THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH K-12, HIGHER EDUCATION AND OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE RATES OF COLLEGE PERSISTENCE AND COMPLETION.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$607K
+23.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$100K
-23.1% YoY
Grant Count
1
-50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$100K
+53.8% YoY
About Diploma Equity Project
Based on IRS filings
Diploma Equity Project is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $607K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $100K.
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 | $606,958 | $492,491 | $449,299 |
| Revenue | $971,626 | $1,256,480 | $1,038,045 |
| Expenses | $839,455 | $1,139,001 | $682,177 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Oakland University ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| OAKLAND UNIVERSITY ROCHESTER, MI | EDUCATION | $100,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOUG ROSS | TREASURER | 20 | $90,275 |
| MELISSA HAMANN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | — |
| KHARY TURNER | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| JACK ELSEY | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| CAROL GOSS | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MACHION JACKSON | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ANGIE REYES | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| SHIRLEY STANCATO | MEMBER | 20 | — |
| JOHN WALSH | MEMBER | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Diploma Equity Project?
Diploma Equity Project is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI. It holds $607K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Diploma Equity Project?
As of 2024, Diploma Equity Project holds $607K in total assets with $972K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $100K in 2024.
Where does Diploma Equity Project operate?
Diploma Equity Project has awarded grants in Michigan.
What size grants does Diploma Equity Project award?
In 2024, Diploma Equity Project awarded 1 grants totaling $100K — an average of about $100K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Diploma Equity Project's EIN?
Diploma Equity Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3315625. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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