TY 2023 Form 990

- TIN:

Form990

Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Open to Public Inspection

A For the 2023 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2023 , and ending 12-31-2023

BCheck if applicable: Address change Name change Initial return Final return/terminated Amended return Application pending

CName of organization
LANSING ECONOMIC AREA PARTNERSHIP

Doing business as

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1000 S WASHINGTON AVE STE 201

Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
LANSING, MI48910

D Employer identification number

20-8132313

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 46,166,404

F Name and address of principal officer:
ROBERT L TREZISE JR
1000 S WASHINGTON AVE STE 201
LANSING,MI48910

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( 6 ) (insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

Website:

WWW.PURELANSING.COM

H(a)

Is this a group return for
subordinates? Yes No

H(b)

Are all subordinates
included?

Yes No

If "No," attach a list. See instructions.

H(c)

Group exemption number

K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other

L Year of formation: 2007

M State of legal domicile: MI

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: WE BUILD A STRONGER COMMUNITY FOR ALL, WORKING EVERYDAY TO GROW, RETAIN AND ATTRACT BUSINESS TO THE REGION.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	75
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	75
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2023 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	19
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	112
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 .........	7b	0

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	7,112,078	44,138,896
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	1,991,782	1,649,222
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	108,243	376,972
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	1,861	1,314
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	9,213,964	46,166,404
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	5,510,884	42,104,330
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	1,913,469	1,707,378
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	491,581	762,793
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	7,915,934	44,574,501
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	1,298,030	1,591,903
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	22,008,824	16,782,974
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	18,561,858	11,744,105
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	3,446,966	5,038,869

Part II

Signature Block

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

Sign Here

	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

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Print/Type preparer's name

Preparer's signature

Date

Check if
self-employed

PTIN

Firm's name

Firm's EIN

Firm's address

Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See Instructions. ..........YesNo

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2023)

Form 990 (2023)

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Part III

Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............

Briefly describe the organization’s mission: WE BUILD A STRONGER COMMUNITY FOR ALL, WORKING EVERYDAY TO GROW, RETAIN AND ATTRACT BUSINESS TO THE REGION.

Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ..................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.

Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ........................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.

Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.


