Nonprofit · EIN 38-1359505
CHILDRENS CENTER OF WAYNE COUNTY INC
Tax-exempt · DETROIT, MI 48201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $15,965,379 | $18,443,303 | -$2,477,924 | $14,070,360 | $2,799,285 | $11,271,075 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $15,089,208 | $19,300,664 | -$4,211,456 | $17,237,203 | $3,532,551 | $13,704,652 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $20,112,349 | $21,653,365 | -$1,541,016 | $18,499,621 | $1,641,729 | $16,857,892 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,214,247
- of which government grants
- $212,820
- Program service revenue
- $13,266,560
- Investment income
- $636,895
- Net rental income
- -$49,717
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $408,931
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$102,606
- Other revenue
- -$152,323
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,013,636
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $228,239
- Other salaries and wages
- $10,154,500
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $13,033,800
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $26,821
- Accounting fees
- $559,779
- Occupancy
- $455,429
- Travel
- $67,995
- Depreciation
- $403,322
- Program services (functional)
- $13,917,970
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,772,975
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,752,358
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $17,237,203
- Total assets, end of year
- $14,070,360
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,799,285
- Net assets, end of year
- $11,271,075
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,156,555
- Publicly traded securities
- $5,654,930
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $10,336,801
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $934,274
- Gross receipts
- $19,468,057
- Employees
- 231
- Volunteers
- 939
- Year formed
- 1949
- State of legal domicile
- MI
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DESIREE JENNINGS | PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer | 40 | $206,519 |
| NICOLE WELLS STALLWORTH | FORMER PRESIDENT AND CEO Former | 40 | $140,301 |
| CRYSTAL COLEMAN | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $138,550 |
| TIFFANY LEID | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,205 |
| ANTHONY M DIPONIO | ASST. VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| CHUI KAREGA ESQ | LEGAL COUNSEL Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| DAVID R REICH | ASST. VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| DENNIS EDWARDS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| DOLORES STURDIVANT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS A RICH | ASST. VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH J AGIUS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| GLEN FLOWERS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| JASON A LAMBIRIS | ASST. VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| LISA LUNSFORD | ASST. VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| MICHAEL CRAIG | ASST. VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
22 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NANCY L STERMER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| RENEE REYNOLDS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| TINA FORD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| ARLYSSA HEARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER RUTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DAVID S NATHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DEBORAH ALLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DENIQUA ROBINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS MAIBACH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| GUS ANDREASEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JEFFREY BAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JILL SCHUMACHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOHN J DUNN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN MORGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| KENTON HIGGINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MARIANNA BAILEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| REV REGINA JEMISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| RHODA JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| SIMONE SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| STACEY GRAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| SUSAN JOSEPH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| WILHELMINA JENNINGS GIBLIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 34 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DESIREE JENNINGS | PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer | 40 | $206,519 |
| NICOLE WELLS STALLWORTH | PRESIDENT AND CEO - THROUGH 5/3/24 Officer | 40 | $140,301 |
| CRYSTAL COLEMAN | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $138,550 |
| TIFFANY LEID | SENIOR DIR. OF ADMIN SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,205 |
| ELIZABETH J AGIUS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| DOLORES STURDIVANT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| TINA FORD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| DENNIS EDWARDS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| GLEN FLOWERS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| RENEE REYNOLDS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| NANCY L STERMER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| ANTHONY M DIPONIO | ASST. VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS A RICH | ASST. VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| JASON A LAMBIRIS | ASST. VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| DAVID R REICH | ASST. VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| LISA LUNSFORD | ASST. VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| MICHAEL CRAIG | ASST. VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| CHUI KAREGA ESQ | LEGAL COUNSEL Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| ARLYSSA HEARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER RUTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DAVID S NATHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DEBORAH ALLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS MAIBACH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JEFFREY BAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOHN J DUNN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| REV REGINA JEMISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| WILHELMINA JENNINGS GIBLIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MARIANNA BAILEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DENIQUA ROBINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JILL SCHUMACHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| SIMONE SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| STACEY GRAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| KENTON HIGGINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| RHODA JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 42 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEBORA MATTHEWS | PRESIDENT AND CEO - RETIRED 9/30/23 Officer | 40 | $243,500 |
| CHERYL SIMON | CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $190,327 |
| GEORGE WINN | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER - RESIGNED 7/17/23 Key employee | 40 | $182,221 |
| CARLYNN NICHOLS | CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $168,042 |
| RAYMOND BYERS | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER - RESIGNED 9/15/23 Highest-paid employee | 40 | $160,606 |
| DESIREE JENNINGS | CHIEF COMPLIANCE AND REVENUE CYCLE OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $154,501 |
| NICOLE WELLS STALLWORTH | PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer | 40 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH J AGIUS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| DOLORES STURDIVANT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| TINA FORD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| ANTHONY M DIPONIO | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| DENNIS EDWARDS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS A RICH | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| GLEN FLOWERS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| JASON A LAMBIRIS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| RENEE REYNOLDS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| DAVID R REICH | ASST. VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| LISA LUNSFORD | ASST. VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| MICHAEL CRAIG | ASST. VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| NANCY L STERMER | ASST. VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| CHUI KAREGA ESQ | LEGAL COUNSEL Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| ARLYSSA HEARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER RUTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DAVID S NATHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DEBORAH ALLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS MAIBACH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JEFFREY BAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOHN J DUNN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| REV REGINA JEMISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| SUSAN R JOSEPH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| WILHELMINA JENNINGS GIBLIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MARIANNA BAILEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DENIQUA ROBINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JILL SCHUMACHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| SIMONE SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| STACEY GRAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| KENTON HIGGINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| RHODA JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| GUSTAF ANDREASEN | DIRECTOR - PARTIAL YEAR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| KATHRYN DIRKSEN | DIRECTOR - PARTIAL YEAR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOHN CHORIATIS | DIRECTOR - PARTIAL YEAR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN MORGAN | DIRECTOR - PARTIAL YEAR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 79 W ALEXANDRINE ST, DETROIT, MI 48201-2015
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DESIREE JENNINGS, 79 W ALEXANDRINE, DETROIT, MI 482012015
- Signed the 990
- DESIREE JENNINGS, CEO
- Phone
- (313) 831-5535
- Website
- WWW.THECHILDRENSCENTER.COM
- Return prepared by
- PLANTE & MORAN PLLC
Mission
THE CHILDREN'S CENTER'S MISSION IS TO HELP CHILDREN AND FAMILIES SHAPE THEIR OWN FUTURES.
