Desk Drawer Fund
- Assets
- $2.7m
- Revenue
- $3.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- East Lansing, MI
- Founding
- 07/2019
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 83-3598690
Organization Overview
Desk Drawer Fund is located in East Lansing, MI. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, 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. Desk Drawer Fund 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, Desk Drawer Fund generated $3.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 58.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $658.5k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 22.1% 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.
Since 2019, Desk Drawer Fund has awarded 82 individual grants totaling $1,893,645. 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, AND OTHER BUSINESSES TO CONTRIBUTE TO A UNIVERSAL WELLBEING BY INVESTING IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND HELPING THEM FLOURISH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
ARTS & CULTURE: SUPPORTS THEATER, THE VISUAL ARTS, AND ARTISTS TO ESTABLISH AND PROMOTE CREATIVITY. 4 ORGANIZATIONS SERVED.STABLE HOUSING: ENSURES SUPPORT FOR ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN SECURING RELIABLE AND SAFE SHELTER. 7 ORGANIZATIONS SERVED.EMPOWERING YOUTH: REMOVES BARRIERS FOR YOUTH TO SHARE THEIR IDEAS AND EMPOWERS FUTURE LEADERS. 5 ORGANIZATIONS SERVED.FINANCIAL EDUCATION: ENGAGES AND EDUCATES COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO TAKE CHARGE OF THEIR FINANCES. 2 ORGANIZATIONS SERVED.FOSTERING ENTREPRENEURIALISM: EMPOWERS AND EDUCATES ENTREPRENEURS TO DEVELOP SKILLS AND EXPLORE PROGRAMS. 2 ORGANIZATIONS SERVED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ernest Betts Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Angela Brown Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Elliot Daniels Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Elizabeth Lawrence Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Diane Ottarson-Landry Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Daniel Spadafore Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $2,775,000 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $376,811 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,151,811 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $49,736 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,201,547 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $605,213 |
| 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 | $36,781 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $258 |
| Office expenses | $6,709 |
| 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 | $0 |
| All other expenses | $9,527 |
| Total functional expenses | $658,488 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $170,368 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $2,500,000 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,670,368 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,456 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $5,195 |
| Total liabilities | $11,651 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $2,658,717 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,670,368 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Desk Drawer Fund has awarded $603,545 in support to 19 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ACCELERATE4KIDS PURPOSE: FOSTERING ENTREPRENEURSHIP | $9,000 |
ALLEN NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER PURPOSE: STABLE HOUSING | $46,828 |
CAPITAL AREA UNITED WAY PURPOSE: STABLE HOUSING | $30,557 |
CAPITAL AREA HOUSING PARTNERSHIP PURPOSE: STABLE HOUSING | $7,500 |
CHILD AND FAMILY CHARITIES PURPOSE: EMPOWERING YOUTH | $100,000 |
CITY OF EAST LANSING PURPOSE: ARTS & CULTURE | $10,000 |