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TECHTOWN IS DETROIT'S ENTREPRENEURSHIP HUB. WE EMPOWER DETROIT-BASED STARTUPS AND LOCAL BUSINESSES BY PROVIDING RESOURCES, COLLARBORATIVE WORKSPACE AND EDUCATION FOR ENTREPRENEURS THAT WILL FURTHER ACCELERATE INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACROSS DETROIT. TECHTOWN IS A 501 (C)(3) NONPROFIT AND IS LOCATED WITHIN THE WOODWARD TECHNOLOGY CORRIDOR SMARTZONE.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$4.8M
Program Spending
75%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$4.5M
Total Expenses
▼$12.5M
Total Assets
$20.9M
Total Liabilities
▼$4.9M
Net Assets
$16M
Officer Compensation
→N/A
Other Salaries
$5.2M
Investment Income
$75.3K
Fundraising
▼$15.6K
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule I (Grants and Other Assistance)
Total grants awarded: $1.3M
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
A GIRL LIKE ME INC85-0573313 | DETROIT, MI | $150K | Cash | NON-PROFIT SUPPORT GRANT |
CLASS ACT DETROIT82-2835354 | DETROIT, MI | $150K | Cash | NON-PROFIT SUPPORT GRANT |
DETROIT HORSE POWER47-3212490 | DETROIT, MI | $150K | Cash | NON-PROFIT SUPPORT GRANT |
FREEDOM HOUSE38-2487626 | DETROIT, MI | $150K | Cash | NON-PROFIT SUPPORT GRANT |
JEFFERSON CHALMERS FARMERS MARKET83-3594615 | DETROIT, MI | $150K | Cash | NON-PROFIT SUPPORT GRANT |
| DETROIT, MI | $150K | Cash | NON-PROFIT SUPPORT GRANT | |
BULK SPACE86-1809965 | DETROIT, MI | $115K | Cash | NON-PROFIT SUPPORT GRANT |
ALLIED MEDIA PROJECTS01-0559608 | DETROIT, MI | $47.5K | Cash | NON-PROFIT SUPPORT GRANT |
URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD INITIATIVES INC38-3417161 | DETROIT, MI | $41.5K | Cash | NON-PROFIT SUPPORT GRANT |
| DETROIT, MI | $15K | Cash | NON-PROFIT SUPPORT GRANT | |
BEREWORNSAMANTHA CERWIN33-3950195 | DETROIT, MI | $11.6K | Cash | SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT GRANT |
NEXT CHAPTER BOOKS LLC92-0315499 | DETROIT, MI | $10K | Cash | SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT GRANT |
HARRY RICH CLOTHIER LLC84-2174518 | DETROIT, MI | $9,978 | Cash | SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT GRANT |
SEPIA COFFEE PROJECT86-3605266 | HIGHLAND PARK, MI | $9,600 | Cash | SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT GRANT |
TRAVELITE99-2328134 | DETROIT, MI | $8,812 | Cash | SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT GRANT |
ROLLER SKATE DETROIT82-4791886 | DETROIT, MI | $8,733 | Cash | SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT GRANT |
SUPERNATURAL HAIR CARE LLC82-4293718 | DETROIT, MI | $8,000 | Cash | SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT GRANT |
BURL TECH LLC99-0774753 | SOUTHGATE, MI | $7,878 | Cash | SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT GRANT |
DETROIT AI VENTURES LLC92-3675053 | FARMINGTON HILLS, MI | $7,562 | Cash | SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT GRANT |
GLORY PRESERVATION LLC99-4083541 | DETROIT, MI | $7,562 | Cash | SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT GRANT |
ECOSPHERE ORGANICS LLC99-2249064 | DETROIT, MI | $7,500 | Cash | SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT GRANT |
ELROI LLC88-3065798 | DURHAM, NC | $7,500 | Cash | SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT GRANT |
JOYSTICK INC99-3944500 | DOVER, DE | $7,500 | Cash | SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT GRANT |
KOZEN INC36-5008257 | DETROIT, MI | $7,500 | Cash | SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT GRANT |
RIZZARR INC46-5433635 | DETROIT, MI | $7,500 | Cash | SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT GRANT |
TOTAL RE-ENTRY SOLUTIONS INC93-2246087 | DETROIT, MI | $7,500 | Cash | SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT GRANT |
CASHPOOL INC92-2574992 | DETROIT, MI | $7,000 | Cash | SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT GRANT |
MOTMOT INC99-2276149 | DETROIT, MI | $7,000 | Cash | SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT GRANT |
OPTIMIZEEV92-3763194 | DETROIT, MI | $7,000 | Cash | SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT GRANT |
REP RESERVE99-4031303 | REDFORD TOWNSHIP, MI | $7,000 | Cash | SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT GRANT |
CHARGED UP TO GO93-4899581 | SOUTHFILED, MI | $6,700 | Cash | SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT GRANT |
NOTHING TO WEAR LLC80-2414818 | HIGHLAND PARK, MI | $6,500 | Cash | SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT GRANT |
I'M LIT LEARNING93-3171258 | DETROIT, MI | $5,050 | Cash | SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT GRANT |
| Total | $1.3M | |||
A GIRL LIKE ME INC
DETROIT, MI
$150K
CLASS ACT DETROIT
DETROIT, MI
$150K
DETROIT, MI
$150K
DETROIT, MI
$150K
JEFFERSON CHALMERS FARMERS MARKET
