Charities United States Disaster Relief Heat and Warmth Fund
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Heat and Warmth Fund

To provide low income households in michigan with utility payment assistance while promoting energy efficiency through education and self sufficiency through access to wraparound services.

Detroit, MI EIN 382646924 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Heat and Warmth Fund

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

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

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1986

Mission

To provide low income households in michigan with utility payment assistance while promoting energy efficiency through education and self sufficiency through access to wraparound services.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Disaster Relief
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar disaster relief in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.62%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 87

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Heat and Warmth Fund is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Detroit, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1985 and has been operating for 41 years. Its EIN is 382646924. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 87/100 for disaster relief charities in United States. The organization reports $14M in annual revenue. 105 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Heat and Warmth Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in United States is 87/100.

Heat and Warmth Fund is located in Detroit, MI, United States. The organization was established in 1985 and has been active for 41 years.

Based on official tax filings, Heat and Warmth Fund has $14M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Heat and Warmth Fund is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $14M in annual revenue. The organization has 105 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Heat and Warmth 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.

Heat and Warmth Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Heat and Warmth Fund profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

To provide low income households in michigan with utility payment assistance while promoting energy efficiency through education and self sufficiency through access to wraparound services. Heat and Warmth Fund is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1985.

Among disaster relief charities registered in United States: Heat and Warmth Fund's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 87/100. Its annual revenue of $14M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Heat and Warmth Fund are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Heat and Warmth Fund is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 382646924, 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

SA
Saunteel Jenkins
CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Alicia R••••
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
CA
Carolynn R••••••
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
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Cedric F••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Charles B••••••
BOARD MEMBER
CH
Christopher M••••
BOARD MEMBER
DA
Daniel B•••••••••
TREASURER
DA
David R••••
BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE
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Debbie K•••••
BOARD MEMBER
DE
Debbie K•••••
BOARD MEMBER
DO
Douglas D••••••••
SECRETARY
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Elizabeth H K•••
VP OF DEVELOPMENT (1/27/23)
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Ellena G•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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James D•••
BOARD MEMBER
JA
James L•••••••••••••
CHIEF ADMIN OFFICER
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Katey F••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Kathy M••••••••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
KR
Krista C•••
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER (7/18/22)
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Lawrence C G•••• J•
BOARD MEMBER
LA
Lawrence G•••• J•
BOARD MEMBER
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Lila A••••••••••••
FORMER CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFIC
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Mark W•••••
BOARD MEMBER
MI
Michelle C•••••
FORMER VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE
MO
Moyna M••••
VP OF FINANCE
PA
Pat A••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
PA
Patricia F•••••
IT MANAGER
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$13.6M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$12.5M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$18.4M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$15.3M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$11.0M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other disaster relief in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Heat and Warmth Fund This page 76 $13.6 million -
Clark County Food Bank 89 $27.0 million 0%
Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault 89 $34.4 million -
Committee on the Shelterless 89 $14.7 million -
Shared Harvest Foodbank Inc 86 $23.8 million -
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Yakima 86 $49.5 million -
Beds Plus Inc 85 $14.3 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 105 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Heat and Warmth Fund

What is Heat and Warmth Fund?
Heat and Warmth Fund is a disaster relief publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Detroit, United States. To provide low income households in michigan with utility payment assistance while promoting energy efficiency through education and self sufficiency through access to wraparound services.
When was Heat and Warmth Fund founded?
Heat and Warmth Fund was founded in 1985.
Who leads Heat and Warmth Fund?
Saunteel Jenkins serves as CEO.
Where is Heat and Warmth Fund located?
Headquartered in Detroit, United States.
What is Heat and Warmth Fund's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Heat and Warmth Fund trustworthy?
Heat and Warmth Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Heat and Warmth Fund's registration number?
IRS EIN: 382646924.
What is Heat and Warmth Fund's website?
https://thawfund.org