2025-05-06T10:22:18-05:00 2024-06-30 420714325 RSM US LLP 30 South Wacker Dr Suite 3300 Chicago IL 606063392 990 2023-07-01 382210903 Merit Network Inc MERI 7345275700 880 Technology Drive B Ann Arbor MI 48108 Kathleen Micheli VP Finance & Admin/CFO 7345275700 2025-05-02 1 1 Rebekuh Eley P01247672 3126343400 2025-05-02 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Roger Blake 880 Technology Drive B Ann Arbor MI 48108 160549980 0 X www.merit.edu X 1966 MI Merit Network's mission is to be a respected leader in developing and providing advanced networking services to the research and education community. Merit is a trusted source for providing high-quality network infrastructure; initiating and facilitating collaboration; and providing knowledge and technology transfer through outreach. 12 0 0 0 1373453 0 2391218 9148858 28174695 27994453 10550691 116030920 0 0 41116604 153174231 0 0 0 0 11435688 12586112 0 0 0 31382635 30006574 42818323 42592686 -1701719 110581545 196866587 317171591 21103418 16421154 175763169 300750437 X To advance a future of digital opportunity with abundant network connectivity that enriches research, learning, and vitality for people across Michigan and around the world. We pursue this mission by operating an open, trusted, high-performing network and by sharing knowledge that builds capacity to connect. 0 0 31135400 0 23279193 High speed internet connectivity and related services designed to meet the needs of the research and educational community. 5005163 0 2602128 National and local seminars, training and workshops in support of the internet research and educational community. 1984017 0 1759321 Public internet routing registry facilitating information sharing of network routing in the public domain. 1321824 0 353811 Education oriented service packages providing virtual servers, related software, monitoring, technical support, and funded research. 1321824 0 353811 39446404 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 35 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 12 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 MI X Kathleen Micheli 7345275700 880 Technology Drive B Ann Arbor MI 48108 Richard Czarnecki Director 1.50 40.00 X 0 358440 103948 Milos Topic Director 1.50 40.00 X 0 283894 82329 Rob Thompson Director 1.50 40.00 X 0 267072 77451 Gavin Leach Treasurer 1.50 40.00 X X 0 265070 76870 Andrew Palms Director 1.50 40.00 X 0 230686 66899 Joshua Olson Chair 1.50 40.00 X X 0 227520 65981 Bhavani Koneru Secretary 1.50 40.00 X X 0 223606 64846 Andrew Holmes Director 1.50 40.00 X 0 215800 62582 Ronald Woody Vice Chair 1.50 40.00 X X 0 183776 53295 Charlie Weaver Director 1.50 40.00 X 0 174347 50561 James Bujaki Director 1.50 40.00 X 0 122858 35629 Julie Hober Director 1.50 40.00 X 0 93600 27144 Melissa Woo Chair (until 12/23) 1.50 40.00 X X 0 184174 53410 Joseph Sawasky President/CEO (until 9/23) Exec. 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RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 54000 0 0 54000 0 Part II-B, Line 1: Hired lobbyist contractor worked with Merit's President and CEO to directly contact Michigan legislators and their staff regarding Merit's work for the public benefit. 3454046 628312 2825734 95594281 51964552 43629729 2077029 2077029 48532492 Mutual Funds 179962009 F Exchange-Traded Funds 52470822 F 232432831 Lease Rights of Use Asset 18346119 Subscription-Based Assets 454228 18800347 Lease Liabilities - Short Term 402601 Lease Liabilities - Long Term 11075638 Subscription-Based Liabilities - Short Term 209149 11687388 167579954 14405723 14405723 153174231 0 153174231 42592686 0 42592686 0 42592686 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Richard Czarnecki Director 0 358440 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 103948 0 462388 0 0 Milos Topic Director 0 283894 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 82329 0 366223 0 0 Rob Thompson Director 0 267072 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 77451 0 344523 0 0 Gavin Leach Treasurer 0 265070 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 76870 0 341940 0 0 Joseph Sawasky President/CEO (until 9/23) Exec. 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Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a The Board of Directors appoints the President/CEO, who has general charge and control over affairs of the corporation under the supervisory power of the Board. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b Form 990 is shared with the Board Treasurer and is reviewed with the President, CFO, and Controller within the organization. Prior to filing, the 990 is distributed to all voting members of the Board. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The conflict of interest policy is approved by the Board of Directors. All new employees are informed of the policy. Events are evaluated to prevent conflict of interest issues. Board Members recuse themselves if there is a conflict of interest or a perceived conflict of interest. The policy is reviewed by the Human Resources Director annually. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The Board of Directors determines the CEO's salary, and the CEO determines the salary of Key Employees based upon the examination of similar positions within the University, community, and market rates. Fringe benefits are the same for all employees within the University of Michigan system. The process takes place each fiscal year, and the Board evaluated compensation for fiscal year 2024. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Documents provided upon request for the same period of disclosure as set forth in IRC Section 6104(d). 3MC Communications LLC 880 Technology Drive B Ann Arbor MI 48108 465628109 Inactive MI 0 0 Merit Network Inc Triad Telecom LLC 880 Technology Drive B Ann Arbor MI 48108 464197532 Inactive MI 0 0 Merit Network Inc Flamingo Solutions LLC 880 Technology Drive B Ann Arbor MI 48108 465037738 Holds Merit's Cap License MI 0 0 Merit Network Inc Central Michigan University Administration Building Mt Pleasant MI 48858 386004447 University MI 115 N/A 0 Eastern Michigan University 2000 North Hudson River Drive Ypsilanti MI 48197 386005986 University MI 115 N/A 0 Grand Valley State University 1 Campus Drive Allendale MI 49401 381684280 University MI 115 N/A 0 Ferris State University 1201 S State Street Big Rapids MI 49307 386005159 University MI 115 N/A 0 Lake Superior State University 621 W Easterday Avenue Sault Sainte Marie MI 49783 381880022 University MI 115 N/A 0 Michigan State University 250 Hannah Administration Building East Lansing MI 48824 386005984 University MI 115 N/A 0 Northern Michigan University Administration Building Marquette MI 49855 386029206 University MI 115 N/A 0 Michigan Technological University 2858 W M-134 Houghton MI 49931 386005955 University MI 115 N/A 0 Oakland University 2220 North Squirrel Road Rochester MI 48309 381714400 University MI 115 N/A 0 University of Michigan 306 S State Street Ann Arbor MI 48109 386006309 University MI 115 N/A 0 Wayne State University 5057 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 386028429 University MI 115 N/A 0 Western Michigan University 1903 W Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo MI 49008 386007327 University MI 115 N/A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0