Program accomplishments
- THE CHILDREN'S CENTER PROVIDES EVIDENCE BASED CLINICAL, PSYCHIATRIC, EVALUATION, AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF ALL AGES AND HISTORIES. OUR CLINICAL SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN WITH MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSES, INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AND THOSE WITH A HISTORY OF TRAUMA. ALL SERVCIES ARE DELIVERED IN A CHILD AND FAMILY CENTERED APPROACH. SERVICING AN EXPANSIVE AGE RANGE, WE BEGIN WORKING TO SUPPORT HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT DURING PREGNANCY AND CONTINUING WITH SERVICES THROUGH A YOUNG PERSON'S 21ST BIRTHDAY. THIS INCLUDES SERVICES TARGETED TO INCREASE INDEPENDENCE AND LIFE SKILLS FOR ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS. SERVICES ARE DELIVERED BOTH ON OUR CAMPUS AND WITHIN THE HOME, IN THE COMMUNITY, AND VIA TELEHEALTH BASED ON THE CLIENT'S NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)Expenses $10,253,585 · grants $1,013,636 · revenue $8,340,102
- CHILD WELFARE PROGRAM PROVIDES FOSTER CARE PLACEMENT AND ADOPTION SERVICES TO CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THEIR HOME DUE TO ABUSE AND/OR NEGLECT. OUR SERVCIES INCLUDE RECRUITING AND LICENSING SAFE HOMES TO FOSTER OUR CLIENTS. WE ALSO FACILITATE THE ADOPTION PROCESSES FOR CHILDREN WHOSE BIOLOGICAL PARENTS' BIRTH RIGHTS HAVE BEEN TERMINATED, HELPING THEM SECURE A SAFE AND PERMANENT FAMILY TO SUPPORT THEIR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. YOUNG ADULTS, AGES 18 22 WHO ARE COURT WARDS, MAY OPT TO REMAIN UNDER THE COURT'S JURISDICHTION THROUGH THE AGE OF 22 IN ORDER TO RECEIVE BENEFITS AND SUPPORTS IN BECOMING INDEPENDENT. FOR THESE YOUNG PEOPLE, WE RECRUIT AND LICENSE HOST HOMES FOR THEM TO SAFELY RESIDE AND GROW.Expenses $3,052,026 · revenue $4,926,458
- TAU BETA FAMILY SUCCESS CENTER - IS A CERTIFIED MICHIGAN FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER. OUR CENTER PROVIDES CHILDREN AND CARETAKERS WITH A SAFE PLACE TO ENGAGE AND LEARN. SERVICES INCLUDE QUALITY EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT ACTIVITIES THAT NURTURE HEALTHY MENTAL, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT. THIS CENTER CONDUCTS AND PROVIDE PARENTING CLASSES, HEALTH AND NUTRITION CLASSES, ART THERAPY, CASE MANAGEMENT, AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING, HOMEWORK HELP, PROMOTE LITERACY THROUGH READING GROUPS, AND PARENT SUPPORT SERVICES, AND OTHER AD HOC ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)Expenses $612,359
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 38-1359505
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1950
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P700)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $14,070,360
- Income (IRS master file)
- $19,468,057
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $15,965,379 | $18,443,303 | $14,070,360 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $15,089,208 | $19,300,664 | $17,237,203 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $20,112,349 | $21,653,365 | $18,499,621 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $22,525,850 | $21,417,690 | $18,851,187 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 38-1359505).
Questions about CHILDRENS CENTER OF WAYNE COUNTY INC
- What is the EIN of CHILDRENS CENTER OF WAYNE COUNTY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILDRENS CENTER OF WAYNE COUNTY INC is 38-1359505.
- Is CHILDRENS CENTER OF WAYNE COUNTY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1950.
- Are donations to CHILDRENS CENTER OF WAYNE COUNTY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHILDRENS CENTER OF WAYNE COUNTY INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CHILDRENS CENTER OF WAYNE COUNTY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHILDRENS CENTER OF WAYNE COUNTY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CHILDRENS CENTER OF WAYNE COUNTY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names DESIREE JENNINGS.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHILDRENS CENTER OF WAYNE COUNTY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 37 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $206,519 (DESIREE JENNINGS, PRESIDENT AND CEO).
- How much revenue does CHILDRENS CENTER OF WAYNE COUNTY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $15,965,379, expenses of $18,443,303 and total assets of $14,070,360 at year end.
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