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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.9M
+297.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$637K
+246.5% YoY
Grant Count
8
+14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$80K
+203.2% YoY
About Detroit Parks Coalition
Based on IRS filings
Detroit Parks Coalition is a nonprofit organization 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
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,889,179 | $475,226 |
| Revenue | $2,873,638 | $1,700,472 |
| Expenses | $1,968,000 | $1,238,361 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $25,549 | $999 |
| 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
15 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include City of Detroit ($500,000), Friends of Rouge Park ($27,250), 360 Detroit Inc ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 360 DETROIT INC DETROIT, MI | CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | $20,000 |
| BAILEY PARK NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOP DETROIT, MI | CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | $20,000 |
| CANFIELD CONSORTIUM DETROIT, MI | CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | $15,000 |
| FRIENDS OF ROUGE PARK REDFORD, MI | CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | $27,250 |
| PEOPLE FOR PALMER PARK DETROIT, MI | CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | $20,000 |
| POPPS PACKING HAMTRAMCK, MI | CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | $20,000 |
| SIDEWALK DETROIT SOUTHFIELD, MI | CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | $15,000 |
| CITY OF DETROIT DETROIT, MI | CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | $500,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIGAL HEMY | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $103,798 |
| YVETTE J PULLOM | PROGRAM DIRE | 40 | $72,984 |
| ALEX ALLEN | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ANTHONY BENAVIDES | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | — |
| ALICIA BRADFORD | AT LARGE DIR | 1 | — |
| DAVID COWAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MEGAN ELLIOT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RACEL FRIERSON | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ROCHELLE LENTO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RYAN MYERS-JOHNSON | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| SALLY PETRELLA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TODD SCOTT | AT LARGE DIR | 1 | — |
| LAURA TRUDEAU | AT LARGE DIR | 1 | — |
| GAIL TUBBS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Detroit Parks Coalition?
Detroit Parks Coalition is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in DETROIT, MI. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Detroit Parks Coalition?
As of 2024, Detroit Parks Coalition holds $1.9M in total assets with $2.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $637K in 2024.
Where does Detroit Parks Coalition operate?
Detroit Parks Coalition has awarded grants in Michigan.
What size grants does Detroit Parks Coalition award?
In 2024, Detroit Parks Coalition awarded 8 grants totaling $637K — an average of about $80K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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