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Nonprofit · EIN 38-3353746

DETROIT EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS CORPORATION

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · DETROIT, MI 48201

Financials

$77.2M$76.6M2022$84.4M$88.2M2023$72.6M$79.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DETROIT EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS CORPORATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$72,561,677$79,055,522-$6,493,845$17,356,468$15,756,313$1,600,155
June 30, 2024990$84,390,253$88,235,463-$3,845,210$23,560,838$14,957,412$8,603,426
June 30, 2023990$77,242,425$76,646,039$596,386$26,508,257$14,059,621$12,448,636
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$72,513,508
of which government grants
$71,293,977
Program service revenue
$27,265
Investment income
$8,160
Net gain from sales of assets
$8,160
Other revenue
$12,744

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$46,656,657
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$288,838
Other salaries and wages
$16,675,285
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$19,804,104
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$231,444
Accounting fees
$256,933
Occupancy
$1,338,856
Travel
$101,315
Depreciation
$365,786
Program services (functional)
$71,786,986
Management and general (functional)
$7,268,536

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$23,560,838
Total assets, end of year
$17,356,468
Total liabilities, end of year
$15,756,313
Net assets, end of year
$1,600,155
Land, buildings and equipment
$11,686
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$3,259,575
Net assets with donor restrictions
$4,859,730
Gross receipts
$72,561,677
Employees
215
Volunteers
12
Year formed
2012
State of legal domicile
MI

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DANA WILLIAMSPRESIDENT & CEO
Officer
40$166,349$27,193
DIANA PROSIDETROIT AT WORK BRAND MANAGER
Highest-paid employee
40$166,740$14,853
TRACI SASSAKCFO (ENDED 12/2024)
Officer
40$160,384$14,266
STEPHANIE NIXONCHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$143,409$19,322
NNEKA CARTERSUPPORTIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$145,450$8,577
TODD DRYSDALEDIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ACCOUNTING
Highest-paid employee
40$140,792$8,788
SARA AZUCHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$136,918$6,772
TERRI WEEMSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$19,000$0
MARK REDMANMEMBER-AT-LARGE
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
PAUL TRULIKMEMBER-AT-LARGE
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
MATT CROSSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
RIAN BARNHILLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
JOHN PERKINSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
RIC PREUSSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
GAIL TAYLORDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
4 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRIS UHLTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
LENA BARKLEYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
DANNIS MITCHELLVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
ALICE THOMPSONCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 18 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DIANA PROSIDETROIT AT WORK BRAND MANAGER
Highest-paid employee
40$163,100$26,009
TERRI WEEMSDIR./GROUP EXECUTIVE DETROIT AT WORK
Trustee or director
40$161,663$22,769
TRACI SASSAKCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
40$163,862$14,427
DANA WILLIAMSPRESIDENT & CEO
Officer
40$153,109$18,355
CALETHIA BINIONHUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$127,639$23,550
MADELYNE BERNARD-DIABCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$120,079$26,639
SARA AZUCHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$135,091$6,516
STEPHANIE NIXONCHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$121,821$16,725
RIAN BARNHILLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
RIC PREUSSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
REATTA STRAUDDIRECTOR (ENDED 2/24)
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
MARIA WOODRUFF-WRIGHTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
MARK REDMANMEMBER-AT-LARGE
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
PAUL TRULIKMEMBER-AT-LARGE
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
LENA BARKLEYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
CHRIS UHLTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
DANNIS MITCHELLVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
ALICE THOMPSONCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 23 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TERRI WEEMSPRESIDENT
Officer
40$204,638
DANA WILLIAMSCHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER
Officer
40$165,092
DIANA PROSIDETROIT AT WORK BRAND MANAGER
Highest-paid employee
40$163,100
TRACI SASSAKCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
40$161,021
SARA AZUCHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Officer
40$135,155
GREGORY ANDERSONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (PART YEAR)
Officer
40$130,759
MADELYN BERNARD-DIABCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Officer
40$130,400
STEPHANIE NIXONCHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER
Officer
40$129,181
CALETHIA BINIONHUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$127,639
CARMEN BENDERDIRECTOR, STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
Highest-paid employee
40$105,652
ROBERT SHIMKOSKIDIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND RESOURCE
Highest-paid employee
40$102,732
HERMAN PARRYDIRECTOR OF IT
Highest-paid employee
40$100,538
ALICE THOMPSONBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
CALVIN SHARPBOARD CHAIR (PART YEAR)
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
DANNIS MITCHELLVICE CHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
CHRIS UHLBOARD TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
LENA BARKLEYBOARD SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
MICHAEL AARONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
CHRISTIAN PHILLIPSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
RICH PREUSSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
NICHOLE SHERARD-FREEMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
TONEY STEWARTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
MARIA WOODRUFF-WRIGHTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
115 ERSKINE ST FL 2, DETROIT, MI 48201-2776
In care of
% TERRI A WEEMS
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DANA WILLIAMS, 115 ERSKINE ST 2ND FLOOR, DETROIT, MI 48201
Signed the 990
DANA WILLIAMS, PRESIDENT & CEO
Phone
(313) 867-0674
Return prepared by
MANER COSTERISAN PC

