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Kappa Detroit Foundation

EIN 38-3091767 · Detroit, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak23 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Kappa Detroit Foundation, is a 501(C)(3) organization dedicated to empowering individuals through scholarships, fostering a stronger Detroit community, and building lasting partnerships with organizations, businesses, and individuals of similar purpose to promote the growth and success of our community.

Income
$95,820
Spending
$118,609
Reserves
-0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 68%

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

Weak: 23 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 24% of income.

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 (1)
  1. Scholarships for Graduating High School Seniors - $10,400 * Objective: the objective of the annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive is to support members of the community who suffer from food insecurity during the Thanksgiving Holiday Season. * Clients served: The Kappa Detroit Foundation Partnered with Detroit Donates to provide more than $11,600 in free meals to the community. Annual Turkey Drive - $5,934 * Objective: the objective of the annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive is to support members of the community who suffer from food insecurity during the Thanksgiving Holiday Season. * Clients served: The Kappa Detroit Foundation Partnered with Detroit Donates to provide more than $11,600 in free meals to the community. Community Health Fair - $1,959 * Objective: the objective of the Community Health Fair is to 1) provide health screenings such as blood blood pressure checks as well as strengthen the awareness of healthy living factors. Participants received training in CPR, healthy eating tips from local medical professionals. * The event was publicized throughout the community and on social media and drew an estimated 50 - 60 participants

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

  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 November 6, 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 2025.

    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 May 1994.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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