Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency
To enable the low income, elderly and disabled of oakland and Livingston county to become more self-sufficient.
Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency at a glance
In short: Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency gave $4.6M across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $509K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,583,394
- -7.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $509,266
- -7.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $438,667
- Total assets
- $16,024,530
- +3.4% 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 Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Waterford School District ($874K). Together the top 9 received $4.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 20 grants of 42 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency gives
- Giving grew 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.4M (2020) to $4.9M (2023). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $4.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Waterford School District Waterford, MI | Head Start Grant | $873,612 |
| Farmington School District Farmingotn, MI | Head Start Grant | $642,211 |
| Lake Orion School District Lake Orion, MI | Head Start Grant | $613,025 |
| Macomb Community Action Warren, MI | Supportive Services for Veteran Families | $605,679 |
| Lamphere School District Madison Heights, MI | Head Start Grant | $438,667 |
| Berkley School District Oakpark, MI | Head Start Grant | $422,399 |
| Ferndale School District Ferndale, MI | Head Start Grant | $387,918 |
| Holly School District Holly, MI | Head Start Grant | $330,025 |
| Walled Lake School District Walled Lake, MI | Head Start Grant | $269,858 |
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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 | $16,024,530 | $30,103,894 | $30,098,845 | $4,583,394 | 9 | $117,695 |
| 2023 | $15,496,594 | $28,914,983 | $28,737,553 | $4,947,442 | 9 | $114,947 |
| 2022 | $16,281,516 | $34,204,289 | $34,084,449 | $3,828,634 | 8 | $117,662 |
| 2021 | $13,027,900 | $40,800,569 | $40,560,135 | $3,625,693 | 8 | $120,808 |
| 2020 | $10,749,548 | $26,901,997 | $27,028,069 | $3,395,546 | 8 | $89,285 |
About Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency
Based on IRS filings
Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Pontiac, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $16.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $4.6M. Net investment income was $118K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency is led by Susan Harding, CEO on every filing since 2020; 4 of 30 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan Harding
CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$137K (2020) → $154K (2024)
Khalfani Stephens
Board Chairperson
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Pagen
Technology Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$138K (2020) → $145K (2024)
Bradley Michaud
CFO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$117K (2020) → $139K (2024)
James Cole
Technology Manager
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$118K (2020) → $125K (2024)
Angela Powell
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brent Earl
Board Member
Board Vice Chairperson → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Miller
Board Secretary
Board Member → Board Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Helzerman
Board Vice Chairperson
Board Member → Board Vice Chairperson, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Williams
Board Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Faris Alami
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Del Morone
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Straske
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patty Soma
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phyllis McMillen
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yohnnes Bolds
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Davis
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Berryman
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janise Jordan
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony Soma
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terri Snyder
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Maxey
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Glynis Johnson
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Gavin
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Peterson
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linnie Taylor
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Romona Greenlee
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samino Scott
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheila Knotts
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Veronica Pechumer
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Crystal Szelap (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ellen Terpening (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Holbert Maxey (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Janet Jackson (2020–2023) — Board Secretary
- Former: Vincent Aceron (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Susan White (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Coleman Yoakum (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Cole Yoakum (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Erica Goldston (2020–2022) — Director of Human Resource
- Former: Heather Zeigler (2020–2022) — Director of Health & Housin
- Former: Janice Smith (2020–2022) — Director of Early Childhoo
- Former: Kathryn Flanery (2020–2022) — Director of Energy & Communications
- Former: Maureen Parrish (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Taressa S. Ariss (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Willia M. Wright (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Antoinette James (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jerry Bertrand (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Robert Bass (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Victor Arbulu (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $154K, to Susan Harding (CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency
How much does Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency give each year?
Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency gave $4.6M across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $4.9M across 9 grants.
What is Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency's typical grant size?
Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency's median grant in 2024 was $438,667, and its average grant was $509,266, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency give grants?
Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Head Start Grant" (8 grants).
Who are Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency's largest grantees?
Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency's largest 2024 grantees include Waterford School District ($873,612), Farmington School District ($642,211) and Lake Orion School District ($613,025), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency?
Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency reported $16.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $30.1M.
What is Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency?
Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Pontiac, MI. It holds $16.0M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency's EIN?
Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-1785665. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- 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 2020–2024
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