Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation
91% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Thin reserves Growing revenue
Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Detroit, Michigan, registered in 2019, with $72,561,677 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B, and it directs about 91% of spending to programs.
115 Erskine St Fl 2, Detroit, MI, 48201 EIN 38-3353746 Since 2019
Revenue (FY2024)
$72.6M
▼ 14.0% vs prior year
Employment median: $367K
Expenses (FY2024)
$79.1M
Net assets
$1.6M
Employees
215
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
C+Program efficiency40% of the rating91% to programs · $0 to raise $100
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. For Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation: 91% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
CFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · -9% margin
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 Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation: 0 mo reserves · -9% margin earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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. For Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
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 Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Detroit employment solutions corporation (desc) is part of the michigan works! system, which is a network of 16 workforce agencies located throughout the state. this system helps residents find new jobs, retain employment, and advance their skills. also, services are provided to employers to help them meet employment needs. the workforce system in the city is overseen by the mayor's workforce development board (mwdb). desc is the administrative and fiscal agent for the mwbd. the board's strategic vision is to contribute to the revitalization of detroit by creating a demand-driven workforce system that enables citizens to acquire the knowledge and skills that lead to family-sustaining employment, while at the same time providing employers with the skilled workforce they need to compete globally. the board's goal is to grow employment of detroiters by 40,000 over 5 years.
What they do
Temporary assistance for needy families (tanf) is a federal assistance program of the united states. it began on july 1, 1997 and succeeded the aid to families with dependent children (afdc) program, providing cash assistance to indigent american families through the united states department of health and human services. the state of michigan uses tanf funds to support the path (partnership. accountability. training. hope.) program that delivers workforce services to custodial parents on cash assistance. through path, customers engage in work related activities including job readiness workshops, work experience, community service, occupational training, job search and job placement. we serve approximately 4,000 individuals per year.
The jumpstart program - desc serves as the subrecipient, fiduciary and administrator on behalf of the city of detroit for the arpa funded jumpstart program that supports and responds to the economic impact of covid by connecting individuals to job placement, work readiness training, and/or education programs to increase the skillsets for those who have been underemployed for at least 24 weeks. the program requires participants to undertake an employment or skills training opportunity in addition to attending job readiness training and financial literacy workshops. participants will receive stipends to assist with common barriers to success, such as housing, transportation, and/or childcare costs. to help participants progress through the program, participants will work with a case manager or in-detroit organization (ido) for resources support. to ensure idos are positioned to provide helpful information and support participants during recruitment, desc coordinates periodic trainings to idos to boost public program knowledge. the jumpstart program supports individuals who have been out of the workforce and education for 24 weeks or more and will provide them with incentives and additional support to increase the likelihood of success in the workforce that remain in the program for up to 18 months as they complete their chosen educational, training, or work experience. program ended june 30, 2025.
Summer youth employment- grow detroit's young talent (gdyt) is the summer youth employment program for the city of detroit. youth ages 14-24 are employed or trained for 120 hours over a 6 week period in the months of july and august and earn a wage or stipend. prior to their employment, youth participate in 12 hours of work readiness training inclusive of communication, critical thinking, digital literacy, professionalism, and fiscal responsibility. work experience includes career pathway, community based and corporate internships.
