Prosperus Detroit Micro Lending
ProsperUs advances economic equity in under-resourced communities by supporting entrepreneurs with opportunities and capital needed to build businesses, generational wealth, and vibrant neighborhoods.
Prosperus Detroit Micro Lending at a glance
In short: Prosperus Detroit Micro Lending gave $429K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $54K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $429,190
- +420.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $53,649
- +355.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $52,165
- Total assets
- $4,555,184
- +8.1% 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.
How to apply to Prosperus Detroit Micro Lending
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Prosperus Detroit Micro Lending
Who Prosperus Detroit Micro Lending funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ferris Wheel Innovation Center ($120K). Together the top 8 received $429K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 56 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Prosperus Detroit Micro Lending gives
- Giving fell 35% 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 $83K (2023) to $658K (2021). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $429K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ferris Wheel Innovation Center Flint, MI | Operating Grant | $120,019 |
| Metro Detroit Black Business Chamber of Commerce Detroit, MI | Operating Grant | $61,016 |
| Detroit Future Opps Detroit, MI | Operating Grant | $55,150 |
| Grand Rapids Urban League Grand Rapids, MI | Operating Grant | $54,445 |
| Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce Inc Grand Rapids, MI | Operating Grant | $49,885 |
| Global Detroit Detroit, MI | Operating Grant | $40,000 |
| Grabb Local Inc Grand Rapids, MI | Operating Grant | $37,213 |
| Michigan Womens Foundation Detroit, MI | Operating Grant | $11,462 |
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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 | $4,555,184 | $4,163,863 | $3,174,837 | $429,190 | 8 | $4,282 |
| 2023 | $4,215,384 | $1,801,771 | $2,249,853 | $82,500 | 7 | — |
| 2022 | $3,608,105 | $3,302,099 | $2,010,396 | $194,000 | 13 | — |
| 2021 | $2,318,083 | $2,015,373 | $1,841,196 | $657,500 | 28 | — |
| 2020 | $2,136,590 | $1,383,329 | $426,416 | $116,465 | Total only | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Prosperus Detroit Micro Lending
Based on IRS filings
Prosperus Detroit Micro Lending is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Detroit, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $429K. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Prosperus Detroit Micro Lending is led by Paul Jones, CEO on the 2024 filing; 3 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul Jones
CEO
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$196K (2024)
Steve Kosuda
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chanell R Contreras
Director
Executive Director → Executive Director & Director, 2023
Executive Director & Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$26K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Hector Hernandez
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Tobocman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Jones
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Faison
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pierre Batton
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Veronika Scott
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joanna Dueweke-Perez
Manager
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$113K (2023) → $111K (2024)
Matthew Bihun
Manager
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$111K (2023) → $114K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: John Schoeniger (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Richmond Hawkins (2020–2022) — Director
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 $196K, to Paul Jones (CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Prosperus Detroit Micro Lending
How much does Prosperus Detroit Micro Lending give each year?
Prosperus Detroit Micro Lending gave $429K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $83K across 7 grants.
What is Prosperus Detroit Micro Lending's typical grant size?
Prosperus Detroit Micro Lending's median grant in 2024 was $52,165, and its average grant was $53,649, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Prosperus Detroit Micro Lending give grants?
Prosperus Detroit Micro Lending 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 (4 grants) and Grand Rapids, MI (3 grants).
Does Prosperus Detroit Micro Lending give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Prosperus Detroit Micro Lending's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Prosperus Detroit Micro Lending's largest grantees?
Prosperus Detroit Micro Lending's largest 2024 grantees include Ferris Wheel Innovation Center ($120,019), Metro Detroit Black Business Chamber of Commerce ($61,016) and Detroit Future Opps ($55,150), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Prosperus Detroit Micro Lending?
Prosperus Detroit Micro Lending reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.2M.
What is Prosperus Detroit Micro Lending?
Prosperus Detroit Micro Lending is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Detroit, MI. It holds $4.6M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Prosperus Detroit Micro Lending's EIN?
Prosperus Detroit Micro Lending's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2997666. 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 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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