TY 2019 Form 990EZ

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C Name of organization
LAKE SUPERIOR STATE UNIVERSITY
FACULTY ASSOCIATION

Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)650 WEST EASTERDAY AVENUE
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code SAULT STE MARIE, MI49783

D Employer identification number

38-2296740

E Telephone number

(906) 635-2124

F Group Exemption
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Part ⅢStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . .	Expenses (Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? TO WORK FOR THE WELFARE OF LAKE SUPERIOR STATE UNIVERSITY AND THE ENHANCEMENT OF THE MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY. TO DEVELOP AND PROMOTE THE ADOPTION OF SUCH ETHICAL PRACTICES, PERSONNEL POLICIES AND STANDARDS OF PREPARATION AND PARTICIPATION AS MARK A PROFESSION. TO UNIFY AND STRENGHTEN THE FACULTY AND SECURE AND MAINTAIN TERMS OF APPOINTMENT, COMPENSATION, PROMOTION, TENURE, PROFESSIONAL AND SICK LEAVE, AND OTHER WORKING CONDITIONS NECESSARY FOR THE FACULTY TO FULFILL ITS PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND SECURE ITS PROFESSIONAL RIGHTS. TO ENABLE ASSOCIATION MEMBERS TO SPEAK WITH A COMMON VOICE IN MATTERS OF UNIVERSITY POLICY AND TO PRESENT THEIR COMMON INTEREST BEFORE THE BOARD OF REGENTS AND OTHER LEGAL AUTHORITIES AS PROVIDED BY LAW. TO ENCOURAGE FACULTY MEMBERS TO EXERCISE THEIR RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES AS CITIZENS.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 TO HELP ITS MEMBERS ACHIEVE THEIR EMPLOYMENT GOALS, THE ASSOCIATION PAID DUES TO THE MICHIGAN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION AND THE NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION. THIS PROVIDED UNION REPRESENTATION FOR MORE THAN 60 FACULTY MEMBERS. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			28a	51,486
29 IN SUPPORT OF THE ACADEMIC MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY, THE ASSOCIATION SPONSORS SCHOLARSHIPS TO BE AWARDED TO LAKE SUPERIOR STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			29a	1,500
30 IN ORDER TO UNIFY THE FACULTY, THE ASSOCIATION SPONSORS PICNICS, DINNERS AND/OR PAYDAY SOCIAL EVENTS. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................ (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..........	32	52,986

(a) Name and title	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
CHRISTOPHER SMITH PRESIDENT	000.00	0
RALF WILHELMS VICE PRESIDE	000.00	0
MARTHA HUTCHINS INFORMATION	000.00	0
SANDRA KING TREASURER	000.00	0
JOSEPH MOENING MEMBER AT LA	000.00	0
KRISTINA OLSON-PUPEK MAHE REPRESE	000.00	0
HERB HENDERSON MEMBER AT LA	000.00	0
STEVEN JOHNSON MEMBER AT LA	000.00	0

Yes

Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................

Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..

49a

Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......

49a

If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................

49b

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and title of each employee	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation

Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 ............. bullet

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation

Return Reference	Explanation
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16	EXPENSES OFFICE SUPLIES 8 NATIONAL AND STATE DUES 51,486 SCHOLARSHIPS 1,500 TOTAL 52,994
FORM 990-EZ, PART III	TO WORK FOR THE WELFARE OF LAKE SUPERIOR STATE UNIVERSITY AND THE ENHANCEMENT OF THE MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY. TO DEVELOP AND PROMOTE THE ADOPTION OF SUCH ETHICAL PRACTICES, PERSONNEL POLICIES AND STANDARDS OF PREPARATION AND PARTICIPATION AS MARK A PROFESSION. TO UNIFY AND STRENGHTEN THE FACULTY AND SECURE AND MAINTAIN TERMS OF APPOINTMENT, COMPENSATION, PROMOTION, TENURE, PROFESSIONAL AND SICK LEAVE, AND OTHER WORKING CONDITIONS NECESSARY FOR THE FACULTY TO FULFILL ITS PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND SECURE ITS PROFESSIONAL RIGHTS. TO ENABLE ASSOCIATION MEMBERS TO SPEAK WITH A COMMON VOICE IN MATTERS OF UNIVERSITY POLICY AND TO PRESENT THEIR COMMON INTEREST BEFORE THE BOARD OF REGENTS AND OTHER LEGAL AUTHORITIES AS PROVIDED BY LAW. TO ENCOURAGE FACULTY MEMBERS TO EXERCISE THEIR RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES AS CITIZENS.
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28	TO HELP ITS MEMBERS ACHIEVE THEIR EMPLOYMENT GOALS, THE ASSOCIATION PAID DUES TO THE MICHIGAN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION AND THE NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION. THIS PROVIDED UNION REPRESENTATION FOR MORE THAN 60 FACULTY MEMBERS.

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Explanation

FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16

EXPENSES OFFICE SUPLIES 8 NATIONAL AND STATE DUES 51,486 SCHOLARSHIPS 1,500 TOTAL 52,994

FORM 990-EZ, PART III

TO WORK FOR THE WELFARE OF LAKE SUPERIOR STATE UNIVERSITY AND THE ENHANCEMENT OF THE MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY. TO DEVELOP AND PROMOTE THE ADOPTION OF SUCH ETHICAL PRACTICES, PERSONNEL POLICIES AND STANDARDS OF PREPARATION AND PARTICIPATION AS MARK A PROFESSION. TO UNIFY AND STRENGHTEN THE FACULTY AND SECURE AND MAINTAIN TERMS OF APPOINTMENT, COMPENSATION, PROMOTION, TENURE, PROFESSIONAL AND SICK LEAVE, AND OTHER WORKING CONDITIONS NECESSARY FOR THE FACULTY TO FULFILL ITS PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND SECURE ITS PROFESSIONAL RIGHTS. TO ENABLE ASSOCIATION MEMBERS TO SPEAK WITH A COMMON VOICE IN MATTERS OF UNIVERSITY POLICY AND TO PRESENT THEIR COMMON INTEREST BEFORE THE BOARD OF REGENTS AND OTHER LEGAL AUTHORITIES AS PROVIDED BY LAW. TO ENCOURAGE FACULTY MEMBERS TO EXERCISE THEIR RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES AS CITIZENS.

FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28

TO HELP ITS MEMBERS ACHIEVE THEIR EMPLOYMENT GOALS, THE ASSOCIATION PAID DUES TO THE MICHIGAN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION AND THE NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION. THIS PROVIDED UNION REPRESENTATION FOR MORE THAN 60 FACULTY MEMBERS.

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ................	2
3	Membership dues and assessments .............................	3	51,005
4	Investment income ....................................	4	50
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory .......	5a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses ............	5b
c	Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ......	5c
6	Gaming and fundraising events
a	Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000)	6a
b	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the			sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) ..	6b
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ....................	8
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	51,055

10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................	10
11	Benefits paid to or for members ......................	11
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................	12
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	2,212
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ...................	15
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ...................	16	52,994
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................	17	55,206

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	-4,151
19	Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
	end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) .................	19	29,693
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...........	20
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 ..........	21	25,542

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