Jefferson East Inc
- Assets
- $6.4m
- Revenue
- $4.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- Detroit, MI
- Founding
- 03/1996
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 38-3231066
Organization Overview
Jefferson East Inc is located in Detroit, MI. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Jefferson East Inc employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Jefferson East Inc 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 12/2021, Jefferson East Inc generated $4.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 26.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.6% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
GROWING DETROIT'S EAST JEFFERSON CORRIDOR AND ITS NEIGHBORHOODS THROUGH FACILITATIVE LEADERSHIP, COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS, AND INNOVATIVE AND IMPACTFUL PROGRAMMING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
INVEST JEFFERSON: JEI THROUGH DIRECT ACTIVITIES AND THOSE OF ITS DEVELOPMENT SUBSIDIARY SEEKS TO SUPPORT AND DEVELOP INCLUSIVE NEIGHBORHOODS AND BUSINESS DISTRICTS THAT ALLOW LONGTIME DETROITERS TO BENEFIT FROM THE CITY'S RESURGENCE. IN 2021 JEI COMPLETED THE RENOVATION OF THE 6400 SQUARE FOOT KRESGE BUILDING WHICH NOW HOUSES THE NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCE HUB. JEI ALSO CONTINUED THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 23 UNIT MARLBOROUGH APARTMENT PROJECT. IN ADDITION, JEI PROVIDED SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES TO MORE THAN 600 BUSINESSES THROUGHOUT THE EAST JEFFERSON CORRIDOR AND ITS ADJOINING NEIGHBORHOODS.
CLEAN AND SAFE: SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS SUPPORT THRIVING BUSINESSES. THIS IS A FUNDAMENTAL COMPONENT OF JEI'S CORRIDOR AND NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT STRATEGY. JEI WORKS WITH WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY'S CENTER OF R URBAN STUDIES TO MONITOR CRIME HOTSPOTS AND DEVELOP COMMUNITY DRIVE RESPONSE TO CRIME WITHIN THE FIVE NEIGHBORHOODS THAT JEI SERVES. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DETROIT POLICE DEPARTMENT, JEI RAISES FUNDS TO SUPPORT SECONDARY POLICE PATROLS. SINCE 2013, JEI HAS DRIVEN A 43% REDUCTION IN CRIME RATES. IN 2021, JEI'S DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND RECOVERY ADVOCATES PROVIDED SERVICES TO MORE THAN 850 VICTIMS ON INTIMATE PARTNERS VIOLENCE.
LIVE JEFFERSON: JEI'S HOUSING SERVICES HELP DETROITERS REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES BY LINKING THEM TO CRITICAL RESOURCES TO IMPROVE THEIR HOMES AND BUILD WEALTH THROUGH HOMEOWNERSHIP. IN 2021, JEI PROVIDED MORE THAN 1500 HOMEOWNERS AND RENTERS WITH A RANGE OF SERVICES INCLUDING HUD HOUSING COUNSELLING, FORECLOSURE PREVENTION, HOME REPAIR GRANTS/LOANS, AND DISASTER RECOVERY HELP. SINCE 2013, JEI HAS SUPPORTED MORE THAN 6,500 HOMEOWNERS AND RENTERS. IN 2021, JEI ALSO HELPED MORE THAN 700 HOMEOWNERS RECOVER FROM THE DISASTROUS FLOODS OF JUNE THROUGH THE ALLOCATION OF HOME REPAIR AND DISASTER RECOVERY SERVICES. JEI REPLACED MORE THAN 145 FURNACES AND HOT WATER TANKS, REMOVED DEBRIS FROM AND SANITIZED 100 BASEMENTS, AND LINKED MORE THAN 500 RESIDENTS WITH DISASTER RECOVERY RESOURCES FROM FEMA, THE STATE OF MICHIGAN AND OTHERS.
