2026-03-16T13:16:11+00:00 2025-06-30 331498605 PLANTE & MORAN PLLC 8181 E TUFTS AVE SUITE 600 DENVER CO 80237 990 2024-07-01 462499615 DETROIT CHILDREN'S FUND DETR 3133931180 1155 GRATIOT AVE 420 DETROIT MI 48207 NICK KARMANOS CEO 2026-03-16 true true DORI J EGGETT P00645252 3037409400 2026-03-13 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z NICK KARMANOS 1155 GRATIOT AVE 420 DETROIT MI 48207 4704427 false X HTTP://DETROITCHILDRENSFUND.ORG/ X 2013 MI THE DETROIT CHILDREN'S FUND IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT MAKES HIGH-POTENTIAL INVESTMENTS TO EXPAND SUCCESSFUL SCHOOLS, GREATLY IMPROVE LOWER PERFORMING SCHOOLS, AND DISCOVER AND DEVELOP TALENTED EDUCATORS SO THAT EVERY CHILD IN DETROIT HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE AN EXCELLENT EDUCATION. 15 15 7 30 0 6496996 4262837 0 0 232019 297490 -470084 -689834 6258931 3870493 1947188 3779262 0 0 1106981 1350984 0 0 535915 447250 506080 3501419 5636326 2757512 -1765833 7180205 6420927 183080 1189824 6997125 5231103 X THE MISSION OF THE DETROIT CHILDREN'S FUND IS TO MAKE HIGH-POTENTIAL INVESTMENTS TO EXPAND SUCCESSFUL SCHOOLS, GREATLY IMPROVE LOWER PERFORMING SCHOOLS, AND DISCOVER AND DEVELOP TALENTED EDUCATORS SO THAT EVERY CHILD IN DETROIT HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE AN EXCELLENT EDUCATION. false false 2617884 1945551 MULTIPLE COMPONENTS THAT TOGETHER WILL WORK TO ADDRESS STUDENTS NEEDS FOR VITAL RESOURCES ESSENTIAL TO THEIR ABILITY TO LEARN AND THRIVE. THE GOAL IS TO IMPROVE THE LEARNING OUTCOMES AT NEW PARADIGM GLAZER ACADEMY AND NEW PARADIGM COLLEGE PREP BY ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF THE WHOLE STUDENT. (EPIC) 1500000 1500000 SUPPORT FOR NEW LEADERS FOR ACADEMIC YEARS 2024-2026,THE DPSCD DISTRICT EXECUTIVE INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERS, SCHOOL PRINCIPAL SUPERVISORS, I.E., ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS, AND SCHOOL PRINCIPALS ARE EQUIPPED WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO EFFECTIVELY COACH AND SUPPORT DATA-DRIVEN LEADERSHIP PRACTICES THAT WILL IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF INSTRUCTION OFFERED TO STUDENTS IN CLASSROOMS SO THEY ACHIEVE AGGRESSIVE ACADEMIC GAINS IN ELA AND MATH. 187750 187750 TEACHER RETENTION GOAL FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR IS TO RETAIN 90% OF EFFECTIVE OR HIGHLY EFFECTIVE TEACHERS. BY PROVIDING FALL AND SPRING RETENTION BONUSES, AIMS TO RETAIN, MOTIVATE AND KEEP THOSE TEACHERS WHO ARE EFFECTIVE AND COMMITTED. THE PROVISION OF BONUSES TO SCHOOL STAFF CAN HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON TALENT RETENTION RATES, SUCH AS INCREASING STAFF SATISFACTION AND MORALE, STRONGER SCHOOL CLIMATE AND CULTURE, ENHANCED PROFESSIONALISM, AND IMPROVED STUDENT OUTCOMES. 229345 OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 135211 135211 PERSONAL LAPTOPS FOR A TOTAL OF 180 SCHOLARS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 23-24 AND 24-25 AND A SENIOR DEFENSE PROJECT COURSE WHICH INTEGRATES THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS AND THE COLLEGE BOUND SCHOLARS CURRICULUM. 10750 10750 COMPACT PROGRAM WORK WITH COLLEGE-GOING EXPERTS AND THE CITY'S LEADING CHARTER HIGH SCHOOLS, WILL AIM TO SIGNIFICANTLY TRANSFORM GRADUATION RATES, COLLEGE PERSISTENCE RATES AND COLLEGE GRADUATION RATES FOR OVER 2,000 STUDENTS EACH YEAR IN DETROIT. BY WORKING TOGETHER AND ACHIEVING SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVED OUTCOMES, THESE FOUR CHARTERS CAN SET A NEW "BAR" FOR QUALITY FOR SCHOOLS ACROSS THE CITY AND SERVE AS EXEMPLARS FOR SCHOOLS THAT WANT TO LEARN HOW TO IMPROVE THEIR OUTCOMES MORE QUICKLY. 375306 145961 4680940 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false true false false false false false false false true false false true false true false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false true 31 0 true 7 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false X 15 15 false false false false false false false true true false false false true true true true true false true true false false MI X SUZANNE MITCHELL 3139604512 1155 GRATIOT AVE 420 DETROIT MI 48207 JASON TINSLEY TREASURER, DIRECTOR 2.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 KC CRAIN BOARD CHAIR, DIRECTOR 2.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 TONYA ALLEN SECRETARY, DIRECTOR 2.