,872,806 | $6,060,000 | PRESIDENT AND CEO | $357,540 | Same NTEE code B90, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FIRST STEPS KENT | MI | B90 | $10,788,371 | $11,465,683 | PRESIDENT | $166,461 | Same NTEE code B90, revenue within 2x, same state |
| TEACHERS FIRST INC | MI | B90 | $6,487,295 | $6,235,213 | EXECUTIVE DI | $48,579 | Same NTEE code B90, revenue within 2x, same state |
| DRS KIRAN & PALLAVI PATEL 2017 FOUNDATION FOR GLOBAL UNDERSTANDIN | MI | B90 | $14,766,500 | $15,583,735 | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code B90, revenue within 2x, same state |
| MADISON-TALLULAH EDUCATION CENTER | LA | B90 | $4,992,087 | $3,709,725 | Director | $0 | Same NTEE code B90, revenue within 2x |
| VOICES FOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & EDUCATION | LA | B90 | $5,765,804 | $6,569,319 | HEAD OF SCHOOL | $161,280 | Same NTEE code B90, revenue within 2x |
| THE COTTAGE SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER INC | GA | B90 | $9,571,194 | $10,149,079 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $311,896 | Same NTEE code B90, revenue within 2x |
| CHILDRENS CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENTAL ENRICHMENT | OH | B90 | $13,292,353 | $13,898,558 | CEO | $313,258 | Same NTEE code B90, revenue within 2x |
| COOPERATIVE FOR EDUCATION | OH | B90 | $16,823,208 | $4,137,372 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $133,088 | Same NTEE code B90, revenue within 2x |
| GRAUER FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION | CA | B90 | $7,122,026 | $6,994,175 | HOS EMERITUS | $296,750 | Same NTEE code B90, revenue within 2x |
| BLUEPRINT EDUCATION IN | AZ | B90 | $7,180,517 | $6,817,572 | CEO | $248,102 | Same NTEE code B90, revenue within 2x |
| NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS | DC | B90 | $14,047,954 | $17,695,688 | & CEO - UNTIL 12/2023 | $440,434 | Same NTEE code B90, revenue within 2x |
| KENTUCKY VALLEY EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVE | KY | B90 | $5,046,909 | $5,335,740 | EXECUTIVE DI | $173,492 | Same NTEE code B90, revenue within 2x |
| NEW HORIZON EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | CA | B90 | $7,085,033 | $932,259 | CHAIR | $0 | Same NTEE code B90, revenue within 2x |
| PRIMO CENTER FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN | IL | B90 | $10,357,922 | $9,395,572 | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - CURRENT | $205,078 | Same NTEE code B90, revenue within 2x |
| FRIENDSHIP EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | CA | B90 | $6,101,067 | $350,497 | President | $60,000 | Same NTEE code B90, revenue within 2x |
| NORTH CAROLINA EDUCATION CORPS | NC | B90 | $6,822,291 | $6,524,284 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $222,768 | Same NTEE code B90, revenue within 2x |
| STARFALL EDUCATION FOUNDATION | CO | B90 | $6,944,585 | $6,854,505 | PRESIDENT | $226,231 | Same NTEE code B90, revenue within 2x |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR FAMILY SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | VA | B90 | $4,992,547 | $2,670,478 | Executive Director | $195,776 | Same NTEE code B90, revenue within 2x |
| WILDERNESS EDUCATION PROJECT | KY | B90 | $6,217,455 | $6,038,656 | Executive Director | $172,096 | Same NTEE code B90, revenue within 2x |
| NYSUT EDUCATION AND LEARNING TR | NY | B90 | $5,965,929 | $5,098,581 | TRUSTEE | $470,609 | Same NTEE code B90, revenue within 2x |
| CHARTER EDUCATION BOARD OF SOUTH CAROLINA | SC | B90 | $8,598,617 | $8,703,455 | BOARD CHAIR | $0 | Same NTEE code B90, revenue within 2x |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2025 · Form 990 · $9,758,096 spent · pay $5,933,434 · grants $0 · events $1,126,988
