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Nonprofit · EIN 46-2499615

DETROIT CHILDRENS FUND

Tax-exempt · DETROIT, MI 48207

Financials

$4.6M$4.2M2022$6.3M$3.5M2023$3.9M$5.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DETROIT CHILDRENS FUND by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$3,870,493$5,636,326-$1,765,833$6,420,927$1,189,824$5,231,103
June 30, 2024990$6,258,931$3,501,419$2,757,512$7,180,205$183,080$6,997,125
June 30, 2023990$4,550,837$4,215,795$335,042$4,366,327$127,777$4,238,550
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$4,262,837
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$297,490
Net gain from sales of assets
$1,900
Net income from fundraising events
-$689,834
Other revenue
-$689,834

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$3,779,262
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$574,199
Other salaries and wages
$606,156
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,350,984
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$11,998
Accounting fees
$45,400
Depreciation
$17,978
Program services (functional)
$4,680,940
Management and general (functional)
$419,471
Fundraising (functional)
$535,915

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$7,180,205
Total assets, end of year
$6,420,927
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,189,824
Net assets, end of year
$5,231,103
Land, buildings and equipment
$76,697
Net assets without donor restrictions
$4,703,057
Net assets with donor restrictions
$528,046
Gross receipts
$4,704,427
Employees
7
Volunteers
30
Year formed
2013
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
NICK KARMANOSPARTNER
Officer
40$251,771$57,109
LATWILA AINSWORTH-COMFORTPARTNER
Officer
40$206,208$36,372
LISA LAURINCHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$141,213$30,682
DR IRMA HAMILTONDIRECTOR OF SCHOOL PROGRAMS & PARTNERSHIPS
Highest-paid employee
40$146,105$10,707
SUZANNE MITCHELLCONTROLLER
Highest-paid employee
40$141,518$11,306
JASON TINSLEYTREASURER, DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
KC CRAINBOARD CHAIR, DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
TONYA ALLENSECRETARY, DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
ADAM LEVINSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ANUP POPATDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ARN TELLEMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BILL EMERSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DARIENNE DRIVERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JEFF PERLMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JESSE VENEGASDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
5 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KELLE ILITCHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
RAY SCOTTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
RYAN MAIBACHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TIFFANY DOUGLASDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TONY BARRADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 17 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
NICK KARMANOSPARTNER
Officer
40$191,779$53,236
LATWILA AINSWORTH-COMFORTPARTNER
Officer
40$173,900$34,695
LISA LAURINCHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$131,213$30,827
KC CRAINBOARD CHAIR, DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
TONYA ALLENSECRETARY, DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JASON TINSLEYTREASURER, DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
RYAN MAIBACHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ADAM LEVINSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ARN TELLEMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KELLE ILITCHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BILL EMERSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TIFFANY DOUGLASDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TONY BARRADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JESSE VENEGASDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DARIENNE DRIVERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ANUP POPATDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RAY SCOTTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 22 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
TUI ROPERFORMER PARTNER - THRU 6/29/22
Former
0$273,599$5,721
NICK KARMANOSPARTNER
Officer
40$177,299$50,971
LATWILA AINSWORTH-COMFORTPARTNER
Officer
40$136,307$31,651
LISA LAURINCHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$114,110$28,684
MISHA STREDRICKACHIEVEMENT DIRECTOR - THRU 9/19/22
Highest-paid employee
40$107,455$3,602
KC CRAINBOARD CHAIR, DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
TONYA ALLENSECRETARY, DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JASON TINSLEYTREASURER, DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
RYAN MAIBACHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ADAM LEVINSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PHIL COOLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ARN TELLEMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KELLE ILITCHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BILL EMERSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TIFFANY DOUGLASDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TONY BARRADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JESSE VENEGASDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DARIENNE DRIVERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ANUP POPATDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RAY SCOTTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CRAIG BUCHHOLZDIRECTOR - PART YEAR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
WRIGHT LASSITER IIIDIRECTOR - PART YEAR
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1155 GRATIOT AVENUE SUITE 420, DETROIT, MI 48207-2732
In care of
% LAUREN HAWKINS
Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
100 Talon Centre Dr Suite 150, Detroit MI 48207
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
NICK KARMANOS, 1155 GRATIOT AVE 420, DETROIT, MI 48207
Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
Chris Uhl, 100 Talon Centre Dr Suite 150, Detroit MI 48207
Signed the 990
NICK KARMANOS, CEO
Phone
(313) 393-1180
Return prepared by
PLANTE & MORAN PLLC

Mission

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.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • 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)
    Expenses $2,617,884 · grants $1,945,551
  • 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.
    Expenses $1,500,000 · grants $1,500,000
  • 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.
    Expenses $187,750 · grants $187,750
  • OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES
    Expenses $229,345
  • 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.
    Expenses $135,211 · grants $135,211
  • 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.
    Expenses $10,750 · grants $10,750

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
46-2499615
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
2013
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$6,420,927
Income (IRS master file)
$4,704,427

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$3,870,493$5,636,326$6,420,927XML
990June 2024$6,258,931$3,501,419$7,180,205XML
990June 2023$4,550,837$4,215,795$4,366,327XML
990June 2022$6,678,705$5,521,426$4,764,612IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS
990-N for 2013
Officer: Chris Uhl
December 31, 2013≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 46-2499615).

Questions about DETROIT CHILDRENS FUND

What is the EIN of DETROIT CHILDRENS FUND?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DETROIT CHILDRENS FUND is 46-2499615.
Is DETROIT CHILDRENS FUND tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
Are donations to DETROIT CHILDRENS FUND tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DETROIT CHILDRENS FUND 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 DETROIT CHILDRENS FUND due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did DETROIT CHILDRENS FUND last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of DETROIT CHILDRENS FUND?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names NICK KARMANOS.
Who are the officers and directors of DETROIT CHILDRENS FUND?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $251,771 (NICK KARMANOS, PARTNER).
How much revenue does DETROIT CHILDRENS FUND have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,870,493, expenses of $5,636,326 and total assets of $6,420,927 at year end.

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