We The People Of Detroit is located in Detroit, MI. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, We The People Of Detroit employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. We The People Of Detroit 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 12/2023, We The People Of Detroit generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 35.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 33.7% per year over the past 5 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DEDICATED TO COMMUNITY COALTION BUILDING, AND PROVIDING VEHICLES THAT INFORM, TRAIN, AND MOBILIZE THE CITZENS OF THE CITY OF DETROIT AND BEYOND TO IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WATER WORKS - A HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM. VOLUNTEERS SUPPORT A HOTLINE AND ASSIT CITIZENS WITH LOACTING EMERGENCY WATER, MAKING PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS, AND NAVIGATING VARIOUS WATER SUPPORT RESOURCES.THE WATER WORKS PROGRAM AQUIRES EMERGENCY WATER AND DELIVERS SUCH WATER TO THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED.
WE THE PEOPLE OF DETROIT COMMUNITY RESEARCH COLLECTIVE (WPD CRC) IS A COLLABORATION AMONG COMMUNITY ACTIVISTS, ACADEMICS, RESEARCHERS, AND DESIGNERS IN DETROIT, MICHIGAN, STUDYING THE IMPACT OF WATER AFFORDABILITY & SAFETY, POLICY, SOCIAL EQUITY, AND ECONOMIC POWER BUILDING WITH LOCAL RESIDENTS. OUR COMMUNITY BASED PARTICIPATORY RESEARCH PROCESS PROVIDES STATISTICALLY SIGNIFICANT DATA AND SCIENTIFICALLY RIGOROUS RESEARCH TO DEMONSTRATE THE IMPACT OF POLICY INTERVENTIONS AND / OR REGRESSION ON WATER AFFORDABILITY, WATER QUALITY, WATER INSECURITY, PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS, DISPLACEMENT, AND PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERNS AMONG RESIDENTS.
YOUTH INTERSHIP- ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSITIVELY IMPACTING CHILDREN. YOUTH PARTICIPATE IN A FOUR-TO-EIGHT WEEK PROGRAM. THE YOUTH EXPERIENCE THE CITY THROUGH A UNIQUE LENS OF GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING AND HISTORICAL CONTEXT SOME OF THE POWERFUL MOMENTS THAT COME FROM INTERGENERATION SHARING SUCH AS THE WALKING TOUR OF AREAS RELATED TO WATER.
TECH HUB INFRASTRUCTURE - AS A RESULT OF SUPPORT RECEIVED FROM FUNDING PARTNERS, THE ORGANIZATION HAS OPENED MULTIPLE TECH HUBS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE THE BENEFITS OF ADDRESSING THE TECHNOLOGY LEARNING CURVE. PROVIDING CAPITAL FOR TECHNOLOGICAL INFRASTRUCTURES.OBTAINING AND LONG-TERM COMMITMENTS FOR CONTINUING INVESTMENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Monica Lewis-Patrick CEO | Trustee | 50 | $117,088 |
Debra Taylor CFO | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $91,000 |
Cecily Mcclelan Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Phyllis Griffith Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Aurora Harris Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,162,875 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,162,875 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $6,890 |
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 | $1,194,513 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $218,310 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,222 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $69,451 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $102,383 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $39,109 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $39,124 |
Advertising and promotion | $78,850 |
Office expenses | $10,241 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $14,145 |
Travel | $30,313 |
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 | $23,886 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $6,136 |
Total functional expenses | $1,179,106 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $501,907 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,022,430 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $997,500 |
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 | $5,145 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $488,564 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,015,546 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $97,559 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $1,700 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $99,259 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $902,521 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,013,766 |
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 | $3,015,546 |