FAIR HOUSING CENTER OF METROPOLITAN DETROIT Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

FAIR HOUSING CENTER OF METROPOLITAN DETROIT

EIN 38-2155505 · Housing & Shelter (L00K)

What they do

Fair Housing Center of Metropolitan Detroits FHCMD Mission is to Ensure Access to Housing Without Discrimination Based On Race, Color, National Origin, Religion, Sex Including Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, or Familial Status,and Other Protected Class Categories Under Federal, State and Local Laws and Ordinances.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $88.20 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

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Money report from 2023The 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 leaders16 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

79.87%of revenue went to mission work88.2% of expenses · Program services

1.43%of revenue went to fundraising1.6% of expenses

$85.62spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

9.21%of revenue went to management and office costs10.2% of expenses

$2.45in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

87.9%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $94,132 for STEPHEN TOMKOWIAK (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2023

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$654,562

Mission workProgram services$522,82279.87% of revenue88.2% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$60,3019.21% of revenue10.2% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$9,3831.43% of revenue1.6% of expenses

Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$62,0569.48% of revenueShown in gray on the chart

Total expenses$592,50690.52% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2023CurrentExpense mix: 88.2% mission · 10.2% management · 1.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 90.52% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 87.5% mission · 11.5% management · 1.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 70.23% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 89.8% mission · 9.7% management · 0.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 56.96% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 88.5% mission · 10.9% management · 0.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 94.59% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 0.0% mission · 17.2% management · 0.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 71.56% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 0.0% mission · 12.9% management · 5.3% fundraisingTotal expenses: 67.72% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 80.9% mission · 13.1% management · 6.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 121.23% of revenue

2016Expense mix: 84.2% mission · 11.6% management · 4.2% fundraisingTotal expenses: 83.35% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$692,036

Expenses$592,506

Annual surplus $99,530 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$522,822 · 88.2% of expenses

Management and office costs$60,301 · 10.2% of expenses

Fundraising$9,383 · 1.6% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$692,036

Expenses$592,506

Assets$1,452,742

Income$692,036

Contributions$608,313

Mission work (program services)$522,822

Fundraising$9,383

Management and general$60,301

Executive compensation (total)$63,000

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2023

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

STEPHEN TOMKOWIAKEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $94,132

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (16)

STEPHEN TOMKOWIAKEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

DAVID J CROSS ESQMEMBER

DENNIS J VARIANVICE CHAIR

FREDA G SAMPSONMEMBER

GAYLE S MCGREGOR ESQMEMBER

HECTOR HERNANDEZMEMBER

JOHN A OBEE ESQMEMBER

KARLYNNE TUCKER-SCAGGSCHAIRPERSON

LEAH BREWERMEMBER

LINDSAY YOUSIF CRCMMEMBER

LUCY H MADDOXSECRETARY

NOEL J SALEH ESQVICE CHAIR

RENAE JOHNSONMEMBER

SHARON L RHODESMEMBER

TERRY LWARDMEMBER

VERNON L SHADDTREASURER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1977
Location: 5555 CONNER ST STE 2244, DETROIT, MI 48213-3487
County: Wayne
In care of: STEPHEN TOMKOWIAK
Primary officer: STEPHEN TOMKOWIAK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website EmailInfo@fairhousingdetroit.org Phone(313) 579-3247

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2023
Tax period began: October 1, 2023
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: GREGORY TERRELL & COMPANY
NTEE classification: Housing & Shelter (L00K)
IRS tax category: Other Grantmaking and Giving Services