Mission

THE MISSION OF DESC IS TO CULTIVATE LOCAL WORKFORCE TALENT TO ALIGN WITH THE NEEDS OF THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH KEY WORKFORCE AGENCIES, FAITH- AND COMMUNITY- BASED ORGANIZATIONS, EDUCATION AND TRAINING INSTITUTIONS, AND PHILANTHROPIC, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND GOVERNMENT ENTITIES.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) IS A UNITED STATES PUBLIC LAW THAT REPLACED THE PREVIOUS WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT OF 1998 (WIA) AS THE PRIMARY FEDERAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT LEGISLATION TO BRING ABOUT INCREASED COORDINATION AMONG FEDERAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND RELATED PROGRAMS. DESC USES WIOA FUNDS TO PROVIDE CAREER, TRAINING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 3,000 ADULT AND YOUTH RESIDENTS EACH YEAR. THEY PARTICIPATE IN JOB READINESS WORKSHOPS, OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING, CAREER PLANNING AND JOB PLACEMENT SERVICES.
    Expenses $16,924,241 · grants $10,477,002
  • TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) IS A FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OF THE UNITED STATES. IT BEGAN ON JULY 1, 1997 AND SUCCEEDED THE AID TO FAMILIES WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN (AFDC) PROGRAM, PROVIDING CASH ASSISTANCE TO INDIGENT AMERICAN FAMILIES THROUGH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. THE STATE OF MICHIGAN USES TANF FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE PATH (PARTNERSHIP. ACCOUNTABILITY. TRAINING. HOPE.) PROGRAM THAT DELIVERS WORKFORCE SERVICES TO CUSTODIAL PARENTS ON CASH ASSISTANCE. THROUGH PATH, CUSTOMERS ENGAGE IN WORK RELATED ACTIVITIES INCLUDING JOB READINESS WORKSHOPS, WORK EXPERIENCE, COMMUNITY SERVICE, OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING, JOB SEARCH AND JOB PLACEMENT. WE SERVE APPROXIMATELY 4,000 INDIVIDUALS PER YEAR.
    Expenses $14,297,860 · grants $12,413,220
  • THE JUMPSTART PROGRAM - DESC SERVES AS THE SUBRECIPIENT, FIDUCIARY AND ADMINISTRATOR ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF DETROIT FOR THE ARPA FUNDED JUMPSTART PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS AND RESPONDS TO THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF COVID BY CONNECTING INDIVIDUALS TO JOB PLACEMENT, WORK READINESS TRAINING, AND/OR EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO INCREASE THE SKILLSETS FOR THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN UNDEREMPLOYED FOR AT LEAST 24 WEEKS. THE PROGRAM REQUIRES PARTICIPANTS TO UNDERTAKE AN EMPLOYMENT OR SKILLS TRAINING OPPORTUNITY IN ADDITION TO ATTENDING JOB READINESS TRAINING AND FINANCIAL LITERACY WORKSHOPS. PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE STIPENDS TO ASSIST WITH COMMON BARRIERS TO SUCCESS, SUCH AS HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, AND/OR CHILDCARE COSTS. TO HELP PARTICIPANTS PROGRESS THROUGH THE PROGRAM, PARTICIPANTS WILL WORK WITH A CASE MANAGER OR IN-DETROIT ORGANIZATION (IDO) FOR RESOURCES SUPPORT. TO ENSURE IDOS ARE POSITIONED TO PROVIDE HELPFUL INFORMATION AND SUPPORT PARTICIPANTS DURING RECRUITMENT, DESC COORDINATES PERIODIC TRAININGS TO IDOS TO BOOST PUBLIC PROGRAM KNOWLEDGE. THE JUMPSTART PROGRAM SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE BEEN OUT OF THE WORKFORCE AND EDUCATION FOR 24 WEEKS OR MORE AND WILL PROVIDE THEM WITH INCENTIVES AND ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO INCREASE THE LIKELIHOOD OF SUCCESS IN THE WORKFORCE THAT REMAIN IN THE PROGRAM FOR UP TO 18 MONTHS AS THEY COMPLETE THEIR CHOSEN EDUCATIONAL, TRAINING, OR WORK EXPERIENCE. PROGRAM ENDED JUNE 30, 2025.
    Expenses $11,416,338 · grants $8,088,326 · revenue $27,265
  • SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT- GROW DETROIT'S YOUNG TALENT (GDYT) IS THE SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF DETROIT. YOUTH AGES 14-24 ARE EMPLOYED OR TRAINED FOR 120 HOURS OVER A 6 WEEK PERIOD IN THE MONTHS OF JULY AND AUGUST AND EARN A WAGE OR STIPEND. PRIOR TO THEIR EMPLOYMENT, YOUTH PARTICIPATE IN 12 HOURS OF WORK READINESS TRAINING INCLUSIVE OF COMMUNICATION, CRITICAL THINKING, DIGITAL LITERACY, PROFESSIONALISM, AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY. WORK EXPERIENCE INCLUDES CAREER PATHWAY, COMMUNITY BASED AND CORPORATE INTERNSHIPS.