ENGAGE JEFFERSON: JEI SEEKS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGHOUT THE EAST JEFFERSON CORRIDOR THROUGH UNIQUE PLACEMAKING AND ARTS EVENTS. IN 2021, JEI PRODUCED JAZZIN' AT THE VANITY, A FREE STREET ARTS AND MUSIC FESTIVAL THAT ATTRACTED MORE THAN 5,000 ATTENDEES TO THE HISTORIC JEFFERSON CHALMERS BUSINESS DISTRICT. ENGAGE JEFFERSON ALSO SEEKS TO BUILD INVITING COMMUNITIES THROUGH SUPPORTING THE ARTS VIA FIDUCIARY AND PLANNING SUPPORT. JEI SERVED AS THE FIDUCIARY TO SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CHARLES MAGEE LEGACY ART PARK IN THE EAST VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Joshua Elling Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 40 | $173,270 |
Kenita Harris Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 40 | $74,790 |
John W Stroh III Board Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
James M Nicholson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Terese Ireland-Salisbury Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jacqueline C Young President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $265,652 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,308,744 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $508,618 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,574,396 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $3,584 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,577,980 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $6,000 |
| 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. | $255,395 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $48,452 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $425,648 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,036 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $41,445 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $32,500 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $121,013 |
| Advertising and promotion | $17,342 |
| Office expenses | $47,404 |
| Information technology | $85,054 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $16,299 |
| Travel | $1,818 |
| 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 | $74,850 |
| Insurance | $3,488 |
| All other expenses | -$90,461 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,088,260 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $752,342 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,581,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $38,697 |
| 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 | $10,332 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $236,108 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,830,528 |
| Total assets | $6,449,007 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $230,147 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $139,200 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $369,347 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,490,235 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $589,425 |
| 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 | $6,449,007 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that Jefferson East Inc has recieved totaling $2,513,093.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Kresge Foundation Troy, MI PURPOSE: THIS GRANT PROVIDES JEFFERSON EAST, INC. WITH THREE YEARS OF GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $600,000 |
The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation Detroit, MI PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT JEFFERSON EAST INC.S OPERATIONS AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE JEFFERSON-CHALMERS MASTER PLAN. | $375,000 |
The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation Detroit, MI PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT JEFFERSON EAST INC.S OPERATIONS AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE JEFFERSON-CHALMERS MASTER PLAN. | $375,000 |
Aa Van Elslander Foundation Birmingham, MI PURPOSE: HUMANITARIAN | $250,000 |
Kresge Foundation Troy, MI PURPOSE: THIS GRANT PROVIDES JEFFERSON EAST, INC. WITH THREE YEARS OF GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $225,000 |
Kresge Foundation Troy, MI PURPOSE: THIS GRANT PROVIDES JEFFERSON EAST INC. WITH TWO YEARS OF OPERATING SUPPORT AND FUNDING TO COMPLETE A MASTER PLAN FOR THE JEFFERSON CHALMERS BUSINESS DISTRICT. | $200,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
University Circle Incorporated Cleveland, OH | $134,622,719 | $18,118,457 |
Foundation For Detroits Future Detroit, MI | $47,892,805 | $26,320,980 |
Economic And Community Development Institute Inc Columbus, OH | $78,355,876 | $19,971,101 |
West Ohio Community Action Partnership Lima, OH | $6,981,623 | $15,279,840 |
Community Action Program Commission Of The Lancaster-Fairfield County Lancaster, OH | $11,087,648 | $12,770,614 |
West Central Wisconsin Community Action Agency Inc Glenwood City, WI | $21,268,900 | $13,007,959 |
Community Action Coaltion For South Central Wisconsin Inc Madison, WI | $4,809,920 | $12,236,312 |
Leads Newark, OH | $16,589,702 | $10,298,274 |
Blue Water Community Action Port Huron, MI | $3,539,859 | $9,991,743 |
Community Action Commission Of Fayette County Washington Court House, OH | $10,620,828 | $9,688,038 |
Downtown Cleveland Alliance Cleveland, OH | $4,884,612 | $9,424,862 |
Community Action Inc Of Rock And Walworth Counties Beloit, WI | $10,640,793 | $9,364,558 |