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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.0M
+26.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$65K
+384.3% YoY
Grant Count
3
+200.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
+61.4% YoY
About Detroit Future City
Based on IRS filings
Detroit Future City is a nonprofit organization 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 $2.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $65K. Net investment income was $12K.
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 | $1,987,284 | $1,571,730 | $3,632,627 |
| Revenue | $3,697,586 | $875,516 | $2,600,145 |
| Expenses | $3,565,257 | $2,940,106 | $2,861,828 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $12,175 | $25,729 | — |
| 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 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Detroit Future City
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Allied Media Project ($30,000), Arboretum ($20,383), Bailey Park Nieghborhood Developmen ($15,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Media Project | To support archival research | $30,000 |
| Arboretum | Tree palanting and park improvements | $20,383 |
| Bailey Park Nieghborhood Developmen | Tree planting | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anika Goss-Foster | CEO | 40 | $311,621 |
| Tom Goddeeris | COO | 40 | $181,697 |
| Kimberly Faison | Vice President | 40 | $119,159 |
| Ashley Clark | Vice President | 40 | $125,741 |
| Edward Lynch | Director of Research | 40 | $103,409 |
| Shari Williams | Director of Equitable Neighbood P | 40 | $106,897 |
| Katherine Cherry | Development Director | 40 | $111,835 |
| Todd Bettison | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Clifford Brown | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Charles Cross | Board Member | 1 | — |
| James Currenton | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Margaret Dewar | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Tiffany Douglas | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Kamilia Landrum | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Maha Freij | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Steve Ogden | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Angelique Power | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Donald Rencher | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Joi Rushing | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Valerie Strassberg | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Steve Tobocman | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Laura Trudeau | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Bucky Willis | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Wendy Jackson | Board Chairman | 1 | — |
| Alice Thompson | Board Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Dave Blaszkiewicz | Board Treasuer | 1 | — |
| James Ribbron | Board Secretary | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Detroit Future City?
Detroit Future City is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in DETROIT, MI. It holds $2.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Detroit Future City?
As of 2024, Detroit Future City holds $2.0M in total assets with $3.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $65K in 2024.
Where does Detroit Future City operate?
Detroit Future City has awarded grants in California, Michigan.
What size grants does Detroit Future City award?
In 2024, Detroit Future City awarded 3 grants totaling $65K — an average of about $22K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Detroit Future City's EIN?
Detroit Future City's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5050055. 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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