DETROIT, MI
$150K
$150K
BULK SPACE
DETROIT, MI
$115K
DETROIT, MI
$47.5K
DETROIT, MI
$41.5K
DETROIT, MI
$15K
BEREWORNSAMANTHA CERWIN
DETROIT, MI
$11.6K
NEXT CHAPTER BOOKS LLC
DETROIT, MI
$10K
HARRY RICH CLOTHIER LLC
DETROIT, MI
$9,978
SEPIA COFFEE PROJECT
HIGHLAND PARK, MI
$9,600
TRAVELITE
DETROIT, MI
$8,812
ROLLER SKATE DETROIT
DETROIT, MI
$8,733
SUPERNATURAL HAIR CARE LLC
DETROIT, MI
$8,000
BURL TECH LLC
SOUTHGATE, MI
$7,878
DETROIT AI VENTURES LLC
FARMINGTON HILLS, MI
$7,562
GLORY PRESERVATION LLC
DETROIT, MI
$7,562
ECOSPHERE ORGANICS LLC
DETROIT, MI
$7,500
ELROI LLC
DURHAM, NC
$7,500
JOYSTICK INC
DOVER, DE
$7,500
KOZEN INC
DETROIT, MI
$7,500
RIZZARR INC
DETROIT, MI
$7,500
TOTAL RE-ENTRY SOLUTIONS INC
DETROIT, MI
$7,500
CASHPOOL INC
DETROIT, MI
$7,000
MOTMOT INC
DETROIT, MI
$7,000
OPTIMIZEEV
DETROIT, MI
$7,000
REP RESERVE
REDFORD TOWNSHIP, MI
$7,000
CHARGED UP TO GO
SOUTHFILED, MI
$6,700
NOTHING TO WEAR LLC
HIGHLAND PARK, MI
$6,500
I'M LIT LEARNING
DETROIT, MI
$5,050
Source: USAspending.gov
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Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
Years audited
3
Clean years
2
Material Weakness
No
Noncompliance Issues
No
| Year | Status | Financial Report | Federal Expenditurecombined across all audits filed that year | Low Risk | Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $4.7M | No | 2026-06-25 |
| 2024 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $3M | No | 2025-09-19 |
| 2023 | Minor Findings | Unmodified (Clean) | $1.9M | No | 2024-08-08 |
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure, combined across all audits filed that year
$4.7M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure, combined across all audits filed that year
$3M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure, combined across all audits filed that year
$1.9M
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990Schedule J available
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $4.8M | $4.5M | $12.5M | $20.9M | $16M |
| 2023IRS e-File | $6.8M | $6.5M | $11.8M | $26M | $23.7M |
| 2022 | $15.8M | $15.8M | $8.9M | $31.8M | $29.9M |
| 2021 | $9M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Edward Staebler | President & CEO | 20 | $175.5K | $0 | $55K | $230.5K |
| Diana Goode | Chief Finacial Officer | 20 | $179.8K | $0 | $42K | $221.8K |
Edward Staebler
President & CEO
$230.5K
Hrs/Wk
20
Compensation
$175.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$55K
Diana Goode
Chief Finacial Officer
$221.8K
Hrs/Wk
20
Compensation
$179.8K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$42K
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Kozlowski | Chief Operating Officer | 20 | $188.4K | $0 | $49.4K | $237.8K |
| Christianne Malone | Chief Program Officer | 40 | $161K | $0 | $50.1K | $211.1K |
| Allandra J Bulger | Executive Director, Co.act | 40 | $190.1K | $0 |
Kelly Kozlowski
Chief Operating Officer
$237.8K
Hrs/Wk
20
Compensation
$188.4K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$49.4K
Christianne Malone
Chief Program Officer
$211.1K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$161K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$50.1K
Allandra J Bulger
Executive Director, Co.act
$202.2K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$190.1K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$12.2K
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bernstein | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bethany Gielczyk | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Chanell Scott Contreras | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Clarinda Barnett-Harrison | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Cornelia Butler | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Ali Abolmaali |
Ben Bernstein
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Bethany Gielczyk
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Chanell Scott Contreras
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $9M |
| $5.8M |
| $24.2M |
| $22.1M |
| 2020 | $5.5M | $5.3M | $7.9M | $20.6M | $18.4M |
| 2019 | $3.5M | $3.4M | $6M | $24M | $22.1M |
| 2018 | $6.1M | $6M | $4M | $25.4M | $23.1M |
| 2017 | $7.5M | $7.5M | $2.8M | $22.4M | $20.5M |
| 2016 | $2.1M | $2.1M | $2.3M | $11.9M | $9.9M |
| 2015 | $1.9M | $1.8M | $2.3M | $13.2M | $10.1M |
| 2014 | $2.3M | $2.3M | $2.8M | $12.8M | $9.5M |
| 2013 | $3.4M | $3.4M | $2.5M | $13.8M | $10.2M |
| 2012 | $3.7M | $3.8M | $2.9M | $11.9M | $9.7M |
| 2011 | $9.3M | $9.2M | $3.3M | $11.8M | $9.4M |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data | PDF not yet published by IRS |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
| 2010 | 990 | — |
| 2009 | 990 | — |
| 2008 | 990 | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
| 2006 | 990 | — |
| 2005 | 990 | — |
