Connect Detroit is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Detroit, Michigan, registered in 2001, with $8,777,458 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$8.8M
▲ 3.2% vs prior year
Community median: $184K
Expenses (FY2024)
$8.7M
Net assets
$1.2M
Employees
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Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Connect Detroit— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Connect Detroit: 2 mo reserves · +1% margin earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Connect Detroit— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Connect Detroit: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $4.6M (FY2013) to $8.8M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
1.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.5M
Total liabilities
$278K
Net assets
$1.2M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,777,458▲3.2% | $8,664,477▼3.3% | $1,182,715▲10.6% | $1,460,596▼11.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $8,507,216▼11.1% | $8,958,832▼3.1% | $1,069,734▼29.7% | $1,645,018▼7.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $9,571,498▲39.6% | $9,244,037▲49.2% | $1,521,350▲27.4% | $1,779,055▲44.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $6,855,540▲11.7% | $6,196,273▼3.5% | $1,193,889▲123% | $1,231,403▲54.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $6,140,108▼15.2% | $6,421,880▼19.5% | $534,622▼34.5% | $795,780▼15.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $7,236,682▼13.1% | $7,980,473▲1.9% | $816,394▼47.7% | $941,343▼40.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $8,331,455▲9.5% | $7,830,785▲9.9% | $1,560,185▲47.3% | $1,588,996▲39.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $7,608,967▲26.5% | $7,127,835▲31.2% | $1,059,515▼23.7% | $1,139,980▼27.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $6,015,480▲30.2% | $5,434,671▲12.8% | $1,389,035▲71.9% | $1,567,665▲57.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $4,621,589▲1.1% | $4,818,093▲12.4% | $808,226▼19.6% | $993,692▼26.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $4,569,316 | $4,287,022 | $1,004,730 | $1,345,529 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
18 grants to Connect Detroit totaling $10.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation | Subcontractor payments for employment and training programs | 2024 | $1,365,434 |
| Michigan Health Endowment Fund | Detroit youth mental wellness & resilience collaborative | 2024 | $81,448 |
| Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation | Subcontractor | 2023 | $1,465,867 |
| Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation | Subcontractor | 2022 | $2,370,123 |
| Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan | Community improvement & capacity building program | 2022 | $50,000 |
| Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation | Payments for employment and training programs | 2021 | $995,684 |
| Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan | Summer youth employment | 2021 | $150,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2021 | $24,750 |
| Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation | Payments for employment and training programs | 2020 | $1,479,512 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2020 | $25,000 |
| Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation | Payments for employment and training programs | 2019 | $1,200,657 |
| Wayne-metropolitan Community Action Agency | Provide education, employment enrichment, and training to disadvantaged city youth | 2019 | $102,385 |
| Wayne-metropolitan Community Action Agency | Provide education, employment and training to disadvantaged youth | 2018 | $94,694 |
| Wayne-metropolitan Community Action Agency | Provide education, employment and training to disadvantaged youth | 2017 | $500,815 |
| Wayne-metropolitan Community Action Agency | Provide education, employment and training to disadvantaged youth | 2016 | $146,883 |
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Data for Connect Detroit (EIN 38-3570727) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.