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Manufacturing Institute (MI)

Website:

themanufacturinginstitute.org
Location:

Washington, DC
Tax ID:

52-1073576
Tax-Exempt Status:

501(c)(3)

Budget (2022):

Revenue: $8,998,894
Expenses: $11,637,765
Assets: $10,834,691
Type:

Advocacy group
Formation:

1977
President & Executive Director:

Carolyn Lee
President & Executive Director’s Salary (2023):

$502,298 27

References

  1. The Manufacturing Institute, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990), 2023, Part VII, Section A, Line 1a.
Budget (2023):

Total Revenue: $8,214,206
Total Expenses: $9,591,607
Total Assets: $8,505,501 28

References

  1. The Manufacturing Institute, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990), 2023, Parts I and II.

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The Manufacturing Institute (MI) is a nonprofit organization that aims to advance a more competitive manufacturing industry, greater individual opportunities, and increased community prosperity by building a more robust manufacturing workforce. MI’s programs, research, and leadership prepare the manufacturing workforce for the advancement of modern manufacturing. 1

The Manufacturing Institute is the charitable workforce development and education affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers. 1

Activities

The Manufacturing Institute supports the advancement of modern manufacturing by growing and preparing America’s skilled manufacturing workforce. Through its programs, research, and leadership, MI intends to advance individual opportunity and community prosperity while supporting the manufacturing industry. The Manufacturing Institute’s initiatives include Heroes MAKE America, Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME), Women MAKE America, and MFG Day (Manufacturing Day). 1

Heroes MAKE America, MI’s signature program, is designed to connect the military community with the manufacturing industry through integrated certification and career-readiness trainings. 2 FAME focuses on the development of a global-best workforce equipped with modern technical and professional skills. 3

Women MAKE America recognizes, develops, and empowers talented women in manufacturing to expand opportunities and close workforce gaps. 4 MFG Day is an annual event that occurs on the first Friday in October, followed by events throughout the month. The Manufacturing Institute helps organizations nationwide plan and execute successful MFG Day events to showcase manufacturing careers. 5

Funding

The Manufacturing Institute is funded by donations from individuals, foundations, and businesses. While MI does not disclose its donors, tax filings confirm donations from the ECMC Foundation ($1.5 million in 2021), 6 the Dow Company Foundation ($1 million in 2022), 7 and the Toyota USA Foundation ($1 million in 2019). 8

Leadership

As of 2025, Carolyn Lee was the president and executive director of the Manufacturing Institute as well as a senior director of tax policy at the National Association of Manufacturers. Lee formerly worked as a director of legislative and government affairs at the Telecommunications Industry Association, a manager of federal and state government affairs at the 3M Company, and as a legislative director for former U.S. Senator Olympia Snowe (R-ME). Lee sits on the boards of Procure Impact and the Coalition for Career Development Center. 9

Board of Directors

As of 2025, the Manufacturing Institute’s board of directors was comprised of Jay Timmons, Mary Andringa, Todd Boppell, Chris Nielsen, Nicholas Pinchuk, Courtney Silver, Kathy Wengel, and Julie Chase. 10

Jay Timmons was the chair of the board and the president and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers. Timmons is a former chair of the Washington Humane Society, a former executive director of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, and a former chief of staff in the U.S. House of Representatives. 11

Mary Andringa was the chair emeritus of the board of the Vermeer Corporation. 12

Todd Boppell is the COO of the National Association of Manufacturers and the COO and partner of Meshfrog. 13

Chris Nielsen is an executive vice president and CQO of Toyota North America. 14

Nicholas Pinchuk is the chair and CEO of Snap-on Incorporated. Pinchuk formerly held positions at the United Technologies Corporation, the Ford Motor Company, and the Columbus McKinnon Corporation. 15

Courtney Silver is the president of Ketchie Inc. Silver formerly worked as a vice president at Bank of America. 16

Kathy Wengel is an executive vice president, CTO, and risk officer at Johnson & Johnson. Wengel formerly worked as a vice president at the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies. 17

Julie Chase is general counsel for MI and vice president and deputy general counsel at the National Association of Manufacturers. Chase formerly worked as a staff attorney at the National Industries for the Blind; a senior associate attorney at Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP; and as a presidential management fellow at the Department of Justice. 18

Board of Advisors

In 2025, the Manufacturing Institute’s board of advisors was comprised of Mandy Burnette, Stephanie Fisher, Janette Hostettler, John Karren, Ryan Kish, Stephanie Regan, and Leticia Camara Roinesdal. 19

Mandy Burnette is the director of corporate giving at Smurfit Westrock. Burnette formerly worked as a manager of employee communications at MeadWestvaco, a manager of investor relations at the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce, and a marketing manager at Ukrop’s Super Markets. 20

Stephanie Fisher is the general manager of human resources for the Americas at the Timken Company. 21

Janette Hostettler is a vice president at Toyota North America. 22

John Karren is a consulting solutions and workforce transformation partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. 23

Ryan Kish is the president and treasurer of the Arconic Foundation and sits on the board of MakerUSA. Kish is a former program manager at the Alcoa Foundation. 24

Stephanie Regan is the director of corporate citizenship at AAON. Regan formerly worked as director of community affairs at APSCO and a corporate market director at the American Heart Association. 25

