Detroit Childrens Fund
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Detroit Childrens Fund is a advocacy organization based in DETROIT, United States. Annual revenue: $5.1 million. EIN: 462499615.
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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.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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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
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDetroit 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
DETROIT CHILDRENS FUND is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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4 articles found
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The First Retail Production All-Electric 2025 Cadillac ESCALADE IQ, VIN 001, to Cross the Barrett-Jackson Auction Block to Benefit Detroit Children’s Fund - Business Wire
Detroit Children's Fund - Crain's Detroit
Detroit Children’s Fund Announces Philanthropic Support From Arn and Nancy Tellem - DBusiness Magazine
Nick Karmanos joins Detroit Children's Fund as chief advancement officer - Crain's Detroit
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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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 100 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2013
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Programs & activitiesNo 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/