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Central Detroit Christian Community Development Corporation

EIN 38-3128822 · Detroit, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak29 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THIS NON-PROFIT, FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO EMPOWERING PEOPLE AND CREATING POSITIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE CENTRAL DETROIT COMMUNITY. ITS MISSION IS TO TRANSFORM INDIVIDUALS TO REACH THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL WHILE TRANSFORMING THE COMMUNITY TO BE A PLACE OF PEACE AND WHOLENESS, OR "SHALOM". THIS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN CENTRAL DETROIT.

Income
$5.3 million
Spending
$5.8 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
-23.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 43%
Employees
69
Volunteers
953
Highest pay
$62,032, executive director

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.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 50% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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, 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 (3)
  1. $3.4 million spent. EDUCATION - THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO FOCUSED AND HOLISTIC APPROACHES TO EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN FROM CRADLE TO COLLEGE. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS PROGRAMMING TO ENRICH EDUCATION THROUGH TUTORING AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE MUSIC, DRAMA, DANCE, AND ART. ONE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S AFFILIATES, PATHWAYS OF PROMISE EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER, LLC, PROVIDES SAFE AND AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE IN THE COMMUNITY. MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS CAN PARTICIPATE IN CLUBS DEDICATED TO DEVELOPING LIFELONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES WHILE PROVIDING PRACTICAL LIFE SKILLS TRAINING AND THE MESSAGE OF JESUS CHRIST.
  2. $295,694 spent. EMPLOYMENT - ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT BUILDING BLOCKS FOR A SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY IS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYMENT. TO REVERSE THE UNEMPLOYMENT TREND IN CENTRAL DETROIT, THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO HELPING TEENS AND ADULTS SUCCEED IN DEVELOPING EMPLOYMENT SKILLS TO SECURE JOBS, INCREASE WAGES, OR START A BUSINESS.
  3. $1.6 million spent. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION OCCURS ONE BLOCK AT A TIME, CREATING SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND BRINGING AMENITIES AND COMMERCE BACK INTO THE LOCAL ECONOMY. THE ORGANIZATION TACKLES PHYSICAL PROJECTS, INCLUDING HOME REPAIR, HOUSING REHABILITATION, AND BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS, TO ENHANCE THE COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION'S CERTIFIED FINANCIAL COACHES WORK DILIGENTLY TO PREPARE FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP, AS WELL AS PROVIDING COACHING THROUGH HOME FORECLOSURE OR FINANCIAL CRISES. THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION PROJECTS INCLUDE A HEALTHY PRODUCE MARKET, A LAUNDROMAT, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, SECURITY SERVICES, AND A WAREHOUSE SELLING HOME ESSENTIALS. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PROGRAM.THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO STARTING AND FUNDING SMALL BUSINESSES THAT REPRESENT THE NEEDS AND CHOICES OF THESE COMMUNITIES.

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? 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 October 1993.

    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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