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 ADAM LEVINSON DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 ANUP POPAT DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 ARN TELLEM DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 BILL EMERSON DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 DARIENNE DRIVER DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 JEFF PERLMAN DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 JESSE VENEGAS DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 KELLE ILITCH DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 RAY SCOTT DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 RYAN MAIBACH DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 TIFFANY DOUGLAS DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 TONY BARRA DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 LATWILA AINSWORTH-COMFORT PARTNER 40.0 0.0 X 206208 0 36372 NICK KARMANOS PARTNER 40.0 0.0 X 251771 0 57109 DR IRMA HAMILTON DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL PROGRAMS & PARTNERSHIPS 40.0 0.0 X 146105 0 10707 LISA LAURIN CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 40.0 0.0 X 141213 0 30682 SUZANNE MITCHELL CONTROLLER 40.0 0.0 X 141518 0 11306 886815 0 146176 5 false true false SPECIAL EVENTS PARTY RENTAL INC 20801 RYAN ROAD WARREN MI 48091 GOLF EVENT 204981 CONTINENTAL CAFE LLC 700 STEPHENSON HWY TROY MI 48083 DINNER EVENT CATERING 173303 LEADING EDUCATORS 201 SAINT CHARLES AVE STE 114 NEW ORLEANS LA 70170 CONSULTING 112610 3 1661426 2601411 51569 4262837 0 0 0 0 0 295590 295590 0 0 1900 1900 0 1900 1900 144100 1661426 833934 -689834 -689834 0 0 0 0 0 3870493 0 0 -392344 3779262 3779262 0 0 574199 301591 128286 144322 606156 257379 118119 230658 48176 20480 9698 17998 47313 23435 6668 17210 75140 35506 15476 24158 11998 11998 45400 45400 218768 153023 1200 64545 3535 1135 2400 20475 2502 13238 4735 68346 29827 24601 13918 32938 21463 4560 6915 17978 17978 18901 18901 CONTRACT SERVICES 30666 30666 BANK FEES 12372 3329 9043 24703 24671 19 13 5636326 4680940 419471 535915 230212 252301 6165459 5450759 682959 528046 79109 0 0 0 0 56682 34015 94675 17978 44893 76697 0 0 0 0 7180205 6420927 11130 69824 171950 1120000 0 0 0 0 183080 1189824 X 6314166 4703057 682959 528046 6997125 5231103 7180205 6420927 -1765833 -189 0 X false true true false X 5171750 7026982 4813810 6496996 4262837 27772375 0 0 5171750 7026982 4813810 6496996 4262837 27772375 16649782 11122593 2043 1822 54793 231843 295590 586091 0 22880 50680 54660 86330 144100 358650 28717116 0 0.38732 0.3531 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Other Income DESCRIPTION - FUNDRAISING INCOME, COLUMN A - 22880.0, COLUMN B - 50680.0, COLUMN C - 54660.0, COLUMN D - 86330.0, COLUMN E - 144100.0, COLUMN F - 358650.0; RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 55895 13974 41921 38780 4004 34776 76697 4820940 -189 116702 833934 950447 3870493 0 0 3870493 6586962 116702 833934 950636 5636326 0 0 5636326 Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2(d) Other revenues in audited financial statements not in form 990 DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES - 833934 Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2(d) Other expenses in audited financial statements not in form 990 DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES - 833934 GOLF OUTING 9/9/24 310000 294400 15600 6320 50512 6962 25420 DINNER 5/6/25 1495526 1367026 128500 444869 182405 58600 58846 0 1805526 1661426 144100 6320 495381 189367 58600 84266 833934 -689834 true DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS COMMUNITY DISTRICT 3011 W GRAND BLVD FL 11 DETROIT MI 48207 812847693 GOV 1500000 COACH AND SUPPORT DATA-DRIVEN LEADERSHIP PRACTICES ACHIEVE AGGRESSIVE ACADEMIC GAINS IN ELA AND MATH NEW PARADIGN FOR EDUCATION 1903 WILKINS STREET DETROIT MI 48207 272059007 501(C)(3) 2091051 ADDITIONAL STAFF, COACHING & DEVELOPMENT BUILDING IMPORVEMENTS AND SURVEYS TO CHARTER SCHOOLS; RETENTION BONUSES; CONSTRUCTION OF A SCHOOL PANTRY AND LAUNDRY FACILITY JALEN ROSE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 15000 TROJAN STREET DETROIT MI 48235 451794419 GOV 177461 FUND JRLA'S SENIOR CLASSES WITH CURRICULAR AND TECHNOLOGICAL RESOURCES; RETENTION BONUSES LAWRENCE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY 21000 W 10 MILE RD SOUTHFIELD MI 48075 381369604 501(C)(3) 10750 TUITION