Program areas at Congress of Communities
Served 400 families and 600 children in the early childhood monthly playgroup program to encourage child development. Graduated 16 new parent leaders in the taking action por nuestros ninos (tann) program to build their leadership skills and served 31 continuing parent leaders in the tann action team to do education advocacy work. Shared free resources, events and opportunities to over 700 families each month via text.
Supported 6 local block clubs and neighborhood associations to amplify resident voice and mitigate the negative impact of gentrification. Collected surveys from over 250 households. Shared free resources, events and programs with over 2,500 residents via email each month. Work t locate and secure a site for a future child care center to serve our neighborhood.
Served 19 youth weekly in the latinx youth council program to build leadership skills and support their college and career goals. Hosted 15 youth for summer employment with the grow detroit's young talent program, involved over 80 youth ages 13-24 yrs in programs throughout the year including the latinx youth council, youth advisory board, youth environmental healing program, and detroit creative society.
Who funds Congress of Communities
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
| Grantmaker | Grantmaker tax period | Description | Amount |
|---|
| Kresge Foundation | 2022-12 | This Grant Provides Project Support To Detroit Champions of Hope To Serve As An Imperative Lead Focused on Parent and Family Engagement and Advocacy To Implement the Hope Starts Here Framework. | $275,000 |
| Enterprise Community Partners | 2023-12 | Community Development Fund | $230,000 |
| W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) | 2023-08 | Promote Positive Outcomes for Young Children in Southwest Detroit Through Increased Access To Early Childhood Education Training, Playgroups, Leadership Development, and Advocacy Opportunities for Parents, Caregivers, and Informal Providers | $225,000 |
| ...and 8 more grants received |
Personnel at Congress of Communities
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Maria Salinas | Executive Director | $90,436 | 2024-07-11 |
Financials for Congress of Communities
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $1,656,406 | $1,500,436 | 10.4% |
| Program services | $0 | $19,898 | -100% |
| Investment income and dividends | $0 | $0 | - |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $1,656,406 | $1,520,334 | 9% |
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Data update history
August 29, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 23, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $275,000 from Kresge Foundation November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Civic / social organizationsBusiness and community development organizationsCharities
Issues
Community improvement
Characteristics
Political advocacyTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 4870 Saint Hedwig St
- Detroit, MI 48210
- Metro area
- Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- County
- Wayne County, MI
- Website URL
- congressofcommunities.com/Â
- Phone
- (313) 914-5315
IRS details
- EIN
- 81-2759276
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2015
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- S20: Community, Neighborhood Development, Improvement
- NAICS code, primary
- 813410: Civic and Social Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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