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Nonprofit · EIN 47-4688867

HUMANS FIRST DETROIT

Tax-exempt · DETROIT, MI 48202

Financials

$9.8M$5.1M2023$5.1M$5.7M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HUMANS FIRST DETROIT by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$5,095,108$5,656,737-$561,629$13,252,265$1,547,030$11,705,235
December 31, 2023990$9,784,377$5,082,048$4,702,329$13,977,376$1,710,512$12,266,864
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$4,781,863
of which government grants
$4,752,432
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$313,245
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$665,704
Other salaries and wages
$1,951,183
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$3,598,400
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$52,407
Accounting fees
$33,625
Occupancy
$319,122
Travel
$205,522
Depreciation
$28,467
Program services (functional)
$4,205,861
Management and general (functional)
$1,436,201
Fundraising (functional)
$14,675

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$13,977,376
Total assets, end of year
$13,252,265
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,547,030
Net assets, end of year
$11,705,235
Land, buildings and equipment
$137,653
Net assets without donor restrictions
$10,004,011
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,701,224
Gross receipts
$5,095,108
Employees
23
Volunteers
30
Year formed
2015
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MICHAEL BRENNANCEO
Trustee or director, Officer
45$354,920$27,380
LENA SELZERCOO
Key employee
45$291,601$42,742
ADAM SELZERSENIOR DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
45$239,679$39,198
GABRIELA DORANTESDESIGN DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$196,277$18,558
RACHAEL CARSONDESIGN DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$180,266$18,210
KARI LARSONOPERATIONS DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$175,721$15,015
KEN WHIPPLEBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director
5$0$0
SRIKANT INAMPUDIMEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
CYNTHIA ROUNDEXECUTOR
Trustee or director
5$0$0
WINNIE LIAOTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHAEL BRENNANCEO
Trustee or director, Officer
45$369,720
LENA SELZERCOO
Highest-paid employee
45$286,210
ADAM SELZERSENIOR DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
45$257,302
GABRIELA DORANTESDESIGN DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$189,176
RACHAEL CARSONDESIGN DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$176,553
KARI LARSONOPERATIONS DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$145,299
KEN WHIPPLEBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director
5$0
SRIKANT INAMPUDIMEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
CYNTHIA ROUNDMEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
WINNIE LIAOTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
440 BURROUGHS ST STE 200, DETROIT, MI 48202-3470
In care of
% MICHAEL BRENNAN
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JULIA DALE, 440 BURROUGHS STREET 200, DETROIT, MI 48202
Signed the 990
JULIA DALE, CEO
Phone
(313) 913-7838
Return prepared by
PLANTE & MORAN PLLC

Mission

CIVILLA IS A NONPROFIT DESIGN STUDIO DEDICATED TO CHANGING THE WAY OUR PUBLIC-SERVING INSTITUTIONS WORK. OUR PROCESS IS DEEPLY ROOTED IN HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN. WE COLLABORATE WITH LEADERS, LISTEN TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AND LEARN FROM STAFF WITHIN INSTITUTIONS TO DESIGN EFFECTIVE SERVICES THAT BUILD A MORE BEAUTIFUL, CIVIL SOCIETY FOR ALL.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • WASHINGTON: CREATING AN INTEGRATED AND MORE HUMAN-CENTERED MODEL FOR PUBLIC BENEFITS DELIVERY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE WASHINGTON STATE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ENTERPRISE COALITION.
    Expenses $1,014,261
  • CONNECTICUT: IMPROVING THE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE FOR PUBLIC BENEFITS DELIVERY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, WITH A FOCUS ON SNAP, CASH ASSISTANCE, AND MAGI MEDICAID.
    Expenses $958,883
  • MICHIGAN UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE AGENCY: DEVELOPING A MODERN AND HUMAN-CENTERED PROCESS FOR UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS DELIVERY IN MICHIGN. CIVILLA PARTNERED WITH LEO TO RESEARCH AND DESIGN TOOLS TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY NAVIGATORS AND SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS ACCESS UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.
    Expenses $779,360
  • CHILD WELFARE: CIVILLA PARTNERED WITH MDHHS AND CHANGE AND INNOVATION TO SUPPORTING THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF A MODERN COMPREHENSIVE CHILD WELFARE INFORMATION SYSTEM (CCWIS) TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR FRONTLINE STAFF AS WELL AS MICHIGAN'S CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES. PROJECT RESOURCE: CIVILLA IS PARTNERING WITH MDHHS TO DEVELOP DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR ESA STAFF. THROUGH USER FEEDBACK, TECHNOLOGY OPTIMIZATION, AND SUSTAINABLE GOVERNANCE PROCESSES, THIS SYSTEM WILL HELP STAFF EFFICIENTLY ACCESS POLICY INFORMATION, BUSINESS PROCESSES, JOB AIDS, AND TRAINING MATERIALS.MI BRIDGES 3.0: CIVILLA IS PARTNERING WITH MDHHS TO ENHANCE THE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED MIBRIDGES PLATFORM'S CORE FUNCTIONALITY AND EXPAND ITS IMPACT FOR MICHIGAN RESIDENTS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS BY EXPLORING NEW CROSS-AGENCY INTEGRATIONS AND OTHER EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES.NON-PARTISAN VOTER REGISTRATION: CIVILLA PARTNERED WITH THE U.S. ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION TO REDESIGN THE LOOK AND FEEL OF THE NATIONAL MAIL VOTER REGISTRATION FORM (NVRF), WHICH IS THE NATIONWIDE FORM VOTERS IN ANY STATE CAN USE TO REGISTER TO VOTE. PRACTICA: DEVELOPING AND OPERATING AN ONLINE LEARNING PROGRAM FOR GOVERNMENT STAFF AND PARTNERS TO GROW THEIR CAPACITY IN HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN AND DELIVER IMPACT AT SCALE.OTHER: SPEAKING FEES & TRAININGS PERFORMED & OTHER GENERAL FUNDS
    Expenses $1,453,357

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
47-4688867
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2015
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$13,252,265
Income (IRS master file)
$5,095,108

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$5,095,108$5,656,737$13,252,265IRS
990December 2023$9,784,377$5,082,048$13,977,376XML
990December 2022$5,407,214$4,224,507$8,191,660IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 47-4688867).

Questions about HUMANS FIRST DETROIT

What is the EIN of HUMANS FIRST DETROIT?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HUMANS FIRST DETROIT is 47-4688867.
Is HUMANS FIRST DETROIT tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
Are donations to HUMANS FIRST DETROIT tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HUMANS FIRST DETROIT 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 HUMANS FIRST DETROIT due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did HUMANS FIRST DETROIT last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of HUMANS FIRST DETROIT?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JULIA DALE.
Who are the officers and directors of HUMANS FIRST DETROIT?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $354,920 (MICHAEL BRENNAN, CEO).
How much revenue does HUMANS FIRST DETROIT have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $5,095,108, expenses of $5,656,737 and total assets of $13,252,265 at year end.

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