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $4,599,081 | $3,770,292 | $828,789 | - | 47.1% | |
| Fees: other services | $1,100,814 | $720,339 | $380,475 | $0 | 11.3% | |
| Other (as described) Event | PROGRAMMING EVENTS & SUPPLIES | $1,013,925 | $1,009,431 | $4,494 | - | 10.4% |
| Payroll taxes | $453,145 | $386,441 | $66,704 | - | 4.6% | |
| Other employee benefits | $433,887 | $340,809 | $93,078 | - | 4.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $343,073 | - | $343,073 | - | 3.5% | |
| Occupancy | $275,382 | $3,846 | $271,536 | - | 2.8% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $266,569 | - | $266,569 | - | 2.7% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $255,161 | $5,720 | $249,441 | - | 2.6% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $180,752 | $146,513 | $34,239 | - | 1.9% | |
| Travel | $157,981 | $138,733 | $19,248 | - | 1.6% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $120,574 | - | $120,574 | - | 1.2% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $113,063 | $50,253 | $62,810 | - | 1.2% | |
| Other (as described) | SUPPLIES & MATERIALS | $109,265 | $12,811 | $96,454 | - | 1.1% |
| Fees: legal | $83,642 | - | $83,642 | - | 0.9% | |
| Office expenses | $72,592 | $1,028 | $71,564 | - | 0.7% | |
| Information technology | $60,365 | $34,779 | $25,586 | - | 0.6% | |
| Fees: lobbying | $55,000 | - | $55,000 | - | 0.6% | |
| Other (as described) | TRAINING | $27,184 | $18,516 | $8,668 | - | 0.3% |
| Insurance | $25,257 | $353 | $24,904 | - | 0.3% | |
| Other (as described) | EQUIPMENT | $11,384 | - | $11,384 | - | 0.1% |
| Total | $9,758,096 | 100% |
2024 · Form 990 · $7,920,123 spent · pay $4,517,770 · grants $0 · events $1,024,571
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $3,706,000 | $2,561,378 | $1,144,622 | - | 46.8% | |
| Fees: other services | $1,450,043 | $672,629 | $777,414 | - | 18.3% | |
| Other (as described) Event | PROGRAMMING EVENTS | $992,415 | $992,338 | $77 | - | 12.5% |
| Other employee benefits | $473,190 | $369,118 | $104,072 | - | 6.0% | |
| Payroll taxes | $338,580 | $261,736 | $76,844 | - | 4.3% | |
| Office expenses | $280,701 | $7,917 | $272,784 | - | 3.5% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $190,627 | $73,729 | $116,898 | - | 2.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $185,853 | - | $185,853 | - | 2.3% | |
| Travel | $163,250 | $145,618 | $17,632 | - | 2.1% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $44,192 | - | $44,192 | - | 0.6% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $32,156 | $7,844 | $24,312 | - | 0.4% | |
| Fees: lobbying | $29,000 | - | $29,000 | - | 0.4% | |
| Other (as described) | SUPPLIES/MATERIALS | $13,958 | $2,394 | $11,564 | - | 0.2% |
| Fees: legal | $11,667 | - | $11,667 | - | 0.1% | |
| Other (as described) | TRAINING | $6,586 | $4,099 | $2,487 | - | 0.1% |
| Other (as described) | EQUIPMENT | $1,905 | - | $1,905 | - | 0.0% |
| Total | $7,920,123 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $1,596,462 spent · pay $1,548,106 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $1,289,972 | $1,179,987 | $109,985 | - | 80.8% | |
| Other employee benefits | $140,348 | $128,382 | $11,966 | - | 8.8% | |
| Payroll taxes | $117,786 | $107,743 | $10,043 | - | 7.4% | |
| Fees: other services | $48,265 | $44,150 | $4,115 | - | 3.0% | |
| Office expenses | $91 | - | $91 | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $1,596,462 | 100% |
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