S A Y Detroit
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
S A Y Detroit is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Southfield, Michigan, registered in 2010, with $3,474,615 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
29836 Telegraph Rd, Southfield, MI, 48034 EIN 20-4786626 Since 2010
Revenue (FY2024)
$3.5M
▼ 31.0% vs prior year
Housing median: $408K
Expenses (FY2024)
$4.5M
Net assets
$10.2M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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 S A Y Detroit— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating27 mo reserves · -29% 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 S A Y Detroit: 27 mo reserves · -29% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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 S A Y Detroit— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 S A Y Detroit: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 29836 Telegraph Rd, Southfield, MI, 48034
- City
- Southfield
- State
- Michigan
- Category
- Housing & Shelter
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $528K (FY2013) to $3.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.4MNet assets $10.2M
Operating margin
-28.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$11.6M
Total liabilities
$1.4M
Net assets
$10.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,474,615▼31.0% | $4,474,373▲30.5% | $10,214,891▼9.0% | $11,615,773▼7.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $5,032,915▲75.5% | $3,428,767▲5.7% | $11,229,642▲16.5% | $12,490,497▲27.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,868,547▼42.0% | $3,243,240▲13.5% | $9,641,475▼4.1% | $9,821,876▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $4,947,599▲31.8% | $2,858,279▲23.0% | $10,049,690▲26.2% | $10,220,382▲22.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $3,755,120▲52.0% | $2,323,431▲25.0% | $7,960,370▲21.9% | $8,380,286▲21.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,470,269▲44.7% | $1,858,546▲6.6% | $6,528,681▲10.4% | $6,905,235▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,706,968▲17.3% | $1,742,797▼13.4% | $5,914,352▼9.2% | $6,438,991▼12.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,455,064▼79.1% | $2,012,382▲28.0% | $6,511,072▼12.6% | $7,381,025▼11.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $6,956,034▲138% | $1,572,182▲29.4% | $7,446,390▲261% | $8,374,783▲153% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,923,637▲184% | $1,214,843▲32.4% | $2,062,538▲483% | $3,315,255▲436% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,029,859▲95.2% | $917,778▲43.9% | $353,744▲46.4% | $618,800▲33.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $527,720 | $637,574▲41.3% | $241,663▼31.3% | $463,435▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $451,345▲17.0% | $351,517▲139% | $457,731▲45.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $385,857▼6.6% | $147,170▲120% | $313,650▲137% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $413,125 | $66,847 | $132,549 | 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.
Grants received · $7.6M total
72 grants to S A Y Detroit totaling $7.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Relief | Support to us clinics & health centers for low-income, uninsured patients | 2024 | $72,424 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $10,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $7,031 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $560,400 |
| Trinity Health-michigan | Community support | 2023 | $400,000 |
| United Way For Southeastern Michigan | Grant | 2023 | $196,000 |
| Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan | Housing & shelter | 2023 | $75,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $57,900 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2023 | $55,500 |
| Direct Relief | Support to us clinics & health centers for low-income, uninsured patients | 2023 | $48,988 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2023 | $8,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $6,170 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $623,300 |
| Trinity Health-michigan | Community support | 2022 | $400,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is S A Y Detroit a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. S A Y Detroit is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-4786626, based in Southfield, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is S A Y Detroit's EIN?
- S A Y Detroit's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-4786626.
- How much revenue does S A Y Detroit report?
- S A Y Detroit reported $3,474,615 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does S A Y Detroit have?
- CharityIndex grades S A Y Detroit D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for S A Y Detroit (EIN 20-4786626) 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.