| 2004 | 990 | — |
| 2003 | 990 | — |
| $12.2K |
| $202.2K |
| Danielle Manley | Sr. Director, Development | 40 | $125.5K | $0 | $39.2K | $164.7K |
| Kyla Carlsen | Program Director, Co.act | 40 | $128.2K | $0 | $13K | $141.2K |
| Natrina Groce | Sr. Director Human Resources | 40 | $119.5K | $0 | $20.9K | $140.5K |
| Kimberly S Watts | Director Of Business Development | 40 | $113.2K | $0 | $16K | $129.3K |
| Norma Jean Zaleski | Sr. Director Finance & Compliance | 40 | $110.4K | $0 | $8,124 | $118.5K |
Danielle Manley
Sr. Director, Development
$164.7K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$125.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$39.2K
Kyla Carlsen
Program Director, Co.act
$141.2K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$128.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$13K
Natrina Groce
Sr. Director Human Resources
$140.5K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$119.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$20.9K
Kimberly S Watts
Director Of Business Development
$129.3K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$113.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$16K
Norma Jean Zaleski
Sr. Director Finance & Compliance
$118.5K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$110.4K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$8,124
| Board Member |
| 1 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Dr Kimberly Andrews Espy | Chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Michael Busuito | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Virginia Kleist | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gwen Jimmere | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Hassan Beydoun | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jamila Thompson | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Aeschliman | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jonathan Rumley | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Justin Turk | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Johnson | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura Chavez-Wazeerud-Din | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Prasad | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Matt Bower | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Cole | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike S Rafferty | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Sappington | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nick Gorga | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Patricia Patti Glaza | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Portia Powell | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rian English Barnhill | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sonal Ramrakhiani | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Terri Lynn Land | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Valencia Stoudamire | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Clarinda Barnett-Harrison
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Cornelia Butler
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Dr Ali Abolmaali
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Dr Kimberly Andrews Espy
Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Dr Michael Busuito
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Dr Virginia Kleist
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Gwen Jimmere
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Hassan Beydoun
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jamila Thompson
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jason Aeschliman
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jonathan Rumley
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Justin Turk
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kevin Johnson
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Laura Chavez-Wazeerud-Din
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Lisa Prasad
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Matt Bower
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Michael Cole
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mike S Rafferty
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mike Sappington
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Nick Gorga
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Patricia Patti Glaza
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Portia Powell
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Rian English Barnhill
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sonal Ramrakhiani
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Terri Lynn Land
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Valencia Stoudamire
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0