Community Development Advocates of Detroit
A membership organization for community development and neighborhood improvement groups, enhancing the capacity and effectiveness of its members and detroit residents through advocacy, training, technical assistance, information sharing, education, and facilitating common action. 2
Community Development Advocates of Detroit at a glance
In short: Community Development Advocates of Detroit gave $1.3M across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $56K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,337,671
- +1487.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- Average grant
- $55,736
- Median grant
- $48,732
- Total assets
- $2,885,447
- +10.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Community Development Advocates of Detroit funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Genesis Hope ($136K). Together the top 10 received $926K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 25 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2022) to $1.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $1.3M.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis Hope Detroit, MI | Pre-Delv/Tech/Collab | $135,991 |
| Eastside Community Network Detroit, MI | Pre-Devel/Technical | $118,362 |
| Urban Neighborhood Initiatives Inc Detroit, MI | Tech/Prog./Community | $117,325 |
| Joy-Southfield CDC Detroit, MI | Pre-Delvop/Tech/Coll | $104,625 |
| Grandmont Rosedale Development Corp Detroit, MI | Pre-Delvop/Technical | $85,489 |
| Bridging Communities Detroit, MI | Pre-Develop/Tech. | $83,400 |
| U-Snap Bac Detroit, MI | Pre-Devel/Tech. | $78,725 |
| Congress of Communities Detroit, MI | Leadersip/Tech/Colla | $74,225 |
| Osborn Neighborhood Alliance Detroit, MI | Pre-Develop/Tech. | $73,851 |
| Cody Rouge Christian CDC Detroit, MI | Leadership/Tech. | $53,550 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,885,447 | $3,143,144 | $2,900,193 | $1,337,671 | 24 | $127 |
| 2023 | $2,615,547 | $1,849,984 | $1,905,832 | $84,257 | Total only | $127 |
| 2022 | $2,847,071 | $1,382,169 | $1,779,146 | $3,801 | Total only | $127 |
| 2021 | $2,055,935 | $2,107,098 | $1,138,438 | $24,850 | Total only | $203 |
| 2020 | $1,121,404 | $1,267,646 | $1,305,519 | $364,625 | 1 | $2,377 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Community Development Advocates of Detroit
Based on IRS filings
Community Development Advocates of Detroit is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Detroit, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 24 grants totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $127.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Community Development Advocates of Detroit's 2024 filing lists 14 officers; 2 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Phyllis Edwards
Trustee
Executive Director → Director, 2022
Director → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eric Dueweke
Trustee
Board Member → Director, 2022
Director → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Gary Ringer
Trustee
Founder → Director, 2022
Director → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Melinda Clemons
Trustee
Voice President → Director, 2022
Director → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Rieanna Stewart
Trustee
Director of Programs → Director, 2023
Director → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Tonya Myers Phillips
Trustee
Community Partnerships → Director, 2022
Director → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Michael Randall
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Anglea Wilson
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Caitlin Murphy
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Christopher Johnson
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Jeannie Hatcher
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Marcia D. Spovey Esq.
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Madhavi Reddy
Executive Di
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$93K (2020) → $110K (2024)
Melissa Rios
Deputy Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$25K (2023) → $93K (2024)
Former officers (15)
- Former: Jeanine Hatcher (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Lucius Vassar (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Pat Bosch (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Antoine Jackson (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Ashly Tutwiler (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Angela Wilson (2023) — Director
- Former: Kwaku Osei (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Reverand Larry Simmons (2021–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Christianne Malone (2020) — Director
- Former: Crystal Head (2020) — Director
- Former: Danielle Hilliker (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Michelle Lee (2020) — Director
- Former: Shannon Smith (2020) — Director
- Former: Sherita Smith (2020) — Director
- Former: Yelena Ramautar (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $110K, to Madhavi Reddy (Executive Di). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Community Development Advocates of Detroit
How much does Community Development Advocates of Detroit give each year?
Community Development Advocates of Detroit gave $1.3M across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $84K in grants paid.
What is Community Development Advocates of Detroit's typical grant size?
Community Development Advocates of Detroit's median grant in 2024 was $48,732, and its average grant was $55,736, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Community Development Advocates of Detroit give grants?
Community Development Advocates of Detroit gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (24 grants).
Does Community Development Advocates of Detroit give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Community Development Advocates of Detroit's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Technical Assistance" (8 grants) and "Tech/Collaborative" (3 grants).
Who are Community Development Advocates of Detroit's largest grantees?
Community Development Advocates of Detroit's largest 2024 grantees include Genesis Hope ($135,991), Eastside Community Network ($118,362) and Urban Neighborhood Initiatives Inc ($117,325), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Community Development Advocates of Detroit?
Community Development Advocates of Detroit reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.1M.
What is Community Development Advocates of Detroit?
Community Development Advocates of Detroit is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Detroit, MI. It holds $2.9M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Community Development Advocates of Detroit's EIN?
Community Development Advocates of Detroit's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3465670. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Community Development Advocates of Detroit funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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