CREATE AND FACILITATE OPPORTUNITIES THAT EMPOWER FAMILIES IN POVERTY TO COLLABORATE, THRIVE, AND SUCCEED IN BUILDING STRONG HOUSEHOLDS, NEIGHBORHOODS, AND COMMUNITIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$25.5M
-3.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$90K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$90K
About Cots
Based on IRS filings
Cots is a nonprofit organization focused on Housing & Shelter, based in DETROIT, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $25.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $90K. Net investment income was $208K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $25,543,016 | $26,359,255 | $26,563,191 |
| Revenue | $8,235,053 | $8,188,509 | $7,637,731 |
| Expenses | $9,821,265 | $8,374,783 | $7,595,147 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $208,285 | $865,354 | $-61,377 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Warrior Women Against Poverty ($89,703).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WARRIOR WOMEN AGAINST POVERTY DETROIT, MI | PROVIDE RELIEF TO WOMEN AND CHILDREN LIVING IN POVERTY THROUGH PROGRAMMING, MENTORING, AND DIRECT SUPPORT | $89,703 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINDA KOOS | BOARD PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JEFFREY RIVERA | BOARD VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| CAROL GOSS | BOARD SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JUDY GRUNER | BOARD TREASURER - THRU 12/2023 | 1 | — |
| DEBORAH JONES | BOARD TREASURER - BEG. 01/2024 | 1 | — |
| SAMMYE VANDIVER | BOARD MEMBER - THRU 12/2023 | 1 | — |
| RITA FIELDS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| INA FERNANDEZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOSH JAMIE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LATRICE MCCLENDON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LAWRENCE GARDNER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TORRE PALERMINO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL RANDALL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KARISA ANTONIO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARK DENIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JEREMY ABBY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHERYL P JOHNSON | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $215,907 |
| ANDREW GILROY | CFO - THRU 12/2023 | 40 | $129,753 |
| SONYA NICKS | CFO - BEG. 02/2024 | 40 | — |
| AISHA MORRELL-FERGUSON | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 40 | $108,267 |
| DELPHIA SIMMONS | CHIEF IMPACT & LEARNING OFFICER | 40 | $103,737 |
| CORISA REED | CHIEF ADMIN OFFICER - THRU 12/2023 | 40 | $79,485 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cots?
Cots is a nonprofit organization focused on Housing & Shelter, based in DETROIT, MI. It holds $25.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Cots?
As of 2024, Cots holds $25.5M in total assets with $8.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $90K in 2024.
Where does Cots operate?
Cots has awarded grants in Michigan.
What size grants does Cots award?
In 2024, Cots awarded 1 grants totaling $90K — an average of about $90K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Cots's EIN?
Cots's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2420565. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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