4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	REGIONAL GROWTH DEPARTMENT- PROVIDES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE METROPOLITAN LANSING REGION (INGHAM, EATON, AND CLINTON COUNTIES). THE DIVISION FOCUSES ON PROACTIVE BUSINESS EXPANSION, ATTRACTION AND RETENTION THAT WORKS DIRECTLY WITH KEY BUSINESSES IN TARGETED INDUSTRIES DOMESTICALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND INCENTIVES THAT RESULT IN THE CREATION AND RETENTION OF JOBS AND INVESTMENT IN THE LANSING REGION. THIS IS ACHIEVED BY REGULAR COMMUNICATION WITH REGIONAL BUSINESSES, REAL ESTATE SITE SELECTION COMMUNITY, COLLABORATION WITH REGIONAL MUNICIPALITIES AND WORKING WITH LOCAL UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGES TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN TALENT. FIVE PROJECTS WERE OFFICIALLY RECRUITED AND ANNOUNCED IN 2023, INCLUDING $77 MILLION IN PLEDGED INVESTMENT AND OVER 200 NEW JOBS FROM AN AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURER FOR NUTS AND BOLTS. TWO OTHERS MARK FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT SUCCESSES FROM CHINA IN AUTOMOTIVE. THE OTHER COMPANY IS HIGH TECH SOFTWARE COMPANY THAT INTEGRATES INTO AUTONOMOUS BUSSES BASED OUT OF TURKEY. ADDITIONALLY, ANOTHER THREE BUSINESS EXPANSION PROJECTS WERE FACILITATED IN 2023 CONSTITUTING OVER $25,400,000 IN PLEDGED INVESTMENT AND OVER 256 JOBS CREATED, INCLUDING STRONG INVESTMENT FROM THE MOBILITY SECTOR. FOR ALL 8 PROJECTS, THE AVERAGE RANGE SURPASSED $23.97 / HOUR, WELL OVER 200% OF THE ALICE SINGLE ADULT WAGE THRESHOLD. BUSINESS ATTRACTION CONDUCTED 94 REGIONAL SITE SEARCHES, HOSTED 16 PROSPECTIVE COMPANY VISITS, AND CONDUCTED 58 RETENTION VISITS. BUSINESS ATTRACTION CONTINUED IMPLEMENTING AND CLOSING OUT THE $120,500 GRANT FROM THE MICHIGAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO BETTER PREPARE VACANT INDUSTRIAL SITES FOR DEVELOPMENT ACROSS 4 INGHAM COUNTY SITES. LEAP'S MEDTECH ADVISORY GROUP AND BUSINESS ATTRACTION TEAM ALSO COMPLETED IN 2023 ITS EDA GRANT FOR THE CREATION OF A LANSING REGION MEDTECH BRANDING WHICH INCLUDED A NEW LOGO AND WEBSITE.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	SITE-READINESS FUNDS- IN 2022, LEAP SECURED FIVE SEPARATE MICHIGAN BUILD READY GRANT AGREEMENTS TOTALING $3.4 MILLION. FUNDS FROM ALL FIVE GRANTS WERE SCOPED AND SPENT IN 2023 TO BE SPENT ON VARIOUS SITE PREPARATION EXPENSES SUCH AS REAL ESTATE ASSEMBLAGE FEES, ENVIRONMENTAL DUE DILIGENCE COSTS, INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING COSTS, AND VARIOUS ASSOCIATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO PROPERTIES ACROSS CLINTON, EATON, AND INGHAM COUNTIES. WHILE MUCH OF THE FUND BALANCE WAS EXPENSED DURING 2022, THE SCOPE OF WORK FOR THESE GRANTS CLOSED OUT INTO 2023.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	ULTIUM PROJECT- IN JANUARY OF 2022, THE MICHIGAN STRATEGIC FUND APPROVED $66.1 MILLION THROUGH A STRATEGIC SITES READINESS PROGRAM (SSRP) GRANT AGREEMENT WITH LEAP, IN WHICH LEAP ACTS AS THE FIDUCIARY AND ADMINISTRATOR OF DOLLARS SCOPED TO SUPPORT PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE COSTS NECESSARY IN ORDER FOR DELTA CHARTER TOWNSHIP TO PROVIDE THE ULTIUM HIGH VOLUME ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) BATTERY CELL MANUFACTURING FACILITY WITH WATER, SEWER AND WASTEWATER SERVICE, AND SIMILARLY FOR THE LANSING BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT (BWL) TO PROVIDE ULTIUM THE ELECTRICITY ENERGY REQUIRED BY THE PROJECT. THE ULTIUM PROJECT IS A $2.6 BILLION INVESTMENT, THE LARGEST IN THE HISTORY OF THE LANSING REGION. DELTA TOWNSHIP AND BWL ARE BOTH SUB-GRANTEES TO LEAP UNDER THIS INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROJECT, AND AN MOU IS IN PLACE WITH ULTIUM ITSELF AS THE PRIMARY END USER BENEFITING FROM THE NEW PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE. IN 2023, THERE HAVE BEEN MANY SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENTS TO READY THE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE NEW FACILITY. BWL CONTINUES TO WORK DILIGENTLY AND WILL LIKELY CONCLUDE THEIR PORTION OF FUNDING INTO 2024. DELTA TOWNSHIP WORKS CONTINUALLY ON THE WASTEWATER COMPONENT INTO 2024.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	ENTREPRENEURSHIP & INNOVATION TEAM (FORMERLY NEW ECONOMY DIVISION) ASSISTED IN FORMING 8 STARTUP COMPANIES, FOLLOW ON FUNDING WAS ACHIEVED AT TOP LEVELS CONSTITUTING $6,727,435 IN INVESTMENT AND THE CREATION OF 74 JOBS. LEAP-LED AND LEAP-SUPPORTED STARTUP EVENTS WERE DONE AT A HIGH LEVEL OF QUALITY, RETURNING IN-PERSON. FINISHED #4 IN THE ENTIRE STATE OF MICHIGAN IN DOLLARS AWARDED AND NUMBER OF SUBMISSIONS FOR THE BAF PROGRAM. THREE HATCHING PITCH COMPETITIONS WERE SUCCESSFULLY HELD FEATURING JUDGES FROM ACROSS THE TRI-COUNTY REGION. ONE&ALL PROGRAM SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHED 118 GRADUATES SINCE ITS START IN 2020. THE RENEWAL FOR THE GATEWAY REPRESENTATIVE WAS SUBMITTED. LEAP'S CONTRACT TO MANAGE THE LDFA WAS SUCCESSFULLY RENEWED AT $35,000 AND A CONTRACT WAS CREATED TO PROVIDE THE LDFA A DEDICATED STAFF PERSON.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	DEPARTMENT OF EQUITABLE ECONOMIC PLANNING (DEEP) DEEP'S STRATEGY TO ENHANCE EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT IN THE LANSING REGION INVOLVES A THREE-PRONGED APPROACH OF INTERNAL POLICY REVIEW AND EVOLUTION, COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND PROGRAMS TO ENHANCE BUSINESS OWNERSHIP AND ECONOMIC PARTICIPATION AMONG ITS TARGET GROUPS. SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS/MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN EACH AREA INCLUDE: 1) WE LAUNCHED OUR FIRST COHORT FOR ELEVATE, A BUSINESS ACCELERATOR PROGRAM FOCUSED ON SUPPORTING BLACK BUSINESSES WITH A FOCUS ON REVENUE, PROFITABILITY AN PROMINENCE. ELEVATE, WAS MADE POSSIBLE FROM A GRANT BY PNC AND SUPPORT FROM INGHAM COUNTY. 2) SECOND YEAR OF OUR LEVEL-UP PROGRAM, WHICH HELPED 27 BIPOC BUSINESSES BY ENHANCING THEIR OPERATIONAL SOPHISTICATION/PROCESSES AND CONVERTING THEM FROM DBAS TO LLCS. 3) FORMED PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE LANSING REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO PROMOTE THE IMPORTANCE OF DEI FOR SMALL BUSINESSES AND CORPORATIONS BY LAUNCHING THE DIVERSITY STAR AWARD, WITH OUR INAUGURAL RECIPIENT BEING PECKHAM. 4) LAUNCHED NEW PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CITY OF LANSING'S OFFICE OF FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT, SMALL BUSINESS BOOST, WHICH HELPED 47 ENTREPRENEURS IMPROVE THEIR PERSONAL AND BUSINESS FINANCES AND CREDIT SCORES, ALLOWING THEM TO BE BETTER POSITIONED FINANCING AND GROWING THEIR BUSINESSES.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	CLINTON COUNTY - A NEWLY ESTABLISHED CONTRACT WITH CLINTON COUNTY IN 2023 FOR $100,000. THROUGH THE CONTRACT WITH CLINTON COUNTY, LEAP PROVIDES ENHANCED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TO HELP OPTIMIZE AND ALIGN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS THE REGION CREATING MORE JOBS AND ASSIST BUSINESS STARTUPS AND BUSINESS INVESTMENT. THE CONTRACT INCLUDES SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE ENTIRE COUNTY. IN 2023, LEAP CREATED A NEW SUBPAGE ON OUR WEBSITE TO BRING AWARENESS AND FURTHER GUIDANCE TO CLINTON COUNTY BUSINESSES.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	EDA MEDTECH INDUSTRY CLUSTER STRATEGY PROJECT: THE U.S. EDA AWARDED LEAP ON JUNE 7, 2021, FEDERAL FUNDS ASSOCIATED WITH ITS MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY (MEDTECH) INDUSTRY CLUSTER STRATEGY PROJECT. LEAP'S MEDTECH ADVISORY GROUP AND BUSINESS ATTRACTION TEAM ALSO COMPLETED IN 2022 ITS EDA GRANT FOR THE CREATION OF A LANSING REGION MEDTECH CLUSTER BUILDING STRATEGY. IN 2023 LEAP CREATED THE LANSING REGIONAL SBIR+ MEDTECH ACCELERATOR PROGRAM WITH MSU RESEARCH FOUNDATION'S SPARTAN INNOVATIONS GROUP MANAGING IT. THIS PROGRAM HAD 2 COHORTS FROM SUMMER 2022 THROUGH FALL 2023, TOTALING 19 STARTUPS. IN ADDITION, LEAP THROUGH THE LANSING REGIONAL SMARTZONE HAS LAUNCHED A LOCAL ACCELERATOR PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES GRANT FUNDS TO ACHIEVE KEY MILESTONES AND IS COMPLEMENTED BY A STATEWIDE PROGRAM. LEAP ALSO WORKED WITH A MARKETING/COMMUNICATIONS FIRM TO BRING STAKEHOLDERS TOGETHER FOR A NAMING EXERCISE TO REBRAND THE INDUSTRY CLUSTER TO NOW BE "MICHIGAN'S HEALTH CORE".