    Expenses $7,991,350 · grants $1,832,262
  • OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES
    Expenses $6,615,798 · grants $5,811,229
  • DETROIT AT WORK JOB TRAINING
    Expenses $6,417,825 · grants $3,069,518
  • ADULT HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
    Expenses $3,188,921 · grants $1,449,704
  • SKILLS FOR LIFE
    Expenses $2,925,419 · grants $1,540,201
  • TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE (TAA). TAA IS A FEDERAL PROGRAM OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO ACT AS A WAY TO REDUCE THE DAMAGING IMPACT OF IMPORTS FELT BY CERTAIN SECTORS OF THE U.S. ECONOMY. THE CURRENT STRUCTURE FEATURES FOUR COMPONENTS OF TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE: FOR WORKERS, FIRMS, FARMERS, AND COMMUNITIES. EACH CABINET LEVEL DEPARTMENT WAS TASKED WITH A DIFFERENT SECTOR OF THE OVERALL TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM FOR WORKERS IS THE LARGEST AND ADMINISTERED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR. THE PROGRAM FOR FARMERS IS ADMINISTERED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, AND THE FIRMS AND COMMUNITIES' PROGRAMS ARE ADMINISTERED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE. DESC CONTRACTS WITH ONE PROVIDER TO SERVE JOB SEEKERS LAID OFF BY A TAA QUALIFIED COMPANY. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES INTENSIVE, LONG-TERM SUPPORT, INCLUDING CAREER PLANNING, JOB READINESS WORKSHOPS, OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING, AND ROBUST SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. APPROXIMATELY 100 INDIVIDUALS ARE SERVED PER YEAR.
    Expenses $1,071,154 · grants $1,060,586 · revenue $12,744
  • COMMUNITY HEALTH CORPS
    Expenses $938,080 · grants $914,609

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
38-3353746
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2019
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Employment (J20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$17,356,468
Income (IRS master file)
$72,561,677

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
November 15, 2010
Posted by the IRS
October 19, 2013
Reinstated
Effective December 15, 2011

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$72,561,677$79,055,522$17,356,468XML
990June 2024$84,390,253$88,235,463$23,560,838XML
990June 2023$77,242,425$76,646,039$26,508,257XML
990June 2022$61,743,492$67,729,669$25,202,052IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 38-3353746).

Questions about DETROIT EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS CORPORATION

What is the EIN of DETROIT EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS CORPORATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DETROIT EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS CORPORATION is 38-3353746.
Is DETROIT EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS CORPORATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective December 15, 2011.
Are donations to DETROIT EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS CORPORATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DETROIT EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS CORPORATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of DETROIT EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS CORPORATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did DETROIT EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS CORPORATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of DETROIT EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS CORPORATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DANA WILLIAMS.
Who are the officers and directors of DETROIT EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS CORPORATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $166,349 (DANA WILLIAMS, PRESIDENT & CEO).
How much revenue does DETROIT EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS CORPORATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $72,561,677, expenses of $79,055,522 and total assets of $17,356,468 at year end.

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