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Franklin-Wright Settlements Inc

EIN 38-1845857 · Detroit, MI

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FRANKLIN-WRIGHT SETTLEMENTS, INC. IS A DETROIT NEIGHBORHOOD HUMAN SERVICES ORGANIZATION EXISTING TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, GROUPS, AND THE COMMUNITY WITH BASIC LIFE, FAMILY, AND SOCIAL NEEDS. EMBRACING THE SETTLEMENT HOUSE PHILOSOPHY, A MULTI-SERVICE HOLISTIC APPROACH IN COOPERATION WITH THE COMMUNITY, THE ORGANIZATION FOCUSES ON THE PREVENTION, TREATMENT, AND AMELIORATION OF SOCIAL PROBLEMS THROUGH ADVOCACY, PROGRAMS, PROJECTS, ACTIVITIES, SERVICES, AND FACILITIES. THE ENDURING STRENGTH OF THE ORGANIZATION LIES IN FLEXIBLE, RESPONSIVE PROGRAMS THAT RECOGNIZE ONGOING BASIC NEEDS, DESPITE CHANGING SOCIETAL PRIORITIES AND FUNDING.

Income
$5.4 million
Spending
$5.4 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
10.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 46%
Employees
14
Volunteers
3
Highest pay
$338,298, president and c.e.o.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 18 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (3)
  1. $2.3 million spent. YOUTH PROGRAMS - INCLUDES CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN CRISIS, EARLY START, ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM, YOUTH CONNECTION, AND TEEN CENTER
  2. $2.3 million spent. FAMILY PROGRAMS - INCLUDES PROGRAMS LIKE PROBLEMS OF THE ELDERLY, IN-HOME SERVICES, SENIOR OUTREACH SERVICES, AND ADULT DAY CARE
  3. $139,830 spent. NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAMS - THESE PROGRAMS OFFER GENERAL ASSISTANCE TO NEIGHBORHOOD RESTORATION EFFORTS. SERVICES INCLUDE SPONSORING FORUMS, PROVIDING INFORMATION AND REFERRALS, PARTICIPATING IN NEIGHBORHOOD CLEANUP, REHABILITATION, AND REVITALIZATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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 October 13, 2026.

  2. 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 October 13, 2026.

  3. 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 1967.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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 21, 2026.

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