Hearts of Humanity
Hearts of Humanity is a public charity based in Detroit, Michigan. Its stated work includes basic-needs assistance, mentoring and case management, education and job support, and community programs for families and other people in need.
Hearts of Humanity at a glance
In short: Hearts of Humanity reported $3.2M in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $3,176,923 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- Revenue (2025)
- $7,090,297
- Expenses (2025)
- $3,859,943
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Hearts of Humanity
- Contact
Mailing address: 12711 E Jefferson Suite 15672, Detroit, MI 48215
Phone: (313) 855-7071
Website: https://hohmi.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hearts of Humanity funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 4 (25%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization is based in Detroit, Michigan. Its website describes Project Warmth as serving metro Detroit families and people experiencing homelessness. The 2025 Hope for the Holidays announcement also named Detroit and Orlando as event locations.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.6M (2023) to $3.2M (2025). In 2025 it reported $3.2M in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Detroit Housing Commission- DHC Detroit, MI | Distribution to Residents in Need | $1,340,277 |
| Apia Vote-Mi Sterling Heights, MI | To Help Families | $924,733 |
| The Imagine Mentoring Program of Michigan Warren, MI | Children in Need | $224,799 |
| Detroit Ass of Black Organzations Detroit, MI | Assist Residents in Need | $75,258 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $7,090,297 | $3,859,943 | $3,176,923 | Total only |
| 2023 | — | $4,745,924 | $3,227,851 | $2,565,067 | 4 |
| 2019 | $29,783 | $182,374 | $152,591 | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to provide “a hand up not a hand out” and restore community-based humanity and dignity in overlooked areas and among overlooked individuals. It says it provides sustainable tools to help people become self-sufficient.
The organization describes services including mentoring and case management, support groups, referrals to community resources, emergency assistance with clothing and housing, tutoring for students in grades 4–12, GED support, job-search and résumé help, and resources for childcare and transportation. Its programs also include seasonal clothing distribution and holiday assistance.
Grantmaking
The 2023 filing reports four grants totaling $2,565,067. The available information does not identify recipients or individual grant amounts, so typical grant size and notable grantees cannot be stated. The 2019 and 2025 filings each report zero grants.
The website describes Hope for the Holidays as assistance to families with children and seniors, including food, toys, clothing, and household items. It also says participants are screened for need. This is participant assistance, not evidence of a grant program for outside applicants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists T Ragsdale as secretary, G Holmes as founder, C Jackson as intern, C Holmes as “ananlyst,” M Baylor as contract staff, and M Turner as “cob.”
Hearts of Humanity's 2025 filing lists 7 officers; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
C Holmes
Ananlyst
Board Member → Ananlyst, 2023
On filings since 2019
8 hrs/week
$3K (2019) → $0 (2025)
M Turner
Cob
Board of Directors → Cob, 2023
On filings since 2019
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
G Holmes
Founder
President → Founder, 2025
On filings since 2023
32 hrs/week
No compensation reported
M Baylor
Contract Staff
Staff → Contract Staff, 2025
On filings since 2023
18 hrs/week
No compensation reported
T Ragsdale
Secretary
On filings since 2023
26 hrs/week
No compensation reported
C Jackson
Intern
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J Jackson
Contract Staff
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: g mott (2019) — Program Director President
- Former: i howard (2019) — Board
- Former: t thomas (2019) — Board
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2019 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2019 filing was $7K, to g mott (program director president). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Hearts of Humanity
How much does Hearts of Humanity give each year?
Hearts of Humanity reported $3.2M in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants.
What does Hearts of Humanity fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to provide “a hand up not a hand out” and restore community-based humanity and dignity in overlooked areas and among overlooked individuals. It says it provides sustainable tools to help people become self-sufficient. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hearts of Humanity?
Hearts of Humanity has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check hohmi.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Hearts of Humanity make grants?
The organization is based in Detroit, Michigan. Its website describes Project Warmth as serving metro Detroit families and people experiencing homelessness. The 2025 Hope for the Holidays announcement also named Detroit and Orlando as event locations.
What is Hearts of Humanity's EIN?
Hearts of Humanity's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2759760. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 July 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 22, 2026)
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