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Crossroads of Michigan

EIN 38-2539852 · Detroit, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO CARE FOR ANY PERSON IN NEED BY PROVIDING COUNSELING, ADVOCACY AND MATERIAL ASSISTANCE WHEN POSSIBEL AND APPROPRIATE, AND TO RESPOND TO OTHER HUMAN NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$848,201
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
4.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 87%
Employees
26
Volunteers
1,600

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

Fair: 55 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 62% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 43% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 91 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (5)
  1. $1.1 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES LIFE SKILLS COUNSELING AND SOCIAL SERVICE SYSTEM ADVOCACY TO THE NEEDY, UNEMPLOYED, HOMELESS, AND ELDERLY. 11,000 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED COUNSELING SERVICES IN 2024. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FUNDS AND GUIDANCE NECESSARY TO SECURE PHOTO IDENTIFICATION AND BIRTH CERTIFICATES TO ENSURE ACCESS TO SOCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.
  2. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES AND SERVICES - FOOD, CLOTHING, PRESCRIPTIONS (ON A ONE-TIME BASICS), AND TRANSPORTATION. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A FOOD PANTRY. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FUNDS TO TRANSPORT AT RISK FAMILIES FLEEING FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. THE FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTED 342,308 LBS OF FOOD TO NEEDY INDIVIDUALS IN 2024.
  3. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A NO-FEE EMPLOYMENT AGENCY AND JOB READINESS PROGRAM FOR THE CHRONICALLY UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED. THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTS CLIENTS WITH CLOTHING, THE COSTS OF TRANSPORTATION, FOOD, AND OTHER NECESSARY ITEMS.
  4. 1) THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A SUNDAY SOUP KITCHEN FOR THE NEEDY. 2) THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A PARENTING SUPPORT PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPPORT TO PARENTS WITH CLASSES ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND HOW TO DEAL WITH DIFFICULT SITUATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SUPPLIES DIAPERS, FORMULA, CAR SEATS, STROLLERS, ETC.
  5. 1) THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A SUNDAY SOUP KITCHEN FOR THE NEEDY. 2) THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A PARENTING SUPPORT PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPPORT TO PARENTS WITH CLASSES ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND HOW TO DEAL WITH DIFFICULT SITUATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SUPPLIES DIAPERS, FORMULA, CAR SEATS, STROLLERS, ETC.

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 1984.

    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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