Duesette and Company
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Duesette and Company was organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes to improve the quality of life for underserved individuals and families through community development youth enrichment urban agriculture environmental stewardship literacy and health and wellness initiatives. The organization develops and operates programs that provide educational opportunities food access leadership development neighborhood beautification and community engagement. Through its subsidiary initiatives including Findlay in Bloom Farm and the Gratiot Findlay Neighborhood Association the organization empowers residents by creating safe sustainable spaces expanding access to fresh food fostering environmental responsibility and strengthening neighborhoods through volunteerism partnerships and educational programming for youth and adults.
- Income
- $48,144
- Spending
- $48,144
- Reserves
- 0 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 99%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (5)
- $15,000 spent. Neighborhood Revitalization & Community Beautification The organization coordinated neighborhood improvement projects designed to enhance safety environmental quality and community pride throughout the Gratiot-Findlay neighborhood. Activities included community cleanups vacant lot restoration flower and pollinator garden installations litter removal volunteer engagement and public beautification events. Residents volunteers and community partners worked together to improve public spaces while promoting environmental stewardship and neighborhood collaboration. These efforts resulted in cleaner public spaces increased volunteer participation improved neighborhood appearance and stronger community engagement.
- $13,000 spent. Youth Leadership & Summer Enrichment Program The organization operated a free summer enrichment program serving school-age youth through educational recreational and leadership activities. Participants engaged in literacy enrichment STEM exploration gardening nutrition education environmental science arts and crafts physical wellness character development and community service projects. The program also included educational field experiences and opportunities to develop teamwork leadership and life skills. Youth gained practical knowledge in agriculture and healthy living while participating in safe structured programming during the summer months. The program successfully served dozens of youth and provided hundreds of hours of supervised educational and enrichment activities.
- $10,000 spent. Findlay in Bloom Farm & Community Garden The Findlay in Bloom Farm & Community Garden provided free hands-on agricultural and environmental education for children families and community members in Detroit. Participants learned sustainable gardening practices seed starting composting pollinator conservation food production and nutrition while helping cultivate fruits vegetables herbs and flowers. The program also included volunteer workdays neighborhood beautification and environmental stewardship activities. Produce harvested from the farm was shared with participating families and community members to improve access to fresh food. During 2025 the organization expanded growing space increased volunteer participation hosted educational workshops and strengthened partnerships supporting urban agriculture and food security.
- $7,500 spent. Community Education & Resource Outreach The organization provided educational programming and community resource outreach focused on improving the well-being of children families and neighborhood residents. Services included educational workshops literacy support wellness education volunteer development community meetings and partnerships with nonprofit organizations schools and public agencies. Programs connected residents with resources while encouraging civic participation and neighborhood leadership. Through these activities the organization expanded community partnerships increased volunteer involvement and strengthened access to educational and supportive services for underserved populations.
- $900 spent. Capacity Building & Organizational Development Throughout 2025 the organization strengthened its ability to serve the community by developing strategic partnerships securing charitable grant funding recruiting volunteers and building organizational infrastructure. These efforts supported the expansion of youth programming urban agriculture initiatives neighborhood revitalization projects and educational services. Funding received during the year enabled the organization to increase program capacity purchase necessary equipment and supplies and lay the foundation for sustainable long-term community impact through future educational and charitable initiatives.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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