Detroit Lions Charities

Organization Overview

Detroit Lions Charities is located in Allen Park, MI. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (T50) the organization is classified as: Philanthropy, Charity & Voluntarism Promotion, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Detroit Lions Charities is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 02/2022, Detroit Lions Charities generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 02/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.1% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Detroit Lions Charities has awarded 221 individual grants totaling $13,410,289. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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DETROIT LIONS CHARITIES (THE "CHARITIES") IS THE NONPROFIT COMMUNITY FUNDING EXTENSION OF DETROIT LIONS, INC. THE CHARITIES INVEST IN STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS TO EMPOWER YOUTH FOR LASTING, TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE IN OUR HOMETOWN OF DETROIT. THE CHARITIES SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PURSUE INTEGRATED APPROACHES TO COMMUNITY WELL-BEING, EDUCATION, CANCER, AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SUPPORTING THE METROPOLITAN DETROIT COMMUNITY THROUGH GRANTS TO LOCAL CHARITIES FOCUSING ON THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELL-BEING AND OTHER WELLNESS INITIATIVES.


SUPPORTING DETROIT AREA YOUTH PROGRAMS THROUGH EXERCISE, HEALTHY EATING AND TRANSPORTATION TO ACTIVITY BASED EVENTS. GRANTS ARE MADE TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT EMPOWER YOUTH FOR LASTING, TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE IN OUR HOMETOWN OF DETROIT.


PROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN MICHIGAN BY PROVIDING SUPPORT TO SCHOOLS IN NEED WITH EQUIPMENT, TECHNOLOGY, APPAREL AND/OR GRANT FUNDING THROUGH THE TOUCHDOWN IN YOUR TOWN PROGRAM.


SUPPORT OF NATIONWIDE PROGRAMS PROMOTING MENTAL, PHYSICAL WELL-BEING INITIATIVES, AND PROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN MICHIGAN BY SPONSORING THE STATE OF MICHIGAN HIGH SCHOOL COACH OF THE WEEK AND COACH OF THE YEAR PROGRAM.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Martha F Ford
President
$0
Rodney P Wood
Vice President
$0
Kelly Kozole
Vice President
$0
Allison Maki
Treasurer
$0
Jennifer Mccollum
Vice President
$0
Jay B Colvin
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$102,415
Related organizations$851,751
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$636,796
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $46,968
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,590,962
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $6,718
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$51,158
Net Income from Gaming Activities $246,556
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,820,325

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Detroit Lions Charities has awarded $1,575,389 in support to 29 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN

Org PageRecipient Profile

Farmington Hills, MI

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY

$252,500

Detroit, MI

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY

$211,579

PLAYWORKS EDUCATION ENERGIZED

Org PageRecipient Profile

Oakland, CA

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT YOUTH PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAMS

$150,000

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY

$105,000

DETROIT POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Detroit, MI

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT ATHLETIC LEAGUE FOR PUBLIC SERVICE GROUPS IN METROPOLITAN DETROIT

$100,000

PURE HEART FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE DETROIT COMMUNITY

$87,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 14 grants that Detroit Lions Charities has recieved totaling $423,585.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
National Football League Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: MEMBER CLUB MATCHING YOUTH/ HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GRANTS

$200,000
National Football League Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: CLUB COMMUNITY GRANTS SOCIAL JUSTICE

$31,000
National Football League Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: MEMBER CLUB MATCHING YOUTH/ HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GRANTS

$30,000
National Football League Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: CLUB COMMUNITY GRANTS

$25,000
National Football League Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: CLUB COMMUNITY GRANTS

$24,680
National Football League Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: MEMBER CLUB MATCHING YOUTH/ HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GRANTS

$21,880
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