Nonprofit · EIN 38-2712084
ORCHARDS CHILDRENS SERVICES INC
Tax-exempt · SOUTHFIELD, MI 48075
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $27,399,243 | $26,050,203 | $1,349,040 | $28,186,394 | $4,569,958 | $23,616,436 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $29,326,820 | $26,116,183 | $3,210,637 | $26,817,901 | $5,432,765 | $21,385,136 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $28,555,654 | $25,429,401 | $3,126,253 | $22,438,490 | $5,434,903 | $17,003,587 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $775,638
- Program service revenue
- $26,109,832
- Investment income
- $546,278
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $4,447
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$32,505
- Other revenue
- -$32,505
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,261,725
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $804,702
- Other salaries and wages
- $15,179,300
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $18,750,617
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $44,664
- Accounting fees
- $113,785
- Occupancy
- $965,137
- Travel
- $931,487
- Depreciation
- $144,068
- Program services (functional)
- $22,032,413
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,761,164
- Fundraising (functional)
- $256,626
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $26,817,901
- Total assets, end of year
- $28,186,394
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,569,958
- Net assets, end of year
- $23,616,436
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $474,725
- Publicly traded securities
- $10,170,753
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $23,121,329
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $495,107
- Gross receipts
- $28,295,418
- Employees
- 408
- Volunteers
- 71
- Year formed
- 1962
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NICOLE LAWSON | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 50 | $255,899 | $1,879 |
| TROY KULICK | CFO Officer | 50 | $207,840 | $28,014 |
| LISA FINGER | CHRO Officer | 50 | $154,887 | $9,986 |
| MICHAEL WILLIAMS | CEO (FORMER) Former | 0 | $140,587 | $5,607 |
| LAURA DONKER | PROGRAM OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 50 | $122,746 | $13,877 |
| ROSA THOMAS | COO (THROUGH 6/25) Officer | 50 | $118,348 | $7,125 |
| KELSEY WISOTSKY | PROGRAM OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 50 | $115,513 | $9,925 |
| DREW BESONSON | CHAIRPERSON (THROUGH 8/25) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DARRYL GARDNER | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL ADKINS | VICE CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN LOPATIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAKEISHA M FLORENCE TREASURER | CHAIR, AUDIT & FINANCE COMMITTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON HUGULEY | CHAIR, GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATORA COLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELGIN COOPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRAN GROSSMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EMILY SNOW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER LOPATIN | NCJW APPOINTEE, DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JERROLD HAWKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RANDY ROBERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHARON SPILKIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL WILLIAMS FORMER | PRESIDENT & CEO (TERM. 10/2023) Officer | 60 | $325,983 | $29,424 |
| TROY KULICK | CFO Officer | 50 | $173,061 | $26,148 |
| SHANNON LASKEY | FORMER COO (TERM. 09/2023) Former | 50 | $122,863 | $32,660 |
| LISA FINGER | CHRO Officer | 50 | $130,010 | $5,192 |
| LAURA DONKER | PROGRAM OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 50 | $114,332 | $15,815 |
| KELSEY WISOTSKY | PROGRAM OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 50 | $107,580 | $6,644 |
| NICOLE LAWSON | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 60 | $71,968 | $136 |
| DREW BESONSON | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN LOPATIN | VICE CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL ADKINS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAKEISHA M FLORENCE TREASURERCHAIR | AUDIT & FINANCE COMMITTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TANA BRIDGE | CHAIR, GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DARRYL GARDNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANNA RONAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY SNOW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE K PITCHFORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HONORABLE GREGORY PITTMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER LOPATIN | NCJW APPOINTEE, DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATORA COLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEA NARENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON SPILKIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL E WILLIAMS | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 60 | $215,657 | $16,905 |
| TROY KULICK | CFO Officer | 50 | $153,171 | $15,524 |
| SHANNON LASKEY | COO Officer | 50 | $128,018 | $24,875 |
| LISA FINGER | DIRECTOR OF HUNAM RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 50 | $118,880 | $5,051 |
| LATOYA HARVEY | CAO Officer | 50 | $103,804 | $2,445 |
| DREW BESONSON | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN LOPATIN | VICE CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TANA BRIDGE | CHAIR, GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL ADKINS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAKEISHA FLORENCE TREASURER | CHAIR, AUDIT & FINANCE COMMITTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DARRYL GARDNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANNA RONAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY SNOW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE K PITCHFORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HONORABLE GREGORY PITTMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER LOPATIN | NCJW APPOINTEE, DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATORA COLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEA NARENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON SPILKIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 24901 NORTHWESTERN HWY STE 500, SOUTHFIELD, MI 48075-2212
- In care of
- % ROBERT BLUMENFELD
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- NICOLE LAWSON, 24901 NORTHWESTERN HIGHWAY 500, SOUTHFIELD, MI 48075
- Signed the 990
- NICOLE LAWSON, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (248) 258-0440
- Website
- WWW.ORCHARDS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP
Mission
STRENGTHENING THE COMMUNITY THROUGH QUALITY SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. PROVISION OF SERVICES DESIGNED TO PREVENT CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT AND OFFER YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES AND HOPE.
