Wayne-metropolitan Community Action Agency
90% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Declining revenue
Wayne-metropolitan Community Action Agency is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Detroit, Michigan, registered in 1971, with $112,243,500 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 90% of spending to programs.
7310 Woodward Ave Ste 800, Detroit, MI, 48202 EIN 38-1976979 Since 1971
Revenue (FY2023)
$112.2M
▼ 21.7% vs prior year
Community median: $184K
Expenses (FY2023)
$111.0M
Net assets
$15.9M
Employees
940
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating90% 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 Wayne-metropolitan Community Action Agency: 90% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BFinancial health25% of the rating2 mo reserves · +1% 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 Wayne-metropolitan Community Action Agency: 2 mo reserves · +1% margin earns a B 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 Wayne-metropolitan Community Action Agency: 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 Wayne-metropolitan Community Action Agency: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
In their pursuit to eliminate poverty, wayne metro empowers people and communities to be strong, healthy, and thriving.
What they do
Empowerment and integration services increase the likelihood that children and families will move up the social and economic ladder, achieve a higher standard of living and become financially stable. the programs and services impacting empowerment are: utility (energy and natural gas), water, property tax, and mortgage assistance.
Whole family creation of integrated service delivery systems that supports children's needs and family goals. the programs and services impacting whole family success are: early childhood education, youth out-of-school-time programs, and services for youth experiencing homelessness.
Contact & location
- Address
- 7310 Woodward Ave Ste 800, Detroit, MI, 48202
- City
- Detroit
- State
- Michigan
- Subcategory
- Community & Neighborhood Development
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $30.7M (FY2013) to $112.2M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $49.2MNet assets $15.9M
Operating margin
1.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$65.2M
Total liabilities
$49.2M
Net assets
$15.9M
Salaries & benefits
$47.3M
43% of expenses
Board members
16
16 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $112,243,500▼21.7% | $110,993,550▼23.1% | $15,931,489▲7.8% | $65,179,275▼5.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $143,296,549▼52.5% | $144,285,645▼52.5% | $14,778,781▼34.1% | $69,153,809▼15.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $301,867,378▲60.0% | $303,786,523▲71.2% | $22,432,723▼6.4% | $81,425,613▲45.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $188,722,038▲222% | $177,399,815▲224% | $23,958,271▲127% | $55,866,007▲189% | 990 |
| 2019 | $58,676,108▲61.2% | $54,830,021▲52.5% | $10,539,521▲54.1% | $19,349,902▲39.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $36,408,010▲4.2% | $35,953,530▲6.5% | $6,841,036▲59.1% | $13,851,849▲10.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $34,955,406▲0.3% | $33,772,121▼2.7% | $4,300,981▲37.7% | $12,491,400▲14.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $34,839,738▲20.6% | $34,713,433▲21.5% | $3,122,462▲13.8% | $10,897,209▲42.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $28,890,680▲4.3% | $28,579,134▲5.4% | $2,742,892▼1.1% | $7,657,094▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $27,707,626▼9.6% | $27,116,831▼10.0% | $2,773,912▼12.8% | $7,028,987▼25.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $30,653,866 | $30,141,791▲22.1% | $3,179,600▼9.0% | $9,410,467▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $24,695,738▲10.5% | $3,493,925▲3.8% | $8,812,274▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $22,339,044▼19.5% | $3,364,490▼4.2% | $8,948,379▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $27,740,869▲18.1% | $3,510,163▼2.9% | $8,862,210▼11.6% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $23,495,422 | $3,615,639 | $10,025,621 | 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 (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Louis Piszker — $347,119 (0.31% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Katie Cronk | Audit Direct | 40 | $122,220 |
| Jessica Mays | Early Childh | 40 | $120,667 |
| Nadeem Siddiqi | Chief Admin | 40 | $118,679 |
| Thomas Sperti | Cfo | 40 | $116,990 |
| Steven Cato | Comm Dev Dir | 40 | $113,575 |
| Timprince Graves | Chief H.r. O | 40 | $113,545 |
| Alisha Bell | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Andrew Kandrevas | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Barbara Rykwalder | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Delores Flowers | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Donnell White | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jametta Lilly | 1st Vice Cha | 1 | — |
| Jennifer Gasiecki | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jodi Adamovich | Chair | 1 | — |
| Josh Wheeler | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Karl Laub | Board Member | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Rl Fire Water Restoration | Restoration | $1,138,051 |
| Ampro Construction | Construction | $808,827 |
| Strictly Heating Cooling | Hvac | $689,561 |
| Synergy Construction Group | Construction | $324,267 |
| Mr Wiggle Plumbing | Plumbing | $277,237 |
Grants received · $208.3M total
41 grants to Wayne-metropolitan Community Action Agency totaling $208.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
Grants made · $3.0M in FY2023
117 grants totaling $3.0M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Wayne-metropolitan Community Action Agency →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Rd Inc | Community develop. | $698,753 |
| Michigan Ability Partners | Case management | $174,044 |
| Monroe County Opportunity Program | Case management | $118,054 |
| First Step-western Wayne County Project On Domestic Assault | Training | $89,084 |
| Access | Case management | $79,482 |
| Rooms You Love To Live In | Community develop. | $72,075 |
| Raham Inc | Community develop. | $66,680 |
| East Davison Village Community Group | Community develop. | $65,000 |
| Association For the Advancement of Deaf & Hard Off Hearing | Community develop. | $58,315 |
| S&d Pj Housing | Support services | $55,810 |
| What About Us Inc | Foster transitioning | $50,000 |
| Workin Rootz | Urban farming | $50,000 |
| Comeunity 1 Stop | Community develop. | $50,000 |
| Community Development Advocates of Detroit | Community develop. | $43,850 |
| Urban Neighborhood Initiatives Inc | Community develop. | $42,073 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Wayne-metropolitan Community Action Agency a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Wayne-metropolitan Community Action Agency is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-1976979, based in Detroit, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Wayne-metropolitan Community Action Agency's EIN?
- Wayne-metropolitan Community Action Agency's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-1976979.
- How much revenue does Wayne-metropolitan Community Action Agency report?
- Wayne-metropolitan Community Action Agency reported $112,243,500 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Wayne-metropolitan Community Action Agency's spending goes to programs?
- Wayne-metropolitan Community Action Agency spends about 90% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Wayne-metropolitan Community Action Agency have?
- CharityIndex grades Wayne-metropolitan Community Action Agency A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Wayne-metropolitan Community Action Agency's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Wayne-metropolitan Community Action Agency's latest Form 990 is $347,119, paid to Louis Piszker (Ceo).
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Data for Wayne-metropolitan Community Action Agency (EIN 38-1976979) 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.