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Detroit Childrens Fund

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 …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Detroit Childrens Fund

Detroit Childrens Fund is a advocacy organization based in DETROIT, United States. Annual revenue: $5.1 million. EIN: 462499615.

Founded
Headquarters
Detroit, MI
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
T30
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2013

Mission

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.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 83%
Peer average: 80%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 7.07%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.83
Program$0.83
83% to programs beats the peer average (80%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Detroit Childrens Fund with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Detroit Childrens Fund is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Detroit, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. Its EIN is 462499615. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 100 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Detroit Childrens Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 462499615. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Detroit Childrens Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 83% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.

Detroit Childrens Fund is located in Detroit, MI, United States. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.

Based on official tax filings, Detroit Childrens Fund has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 80% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Detroit Childrens Fund is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 100 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Detroit Childrens Fund. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Detroit Childrens Fund holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 83% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Detroit Childrens Fund is a advocacy organization based in DETROIT, United States. Annual revenue: $5.1 million. EIN: 462499615. Detroit Childrens Fund is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2013.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 83% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $4M is comparable to the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to Detroit Childrens Fund are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Detroit Childrens Fund is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 462499615, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
83% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
7

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

NI
Nick K•••••••
CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

4 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$3.9M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$6.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
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Sep 2024
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Form filed
$4.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$6.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Detroit Children's Fund - Crain's Detroit
Jun 2022
www.crainsdetroit.com
Form filed
$5.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Detroit Children’s Fund Announces Philanthropic Support From Arn and Nancy Tellem - DBusiness Magazine
Jul 2019
www.dbusiness.com
Nick Karmanos joins Detroit Children's Fund as chief advancement officer - Crain's Detroit
Mar 2017
www.crainsdetroit.com

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights this charity 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 100 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 100 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2013
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Detroit Childrens Fund

What is Detroit Childrens Fund?
Detroit Childrens Fund is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Detroit, United States. Detroit Childrens Fund is a advocacy organization based in DETROIT, United States. Annual revenue: $5.1 million. EIN: 462499615.
When was Detroit Childrens Fund founded?
Detroit Childrens Fund was founded in 2013.
Who leads Detroit Childrens Fund?
Nick Karmanos serves as CEO.
Where is Detroit Childrens Fund located?
Headquartered in Detroit, MI, United States.
What is Detroit Childrens Fund's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 83% of expenses go to program services.
Is Detroit Childrens Fund trustworthy?
Detroit Childrens Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Detroit Childrens Fund's registration number?
IRS EIN: 462499615.
What is Detroit Childrens Fund's website?
http://detroitchildrensfund.org/