COTS

EIN: 382420565 501(c)(3) Housing & Shelter

DETROIT, MI

Total Revenue
$10,418,828
Total Expenses
$9,678,595
Total Assets
$27,209,277
Net Assets
$24,997,558
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1982
Legal Domicile
MI
Phone
3138313777
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

COTS, founded in 1982, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Housing & Shelter sector that reported $10.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 27% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $9.7M left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

CREATE AND FACILITATE OPPORTUNITIES THAT EMPOWER FAMILIES IN POVERTY TO COLLABORATE, THRIVE, AND SUCCEED IN BUILDING STRONG HOUSEHOLDS, NEIGHBORHOODS, AND COMMUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,673,769 Revenue: $62,188

SUPPORTIVE HOUSING - THIS PROGRAM SPONSORS 80+ UNITS OF PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING UNDER THE HUD SHELTER PLUS CARE PROGRAM, 10 UNITS OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING UNDER A HUD GRANT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH...

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SUPPORTIVE HOUSING - THIS PROGRAM SPONSORS 80+ UNITS OF PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING UNDER THE HUD SHELTER PLUS CARE PROGRAM, 10 UNITS OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING UNDER A HUD GRANT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AT THE BUERSMEYER MANOR APARTMENTS, 40-50 UNITS OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR FAMILIES IN OUR PATHWAYS TO HOUSING PROGRAM, AND 30 UNITS UNDER THE OMEGA PROJECT, A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT WITH DEVELOPMENT CENTERS, INC. THE PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM LINKS LEASING/RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR HARD-TO-SERVE HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESSES, HAVE CHRONIC HISTORY WITH ALCOLHOL OR DRUGS, HAVE HIV/AIDS, OR OTHER PHYSICAL DISABILITIES. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES GRANTS TO BE USED FOR RENTAL ASSISTANCE. COTS MANAGES THE HOUSING ASPECT OF EACH PROGRAM.

Program 2
Expenses: $3,535,494 Revenue: $277,104

EMERGENCY SHELTER - IN MARCH 2019 COTS OPENED A NEW RENOVATED SHELTER AT 16630 WYOMING WITH 120 BEDS AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. BEYOND MEETING THE IMMEDIATE NEEDS OF ITS...

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EMERGENCY SHELTER - IN MARCH 2019 COTS OPENED A NEW RENOVATED SHELTER AT 16630 WYOMING WITH 120 BEDS AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. BEYOND MEETING THE IMMEDIATE NEEDS OF ITS GUESTS, COTS ALSO PROVIDES COACHING, CASE MANAGMENT, AND A WIDE ARRAY OF SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO HELP SHELTER GUESTS ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1) LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER, 2) LAUNDRY FACILITIES, 3) COMPUTER LABS, 4) DAILY MEAL SERVICE, 5) YOUTH ACADEMIC SUPPORT.

Program 3
Expenses: $665,787

COUNSELING AND HOUSING SERVICES - ASSIST FAMILIES IN REACHING THEIR HOUSING, ECONOMIC, HEALTH, EDUCATION AND CAREER GOALS THROUGH COACHING, MENTORING, CASE MANAGEMENT, EDUCATIONAL REFERRALS...

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COUNSELING AND HOUSING SERVICES - ASSIST FAMILIES IN REACHING THEIR HOUSING, ECONOMIC, HEALTH, EDUCATION AND CAREER GOALS THROUGH COACHING, MENTORING, CASE MANAGEMENT, EDUCATIONAL REFERRALS. PARENTING SUPPORT PROGRAMS, LIFE SKILLS PROGRAMMING, AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY COTS STAFF AND PARTNERSHIPS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $9,944,322
Program Service Revenue $299,815
Investment Income $189,928
Other Revenue $-15,237
TOTAL REVENUE $10,418,828

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $134,810
Salaries & Benefits $4,703,152
Fundraising Expenses $948,781
Program Expenses $7,875,050
Other Expenses $4,669,410
TOTAL EXPENSES $9,678,595

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $10,418,828 $8,235,053 +0.3%
Expenses $9,678,595 $9,821,265 0.0%
Net Income $740,233 $-1,586,212 -1.5%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
16
Independent Members
16
Employees
86
Volunteers
304

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$762,424
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CAROL GOSS BOARD SECRETARY 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBORAH JONES BOARD TREASURER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
INA FERNANDEZ BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFFREY RIVERA BOARD VICE PRESIDENT 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEREMY ABBY BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSH JAMIE BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUDY GRUNER BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
KARISA ANTONIO BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
LATRICE MCCLENDON BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAWERENCE GARDNER BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA KOOS BOARD PRESIDENT 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK DENIS BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL RANDALL BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAAYME VANDIVER BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRI CABLE BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
TORRE PALEMINO BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
AISHA MORRELL-FERGUSON CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 40.0
Officer
$111,618 $30,005 $141,623
CHERYL P JOHNSON CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.0
Officer
$206,816 $20,814 $227,630
CORISA REED CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.0
Officer
$90,697 $27,160 $117,857
DELPHIA SIMMONS CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER 40.0
Officer
$105,396 $15,401 $120,797
SONYA NICKS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.0
Officer
$131,920 $22,597 $154,517
DAWN WALKER DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING 40.0
Highest
$102,361 $24,240 $126,601
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $10,418,828 $9,678,595 $27,209,277 $740,233
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $8,188,509 $8,374,783 $26,359,255 $-186,274
2022 $7,637,731 $7,595,147 $26,563,191 $42,584
2021 $8,999,514 $7,732,950 $27,335,285 $1,266,564
2020 $7,154,492 $7,594,789 $27,446,879 $-440,297
2019 $11,076,514 $8,511,633 $25,701,753 $2,564,881
2018 $13,894,022 $8,199,767 $23,046,982 $5,694,255
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