Detroit Lions Charities
- Assets
- $661.3k
- Revenue
- $1.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Allen Park, MI
- Founding
- 08/1990
- Data as of
- 02/2022
- EIN
- 38-2945709
Organization Overview
Detroit Lions Charities is located in Allen Park, MI. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (T50) the organization is classified as: Philanthropy, Charity & Voluntarism Promotion, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Detroit Lions Charities 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 02/2022, Detroit Lions Charities generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 02/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.1% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Detroit Lions Charities has awarded 221 individual grants totaling $13,410,289. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DETROIT LIONS CHARITIES (THE "CHARITIES") IS THE NONPROFIT COMMUNITY FUNDING EXTENSION OF DETROIT LIONS, INC. THE CHARITIES INVEST IN STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS TO EMPOWER YOUTH FOR LASTING, TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE IN OUR HOMETOWN OF DETROIT. THE CHARITIES SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PURSUE INTEGRATED APPROACHES TO COMMUNITY WELL-BEING, EDUCATION, CANCER, AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SUPPORTING THE METROPOLITAN DETROIT COMMUNITY THROUGH GRANTS TO LOCAL CHARITIES FOCUSING ON THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELL-BEING AND OTHER WELLNESS INITIATIVES.
SUPPORTING DETROIT AREA YOUTH PROGRAMS THROUGH EXERCISE, HEALTHY EATING AND TRANSPORTATION TO ACTIVITY BASED EVENTS. GRANTS ARE MADE TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT EMPOWER YOUTH FOR LASTING, TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE IN OUR HOMETOWN OF DETROIT.
PROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN MICHIGAN BY PROVIDING SUPPORT TO SCHOOLS IN NEED WITH EQUIPMENT, TECHNOLOGY, APPAREL AND/OR GRANT FUNDING THROUGH THE TOUCHDOWN IN YOUR TOWN PROGRAM.
SUPPORT OF NATIONWIDE PROGRAMS PROMOTING MENTAL, PHYSICAL WELL-BEING INITIATIVES, AND PROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN MICHIGAN BY SPONSORING THE STATE OF MICHIGAN HIGH SCHOOL COACH OF THE WEEK AND COACH OF THE YEAR PROGRAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Martha F Ford President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rodney P Wood Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kelly Kozole Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Allison Maki Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jay B Colvin Secretary | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Jennifer Mccollum Vice President | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $102,415 |
| Related organizations | $851,751 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $636,796 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $46,968 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,590,962 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $6,718 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$51,158 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $246,556 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,820,325 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,703,475 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $263 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $21,400 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $4,747 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $5,703 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,810,558 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $441,736 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $219,523 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $661,259 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $119,160 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $1,744 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $120,904 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $407,885 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $132,470 |
| 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 | $661,259 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Detroit Lions Charities has awarded $1,575,389 in support to 29 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Farmington Hills, MI PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY | $252,500 |
Detroit, MI PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY | $211,579 |
Oakland, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT YOUTH PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAMS | $150,000 |
Boston, MA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY | $105,000 |
Detroit, MI PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT ATHLETIC LEAGUE FOR PUBLIC SERVICE GROUPS IN METROPOLITAN DETROIT | $100,000 |
PURE HEART FOUNDATION PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE DETROIT COMMUNITY | $87,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 14 grants that Detroit Lions Charities has recieved totaling $423,585.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
National Football League Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: MEMBER CLUB MATCHING YOUTH/ HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GRANTS | $200,000 |
National Football League Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: CLUB COMMUNITY GRANTS SOCIAL JUSTICE | $31,000 |
National Football League Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: MEMBER CLUB MATCHING YOUTH/ HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GRANTS | $30,000 |
National Football League Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: CLUB COMMUNITY GRANTS | $25,000 |
National Football League Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: CLUB COMMUNITY GRANTS | $24,680 |
National Football League Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: MEMBER CLUB MATCHING YOUTH/ HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GRANTS | $21,880 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Joseph & Florence Mandel Family Foundation - Weinberg Family Fund Cleveland, OH | $181,897,996 | $22,134,878 |
The@joseph And Florence Mandel Family Foundation-Michele M And Cleveland, OH | $143,259,703 | $19,572,691 |
Psalms Foundation Cincinnati, OH | $2,676,117 | $10,777,846 |
Charity Motors Inc Detroit, MI | $2,508,278 | $4,106,535 |
Detroit Association Of Black Organizations Dabo Inc Detroit, MI | $174,773 | $1,935,579 |
Veterans Outreach Youngstown, OH | $937,209 | $2,263,977 |
Holl Trust B Presbyterian Home Milwaukee, WI | $34,163,292 | $4,097,383 |
Detroit Lions Charities Allen Park, MI | $661,259 | $1,820,325 |
Urban Alliance Kalamazoo, MI | $4,306,989 | $1,678,413 |
Lifelab Kids Foundation Ferndale, MI | $1,630,763 | $1,826,227 |
Group Plan Commission Cleveland, OH | $1,424,769 | $1,513,172 |
Porter Hills Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | $0 | $3,057,025 |