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	EARLY CHILDHOOD INVESTMENT CORPORATION GRANT: IN 2023, LEAP WAS AWARDED THE EARLY CHILDHOOD INVESTMENT CORPORATIONS "REGIONAL CHILD CARE PLANNING GRANT" TO CONVENE STAKEHOLDERS IN THE CHILDCARE INDUSTRY IN THE REGION FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER IN THE HISTORY OF THE REGION. THIS GRANT WORK INCLUDED GATHERING BASELINE DATA, CONDUCTING SURVEYS AND FOCUS GROUPS, STRATEGIC PLANNING WORK, AND LATER IN 2024, IMPLEMENTATION. THE INITIAL GRANT FOR THE CAPITAL AREA CHILD CARE COALITION WAS FOR $150,000 BUT SINCE HAS INCREASED TO BE $241,515.00.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	INGHAM COUNTY CONTRACT: THROUGH A CONTRACT WITH INGHAM COUNTY, LEAP PROVIDES ENHANCED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TO HELP OPTIMIZE AND ALIGN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS THE REGION CREATING MORE JOBS AND ASSIST BUSINESS STARTUPS AND BUSINESS INVESTMENT. THE CONTRACT INCLUDES SERVICES PROVIDED TO VEVAY TOWNSHIP DDA, VILLAGE OF WEBBERVILLE DDA, CITY OF LESLIE LDFA, VILLAGE OF DANSVILLE DDA, AND CITY OF WILLIAMSTON EDC IN ADDITION TO ADMINISTRATION OF THE INGHAM COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND INGHAM COUNTY BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT BOARD. IN 2023, LEAP CREATED A NEW SUBPAGE ON OUR WEBSITE TO BRING AWARENESS AND FURTHER GUIDANCE TO INGHAM COUNTY BUSINESSES.

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses

Form 990 (2023)

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes

Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A.....................

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. Click to see attachment

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Yes

Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. 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 section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III..

Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I Click to see attachment

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Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II Click to see attachment

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Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment

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Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV Click to see attachment

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Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V......

If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X, as applicable.

Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment

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11a

Yes

Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII Click to see attachment

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11b

Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII Click to see attachment

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11c

Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX Click to see attachment

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11d

Yes

Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

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11e

Yes

Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

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11f

Yes

12a

Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment

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12a

Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment

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12b

Yes

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

14a

Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....

14a

Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV......... Click to see attachment

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14b

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV..... Click to see attachment

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Yes

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV... Click to see attachment

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Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I. See instructions. ....

Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............

Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................

20a

Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....

20a

If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?

20b

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II..... Click to see attachment

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

Yes

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment

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Yes

Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment

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24a

Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............

24a

Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...

24b

Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............

24c

Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...

24d

25a

Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....

25a

Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................

25b

Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II Click to see attachment

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Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?

If "Yes," complete

Schedule L, Part III Click to see attachment

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Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see the Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):

A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...................... Click to see attachment

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28a

Yes

A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV..... Click to see attachment

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28b

A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................

28c

Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..

Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................

Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................

Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............ Click to see attachment

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Yes

Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1......................... Click to see attachment

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Yes

35a

Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?

35a

Yes

If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ... Click to see attachment

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35b

Yes

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............

Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI Click to see attachment

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Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations on Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............

Yes

Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........

Yes

Enter the number reported in box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..

Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .

Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................

Yes

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Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)

Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................

If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Yes

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...

If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...

At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..

If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country:
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..

Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............

Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...

Yes

If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................

Yes

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................

If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................

If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....

Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..

If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................

If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.

Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........

Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...

10a

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities

10b

Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:

Gross income from members or shareholders .........

11a

Gross income from other sources. (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........

11b

12a

Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?

12a

If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.

12b

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.

13a

Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....

13b

Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............

13c

14a

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....

14a

If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..

14b

Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.

Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.

Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, or any disqualified or other person engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.

Form 990 (2023)

Page 6

Part VI

Governance, Management, and Disclosure. For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............

Section A. Governing Body and Management

Yes

Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year

If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.

Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent

Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................

Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .

Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .

Yes

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .

Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................

Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................

Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:

The governing body? .......................

Yes

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............

Yes

Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)

Yes

10a

Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............

10a

If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?

10b

11a

Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................

11a

Yes

Describe on Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....

12a

Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......

12a

Yes

Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................

12b

Yes

Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe on Schedule O how this was done...................

12c

Yes

Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............

Yes

Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........

Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?

The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........

15a

Yes

Other officers or key employees of the organization ................

15b

If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process on Schedule O. See instructions.

16a

Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................

16a

If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............

16b

Section C. Disclosure

List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed

Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.

Own website Another's website Upon request Other (explain in Schedule O)

Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.

State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
ANTHONY KLISCH1000 S WASHINGTON AVE STE 201 LANSING,MI48910 (517) 512-4523

Form 990 (2023)

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Part VII

Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees

1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet

List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See the instructions for definition of "key employee."

List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (box 5 of Form W-2, box 6 of Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

See the instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.

Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)		(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and title
(1) JEFFREY BENSON...................................................................... CHAIR	1.00 ................. 1.00	X	X	0	0	0
(2) LISA CORLESS...................................................................... VICE CHAIR	1.00 ................. 1.00	X	X	0	0	0
(3) DONALD E SIMON...................................................................... TREASURER	1.00 ................. 1.00	X	X	0	0	0
(4) DON MCNABB CGWP CP...................................................................... SECRETARY	1.00 ................. 1.00	X	X	0	0	0
(5) DARYL ADAMS...................................................................... PAST CHAIR	1.00 ................. 1.00	X	X	0	0	0
(6) CARRIE ROSINGANA...................................................................... EXECUTIVE MEMBER	1.00 ................. 1.00	X		0	0	0
(7) KIRK RAY...................................................................... EXECUTIVE MEMBER	1.00 ................. 1.00	X		0	0	0
(8) DR STEVE ROBINSON...................................................................... EXECUTIVE MEMBER	1.00 ................. 1.00	X		0	0	0
(9) JO SINHA...................................................................... EXECUTIVE MEMBER	1.00 ................. 1.00	X		0	0	0
(10) JV ANDERTON...................................................................... EXECUTIVE MEMBER	1.00 ................. 1.00	X		0	0	0
(11) MARK MCDANIEL...................................................................... EXECUTIVE MEMBER	1.00 ................. 1.00	X		0	0	0
(12) KEVIN IRWIN...................................................................... EXECUTIVE MEMBER (FORMER)	1.00 ................. 1.00	X		0	0	0
(13) GREG BROGAN...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(14) JESSICA TRAMONTANA...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(15) KAM WASHBURN...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(16) JODY PROMER...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(17) MIKE MADDOX...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER (FORMER)	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0

Form 990 (2023)

