THE MISSION OF THE DETROIT CHILDREN'S FUND IS TO MAKE HIGH-POTENTIAL INVESTMENTS TO EXPAND SUCCESSFUL SCHOOLS, GREATLY IMPROVE LOWER PERFORMING SCHOOLS, AND DISCOVER AND DEVELOP TALENTED EDUCATORS SO THAT EVERY CHILD IN DETROIT HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE AN EXCELLENT EDUCATION.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.2M
+64.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.9M
+0.2% YoY
Grant Count
8
-20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$243K
+25.3% YoY
About Detroit Children's Fund
Based on IRS filings
Detroit Children's Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in DETROIT, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $1.9M. Net investment income was $232K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,180,205 | $4,366,327 | $4,764,612 |
| Revenue | $6,258,931 | $4,550,837 | $6,678,705 |
| Expenses | $3,501,419 | $4,215,795 | $5,521,426 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $232,019 | $54,125 | $1,822 |
| 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 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include New Paradigm for Education Inc ($1,384,438), Michigan College Access Network ($210,000), Escuela Avancemos Academy ($79,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DETROIT ACADEMY OF ARTS & SCIENCE DETROIT, MI | PROVIDE FOUNDATIONAL TOOLS AND SUPPORT TO STAFF AND STUDENTS | $60,000 |
| ESCUELA AVANCEMOS ACADEMY DETROT, MI | RETENTION BONUSES | $79,500 |
| JALEN ROSE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY DETROIT, MI | RETENTION BONUSES | $53,250 |
| MAPSA FOUNDATION LANSING, MI | SCHOLARSHIPS, COACHING TO PASS TEACHER CERTIFICATION | $75,000 |
| NEW PARADIGM FOR EDUCATION INC DETROIT, MI | ADDITIONAL STAFF, COACHING & DEVELOPMENT BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS AND SURVEYS TO CHARTER SCHOOLS; TRANSPORTATION; RETENTION BONUSES | $1,384,438 |
| MICHIGAN COLLEGE ACCESS NETWORK LANSING, MI | INCREASE DETROIT'S (CITY) COLLEGE AND MICHIGAN'S COLLEGE MATRICULATION RATES, PERSISTENCE RATES AND MATCH RATES AT PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS | $210,000 |
| LAWRENCE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY SOUTHFIELD, MI | TUITION AND SUPPLIES FOR CHARTER SCHOOL ENROLLEES | $60,000 |
| UNIVERSITY PREPARATORY ACADEMY DETROIT, MI | TRANSPORTATION FOR ENROLLEES OF THE DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSES | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KC CRAIN | BOARD CHAIR, DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| TONYA ALLEN | SECRETARY, DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JASON TINSLEY | TREASURER, DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| RYAN MAIBACH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ADAM LEVINSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ARN TELLEM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KELLE ILITCH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BILL EMERSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TIFFANY DOUGLAS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TONY BARRA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JESSE VENEGAS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DARIENNE DRIVER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANUP POPAT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RAY SCOTT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NICK KARMANOS | PARTNER | 40 | $191,779 |
| LATWILA AINSWORTH-COMFORT | PARTNER | 40 | $173,900 |
| LISA LAURIN | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 40 | $131,213 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Detroit Children's Fund?
Detroit Children's Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in DETROIT, MI. It holds $7.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Detroit Children's Fund?
As of 2024, Detroit Children's Fund holds $7.2M in total assets with $6.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $1.9M in 2024.
Where does Detroit Children's Fund operate?
Detroit Children's Fund has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, New York.
What size grants does Detroit Children's Fund award?
In 2024, Detroit Children's Fund awarded 8 grants totaling $1.9M — an average of about $243K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Detroit Children's Fund's EIN?
Detroit Children's Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2499615. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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