AND SUPPLIES FOR CHARTER SCHOOL ENROLLEES 4 0 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds UPON APPROVAL BY THE BOARD, GRANTS ARE FUNDED AFTER A GRANT AGREEMENT IS SIGNED BY THE GRANTEE, STATING THAT FUNDS WILL BE USED TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DETROIT CHILDREN'S FUND. AT END OF GRANT TERM (OR BEFORE PAID-DEPENDING ON GRANT TERMS) GRANTEES SEND SUBSTANTIATION FOR EXPENSES PAID. X false true X false false false false false false false false false NICK KARMANOS PARTNER 250000 0 0 0 1771 0 20000 0 37109 0 308880 0 0 0 LATWILA AINSWORTH-COMFORT PARTNER 205000 0 0 0 1208 0 16400 0 19972 0 242580 0 0 0 LISA LAURIN CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 140000 0 0 0 1213 0 11200 0 19482 0 171895 0 0 0 DR IRMA HAMILTON DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL PROGRAMS & PARTNERSHIPS 145000 0 0 0 1105 0 10707 0 0 0 156812 0 0 0 SUZANNE MITCHELL CONTROLLER 140000 0 0 0 1518 0 11200 0 106 0 152824 0 0 0 Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Health or social club dues or initiation fees MONTHLY CLUB DUES TO THE DETROIT ATHLETIC CLUB ARE PAID FOR CEO, NICK KARMANOS. THE AMOUNT IS TREATED AS A NONTAXABLE BENEFIT AS THE MEMBERSHIP IS USED FOR DONOR MEETINGS AND EVENTS. ANY PERSONAL USE OF THE MEMBERSHIP REIMBURSEMENT IS REIMBURSED BY NICK KARMANOS TO DCF. Schedule J, Part I, Line 1b Written policy regarding payment or reimbursement of expenses THERE IS NOT A FORMAL WRITTEN POLICY REGARDING THE PAYMENT OF THE CLUB DUES PAID BY DCF FOR NICK KARMANOS. HOWEVER, KARMANOS RECEIVES EMAIL APPROVAL FROM BOARD CHAIR, K.C. CRAIN, FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF THE DUES. 2 51569 Market value 0 false true false Schedule M, Part I Explanations of reporting method for number of contributions Securities - Publicly traded - THE ORGANIZATION IS REPORTING THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTORS. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Description of other program services (Expenses $ 229,345 including grants of $) OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Description of other program services (Expenses $ 135,211 including grants of $ 135,211) PERSONAL LAPTOPS FOR A TOTAL OF 180 SCHOLARS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 23-24 AND 24-25 AND A SENIOR DEFENSE PROJECT COURSE WHICH INTEGRATES THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS AND THE COLLEGE BOUND SCHOLARS CURRICULUM. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Description of other program services (Expenses $ 10,750 including grants of $ 10,750) COMPACT PROGRAM WORK WITH COLLEGE-GOING EXPERTS AND THE CITY'S LEADING CHARTER HIGH SCHOOLS, WILL AIM TO SIGNIFICANTLY TRANSFORM GRADUATION RATES, COLLEGE PERSISTENCE RATES AND COLLEGE GRADUATION RATES FOR OVER 2,000 STUDENTS EACH YEAR IN DETROIT. BY WORKING TOGETHER AND ACHIEVING SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVED OUTCOMES, THESE FOUR CHARTERS CAN SET A NEW "BAR" FOR QUALITY FOR SCHOOLS ACROSS THE CITY AND SERVE AS EXEMPLARS FOR SCHOOLS THAT WANT TO LEARN HOW TO IMPROVE THEIR OUTCOMES MORE QUICKLY. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body THE FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD BEFORE FILING. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD. OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS REVIEW THE POLICY ANNUALLY AND ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS WHICH ARE THEN REVIEWED BY THE BOARD. IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, BOARD MEMBERS WOULD EXCLUDE THEMSELVES FROM THE VOTE. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official AN OUTSIDE CONSULTANT PROVIDED PAY RANGES, COMPENSATION SURVEYS WERE USED FOR COMPARABILITY DATA, COMPENSATION COMMITTEE APPROVED COMPENSATION, AND NEW COMPENSATION RATES WERE BASED ON PREVIOUSLY APPROVED COMPENSATION RATES. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees AN OUTSIDE CONSULTANT PROVIDED PAY RANGES, COMPENSATION SURVEYS WERE USED FOR COMPARABILITY DATA, COMPENSATION COMMITTEE APPROVED COMPENSATION, AND NEW COMPENSATION RATES WERE BASED ON PREVIOUSLY APPROVED COMPENSATION RATES. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public OUR GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Form 990, Part VII, Section A WAGES REPORTED IN THIS SECTION OF THE 990 ARE BASED ON THE 2024 CALENDAR YEAR END W-2 REPORTING.