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Part VII

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)			(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and title
(18) JOSEPH RUTH........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(19) JULIE MANN........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(20) LAURIE STRAUSS BAUMER........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(21) JULIE PINGSTON........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(22) KATE SNYDER........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(23) KEITH MULDER........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(24) MICHAEL ARMITAGE........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(25) KERN SLUCTER........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(26) MARK POLSDOFER........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(27) MARK ALLEY........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(28) KYLE MAZUREK........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(29) MICK GREWAL SR........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(30) EVEMARIE EYDE........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(31) MARCI DANIELS........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(32) ANDY SCHOR........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(33) DR KATHLEEN M WILBUR........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER (FORMER NOV)	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(34) RON BOJI........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(35) STACI HOLMES........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(36) STEVE CURRAN........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(37) RACHEL KUTZSCH........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(38) TAMMY GILROY........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(39) THERESA DUBIEL........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(40) TICO DUCKETT........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(41) RICHARD PEFFLEY........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(42) VAN MARTIN........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(43) TIMOTHY SALISBURY........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................1.00	X			0	0	0
(44) TIMOTHY JEWELL........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(45) MARSHA ZIMMERMAN........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(46) MEGAN JACOBS........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(47) BEN BAKKEN........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(48) SUE LEEMING........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(49) STEVE ROZNOWSKI........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(50) RUSSELL WHIPPLE........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(51) NICOLE NOLL-WILLIAMS........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(52) RICK GALARDI........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(53) PAMELA COLESTOCK........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(54) PAT GILLESPIE........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(55) PATRICIA HERRING-JACKSON........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(56) APRIL CLOBES........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(57) BLAKE MULDER........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(58) KEN MITCHELL........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(59) DAVID ZYBLE........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(60) COLIN CRONIN........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(61) DAN BARCHESKI........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(62) DANA WATSON........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(63) ROBERT SCHROEDER........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(64) DAVE KUDWA........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(65) DEANNA SWISHER........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(66) BRENT FORSBERG........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(67) BRAD FUNKHOUSER........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(68) PAT MCPHARLIN........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(69) ROBERT SHOWERS........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(70) GORAN JURKOVIC........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................1.00	X			0	0	0
(71) JOHN HAYHOE........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(72) KELLIE DEAN........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(73) KELLY PRESTON........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(74) BENJAMIN PUCHALA........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(75) KENNETH FLETCHER........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(76) BILL KIMBLE........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(77) BILL HUFNAGEL........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(78) CHRIS HOLMAN........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(79) JIM SNELL........................................................................ AD-HOC	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(80) JACK DEVINE........................................................................ AD-HOC	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(81) TIM DAMON........................................................................ AD-HOC	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(82) MEGHAN MARTIN........................................................................ AD-HOC	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(83) CHRIS SELL........................................................................ AD-HOC	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(84) CHAZ CARRILLO........................................................................ AD-HOC	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(85) ERIKA BROWN-BINION........................................................................ AD-HOC	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(86) DR ALANE LAWS-BARKER........................................................................ AD-HOC	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(87) ROBERT L TREZISE JR........................................................................ PRESIDENT & CEO	40.00 .......................1.00		X		355,022	0	51,978
(88) ANTHONY T KLISCH........................................................................ CFO	40.00 .......................		X		92,931	0	17,585
(89) VICTORIA B MEADOWS........................................................................ CSO	40.00 .......................		X		60,573	0	5,389
(90) ANTHONY A WILLIS........................................................................ CEDO	40.00 .......................			X	111,013	0	28,261
(91) KEITH LAMBERT........................................................................ COO	40.00 .......................			X	135,803	0	18,632

1b	Sub-Total..............
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c).........	755,342	0	121,845

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 3

Yes

Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............

For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................

Yes

Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........

Section B. Independent Contractors

Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation





2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 0

Form 990 (2023)

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Part VIII

Statement of Revenue

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............

(A)
Total revenue

(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue

(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c
d	Related organizations		1d	205,000
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	43,933,896

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$		1g

h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......		44,138,896

		Business Code
2a	MEMBERSHIP DUES	900099	1,078,650	1,078,650
b	CONTRACT SERVICES	900099	519,875	519,875
c	ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES	900099	50,697	50,697
d
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....		1,649,222

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......			376,972			376,972
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........
			(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross rents	6a
b	Less: rental expenses	6b
c	Rental income or (loss)	6c
d	Net rental income or (loss).......
			(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	7a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	7b
c	Gain or (loss)	7c
d	Net gain or (loss).........
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
			8a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		8b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
			9a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		9b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
			10a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..		10b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..

Business Code
11a	MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE		900099	1,314	1,314
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			1,314
12	Total revenue. See instructions.....			46,166,404	1,650,536	0	376,972

Form 990 (2023)

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Part IX

Statement of Functional Expenses

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............

Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.		(A) Total expenses	(B) Program service expenses	(C) Management and general expenses	(D) Fundraising expenses

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....	41,543,963
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........	552,867
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............	7,500
4	Benefits paid to or for members .......
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ...........	517,515
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........
7	Other salaries and wages........	954,084
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	44,639
9	Other employee benefits .......	96,741
10	Payroll taxes ...........	94,399
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........	6,839
c	Accounting ...........	72,380
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	271,615
12	Advertising and promotion ....	76,544
13	Office expenses .......	66,111
14	Information technology ......
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	107,015
17	Travel ............	28,429
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	6,538
23	Insurance ...	21,728
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	OTHER	54,611
b	MEMBERSHIP DUES	23,897
c	EVENT SUPPORT	19,434
d	STAFF DEVELOPMENT	7,652
e	All other expenses
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	44,574,501
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

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Part X

Balance Sheet

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............

				(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			19,716,230	1	3,467,053
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........				2
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......			453,611	3	9,514,198
4	Accounts receivable, net .............				4
5	Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
					5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ...........				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ............				8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			31,098	9	31,506
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	174,972
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	170,421	11,089	10c	4,551
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .				11
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....				12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			1,796,796	15	3,765,666
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)...			22,008,824	16	16,782,974

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	3,412,900	17	9,899,889
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........	6,964	19	226,875
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D		21
22	Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
			22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..		24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D	15,141,994	25	1,617,341
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	18,561,858	26	11,744,105

	Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27	Net assets without donor restrictions ..........	3,103,729	27	4,913,500
28	Net assets with donor restrictions ...........	343,237	28	125,369
	Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 29 through 33.
29	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		29
30	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		30
31	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		31
32	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	3,446,966	32	5,038,869
33	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	22,008,824	33	16,782,974

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Part XI

Reconcilliation of Net Assets

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............

46,166,404

Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............

44,574,501

Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............

1,591,903

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..

3,446,966

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............

Donated services and use of facilities .................

Investment expenses .....................

Prior period adjustments .....................

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))

5,038,869

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............

Yes

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain on
Schedule O.

Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?

Yes

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?

Yes

If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.

As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Uniform Guidance, 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F?

