Detroit Change Initiative
Detroit Change Initiative. I founded the Detroit Change Initiative a non-profit that educates people about resources available in their community connects them to opportunities to influence the changes they want to see and creates a platform that amplifies peoples voices for collective change.DCI began by focusing on voter education voter engagement voter mobilization voter protection youth leadership and development. When the pandemic first hit DCI leveraged that community trust and kept working to activate change led by the voices of our people. With growing partnerships like Michigan Voice We Found Hip Hop and Pullup Neighbor over 25,000 food boxes were distributed. But we didnt just give away food. We also provided voter registration and education PPE and guidance on how to keep themselves and their families safe.
Detroit Change Initiative at a glance
In short: Detroit Change Initiative gave $70K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $69,825
- -73.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,275
- -56.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $231,407
- -69.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Detroit Change Initiative funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Journey Faith Group ($50K). Together the top 3 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 8 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2025) to $265K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Journey Faith Group Detroit, MI | held many several community voter registration drive in Detroit Schools. This led to 543 people registering to vote. Their community focus improved voting turnout in Detroit. This was the highest turnout in a mayoral election in 25 years. | $49,825 |
| Our Own Wall Street Detroit, MI | They help prepared families for the academic year. Coupled with mutual aid support like food hygiene products and basic household needs. This strengthened community trust. 60 residents through workshops and drives. 100 small business owners in policy discussion. Distributed over 200 school supply kits and mutual aid packages. | $10,000 |
| Childs Play Foundation Detroit, MI | Childs Play held several community voter registration drives at the historic McCabe Field where the Detroit Westside Cubs played and practiced. This led to 243 people registering to vote. Their community focus improved voting turnout in Detroit. This was the highest turnout in mayoral election in 25 years. | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $231,407 | $231,407 | $231,407 | $69,825 | 3 |
| 2024 | $766,704 | $781,570 | $781,570 | $265,494 | 5 |
| 2023 | $173,882 | $173,822 | $173,822 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | $409,207 | $409,207 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | $176,377 | $176,377 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | $199,250 | $199,250 | — | — |
About Detroit Change Initiative
Based on IRS filings
Detroit Change Initiative is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Detroit, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $231K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $70K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Detroit Change Initiative is led by Norman Clement, Executive Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Norman Clement
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Former officers (23)
- Former: Alvin Alexander (2020–2021) — Canvasser
- Former: Arielle Dunncan (2020–2021) — Canvasser
- Former: Billy Alexander (2020–2021) — Canvasser
- Former: chalene jones (2020–2021) — Canvasser
- Former: Daylen Boddie (2020–2021) — Canvasser
- Former: Desire Jenkins (2020–2021) — Canvasser
- Former: Elizabeth StClair (2020–2021) — Canvasser
- Former: Emma Stahl (2020–2021) — Canvasser
- Former: Joyce Winston (2020–2021) — Canvasser
- Former: Kearra Alford (2020–2021) — Canvasser
- Former: Kenneth McIntosh (2020–2021) — Canvasser
- Former: Korey Perry (2020–2021) — Canvasser
- Former: Kristin Davis (2020–2021) — Canvasser
- Former: kyle abrams (2020–2021) — Canvasser
- Former: Liam Graham (2020–2021) — Canvasser
- Former: Maria Jamerson (2020–2021) — Canvasser
- Former: Maria Nails (2020–2021) — Canvasser
- Former: McaCayla Nails (2020–2021) — Canvasser
- Former: Melvin Jenkins (2020–2021) — Canvasser
- Former: Teresa Jackson (2020–2021) — Canvasser
- Former: Trent Jones (2020–2021) — Canvasser
- Former: Anthony Robinson (2021) — Canvasser Manager
- Former: reaghan worlfolk (2021) — Canvasser
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $25K, to Norman Clement (Executive Director). 12 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Detroit Change Initiative
How much does Detroit Change Initiative give each year?
Detroit Change Initiative gave $70K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $265K across 5 grants.
What is Detroit Change Initiative's typical grant size?
Detroit Change Initiative's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $23,275, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Detroit Change Initiative give grants?
Detroit Change Initiative gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (3 grants).
Does Detroit Change Initiative give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Detroit Change Initiative's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Detroit Change Initiative?
Detroit Change Initiative reported $231K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $231K.
What is Detroit Change Initiative?
Detroit Change Initiative is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Detroit, MI. It holds $231K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Detroit Change Initiative's EIN?
Detroit Change Initiative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-5264149. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 23, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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