Nonprofit · EIN 47-5050055
DETROIT FUTURE CITY
Tax-exempt · DETROIT, MI 48202
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,982,263 | $3,192,965 | -$210,702 | $1,480,090 | $146,785 | $1,333,305 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,697,586 | $3,565,257 | $132,329 | $1,987,284 | $443,277 | $1,544,007 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $875,516 | $2,940,106 | -$2,064,590 | $1,571,730 | $160,052 | $1,411,678 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,728,874
- of which government grants
- $92,874
- Program service revenue
- $186,891
- Investment income
- $8,447
- Net income from fundraising events
- $24,713
- Other revenue
- $58,051
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $54,850
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,066,836
- Other salaries and wages
- $847,798
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,360,684
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $9,864
- Accounting fees
- $94,798
- Occupancy
- $55,748
- Travel
- $6,711
- Depreciation
- $8,881
- Program services (functional)
- $2,293,028
- Management and general (functional)
- $606,367
- Fundraising (functional)
- $293,570
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,987,284
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,480,090
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $146,785
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,333,305
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $13,527
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $404,521
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $928,784
- Gross receipts
- $3,052,271
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 2014
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anika Goss-Foster | CEO Officer | 40 | $298,545 | $19,165 |
| Tom Goddeeris | COO Key employee | 40 | $186,908 | $32,192 |
| Ashley Clark | Vice President Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,554 | $0 |
| Kimberly Faison | Vice President Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,617 | $0 |
| Katherine Cherry | Development Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,318 | $0 |
| Shari Williams | Director of Equitable Neighbood P Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,525 | $0 |
| Edward Lynch | Director of Research Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,369 | $0 |
| Wendy Jackson | Board Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dave Blaszkiewicz | Board Treasuer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Todd Bettison | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Clifford Brown | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Charles Cross | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James Currenton | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Margaret Dewar | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tiffany Douglas | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
13 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maha Freij | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Steve Ogden | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Angelique Power | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Donald Rencher | Board Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Joi Rushing | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Valerie Strassberg | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Steve Tobocman | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bucky Willis | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Hassan Beydoun | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Alice Thompson | – Former | 1 | $0 |
| James Ribbron | – Former | 1 | $0 |
| Kamilia Landrum | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Laura Trudeau | Board Member Former | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 27 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anika Goss-Foster | CEO Officer | 40 | $311,621 | $25,275 |
| Tom Goddeeris | COO Key employee | 40 | $181,697 | $56,489 |
| Kimberly Faison | Vice President Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,159 | $24,860 |
| Ashley Clark | Vice President Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,741 | $17,126 |
| Edward Lynch | Director of Research Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,409 | $28,031 |
| Shari Williams | Director of Equitable Neighbood P Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,897 | $11,753 |
| Katherine Cherry | Development Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,835 | $0 |
| Todd Bettison | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Clifford Brown | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Charles Cross | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James Currenton | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Margaret Dewar | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tiffany Douglas | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kamilia Landrum | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Maha Freij | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Ogden | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Angelique Power | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Donald Rencher | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joi Rushing | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Valerie Strassberg | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Tobocman | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura Trudeau | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bucky Willis | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Wendy Jackson | Board Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alice Thompson | Board Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dave Blaszkiewicz | Board Treasuer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James Ribbron | Board Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANIKA GOSS-FOSTER | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $266,436 | $22,586 |
| THOMAS GODDEERIS | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $160,658 | $51,899 |
| ASHLEY CLARK | CEER VICE-PRESIDENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,463 | $15,954 |
| KIMBERLY FAISON | DIR. OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEV. Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,694 | $22,107 |
| KATHERINE CHERRY | FUND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,746 | $0 |
| WENDY JACKSON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALICE THOMPSON | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE BLASZKIEWICZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES RIBBRON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLIFFORD BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES CURENTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARET DEWAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY DOUGLAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAHA FREIJ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAMILIA LANDRUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATY LOCKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE OGDEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONALD RENCHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOI RUSHING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VALERIE STRASSBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE SWAN III | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE TOBOCMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA TRUDEAU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA WILLIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 440 BURROUGHS ST STE 229, DETROIT, MI 48202-3469
- In care of
- % ANIKA GOSS-FOSTER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
- 2990 West Grand Blvd Suite 2, Detroit MI 48202
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Anika GossFoster, 440 Burroughs Street Ste 229, Detroit, MI 482023469
- Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
- Anika Goss-Foster, 2990 West Grand Blvd Suite 2, Detroit MI 48202
- Signed the 990
- ANIKA GOSS-FOSTER, CEO
- Phone
- (313) 259-4407
- Return prepared by
- The Clairmount Group
Mission
Detroit Future City (DFC) was founded in 2015 to catalyze implementation of the Detroit Strategic Framework, a 50-year vision for the City of Detroit developed with input from over 100,000 Detroiters. See Schedule O.
Program accomplishments
- The Center for Equity, Engagement, and Research: Produces relevant and accessible research focused on advancing economic equity and an improved quality of life for all Detroiters. We pursue a vision wherein all Detroiters are meeting their unique needs, prospering, and fully and fairly participating in all aspects of economic life within a thriving city and region.Expenses $999,393 · revenue $941,976
- Community & Economic Development: Detroit Future Citys Equitable Neighborhood Planning team combines original research, cross-sector collaboration, technical assistance, and policy development to foster a more equitable and resilient city. Currently, we serve as the backbone organization for theDetroit Neighborhood Housing Compact, a collaborative of industry and community leaders working collectively to improve housing quality and affordability in Detroit neighborhoods, for both renters and homeowners.Expenses $697,708 · revenue $694,373
- Land Use & Sustainability:Works to foster equity, sustainability, and resilience in Detroit neighborhoods. In partnership with community and civic leaders, we deliver training and technical assistance, facilitate community change initiatives, and develop recommendations for effective open space policy and practices.Expenses $595,927 · revenue $796,623
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-5050055
- 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
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S19)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,480,090
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,052,271
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,982,263 | $3,192,965 | $1,480,090 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,697,586 | $3,565,257 | $1,987,284 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $875,516 | $2,940,106 | $1,571,730 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,600,145 | $2,861,828 | $3,632,627 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2015 Officer: Anika Goss-Foster | December 31, 2015 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 47-5050055).
Questions about DETROIT FUTURE CITY
- What is the EIN of DETROIT FUTURE CITY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DETROIT FUTURE CITY is 47-5050055.
- Is DETROIT FUTURE CITY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to DETROIT FUTURE CITY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DETROIT FUTURE CITY 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 FUTURE CITY due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DETROIT FUTURE CITY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of DETROIT FUTURE CITY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Anika GossFoster.
- Who are the officers and directors of DETROIT FUTURE CITY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 28 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $298,545 (Anika Goss-Foster, CEO).
- How much revenue does DETROIT FUTURE CITY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,982,263, expenses of $3,192,965 and total assets of $1,480,090 at year end.
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