Program accomplishments
- FAMILY PRESERVATION - THE ORGANIZATION SERVED OVER 8,600 INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING 4,110 UNIQUELY IDENTIFIED CHILDREN AS WELL AS THEIR SIBLINGS AND FAMILY MEMBERS STATEWIDE IN OUR ADOPTION RESOURCE CONSULTANT SERVICES AND ACROSS 12 COUNTIES IN OUR DIRECT HOME BASED SERVICE DELIVERY PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN: GENESEE, LIVINGSTON, MACOMB, OAKLAND, SHIAWASSEE, WAYNE, MONROE, GRATIOT, HILLSDALE, JACKSON, LENAWEE, AND WASHTENAW WHERE CHILDREN WERE AT RISK OF REMOVAL FROM THEIR BIOLOGICAL HOMES. FOLLOW-UP INQUIRIES AT THREE, SIX AND TWELVE MONTHS AFTER SERVICES CONCLUDED THAT AN ESTIMATED 96% OF THE FAMILIES SERVED, WHO WERE INTACT AT THE TIME OF REFERRAL, WERE ABLE TO REMAIN SAFELY IN THEIR PARENTS' CARE.Expenses $13,520,300 · revenue $16,797,144
- PLACEMENT SERVICES - KINSHIP, FOSTER CARE, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING - WE SERVED OVER 1000 INDIVIDUALS INCLUDING OVER 350 UNIQUELY IDENTIFIED YOUTH AND 700 CAREGIVERS OVER THE LAST YEAR IN OUR FOSTER CARE PROGRAMS, WHICH ARE DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN THAT CANNOT REMAIN IN THEIR OWN HOMES DUE TO ABUSE AND NEGLECT THAT HAS OCCURRED IN THEIR HOMES. INDEPENDENT LIVING IS PART OF OUR FOSTER CARE PROGRAM AND IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO ASSIST YOUTH WITH FINDING THEM AN APPROPRIATE HOME PROVIDER TO LIVE WITH AND LEARN SKILLS TO MOVE INTO ADULTHOOD.Expenses $6,813,361 · grants $2,261,725 · revenue $8,566,999
- CLINICAL SERVICES- SIXTEEN LICENSED AND CREDENTIALED CLINICIANS COMPLETED 2,783 BILLABLE CLINICAL SESSIONS. IN ADDITION, THE AGENY HAS BEEN CONTRACTED BY THE STATE OF MICHIGAN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO PROVIDE SERVICES RELATED TO COMPREHENSIVE TRAUMA ASSESSMENTS AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION.Expenses $1,249,772 · revenue $745,689
- EDUCATION SERVICES - THE ORCHARDS BELIEVES IN THE MANTRA THAT EDUCATION IS IMPORTANT FROM CRADLE TO COLLEGE. THUS, BEYOND K-12, THE ORCHARDS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES POST HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL FUNDING. YOUTH SERVED BY ORCHARDS IN THIS PROGRAM RECEIVE FULL TUITION AND HOUSING WHILE ATTENDING A MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY. THOSE ENROLLED IN COMMUNITY COLLEGE OR A TRADE SCHOOL RECEIVE FULL TUITION ASSISTANCE. THESE SCHOLARS ALSO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR EMOTIONAL AND HEALTH CHALLENGES. ORCHARDS PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIPS TO 5 YOUTH THIS YEAR THROUGH THIS PROGRAM.ORCHARDS COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMMING ATTEMPTS TO ASSIST THE CHILDREN AND COMMUNITIES WE SERVICE BY FILLING GAPS IN ACCESS TO GOODS AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAKE CHILDHOOD MEMORABLE. SOME EXAMPLES INCLUDE ENROLLMENT AT SELECTED DAY AND OVERNIGHT CAMPS AS WELL AS STAFFING AN OVERNIGHT CAMP HOSTED BY COMMUNITY PARTNERS. THIS RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING IS UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF "SUMMER ADVENTURES" WHICH INCLUDES SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITIES FOR 73 YOUTH. IN LATE SUMMER, ORCHARDS INCLUDES IMPORTANT COMMUNITY INITIATIVES AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT TO CHILDREN K-12 WITH BACK TO SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES WHICH INCLUDE PROVIDING BACK PACKS, CLOTHING AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO OVER 950 YOUTH. IN THE FALL, WE PARTNER WITH OUR LOCAL SOUTHFIELD COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE A TRUNK OR TREAT HALLOWEEN EXPERIENCE FOR CHILDREN AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. AT HOLIDAY TIME, WE GIVE AWAY OVER 450 HOLIDAY FOOD BASKETS FOR THANKSGIVING AND DURING DECEMBER, WE HAVE A TOY DRIVE AND OVER 1,100 CHILDREN RECEIVE GIFTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS. IN ADDITION, WE ALSO INVITED COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO ADOPT 94 FAMILIES AS THEY SHOP TO MAKE THOSE FAMILIES HAVE THE MOST MEMORABLE HOLIDAYS EVER. WE ALSO PARTNER WITH COMMUNITY AGENCIES AND PROVIDE TOYS TO AN ADDITIONAL 354 CHILDREN. ALSO, DURING DECEMBER, AN ADDITIONAL 41 FAMILIES RECEIVED FOOD BASKETS.ORCHARDS CLOTHING CORNER PROVIDES NEEDED CLOTHING TO CHILDREN ENTERING THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM, AS WELL AS THE GUARDIANSHIP PROGRAM AND FAMILY PRESERVATION SUPPORT. ORCHARDS PARTNERS WITH GESHER HUMAN SERVICES TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE CLOTHING CORNER FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. ADDITIONAL BASIC NEEDS ARE PROVIDED VIA FURNITURE ACQUISITION AND DELIVERY TO OVER 100 HOUSEHOLDS ANNUALLY. THIS INCLUDES BEDS, SOFAS, APPLIANCES, DRESSERS, DINING TABLES ETC.Expenses $448,980
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 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 38-2712084
- 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
- 1987
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P30Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $28,186,394
- Income (IRS master file)
- $28,295,418
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $27,399,243 | $26,050,203 | $28,186,394 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2024 | $29,326,820 | $26,116,183 | $26,817,901 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2023 | $28,555,654 | $25,429,401 | $22,438,490 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2022 | $25,358,846 | $22,827,725 | $15,403,955 | 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 38-2712084).
Questions about ORCHARDS CHILDRENS SERVICES INC
- What is the EIN of ORCHARDS CHILDRENS SERVICES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ORCHARDS CHILDRENS SERVICES INC is 38-2712084.
- Is ORCHARDS CHILDRENS SERVICES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
- Are donations to ORCHARDS CHILDRENS SERVICES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ORCHARDS CHILDRENS SERVICES 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 ORCHARDS CHILDRENS SERVICES INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ORCHARDS CHILDRENS SERVICES 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 ORCHARDS CHILDRENS SERVICES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names NICOLE LAWSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of ORCHARDS CHILDRENS SERVICES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 21 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $255,899 (NICOLE LAWSON, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does ORCHARDS CHILDRENS SERVICES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $27,399,243, expenses of $26,050,203 and total assets of $28,186,394 at year end.
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