Humans First Detroit
- Assets
- $6.7m
- Revenue
- $4.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- Detroit, MI
- Founding
- 12/2015
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 47-4688867
Organization Overview
Humans First Detroit, operating under the name Civilla, is located in Detroit, MI. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (S31) the organization is classified as: Urban & Community Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Civilla employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Civilla 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, Civilla generated $4.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 69.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 69.4% 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
CIVILLA IS A NON-PROFIT DESIGN STUDIO DEDICATED TO CHANGING THE WAY OUR PUBLIC-SERVING INSTITUTIONS WORK THROUGH HUMAN CENTERED DESIGN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MDHHS: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (MDHHS), CIVILLA LAUNCHED:PROJECT ONE DAY - THIS PROJECT WILL DESIGN A STREAMLINED ENROLLMENT PROCESS FOR MICHIGAN'S LARGEST ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS - SETTING A BOLD NORTH STAR GOAL THAT IS FOCUSED ON SAME DAY PROCESSINGPROJECT RE:NEW - THIS PROJECT DESIGNED SIMPLE AND INTUITIVE RENEWAL FORMS FOR MICHIGAN'S LARGEST ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. THE PILOT TESTED THE NEWLY DESIGNED FORMS AND FOUND 95% WERE SUBMITTED ON TIME, THERE WERE 50% FEWER RENEWAL LOBBY VISITS, AND THERE WAS A 15% INCREASE IN SUCCESSFUL RENEWALS.
COHERE: CIVILLA HAS DEVELOPED AND PILOTED A CENTRALIZED DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO AGGREGATE INDIVIDUALS' DATA FROM MULTIPLE SOURCES AND PROVIDE SUCH INDIVIDUALS WITH EASY ACCESS TO THEIR PERSONAL INFORMATION IN AN EFFORT TO ASSIST THEM IN ACHIEVING AND SUSTAINING A REASONABLE AND STABLE LEVEL OF ECONOMIC WELL-BEING THROUGH APPLICATION FOR PUBLICLY AVAILABLE SOCIAL BENEFITS IN A MANNER THAT PRESERVES EFFICIENCIES AND MAINTAINS DIGNITY.
NEW AMERICA/UNEMPLOYMENT: CIVILLA CONDUCTED IN-DEPTH RESEARCH ON HOW TO IMPROVE SERVICE DELIVERY FOR UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE IN MICHIGAN AND INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CROSS-ENROLLMENT IN SUPPORTING BENEFIT PROGRAMS. THE GOALS FOR THIS RESEARCH WAS TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO BENEFITS IN MICHIGAN WHILE GENERATING ACTIONABLE INSIGHTS TO HELP AGENCIES AND LAWMAKERS DESIGN MORE EFFECTIVE BENEFIT PROGRAMS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
MDOS: THIS PROJECT DESIGNED FASTER, SIMPLER, AND MORE CUSTOMER-CENTERED RENEWAL MAILINGS FOR THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF STATE.MISSOURI: THIS PROJECT IS FOCUSED ON RESEARCHING HOW TO CREATE A FASTER, SIMPLER AND MORE HUMAN-CENTERED ENROLLMENT PROCESS FOR MISSOURI'S SAFETY NET PROGRAMS. PROBATION DEPARTMENT FOR MICHIGAN EASTERN DISTRICT: THIS PROJECT IS FOCUSED ON IDENTIFYING OPPORTUNITIES TO CREATE A FASTER, SIMPLER AND MORE USER-CENTERED ASSIGNMENT PROCESS FOR THE MICHIGAN EASTERN PROBATION DEPARTMENT.CODIFY: TO SYSTEMATICALLY DOCUMENT THE CIVILLA WAY SO IT CAN BE DUPLICATED FOR MANY PROJECTS IN MANY REGIONS PRIMARILY FOCUSING ON DOCUMENTING THE ONE DAY APPLICATION MODEL FOR OTHER STATES TO FOLLOW IN THE FUTURE. OTHER: SPEAKING FEES & TRAININGS PERFORMED & WAYNE METRO & OTHER GENERAL FUNDS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael Brennan CEO | OfficerTrustee | 45 | $348,000 |
Lena Selzer Design Director | Officer | 45 | $239,194 |
Adam Selzer COO | OfficerTrustee | 45 | $228,800 |
Ken Whipple Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Srikant Inampudi Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Cynthia Round Executor | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,390,213 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,911,487 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,301,700 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,926 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $4,303,626 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $576,800 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $111,258 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,303,862 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $137,564 |
| Payroll taxes | $106,886 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $13,528 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $24,900 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $526,262 |
| Advertising and promotion | $16,699 |
| Office expenses | $57,737 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $134,400 |
| Travel | $15,242 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,009 |
| Interest | $2,367 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $15,139 |
| Insurance | $20,770 |
| All other expenses | $570 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,083,242 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,702,060 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $270,641 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $596,453 |
| 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 | $16,420 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $64,758 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $6,650,332 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $62,213 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $45,600 |
| 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 | $160,691 |
| Total liabilities | $268,504 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,303,529 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,078,299 |
| 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 | $6,650,332 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Humans First Detroit has recieved totaling $2,705,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $1,900,000 |
Wal-Mart Foundation Bentonville, AR PURPOSE: HEALTHIER FOOD FOR ALL | $750,000 |
New America Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: SUPPORT GRANTEE'S RESEARCH TO IMPROVE SERVICE DELIVERY FOR UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE IN MICHIGAN | $55,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Milwaukee Economic Development Corp Milwaukee, WI | $129,937,785 | $4,507,113 |
The Center Of Workforce Innovations Inc Valparaiso, IN | $2,958,255 | $14,608,336 |
Cintrifuse Cincinnati, OH | $9,097,086 | $17,758,065 |
Walnut Hills Redevelopment Foundation Inc Cincinnati, OH | $7,399,538 | $1,025,062 |
Midtown Detroit Inc Detroit, MI | $6,098,841 | $4,938,478 |
Bellvue Gardens Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation Cincinnati, OH | $29,237,042 | $3,964,847 |
Detriot Economic Growth Association Detroit, MI | $6,651,865 | $5,567,044 |
Downtown Cleveland Improvementcorporation Cleveland, OH | $5,269 | $4,399,889 |
West Central Indiana Economic Development District Inc Terre Haute, IN | $2,629,970 | $4,624,225 |
Common Wealth Development Inc Madison, WI | $16,900,042 | $3,774,568 |
Renaissance Development Fund Benton Harbor, MI | $26,943,889 | $2,827,375 |
Ohio Capital Finance Corporation Columbus, OH | $139,771,046 | $8,872,596 |