About 501 Alliance
501 Alliance specializes in unemployment, so you don’t have to. We are a Michigan nonprofit exclusively serving nonprofits in Michigan.
Seeking a simple solution to reduce unemployment costs and manage risk? Become a member and start saving money and time.
Who We Are
501 Alliance assists hundreds of nonprofits like yours to meet their obligations to employees under state unemployment compensation regulations. We are an alternative solution to the Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA). Michigan 501(c)3 organizations can apply to join 501 Alliance and opt-out of paying the state unemployment tax. Membership is free.
Our Mission
Reduce the operating costs and mitigate risk for Michigan nonprofits, helping them turn their passion into action.Our Vision
The most recommended and economical provider of unemployment services for Michigan nonprofits, allowing more resources for positive change.Our Purpose
To enable nonprofit 501(c)3 agencies and organizations in Michigan to meet their obligation to their employees under Federal and State unemployment compensation statutes and regulations by means of a group plan.
501 Alliance Staff
Our staff is dedicated to serving its members. They’re responsive. Supportive. Communicative. No bureaucracy here.
Got a question? Have a need? Want to learn more about how 501 Alliance can benefit you? Reach out to one of our staff members.
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What we do
501 Alliance handles, at no cost, all of your claims processing which includes: finding errors, protesting incorrect claims, finding fraudulent claims, representing you at hearings, guiding you through what separation info you need to provide for a claim, etc. We also handle all of your payments and obtain credits from the state on your behalf. So, go ahead and breathe!
Experience the Difference
Our member services set us apart from other third-party administrators and from being left to fend for yourself if registered directly with the UIA. We will process your claims, review all determinations for errors, provide you with on-demand self-service activity reports, verify all benefit charges and provide training to help you control your unemployment costs.
About the Program
Contributing and reimbursing employers with the state have experienced lower costs when switching to 501 Alliance from the UIA. Current members also realize substantial tax rate advantages based on their individual experience rating. Membership and all of the services are free.
501 Alliance History
Many nonprofits have joined 501 Alliance to control their costs and remain financially stable – stability that’s backed up by a multi-million-dollar reserve fund to protect our valued members.
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Incorporated as the Michigan Voluntary Agency Group Plan for Unemployment Compensation, Inc.
1972 -
Changed name to 501 Alliance
1998 -
Average rate 3.13%
2006 -
Processed 14,000+ claims in one year on behalf of members
2020 -
Average rate 1.00%
2020 -
Average rate .74%
2022 -
Launched new brand identity, logo and website
2022