Contact & location
- Address
- 115 Erskine St Fl 2, Detroit, MI, 48201
- City
- Detroit
- State
- Michigan
- Category
- Employment
- Subcategory
- Employment Preparation & Placement
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $59.0M (FY2019) to $72.6M (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $15.8MNet assets $1.6M
Operating margin
-8.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$17.4M
Total liabilities
$15.8M
Net assets
$1.6M
Salaries & benefits
$19.8M
25% of expenses
Board members
12
11 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $72,561,677▼14.0% | $79,055,522▼10.4% | $1,600,155▼81.4% | $17,356,468▼26.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $84,390,253▲9.3% | $88,235,463▲15.1% | $8,603,426▼30.9% | $23,560,838▼11.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $77,242,425▲25.1% | $76,646,039▲13.2% | $12,448,636▲5.0% | $26,508,257▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $61,743,492▼16.6% | $67,729,669▲4.7% | $11,852,250▼33.6% | $25,202,052▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $74,043,951▲25.5% | $64,660,183▲16.7% | $17,838,427▲111% | $24,331,271▲70.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $58,996,318 | $55,388,298 | $8,454,659 | $14,238,847 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Diana Prosi — $166,740 (0.21% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diana Prosi | Detroit At Work Brand Manager | 40 | $166,740 |
| Dana Williams | President & Ceo | 40 | $166,349 |
| Traci Sassak | Cfo (ended 12/2024) | 40 | $160,384 |
| Nneka Carter | Supportive Services Director | 40 | $145,450 |
| Stephanie Nixon | Chief Program Officer | 40 | $143,409 |
| Todd Drysdale | Director of Finance & Accounting | 40 | $140,792 |
| Sara Azu | Chief Administrative Officer | 40 | $136,918 |
| Terri Weems | Director | 0.5 | $19,000 |
| Alice Thompson | Chair | 0.5 | — |
| Chris Uhl | Treasurer | 0.5 | — |
| Dannis Mitchell | Vice Chair | 0.5 | — |
| Gail Taylor | Director | 0.5 | — |
| John Perkins | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Lena Barkley | Secretary | 0.5 | — |
| Mark Redman | Member-at-large | 0.5 | — |
| Matt Cross | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Paul Trulik | Member-at-large | 0.5 | — |
| Rian Barnhill | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Ric Preuss | Director | 0.5 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Accountemps | Temporary Staffing | $895,462 |
| All-ways Transportation | Supportive Services | $299,827 |
| Lagarda Security | Security Services | $193,562 |
| Al's Furniture | Supportive Services | $173,620 |
| Woodward Mack | Parking | $158,160 |
Grants received · $12.6M total
29 grants to Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation totaling $12.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2024 | $666,600 |
| The Aspen Institute Inc | Aspen forum for community solutions | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2023 | $833,400 |
| Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan | Crime & legal-related | 2023 | $44,000 |
| The Aspen Institute Inc | Opportunity youth forum (oyf) annual assessment stipend and learning grant for detroit collaborative | 2023 | $6,500 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Public service | 2022 | $2,000,000 |
| The Miami Foundation Inc | College education scholarship(s) for student(s) in need | 2022 | $340,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2021 | $1,000,000 |
| The Miami Foundation Inc | Program support | 2021 | $340,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2020 | $1,625,000 |
| United Way For Southeastern Michigan | Grant | 2020 | $801,645 |
| United Way For Southeastern Michigan | Grant | 2020 | $801,645 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Programs | 2020 | $500,000 |
| The Miami Foundation Inc | Program support | 2020 | $340,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | 2020 | $125,000 |
Grants made · $23.8M in FY2024
27 grants totaling $23.8M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Serco Inc | Subcontractor payments for employment and training programs | $3,482,448 |
| Payne Pulliam School of Trade and Commerce Inc | Subcontractor payments for employment and training programs | $3,042,481 |
| Ross Innovative Employment Solutions Corporation | Subcontractor payments for employment and training programs | $2,475,218 |
| Arbor E&t LLC DBA Equus Workforce Solutions | Subcontractor payments for employment and training programs | $2,343,145 |
| Access | Subcontractor payments for employment and training programs | $2,156,654 |
| Downriver Community Conference | Subcontractor payments for employment and training programs | $1,885,495 |
| Development Centers Inc | Subcontractor payments for employment and training programs | $1,629,441 |
| Connect Detroit | Subcontractor payments for employment and training programs | $1,365,434 |
| Ser-metro-detroit Jobs For Progress Inc | Subcontractor payments for employment and training programs | $1,087,161 |
| Matrix Human Services | Subcontractor payments for employment and training programs | $637,652 |
| Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit | Subcontractor payments for employment and training programs | $604,953 |
| Southwest Economic Solutions | Subcontractor payments for employment and training programs | $598,436 |
| Urban Neighborhood Initiatives Inc | Subcontractor payments for employment and training programs | $459,650 |
| Jackets For Jobs Inc | Subcontractor payments for employment and training programs | $425,939 |
| The Youth Connection Inc | Subcontractor payments for employment and training programs | $314,900 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-3353746, based in Detroit, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation's EIN?
- Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-3353746.
- How much revenue does Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation report?
- Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation reported $72,561,677 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation's spending goes to programs?
- Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation spends about 91% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation have?
- CharityIndex grades Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation B, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation's latest Form 990 is $166,740, paid to Diana Prosi (Detroit At Work Brand Manager).
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Data for Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation (EIN 38-3353746) 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.