Yes

If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.

Yes

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Schedule B
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Name of the organization

LANSING ECONOMIC AREA PARTNERSHIP

Employer identification number

20-8132313

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Arrow Bullet

Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (2023)

Schedule B (Form 990) (2023) Page 2

Name of organization LANSING ECONOMIC AREA PARTNERSHIP

Part I Contributors	Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	,	$ RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)

Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)

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Name of organization LANSING ECONOMIC AREA PARTNERSHIP		Employer identification number 20-8132313

Part II	Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)

Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)

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Name of organization LANSING ECONOMIC AREA PARTNERSHIP			Employer identification number 20-8132313
Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
right arrow

Attach to Form 990.
right arrow

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

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Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

LANSING ECONOMIC AREA PARTNERSHIP

Employer identification number

20-8132313

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .........
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ........

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements ......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ....................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after July 25, 2006, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year right arrow

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow

Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ......................... right arrow

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... right arrow

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... right arrow

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... right arrow

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 52283D

Schedule D (Form 990) 2022

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


b	If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:		Amount
c	Beginning balance .............................	1c
d	Additions during the year ............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year ..........................	1e
f	Ending balance ................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....

Part V

Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a) Current year	(b) Prior year	(c) Two years back	(d) Three years back	(e) Four years back

1a	Beginning of year balance ....
b	Contributions ...
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment right arrow

Permanent endowment right arrow

Term endowment right arrow

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) Unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) Related organizations .................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(a) Cost or other basis (investment)	(b) Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value

1a	Land .....
b	Buildings ....
c	Leasehold improvements	11,372	7,449	3,923
d	Equipment ....	140,698	140,070	628
e	Other .....	22,902	22,902	0
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				4,551

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Part VII

Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........
(2) Closely-held equity interests........
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value
(1)INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARY				3,100,184
(2)RIGHT OF USE ASSET				665,482
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........				3,765,666

Part X

Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes
ACCRUED COMPENSATION	70,948
ACCRUED PLACEMAKING GRANT	5,000
REFUNDABLE ADVANCES ON CONDITIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS	870,666
OPERATING LEASE OBLIGATION	670,727





Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	1,617,341
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......		1
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................		2e
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................		3
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................		4c
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......		5

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........		1
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................		2e
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................		3
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................		4c
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......		5

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
PART X, LINE 2:	LEAP, INC., LEAP FOUNDATION, AND PROTO HAVE EVALUATED THEIR INCOME TAX FILING POSITIONS FOR THE YEARS WHICH REMAIN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023. LEAP, INC., LEAP FOUNDATION, AND PROTO HAVE CONCLUDED THAT THERE ARE NO SIGNIFICANT UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS REQUIRING RECOGNITION IN THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. LEAP, INC., LEAP FOUNDATION, AND PROTO DO NOT EXPECT THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS ("UTB") (E.G. TAX DEDUCTIONS, EXCLUSIONS, OR CREDITS CLAIMED OR EXPECTED TO BE CLAIMED) TO SIGNIFICANTLY CHANGE IN THE NEXT TWELVE MONTHS. LEAP, INC., LEAP FOUNDATION, AND PROTO DO NOT HAVE ANY AMOUNTS ACCRUED FOR INTEREST AND PENALTIES RELATED TO UTBS AT DECEMBER 31, 2023, AND ARE NOT AWARE OF ANY CLAIMS FOR SUCH AMOUNTS BY FEDERAL OR STATE INCOME TAX AUTHORITIES.

Return Reference

Explanation

PART X, LINE 2:

LEAP, INC., LEAP FOUNDATION, AND PROTO HAVE EVALUATED THEIR INCOME TAX FILING POSITIONS FOR THE YEARS WHICH REMAIN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023. LEAP, INC., LEAP FOUNDATION, AND PROTO HAVE CONCLUDED THAT THERE ARE NO SIGNIFICANT UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS REQUIRING RECOGNITION IN THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. LEAP, INC., LEAP FOUNDATION, AND PROTO DO NOT EXPECT THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS ("UTB") (E.G. TAX DEDUCTIONS, EXCLUSIONS, OR CREDITS CLAIMED OR EXPECTED TO BE CLAIMED) TO SIGNIFICANTLY CHANGE IN THE NEXT TWELVE MONTHS. LEAP, INC., LEAP FOUNDATION, AND PROTO DO NOT HAVE ANY AMOUNTS ACCRUED FOR INTEREST AND PENALTIES RELATED TO UTBS AT DECEMBER 31, 2023, AND ARE NOT AWARE OF ANY CLAIMS FOR SUCH AMOUNTS BY FEDERAL OR STATE INCOME TAX AUTHORITIES.

Schedule D (Form 990) 2022

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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Statement of Activities Outside the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16. Right arrow

Attach to Form 990. Right arrow

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

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Name of the organization
LANSING ECONOMIC AREA PARTNERSHIP

Employer identification number

20-8132313

Part I

General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.

For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and

other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used

to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.

Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)

(a) Region		(b) Number of offices in the region	(c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in the region	(f) Total expenditures for and investments in the region

















3a	Sub-total ....	0	0	0
b	Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...	0	0	0
c	Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)	0	0	0

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Schedule F (Form 990) 2023

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Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(c) Region	(d) Purpose of grant	(e) Amount of cash grant	(g) Amount of noncash assistance
NORTH AMERICA	MEDC-CDC GRANT	7,500	0

2	Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......
3	Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 16.

Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance		(b) Region	(c) Number of recipients	(d) Amount of cash grant	(e) Manner of cash disbursement	(f) Amount of noncash assistance	(g) Description of noncash assistance	(h) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)

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Part IV

Foreign Forms

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Part V

Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information. See instructions.

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Schedule I
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization
LANSING ECONOMIC AREA PARTNERSHIP

Employer identification number
20-8132313

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................

