EIN 38-1387108

DPL Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
5
Year formed
1942
Most recent tax filings
2023-04-01
Description
To promote and enhance The city of Detroit's cultural growth, all forms of literacy, an interest in books, and other forms of human record and to establish cooperative relationships and programs with The Detroit Public Library and other cultural institutions and groups in support of such charitable, literary, and educational purposes. To enhance all forms of literacy and an interest in books. To secure for The Detroit Public Library system materials of cultural value and funds supportive of Library initiatives in addition to those The Library can secure.
Also known as...
The Detroit Public Library Friends Foundation; Detroit Public Library Foundation
Total revenues
$172,370
2023
Total expenses
$487,690
2023
Total assets
$3,886,266
2023
Num. employees
5
2023

Program areas at DPL Foundation

Programming/events - includes youth and family literacy and educational activities, technology driven efforts and universal access through strategic partnerships and development.
Community engagement/ Library support and advocacy - includes traditional Library initiatives:early literacy (k-3); basic literacy; digital/technological literacy; prioritizes programs with an emphasis on literacy and mentorship for young children of color; encourages and supports collaborative partnerships to deliver new, innovative and equity driven programming opportunities for The Detroit community.
Literacy initiatives - literacy is The key to understanding The world around us and while The landscape may change as time moves on, knowledge will always be a formidable opponent against poverty and division. The organization will continue to seek out, support and provide resources that support The communities we serve in overcoming The obstacles that stand in The way of their greatness.
Special collections and preservation support of initiatives that utilize The burton historical collection to serve as resources for The interaction of community members, social/civil equity projects and partnerships that enhance The Detroit community.

Grants made by DPL Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
College for Creative Studies (CSS)Month of Design$10,000
Arts and ScrapsKits for Kids; Art Mobile Scholarships$7,000

Who funds DPL Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fred A and Barbara M Erb Family FoundationProgram Support$12,500
CultureSourceCultural$10,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$6,600
...and 5 more grants received

Personnel at DPL Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Sean Ryan EverettExecutive Director$94,845
David CostaBoard Chair / President / Director$0
Carol HucklebySecretary / Director$0
Susan GardynikTreasurer / Director$0
Kathleen WendlerFormer Vice President / Vice President / Director$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for DPL Foundation

RevenuesFYE 04/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$59,551
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$56,534
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$43,735
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$12,550
Total revenues$172,370

Form 990s for DPL Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-042024-03-12990View PDF
2022-042023-03-09990View PDF
2021-042022-04-07990View PDF
2021-042022-03-11990View PDF
2020-042021-04-14990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
May 27, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
December 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from CultureSource
October 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from Kresge Foundation
June 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsLibraries and archivesCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
State / local levelEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
269 Walker St 727
Detroit, MI 48207
Metro area
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
County
Wayne County, MI
Website URL
dplfound.org/ 
Phone
(313) 400-6765
IRS details
EIN
38-1387108
Fiscal year end
April
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1942
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B70: Libraries, Library Science
NAICS code, primary
51912: Libraries and Archives
Parent/child status
Independent
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