Wayne-metropolitan Community
Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency (Wayne Metro) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1971 and headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. The organization serves approximately 75,000 low- and moderate-income residents throughout Wayne County, operating over 100 programs across three primary focus areas: Quality Housing, Family Stability, and Economic Opportunities. With more than 700 employees, Wayne Metro responds to over 130,000 individual requests for assistance annually across southeastern Michigan.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$65.2M
-5.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.0M
+8.4% YoY
Grant Count
117
+24.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$26K
-12.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To eliminate poverty by empowering people and communities to be strong, healthy, and thriving.
Vision: Thriving communities where all people have hope and opportunities to realize their full potential.
Wayne Metro's programming is organized around three core impact areas:
Healthy Homes: Services focused on creating safe, clean, and stable environments for children and families. Programs include home repair, rent payment assistance, housing counseling, supportive housing, community outreach, water conservation, and weatherization services. Wayne Metro is the second largest provider in the United States of home weatherization services funded by the U.S. Department of Energy.
Whole Family Success: Integrated service delivery systems supporting children's needs and family goals, including early childhood education, youth out-of-school-time programs, and services for youth experiencing homelessness.
Economic Opportunities: Programs designed to increase social and economic mobility for families, including financial capability education, homeownership workshops, financial counseling, utility assistance, Head Start, GED preparation, free tax preparation, and foreclosure prevention services.
Grantmaking
Wayne Metro functions as both a service provider and a grantmaker. The organization awarded approximately $3.0 million in grants in 2024 through 117 grants, with a median grant size of $15,000 and a grant range of $5,000 to $699,000. The organization does not accept unsolicited applications; grantmaking is by invitation only.
Grant Range
of $15,000 and a grant range of $5,000 to $699,000. The organization does not accept unsolicited applications; grantmaking is by invitation only.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Wayne Metro serves all of Wayne County, Michigan, with particular concentration in southeastern Michigan. The organization was appointed as the Interim Community Action Agency for the City of Detroit in 2013, with the designation becoming permanent in 2015.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets (2024): $65.2 million
Total Revenues (2024): $112.2 million
Total Expenses (2024): $111.0 million
Annual Giving (2024): $3.0 million
Giving Rate: 4.6% of assets
Employees: Over 700 (with some sources citing 940 employees)
The organization's budget has grown significantly since its founding in 1971, expanding from just under $1 million to over $100 million.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $65,179,275 | $69,153,809 | $81,425,613 |
| Revenue | $112,243,500 | $143,296,549 | $301,867,378 |
| Expenses | $110,993,550 | $144,285,645 | $303,786,523 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,272,640 | $144,915 | $27,972 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
147 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Wayne-metropolitan Community
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Louis Piszker serves as Chief Executive Officer.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JODI ADAMOVICH | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JAMETTA LILLY | 1ST VICE CHA | 1 | — |
| SHAMAYIM HARRIS | 2ND VICE CHA | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL BOWDLER | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| RON HINRICHS | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| DELORES FLOWERS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ALISHA BELL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DONNELL WHITE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOSH WHEELER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARK KIBBY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER GASIECKI | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANDREW KANDREVAS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RAY SOLOMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BARBARA RYKWALDER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LANITA PICKETT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KARL LAUB | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LOUIS PISZKER | CEO | 40 | $347,119 |
| MIA HARNOS | COO | 40 | $237,251 |
| WILLIAM LANE | FORMER CFO | 40 | $211,323 |
| SHAMA MOUNZER | CHIEF PROG O | 40 | $158,559 |
| THOMAS SPERTI | CFO | 40 | $116,990 |
| KATIE CRONK | AUDIT DIRECT | 40 | $122,220 |
| JESSICA MAYS | EARLY CHILDH | 40 | $120,667 |
| NADEEM SIDDIQI | CHIEF ADMIN | 40 | $118,679 |
| STEVEN CATO | COMM DEV DIR | 40 | $113,575 |
| TIMPRINCE GRAVES | CHIEF H.R. O | 40 | $113,545 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Wayne Metro has launched several recent initiatives:
Wayne Metro Announces 2023 Seeding Wayne County Grant Cohort - Wayne Metro**2023 Seeding Wayne County Grant Cohort:** A grantmaking initiative announced in 2023
Wayne Metro Announces 2023 Seeding Wayne County Grant Cohort - Wayne Metro**Head Start Funding:** Over $1 million awarded to local Head Start organizations
**HEAT Job Training Program:** A new job training program launched by Wayne Metro
Wayne Metro Announces 2023 Seeding Wayne County Grant Cohort - Wayne Metro**Community Services Block Grant Plan:** The organization issued a notice of public comment period on its proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Community Services Block Grant Plan
Wayne Metro Announces 2023 Seeding Wayne County Grant Cohort - Wayne MetroContact & Access
Main Phone: 313-873-6000
Connect Center: 313-388-9799
- Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-6pm, Saturday 9am-12pm
- Services: Phone, live web-based chat, and email support
Walk-in & Appointment Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-5:00pm
Website: www.waynemetro.org
Address: 7310 Woodward Avenue, Suite 800, Detroit, MI 48202-3196
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Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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