Yes No

Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient

that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(c) IRC section (if applicable)	(d) Amount of cash grant	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance
(1) ALLEN NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER 1611 E KALAMAZOO STREET LANSING,MI48912	38-3502484	501C3	30,000	ING CNT SUNRISE-BUS INCUBATORS
(2) BEST PRACTICES CONSULTING SERVICE LLC 11189 SHOOK ROAD ROMULUS,MI48174	26-2596323		84,481	ING CNT SUNRISE-ARPA GRANT PROG & ELEVATE GRANTS & DEEP ADVISORY COMMITTEE & PNC BLACK ENTREP TA
(3) BRUNO'S BAR INC 226 N CLINTON AVE ST JOHNS,MI49879	38-2582603		25,000	CLINTON CNTY - RESTAURANT
(4) CAMOIN ASSOCIATES INC PO BOX 3547 SARATOGA SPRINGS,NY12866	14-1820807		37,500	EDA MEDTEH STRATEGY & RESEARCH
(5) CAPITAL CONSULTANTS INC DBA C2AE 106 WEST ALLEGAN STREET LANSING,MI48933	38-1811650		243,245	MEDC - CDC GRANT EXPENSE
(6) CENTER FOR COMMUNITY BASED ENTEPRISE 4605 CASS AVE STE 201 DETROIT,MI48201	26-1336414	501C3	110,000	ING CNT SUNRISE-WORKER OWNED PR
(7) COSTAR REALTY INFORMATION INC 2563 COLLECTION CENTER DR CHICAGO,IL60693	52-2134617		5,402	MEDC - CDC GRANT EXPENSE
(8) CR SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS 1272 DUNDEE DR CANTON,MI48188	82-5425672		10,890	BUSINESS ACCELERATOR FUNDS USED TO PAY SERVICE PROVIDER TO ASSIST STARTUP BUSINESSES.
(9) DELTA CHARTER TOWNSHIP 7710 W SAGINAW HWY LANSING,MI48917	38-6030414	GOVT	12,641,632	MSF STRATEGIC FUND ULTIUM EXP
(10) DIDIO DESIGN LLC 400 GRAND RIVER AVE STE 200 DETROIT,MI48226	38-3579579		120,000	EDA MEDTEH STRATEGY & RESEARCH
(11) FOURTH ECONOMY CONSULTING INC PO BOX 81620 PITTSBURGH,PA15217	27-3315671		20,000	MEDC - CDC GRANT EXPENSE
(12) GERRY WEINBERG & ASSOCIATES 29777 TELEGRAPH RD SOUTHFIELD,MI48034	38-3130351		46,762	CLINTON CNTY - ARPA GRANT PROG & ING CNT SUNRISE-ARPA GRANT PROG
(13) GIS PLANNING INC 311 CALIFORNIA STREET SAN FRANSISCO,CA94104	94-3306464		11,790	MEDC - CDC GRANT EXPENSE
(14) GLOBAL COFFEE COCLAIRMONT'S COFFEE 127 N CLINTON ST ST JOHNS,MI48879	82-3658244		25,000	CLINTON CNTY - RESTAURANT
(15) GLOBAL SITE LOCATION LLC 2711 LYNDON B JOHNSON FWY DALLAS,TX75234	46-4600984		19,950	MEDC - CDC GRANT EXPENSE
(16) IMANIJ BUSINESS CONSULTING LLC 1122 W HOLMES RD STE 2 LANSING,MI48910	86-2168188		14,683	ING CNT SUNRISE-ARPA GRANT PROG
(17) LEAP FOUNDATION 1000 S WASHINGTON AVE STE 201 LANSING,MI48910	20-8132313		5,334	MEDC - CDC GRANT EXPENSE
(18) LOOMIS EWERT PARSLEY DAVIS & GOTTING 124 W ALLEGAN SUITE 700 LANSING,MI48933	38-2965301		39,855	BUSINESS ACCELERATOR FUNDS USED TO PAY SERVICE PROVIDER TO ASSIST STARTUP BUSINESSES.
(19) MDRS LLC 230 COLLINGWOOD DRIVE SUITE 260 ANN ARBOR,MI48103	32-0315338		5,625	BUSINESS ACCELERATOR FUNDS USED TO PAY SERVICE PROVIDER TO ASSIST STARTUP BUSINESSES.
(20) MELTWATER NEWS US INC DEPT LA23721 PASADENA,CA911853721	20-8289528		5,900	MEDC - CDC GRANT EXPENSE
(21) MICHIGAN CREATIVE MARKETING LLC 1003 N WASHINGTON AVE LANSING,MI48906	46-3050780		6,250	BUSINESS ACCELERATOR FUNDS USED TO PAY SERVICE PROVIDER TO ASSIST STARTUP BUSINESSES.
(22) MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY 325 E GRAND RIVER AVE STE 355 EAST LANSING,MI48823	38-6005984	SCHOOL	10,000	YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP
(23) MICHIGAN WORKS ASSOCIATION 2110 S CEDAR STREET LANSING,MI48910	38-2481244		70,000	ULTIUM - TALENT RECRUITMENT
(24) MILEAD CONSULTING PO BOX 7898 ANN ARBOR,MI48107	46-5752258		5,490	BUSINESS ACCELERATOR FUNDS USED TO PAY SERVICE PROVIDER TO ASSIST STARTUP BUSINESSES.
(25) MI-SBDC 50 FRONT AVE SW SUITE 1020 GRAND RAPIDS,MI495046424	38-1684280		36,620	ING CNT SUNRISE-ONE & ALL
(26) MLC GROUP LLC 1615 E KALAMAZOO ST LANSING,MI48912	88-1458957		12,000	ING CNT SUNRISE-ARPA GRANT PROG
(27) MOMENTIVE INC 32330 COLLECTIONS CENTER DRIVE CHICAGO,IL606932330	37-1581003		8,560	ING CNT SUNRISE-ONE & ALL
(28) MT PLEASANT BREWING CO 506 W BROADWAY ST MT PLEASANT,MI48858	26-0445831		20,000	CLINTON CNTY - RESTAURANT
(29) NATIONAL COLLEGIATE INVEN & INNOV INC 100 VENTURE WAY HADLEY,MA01035	42-1727335		180,000	EDA MEDTECH INNOVATION
(30) NUSER ENTERPRISES INC 902 E STATE ST ST JOHNS,MI48879	38-3119293		25,000	CLINTON CNTY - RESTAURANT
(31) OURSPACE (517) 3003 EMICHIGAN AVE 1039 LANSING,MI48912	88-3723592		18,000	ING CNT SUNRISE-ARPA GRANT PROG
(32) PIPER & GOLD 1000 S WASHINGTON AVE SUITE 202 LANSING,MI48910	46-0760123		145,082	ING CNT SUNRISE-ARPA GRANT PROG & ONE & ALL & ULTIUM - MARCOMM EXPENSE
(33) PUBLIC SECTOR CONSULTANTS INC 230 N WASHINGTON SQUARE LANSING,MI48933	38-2402199		122,622	MEDC - CDC GRANT EXPENSE & ECIC CHILDCARE GRANT EXPENSE
(34) QUINN LAW GROUP PLLC 21500 HAGGERTY RD SUITE 300 NORTHVILLE,MI48167	30-0042728		7,110	BUSINESS ACCELERATOR FUNDS USED TO PAY SERVICE PROVIDER TO ASSIST STARTUP BUSINESSES.
(35) REFUGEE DEVELOPMENT CENTER 600 W MAPLE ST SUITE A LANSING,MI48906	26-3936253		13,000	ING CNT SUNRISE-ONE & ALL
(36) RELLI'S INC 202 E MAIN ST DEWITT,MI48820	38-3282784		25,000	CLINTON CNTY - RESTAURANT
(37) SLEEKFIRE MEDIA 117 E WALKER ST SAINT JOHNS,MI48879	81-1263348		8,000	MEDC - CDC GRANT EXPENSE
(38) SPARTAN INNOVATIONS 325 E GRAND RIVER AVE SUITE 275 EAST LANSING,MI48823	46-0683865		130,000	EDA MEDTECH INNOVATION
(39) SWEETIE-LICIOUS BAKERY CAFE 4901 HERBISON RD DEWITT,MI48820	38-4842182		30,000	CLINTON CNTY - RESTAURANT
(40) THE FLEDGE 1300 EUREKA LANSING,MI48912	47-3505467		63,000	ING CNT SUNRISE-BUS INCUBATORS & ONE & ALL
(41) THE SHUMAKER TECHNOLOGY GROUP LLC 3721 W MICHIGAN AVE STE 103 LANSING,MI48917	06-1816961		14,450	ING CNT SUNRISE-ARPA GRANT PROG
(42) THE SOUTHSIDE COMMUNITY COALITION 2101 WEST HOLMES ROAD LANSING,MI48910	52-2377012		30,000	ING CNT SUNRISE - IMPACT GRANTS
(43) TRANSFORMATION GEMS 3333 S PENNSYLVANIA AVE LANSING,MI48910	47-1207351		50,000	ING CNT SUNRISE-BUS INCUBATORS
(44) UNIVERSITY OF DENVER PO BOX 91181 DENVER,CO802911811	84-0404231	SCHOOL	10,000	MEDC - CDC GRANT EXPENSE
(45) URAL LLC 3883 RAVENSFIELD DRIVE CANTON,MI48188	80-1264717		21,474	MEDC - CDC GRANT EXPENSE
(46) ZEEDIA MEDIA 11243 UPTON ROAD GRAND LEDGE,MI48837	83-4351514		23,635	ING CNT SUNRISE-ARPA GRANT PROG
(47) ZEPHYR BOOKKEEPING LLC 150 W BROAD ST CHESANING,MI48616	82-2131884		16,272	ING CNT SUNRISE-ARPA GRANT PROG
(48) LANSING BOARD OF WATER AND LIGHT PO BOX 13007 LANSING,MI489013007	38-3496864	GOVT	25,763,078	MSF STRATEGIC FUND ULTIUM
(49) ANDERSON ECONOMIC GROUP LLC 1555 WATERTOWER PLACE SUITE 100 EAST LANSING,MI48823	38-3316467		115,589	MEDC-BUILD READY SITE
(50) CBRE INC PO BOX 15531 CHICAGO,IL60696	95-2743174		100,000	MEDC-BUILD READY SITE
(51) CINNAIRE TITLE SERVICES 1118 S WASHINGTON AVENUE LANSING,MI48910	20-4684195		25,000	MEDC-BUILD READY SITE
(52) DTN MANAGEMENT CO 2502 LAKE LANSING ROAD LANSING,MI48912	38-3287356		27,500	MEDC-BUILD READY SITE
(53) DYER WELL DRILLING & SERVICE INC 7300 MILLETT HWY LANSING,MI48917	38-2689840		80,865	MEDC-BUILD READY SITE
(54) M-100 FARM LLC 16155 WACOUSTA RD GRAND LEDGE,MI48837	88-4338556		1,000,000	MEDC-BUILD READY SITE
(55) MCCLELLAND & ANDERSON LLP 1142 S WASHINGTON AVE LANSING,MI48910	38-3287850		22,284	MEDC-BUILD READY SITE
(56) MEAD & HUNT 2440 DEMING WAY MIDDLETON,WI535621562	39-0793822		52,781	MEDC-BUILD READY SITE
(57) MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF EGLE EGLE- CASHIERS OFFICE- WRD LANSING,MI489098157		GOVT	12,057	MEDC-BUILD READY SITE
(58) MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE OPERATIONS EAST LANSING,MI48824	38-6005984	SCHOOL	25,000	MEDC-BUILD READY SITE
(59) MOMENT STRATEGIES PO BOX 15245 DETROIT,MI48215	85-3760387		329,466	MEDC-BUILD READY SITE
(60) MONUMENT ENGINEERING GROUP ASSOCIATES INC 298 VETERANS DRIVE FOWLERVILLE,MI48836	26-3910549		169,745	MEDC-BUILD READY SITE
(61) SOILS AND MATERIALS ENGINEERS INC PO BOX 673166 DETROIT,MI482673166	38-1738670		12,200	MEDC-BUILD READY SITE
(62) STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES INC 13980 COLLECTIONS CENTER DRIVE CHICAGO,IL60693	11-2167170		344,345	MEDC-BUILD READY SITE
(63) TRITERRA 1305 S WASHINGTON AVE LANSING,MI48910	26-4017482		436,555	MEDC-BUILD READY SITE

Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image

Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

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Schedule I (Form 990) 2023

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance	(b) Number of recipients	(c) Amount of cash grant	(d) Amount of noncash assistance	(e) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(f) Description of noncash assistance

(1) CASH GRANT	11	552,867
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.

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PART I, LINE 2:

LEAP'S GENERAL FUND BUDGETS FOR ITS PUBLIC ART FOR COMMUNITIES GRANT PROGRAM. UPON SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS, A PLACEMAKING SELECTION COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND SCORES THE PROPOSALS BASED ON THE APPLICATION GUIDELINES, ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA, QUALITY AND CAPACITY OF THE PROJECT. LEAP RECEIVES VARIOUS GRANT FUNDS FROM THE MICHIGAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (MEDC) FOR SPECIFIC PROJECTS/PROGRAMS. EACH GRANT HAS AN ASSIGNED PROJECT MANAGER THAT ADMINISTERS THE GRANT ACTIVITIES AND COORDINATES ALL FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES WITH THE VP OF FINANCE. THE PROJECT MANAGER IS RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THE MILESTONES AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS ARE MET IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE NEXT DRAW FOR FUNDS FROM THE MEDC. THE VP OF FINANCE MONITORS THE GRANT EXPENSES TO ENSURE EXPENSES ARE ALLOCATED ACCORDING TO THE GRANT BUDGET AND TERMS OF THE GRANT.

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Schedule J
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

LANSING ECONOMIC AREA PARTNERSHIP

Employer identification number

20-8132313

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .....

Yes

Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....

Yes

Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.

Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:

The organization? ....................

Any related organization? .......................

