NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIV ART & DESIGN DEPT PURCH COOP NORT MICH UNIV
EIN 38-2375441 · Arts, Culture & Humanities (A44Z)
What they do
Purchasing Co-op Was Established to Support The Students of Northern MI University School of Art & Design In Acquiring Professional Art Supplies (we Are A Rural Community) to Complete Their Educational Project Needs. By Purchasing In Bulk and With Educational Discounts, The Students Were Able to Have The Same Professional Supplies At The Start of The Semester to Complete Their Work, Putting Them At A Level Playing Field, While Keeping Costs As Low As Possible for Each Student.
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JANE MILKIEASSOCIATE DEAN & DIRECTOR NMU SCHOOL OF ART & DESI
KAREY LAJOYEPRINCIPAL ACCOUNT CLERK AT NMU SCHOOL OF ART & DES
About this charity
- Recognized since
- November 1981
- Location
- 1401 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette, MI 49855
- County
- Marquette
- In care of
- Karey LaJoye
- Primary officer
- Karey LaJoye, Principal Account Clerk
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Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2023
- Tax period began
- July 1, 2023
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- Arts, Culture & Humanities (A44Z)
- IRS tax category
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools