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Alliance for a Safer Greater Detroit

EIN 38-3113586 · Southfield, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak29 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

CRIME STOPPERS' MISSION IS TO EMPOWER PEOPLE TO MAKE THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS, SCHOOLS AND BUSINESSES SAFER THROUGH THE ANONYMOUS REPORTING OF CRIMINAL PERPETRATORS. CRIME STOPPERS RAISES THE AWARENESS OF CRIMES IN THE SEVEN COUNTY REGION OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN BY PARTNERING WITH MEDIA, GRASS ROOTS ORGANIZATIONS, VICTIMS' FAMILIES, SCHOOLS, NEIGHBORHOODS, AND BUSINESSES, ALLOWING CITIZENS TO GET INVOLVED AGAINST CRIME IN A SAFE MANNER. THIS IS DONE THROUGH THE CRIME STOPPERS' MANAGEMENT OF AN ANONYMOUS TIP LINE.

Income
$323,722
Spending
$341,366
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
-2.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
9
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$48,053, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 29 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 125% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    25 of 25 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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, 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)
  1. $117,190 spent. CRIME COMMUNICATIONS - THIS PROGRAM SERVICE SENDS OUT THE CRIME STOPPERS MESSAGE TO THE PUBLIC. THIS PROGRAM RUNS THE PRESS CONFERENCES THAT ARE SHOWN ON LOCAL TV NEWS BROADCASTS. THIS PROGRAM POSTS THE ADVERTISING AND BILLBOARDS THAT COMMUNICATE THE CRIME STOPPERS MESSAGE. THIS PROGRAM MAINTAINS THE CRIME STOPPERS WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS THAT SEND OUT THE CRIME STOPPERS MESSAGE AND ENCOURAGES CITIZENS TO USE THE ANONYMOUS TIP LINE.
  2. $54,142 spent. LAW ENFORCEMENT - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES THE ANONYMOUS TIP LINE CITIZENS CAN USE TO REPORT CRIMES. THIS PROGRAM TAKES THE TIPS FORWARDED FROM THE CALL CENTER AND RELAYS THEM TO THE APPROPRIATE POLICE DEPARTMENTS IN THE SEVEN COUNTIES SERVED BY CRIME STOPPERS. THIS PROGRAM HANDLES THE CALLS MADE INQUIRING ABOUT REWARDS TO BE PAID ON SUCCESSFUL TIPS. THIS PROGRAM IS HEADED BY A RETIRED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER THAT ALSO VISITS LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS TO ENCOURAGE BETTER COMMUNICATIONS AND TIP SHARING. THIS PROGRAM ALSO GIVES TALKS TO CITIZEN GROUPS TO ENCOURAGE THEM TO BE SAFER AND AVOID SCAMS.
  3. $29,432 spent. SATELLITE OFFICES - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES A PHYSICAL PRESENCE IN THE COUNTIES SERVED BY CRIME STOPPERS. THIS OFTEN INVOLVES OFFICE SPACE IN LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS WHERE OUR REPRESENTATIVE CAN HAVE EASY AND DIRECT CONTACT WITH LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS. THIS PROVIDED CITIZENS AN EASY WAY TO REACH CRIME STOPPERS IN THEIR COMMUNITY AND LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SERVICES PROVIDED. THIS ALSO PROVIDES AN EASIER WAY FOR COMMUNICATIONS ON TIPS RECEIVED FOR THAT COMMUNITY.
  4. $68,925 spent. PRISON PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM GOES TO PRISONS AND COMMUNICATES THE CRIME STOPPERS MESSAGE. PRISONERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CALL IN WHEN THEY HEAR OF INFORMATION REGARDING CRIMES. VISITS ARE MADE REGULARLY WITH NEW MESSAGES THAT PLAY ON MONITORS IN THE PRISONS. TELEPHONES ARE SET UP IN THE PRISONS THAT ALLOW PRISONERS TO CALL CRIME STOPPERS IN A SECURE MANNER. FAITH BASED PROGRAM - CRIME STOPPERS HAS A FAITH BASED OUTREACH PROGRAM WHICH TAKES THE CRIME STOPPERS MESSAGE TO THE CHURCHES AND CHURCH GROUPS. CRIME STOPPERS PROVIDES SPEAKERS TO CHURCH AND COMMUNITY MEETINGS TO SHARE THE CRIME STOPPERS MESSAGE OF SAFETY IN THE COMMUNITY. ANONYMOUS TIP PROGRAM - CRIME STOPPERS HAS A CALL CENTER AND REWARDS PROGRAM WHICH INCURS THE EXPENSES OF THE CALL CENTER SERVICES AND THE REWARDS PAID OUT FOR SUCCESSFUL TIPS. THE REMOTE CALL CENTER PROVIDES A SAFE AND ANONYMOUS WAY FOR A POTENTIAL TIPSTER TO CALL IN WITH INFORMATION OF A LOCAL CRIME, AND TO RECEIVE A REWARD IF THEIR TIP IS USED IN SOLVING THE CRIME AND LEADING TO AN ARREST.
  5. PRISON PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM GOES TO PRISONS AND COMMUNICATES THE CRIME STOPPERS MESSAGE. PRISONERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CALL IN WHEN THEY HEAR OF INFORMATION REGARDING CRIMES. VISITS ARE MADE REGULARLY WITH NEW MESSAGES THAT PLAY ON MONITORS IN THE PRISONS. TELEPHONES ARE SET UP IN THE PRISONS THAT ALLOW PRISONERS TO CALL CRIME STOPPERS IN A SECURE MANNER. FAITH BASED PROGRAM - CRIME STOPPERS HAS A FAITH BASED OUTREACH PROGRAM WHICH TAKES THE CRIME STOPPERS MESSAGE TO THE CHURCHES AND CHURCH GROUPS. CRIME STOPPERS PROVIDES SPEAKERS TO CHURCH AND COMMUNITY MEETINGS TO SHARE THE CRIME STOPPERS MESSAGE OF SAFETY IN THE COMMUNITY. ANONYMOUS TIP PROGRAM - CRIME STOPPERS HAS A CALL CENTER AND REWARDS PROGRAM WHICH INCURS THE EXPENSES OF THE CALL CENTER SERVICES AND THE REWARDS PAID OUT FOR SUCCESSFUL TIPS. THE REMOTE CALL CENTER PROVIDES A SAFE AND ANONYMOUS WAY FOR A POTENTIAL TIPSTER TO CALL IN WITH INFORMATION OF A LOCAL CRIME, AND TO RECEIVE A REWARD IF THEIR TIP IS USED IN SOLVING THE CRIME AND LEADING TO AN ARREST.

Source: Form 990 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2022 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2022.

    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 October 2022.

    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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