C L A S S CHANGING LIVES
EIN 20-5945261 · Substance Abuse Dependency, Prevention & Treatment (F20)
What they do
CLASS Organization Provides Strategies and Treatment Services for Families to Improve The Quality of Their Lives. CLASS Services Include The Use of Evidence-based Models and Health Promotions Starts to Engage The Community and Increase Awareness.
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IRS warning checkThere may be a problem with its nonprofit status. Check before giving.
Money report from 2021The report may be old. Ask for a newer one.
They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.
They name their leaders5 people are listed in the latest report.
You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.
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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $21,688 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.
Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $132,174 for KARLA MITCHELL (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.
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Leadership and board
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KARLA MITCHELLEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
EILEA MURRAYTREASURER
JEANINE GIBSONMEMBER
LARONDA CHASTANGMEMBER
LESLIE KILGOREPRESIDENT
About this charity
- Recognized since
- May 2007
- Location
- 22000 Grand River 200, Detroit, MI 48219
- County
- Wayne
- In care of
- Karla Mitchell
- Primary officer
- Karla Mitchell, ED
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2021
- Tax period began
- October 1, 2021
- Return type
- 990
- NTEE classification
- Substance Abuse Dependency, Prevention & Treatment (F20)
- IRS tax category
- Substance Abuse Dependency, Prevention & Treatment
- Revocation date
- February 15, 2026