Leticia Camara Roinesdal is a principal at Deloitte Consulting. 26

References

  1. “About.” The Manufacturing Institute. Accessed May 19, 2025. https://themanufacturinginstitute.org/about/.
  2. “Heroes MAKE America.” The Manufacturing Institute. Accessed May 19, 2025. https://themanufacturinginstitute.org/heroes-make-america/.
  3.  “FAME.” The Manufacturing Institute. Accessed May 19, 2025. https://themanufacturinginstitute.org/workers/fame/.
  4. “Women MAKE America Initiative.” The Manufacturing Institute. Accessed May 19, 2025. https://themanufacturinginstitute.org/employee-engagement/wma/.
  5. “Manufacturing Day.” The Manufacturing Institute. Accessed May 19, 2025. https://themanufacturinginstitute.org/students/manufacturing-day/.
  6. ECMC Foundation, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990), 2021, Schedule I, Part II.
  7. Dow Company Foundation, Return of Private Foundation (Form 990-PF), 2022, Part XV, Line 3.
  8.  Toyota USA Foundation, Return of Private Foundation (Form 990-PF), 2019, Part XV, Line 3.
  9.  “Carolyn L.” LinkedIn. Accessed May 14, 2025. https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolynlee-mi/.
  10. “Board of Directors.” Board of Directors, Accessed May 29, 2025. https://themanufacturinginstitute.org/about/board-of-directors/
  11. “Jay Timmons.” LinkedIn. Accessed May 14, 2025. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaytimmons/.
  12. “Mary Andringa.” LinkedIn. Accessed May 14, 2025. https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryandringa/.
  13. “Todd Boppell.” LinkedIn. Accessed May 14, 2025. https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddboppell/.
  14. “Chris Nielsen.” LinkedIn. Accessed May 14, 2025. https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-nielsen-13a4489a/.
  15. “Nicholas T. Pinchuk.” Snap-on. Accessed May 14, 2025. https://www.snapon.com/EN/Investors/Corporate-Governance/Board-of-Directors/Nicholas-T-Pinchuk.
  16. “Courtney Silver.” LinkedIn. Accessed May 14, 2025. https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-silver-425a461a/.
  17. “Kathryn Wengel.” LinkedIn. Accessed May 14, 2025. https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-wengel/.
  18. “Julie Chase.” LinkedIn. Accessed May 14, 2025. https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-chase-86b5a925/.
  19. “Board of Advisors.” Manufacturing Institute, Accessed May 29, 2025. https://themanufacturinginstitute.org/about/board-of-advisors/
  20. “Mandy Burnette.” LinkedIn. Accessed May 14, 2025. https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandyburnette/.
  21. “Stephanie Fisher.” LinkedIn. Accessed May 14, 2025. https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-fisher-04419913/.
  22. “Janette Hostettler.” LinkedIn. Accessed May 14, 2025. https://www.linkedin.com/in/janette-hostettler-68ab14154/.
  23. “John Karren.” LinkedIn. Accessed May 14, 2025. https://www.linkedin.com/in/johntkarren/.
  24. “Ryan Kish.” LinkedIn. Accessed May 14, 2025. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryankish/.
  25. “Stephanie Vickers Regan.” LinkedIn. Accessed May 14, 2025. https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-vickers-regan-89754616/.
  26. “Leticia (Schmidt Camara) Camara Roinesdal.” LinkedIn. Accessed May 14, 2025. https://www.linkedin.com/in/leticia-camara-roinesdal-6873b014/.
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Nonprofit Information

  • Accounting Period: December - November
  • Tax Exemption Received: March 1, 1977

    • Available Filings

    Period Form Type Total revenue Total functional expenses Total assets (EOY) Total liabilities (EOY) Unrelated business income? Total contributions Program service revenue Investment income Comp. of current officers, directors, etc. Form 990
    2022 Dec Form 990 $8,998,894 $11,637,765 $10,834,691 $2,465,730 N $7,616,714 $1,372,948 $9,232 $945,087
    2021 Dec Form 990 $11,688,291 $7,177,784 $12,149,684 $1,141,852 N $10,831,183 $855,931 $1,177 $547,442
    2020 Dec Form 990 $8,055,776 $3,952,303 $7,243,553 $746,228 N $7,361,564 $689,500 $4,707 $453,493
    2019 Dec Form 990 $3,834,569 $3,903,338 $3,091,131 $697,279 N $2,635,055 $1,155,725 $13,339 $0 PDF
    2018 Dec Form 990 $4,095,507 $2,685,325 $3,604,566 $1,125,365 N $2,806,622 $1,282,355 $337 $0 PDF
    2017 Dec Form 990 $2,366,020 $2,773,579 $1,546,557 $477,538 N $1,313,160 $935,723 $237 $0
    2016 Dec Form 990 $2,353,028 $2,618,117 $1,992,776 $516,198 N $1,546,542 $785,896 $5,450 $0 PDF
    2015 Dec Form 990 $2,819,144 $2,924,116 $2,293,848 $552,181 N $2,378,261 $383,800 $6,533 $0 PDF
    2014 Dec Form 990 $2,472,544 $2,914,089 $2,771,066 $924,427 N $2,431,345 $12,500 $3,999 $0 PDF
    2013 Dec Form 990 $2,485,088 $2,230,236 $2,648,111 $359,927 N $2,461,865 $0 $4,939 $0 PDF
    2012 Dec Form 990 $1,810,894 $1,713,217 $2,358,659 $325,327 N $1,801,547 $0 $2,089 $0 PDF
    2011 Dec Form 990 $1,480,345 $1,669,794 $2,293,434 $357,779 N $1,471,602 $0 $2,984 $0 PDF

    Additional Filings (PDFs)

    Manufacturing Institute (MI)

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