Coalition On Temporary Shelter, operating under the name Cots, is located in Detroit, MI. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (L41) the organization is classified as: Homeless Shelters, under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Cots employed 76 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cots is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, Cots generated $8.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.4m during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.4%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ASSIST FAMILIES IN REACHING THEIR HOUSING, ECONOMIC, HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND CAREER GOALS AS THEY OVERCOME HOMELESSNESS AND BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY FOR THEMSELVES, THEIR NEXT GENERATION, AND BEYOND.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING - THIS PROGRAM SPONSORS 80+ UNITS OF PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING UNDER THE HUD SHELTER PLUS CARE PROGRAM, 10 UNITS OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING UNDER A HUD GRANT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AT THE BUERSMEYER MANOR APARTMENTS, 40-45 UNITS OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR FAMILIES IN OUR PATHWAYS TO HOUSING PROGRAM, AND 30 UNITS UNDER THE OMEGA PROJECT, A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT WITH DEVELOPMENT CENTERS, INC. THE PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM LINKS LEASING/RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR HARD-TO-SERVE HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESSES, HAVE CHRONIC HISTORY WITH ALCOHOL OR DRUGS, HAVE HIV/AIDS, OR OTHER PHYSICAL DISABILITIES. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES GRANTS TO BE USED FOR RENTAL ASSISTANCE. COTS MANAGES THE HOUSING ASPECT OF EACH PROGRAM.
EMERGENCY SHELTER - IN MARCH 2019 COTS OPENED A NEW RENOVATED SHELTER AT 16630 WYOMING WITH 120 BEDS AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.BEYOND MEETING THE IMMEDIATE NEEDS OF ITS GUESTS, COTS ALSO PROVIDES COACHING, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND A WIDE ARRAY OF SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO HELP SHELTER GUESTS ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1) LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER2) LAUNDRY FACILITIES3) COMPUTER LABS4) DAILY MEAL SERVICE (3 MEALS DAILY)5) YOUTH ACADEMIC SUPPORT
COUNSELING AND HOUSING SERVICES - ASSIST FAMILIES IN REACHING THEIR HOUSING, ECONOMIC, HEALTH, EDUCATION AND CAREER GOALS THROUGH COACHING, MENTORING, CASE MANAGEMENT, EDUCATIONAL REFERRALS. PARENTING SUPPORT PROGRAMS, LIFE SKILLS PROGRAMMING, AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY COTS STAFF AND PARTNERSHIPS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Linda Koos Board President & Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jeffrey Rivera Board Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Judy Gruner Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Carol Goss Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sammye Vandiver Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rita Fields Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $42,075 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $207,646 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $3,049,341 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,633,999 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $64,100 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,933,061 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $413,193 |
Investment income | $440,354 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $425,000 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$65,795 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $8,188,509 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $44,928 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $64,100 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $630,729 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $252,932 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,861,675 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $355,238 |
Other employee benefits | $77,451 |
Payroll taxes | $216,518 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $351,608 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $390,848 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,691,001 |
Travel | $9,556 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $117,584 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $549,146 |
Insurance | $161,063 |
All other expenses | $85,241 |
Total functional expenses | $8,374,783 |
Balance Sheet | |
---|---|
Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,656,264 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $714,616 |
Accounts receivable, net | $8,953,010 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $74,615 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,318,904 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,181,684 |
Investments—other securities | $7,034,178 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $425,984 |
Total assets | $26,359,255 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $318,013 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $2,951 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $1,684,142 |
Total liabilities | $2,005,106 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $23,595,642 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $758,507 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $26,359,255 |