FOUNDATION FOR DETROIT'S FUTURE (FDF) SHALL WORK TO LESSEN THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT, COMBAT COMMUNITY DETERIORATION, AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN AND AROUND THE CITY OF DETROIT THROUGH, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CONDUCTING ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS, AND PROVIDING SUPPORT AND FUNDING TO GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES, CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHERS, TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE CITY OF DETROIT'S RICH CULTURAL HERITAGE, FOSTER AND PROMOTE THE ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AND FISCAL HEALTH OF THE CITY OF DETROIT AND ENABLE THE CITY OF DETROIT TO FULFILL ITS MUNICIPAL, FINANCIAL AND CIVIC OBLIGATIONS. THE FDF SUPPORTS THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN (CFSEM) BY SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE WORK FURTHERS CFSEM'S MISSION. THE CFSEM'S MISSION IS TO BUILD THE RESOURCES, RELATIONSHIPS AND EXPERTISE REQUIRED TO EXPAND EQUITABLE ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN TO MAKE IT A DESIRABLE PLACE TO LIVE, WORK AND PLAY FOR ALL RESIDENTS, TODAY AND TOMORROW.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in Michigan.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President/secretary 25th percentile to median | $52k $56k |
Vp, Finance and Administration Vice President 25th percentile to medianvs Community Improvement & Capacity Building peers nationwide | $35k $38k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 6 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at FOUNDATION FOR DETROIT'S FUTURE equaled 0.3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
Based on 10,247 community improvement & capacity building organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about FOUNDATION FOR DETROIT'S FUTURE
What does the Chief Executive Officer of FOUNDATION FOR DETROIT'S FUTURE earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of FOUNDATION FOR DETROIT'S FUTURE received $51,905 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in Michigan, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at FOUNDATION FOR DETROIT'S FUTURE compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in Michigan, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at FOUNDATION FOR DETROIT'S FUTURE falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at FOUNDATION FOR DETROIT'S FUTURE equaled 0.3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
What are FOUNDATION FOR DETROIT'S FUTURE's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, FOUNDATION FOR DETROIT'S FUTURE reported $17.5M in total revenue and $18.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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