CREATE AND FACILITATE OPPORTUNITIES THAT EMPOWER FAMILIES IN POVERTY TO COLLABORATE, THRIVE, AND SUCCEED IN BUILDING STRONG HOUSEHOLDS, NEIGHBORHOODS, AND COMMUNITIES.
Key facts about Cots
- EIN
- 38-2420565
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $67,182
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $33,591
- Median grant
- $33,591
- Total assets
- $27,209,277
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$27.2M
+6.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$67K
-25.1% YoY
Grant Count
2
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$34K
-62.6% YoY
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 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $27.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $67K. Net investment income was $190K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 2 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $27,209,277 | $25,543,016 | $26,359,255 |
| Revenue | $10,418,828 | $8,235,053 | $8,188,509 |
| Expenses | $9,678,595 | $9,821,265 | $8,374,783 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $189,928 | $208,285 | $865,354 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Warrior Women Against Poverty ($53,102), Spirit of Sister In Memory of Turresa V Lambert ($14,080).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Warrior Women Against Poverty Detroit, MI | Provide relief to woman and children living in poverty through programming, mentoring, and direct support | $53,102 |
| Spirit of Sister In Memory of Turresa V Lambert Troy, MI | To honor and celebrate women who have greatly impacted the lives of others, and to support women who are raising families and working to better themselves. | $14,080 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Goss | Board Secretary | 1 | — |
| Deborah Jones | Board Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Ina Fernandez | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jeffrey Rivera | Board Vice President | 1 | — |
| Jeremy Abby | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Josh Jamie | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Judy Gruner | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Karisa Antonio | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Latrice McClendon | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Lawerence Gardner | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Linda Koos | Board President | 1 | — |
| Mark Denis | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Michael Randall | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Saayme Vandiver | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Terri Cable | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Torre Palemino | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Aisha Morrell-Ferguson | Chief Development Officer | 40 | $111,618 |
| Cheryl P Johnson | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $206,816 |
| Corisa Reed | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $90,697 |
| Delphia Simmons | Chief Impact Officer | 40 | $105,396 |
| Sonya Nicks | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $131,920 |
| Dawn Walker | Director of Accounting | 40 | $102,361 |
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 $27.2M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Cots?
As of 2025, Cots holds $27.2M in total assets with $10.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $67K in 2025.
Where does Cots operate?
Cots has awarded grants in Michigan.
What size grants does Cots award?
In 2025, Cots awarded 2 grants totaling $67K — an average of about $34K 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 2020–2025.
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