If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

The organization? ..................

Any related organization? ......................

If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............

Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................

If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50053T

Schedule J (Form 990) 2023

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Part II

Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.

For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.

(A) Name and Title		(B) Breakdown of W-2, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1ROBERT L TREZISE JR PRESIDENT & CEO	(i) (ii)	355,022 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	17,325 ------------- 0	34,653 ------------- 0	407,000 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
2KEITH LAMBERT COO	(i) (ii)	135,803 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	7,344 ------------- 0	11,288 ------------- 0	154,435 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0

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Part III

Supplemental Information

Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.

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Schedule L
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Transactions with Interested Persons

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

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Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

LANSING ECONOMIC AREA PARTNERSHIP

Employer identification number

20-8132313

Part I

Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and section 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.

1(a) Name of disqualified person	(c) Description of transaction	(d) Corrected?
1(a) Name of disqualified person	(c) Description of transaction	Yes	No

Enter the amount of tax incurred by the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... $

Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ........ $

Part II

Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship with organization	(c) Purpose of loan	(d) Loan to or from the organization?		(e) Original principal amount	(f) Balance due	(g) In default?		(h) Approved by board or committee?		(i) Written agreement?
(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship with organization	(c) Purpose of loan	To	From	(e) Original principal amount	(f) Balance due	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No




Total ............... $

Part III

Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship between interested person and the organization	(c) Amount of assistance	(d) Type of assistance	(e) Purpose of assistance

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 50056A

Schedule L (Form 990) 2023

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Part IV

Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship between interested person and the organization	(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	(e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
(a) Name of interested person		(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	Yes	No
(1) TRITERRA	DON MCNABB IS CEO OF RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION	436,555	FOR THE PURPOSE OF MEDC BUILD READY GRANT		No
(2) PIPER & GOLD	KATE SNYDER IS ON THE BOARD OF RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION	145,082	FOR THE PURPOSE OF ULTIUM - MARCOMM EXPENSE & SUNRISE GRANTS		No
(3) PUBLIC SECTOR CONSULTANTS INC	RACHEL KUNTZSCH IS ON THE BOARD OF RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION	122,622	FOR THE PURPOSE OF		No

Part V

Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).

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(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

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Inspection

Name of the organization

LANSING ECONOMIC AREA PARTNERSHIP

Employer identification number

20-8132313

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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1A	THE SEVEN (7) MEMBER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS APPOINTED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS AND HAS THE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE ENTITY WITH ALL THE POWERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE 75 MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES THE ELECTION OF THE SLATE OF OFFICERS, THE ANNUAL BUDGET, THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, FORM 990 AND ANY BYLAW CHANGES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4	THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS WERE AMENDED AND PASSED UNANIMOUS VOTE BY LEAP'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN SEPTEMBER 2023.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B	THE 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND APPROVED BY THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND LEAP STAFF MUST ANNUALLY SIGN A STATEMENT CONCERNING POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. A REVIEW IS CONDUCTED UPON RECEIPT OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORMS. IF ANY CONFLICTS ARE NOTED, THESE ARE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE PRESIDENT/CEO.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A	THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR EVALUATING AND ESTABLISHING THE PRESIDENT & CEO'S COMPENSATION. COMPENSATION IS COMPARED WITH OTHER SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR BENCHMARKING. THIS DATA, ALONG WITH PERFORMANCE DATA IS EVALUATED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION FOR THE FOLLOWING FISCAL YEAR. THE PRESIDENT & CEO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR EVALUATING AND ESTABLISHING THE OTHER OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION. COMPENSATION IS COMPARED WITH SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS & POSITIONS. THIS DATA, ALONG WITH PERFORMANCE DATA IS EVALUATED BY THE PRESIDENT & CEO.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	IRS DETERMINATION LETTER AND FORM 1024 AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C	THE PROCESS FOR SELECTING AND OVERSEEING THE WORK OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR HAS NOT CHANGED FROM PRIOR YEARS.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
Attach to Form 990.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

LANSING ECONOMIC AREA PARTNERSHIP

Employer identification number

20-8132313

Part I

Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.

(a) Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Total income	(e) End-of-year assets	(f) Direct controlling entity
(1) JA&O LLC 1000 S WASHINGTON AVE STE 201 LANSING,MI48910	MEDC GRANT PROGRAM	MI	27,500	27,500	LANSING ECONOMIC AREA PARTNERSHIP
(2) MN&V LLC 1000 S WASHINGTON AVE STE 201 LANSING,MI48910	MEDC GRANT PROGRAM	MI	0	0	LANSING ECONOMIC AREA PARTNERSHIP
(3) PG&W LLC 1000 S WASHINGTON AVE STE 201 LANSING,MI48910	MEDC GRANT PROGRAM	MI	1,622,500	2,808,500	LANSING ECONOMIC AREA PARTNERSHIP
(4) PMSD LLC 1000 S WASHINGTON AVE STE 201 LANSING,MI48910	MEDC GRANT PROGRAM	MI	0	0	LANSING ECONOMIC AREA PARTNERSHIP

Part II

Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	(g) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	Yes	No
(1)LEAP FOUNDATION INC 1000 S WASHINGTON AVE SUITE 201 LANSING,MI48910 26-0206557	ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT	MI	501(C)(3)	LINE 12A, I	LEAP INC	Yes

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50135Y

Schedule R (Form 990) 2023

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Part III

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?		(k) Percentage ownership
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No	(k) Percentage ownership

Part IV

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Percentage ownership	(i) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Percentage ownership	Yes	No
(1) LANSING PROTO INC 1000 S WASHINGTON AVE SUITE 201 LANSING,MI48910 81-1973019	BUSINESS ACCELERATOR	MI	LANSING ECONOMIC AREA PARTNERSHIP	C	-107,333	151,080	100.000 %		No

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Part V

Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.

Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.

Yes

1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?

a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................

b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................

c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................

Yes

d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................

e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................

f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................

g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................

h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................

i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................

j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................

k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................

l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................

m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................

n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................

Yes

o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................

Yes

p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................

q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................

r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................

s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................

If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.

(a) Name of related organization	(b) Transaction type (a-s)	(c) Amount involved	(d) Method of determining amount involved
(1) LEAP FOUNDATION INC	C	215,000	CASH

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Part VI

Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.

Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(e) Are all partners section 501(c)(3) organizations?		(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?		(k) Percentage ownership
(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	Yes	No	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No	(k) Percentage ownership

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Part VII

Supplemental Information

Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R. See instructions.

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule R (Form 990) 2023

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1	Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
2	Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A; don't file with Form 990). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
3	Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
4	Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .	Yes	No
5	Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
6	Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713; don't file with Form 990).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No