Detroit Parks Coalition
The Detroit Parks Coalition ("the coalition") is an alliance of community members and parks leaders working to support healthy, equitable, and vibrant parks in detroit. The coalition develops and facilitates city-wide parks programming, raises money for park improvements, and supports community organizations that care for detroit's parks.
Detroit Parks Coalition at a glance
In short: Detroit Parks Coalition gave $637K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $80K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $637,250
- +246.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $79,656
- +203.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $1,889,179
- +297.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Detroit Parks Coalition funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Detroit ($500K). Together the top 8 received $637K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 15 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $184K (2023) to $637K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $637K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Detroit Detroit, MI | Capital Improvements | $500,000 |
| Friends of Rouge Park Redford, MI | Capital Improvements | $27,250 |
| 360 Detroit Inc Detroit, MI | Capital Improvements | $20,000 |
| Bailey Park Neighborhood Develop Detroit, MI | Capital Improvements | $20,000 |
| People for Palmer Park Detroit, MI | Capital Improvements | $20,000 |
| Popps Packing Hamtramck, MI | Capital Improvements | $20,000 |
| Canfield Consortium Detroit, MI | Capital Improvements | $15,000 |
| Sidewalk Detroit Southfield, MI | Capital Improvements | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,889,179 | $2,873,638 | $1,968,000 | $637,250 | 8 | $25,549 |
| 2023 | $475,226 | $1,700,472 | $1,238,361 | $183,893 | 7 | $999 |
About Detroit Parks Coalition
Based on IRS filings
Detroit Parks Coalition is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Detroit, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $637K. Net investment income was $26K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Detroit Parks Coalition is led by Alex Allen, President on every filing since 2023; 2 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alex Allen
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yvette J. Pullom
Program Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$76K (2023) → $73K (2024)
Laura Trudeau
At Large Director
Director → At Large Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rochelle Lento
Director
Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sally Petrella
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alicia Bradford
At Large Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Cowan
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gail Tubbs
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Elliot
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Scott
At Large Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sigal Hemy
Executive Di
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$120K (2023) → $104K (2024)
Anthony Benavides
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Racel Frierson
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Myers-Johnson
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Michele Hodges (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Sue Mosey (2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $104K, to Sigal Hemy (Executive Di). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Detroit Parks Coalition
How much does Detroit Parks Coalition give each year?
Detroit Parks Coalition gave $637K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $184K across 7 grants.
What is Detroit Parks Coalition's typical grant size?
Detroit Parks Coalition's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $79,656, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Detroit Parks Coalition give grants?
Detroit Parks Coalition gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (5 grants).
Does Detroit Parks Coalition give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Detroit Parks Coalition's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Capital Improvements" (8 grants).
Who are Detroit Parks Coalition's largest grantees?
Detroit Parks Coalition's largest 2024 grantees include City of Detroit ($500,000), Friends of Rouge Park ($27,250) and 360 Detroit Inc ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Detroit Parks Coalition?
Detroit Parks Coalition reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.9M.
What is Detroit Parks Coalition?
Detroit Parks Coalition is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Detroit, MI. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Detroit Parks Coalition's EIN?
Detroit Parks Coalition's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0926568. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
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 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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