Neutral Zone

Ann Arbor, MI · Founded 1998

Youth center providing safe space and programs for teenagers

Primary audience
Community
Work area
Programs
Topic
Services
Contact
Lori Roddy
Website Contact

About Organization

Teen center offering free drop-in programs, leadership development, and creative opportunities for middle and high school students. Based in Ann Arbor, MI, the Neutral Zone provides a welcoming environment where youth can connect, learn, and grow. The organization reported $1.2 million in revenue for 2023.

What They Focus On

Mission Delivery

Implementing programs and services supporting organizational mission

Community Impact

Creating positive outcomes through programming and partnerships

Excellence

Maintaining effectiveness and sustainability

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$1.6M

+70.8% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$1.7M

+7.1% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$5.4M

+0.7% vs 2022

Employees (2023)

24

+4.3% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $1,622,456 $1,708,737 $5,422,516 24
2022 $950,191 $1,595,533 $5,383,084 23
2020 $2,857,276 $955,395 $5,708,778 28
2019 $961,822 $1,221,828 $3,776,824 38
2018 $1,828,156 $1,225,685 $3,876,761 30
2017 $1,012,524 $1,107,129 $3,270,836 27

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

Learn more
  • 01

    Program Design

    Develop initiatives addressing community needs and mission objectives

  • 02

    Implementation

    Deliver programs and services through staff networks

  • 03

    Engagement

    Connect with stakeholders and partners advancing goals

  • 04

    Assessment

    Evaluate outcomes ensuring programs achieve results

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Neutral Zone

Programs

Provides programs supporting organizational mission and serving community needs effectively

Services

Provides services supporting organizational mission and serving community needs effectively

Initiatives

Provides initiatives supporting organizational mission and serving community needs effectively

Activities

Provides activities supporting organizational mission and serving community needs effectively

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Neutral Zone.

LR

Lori Roddy

Executive Director
Full-time
Compensation: $94,837
DC

Dianne Curry

President
2 hrs/week
JG

Joy Gaines

Vice President
1 hrs/week

Milestones

2024

Current Operations

2024

Operating programs serving community

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

DP
Dan Pasick Director 001.00 hrs/week
EO
Evan Ochoa Director 001.00 hrs/week
KM
Kerene Moore Director 001.00 hrs/week
KM
Kyle Mazurek Director 001.00 hrs/week
LS
Latitia Sharp Director 001.00 hrs/week
MP
Michelle Pezzotti Treasurer 002.00 hrs/week
RD
Ron Dickerson Director 001.00 hrs/week
TB
Teejay Bryant Director 001.00 hrs/week
TS
Theodore Sullivan Director 001.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$98K

Highest Paid

$98K

Lori Roddy

Compensated Officers

1

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Lori Roddy Executive Director $94,837 $3,518 $98,355 050

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$300 Total Given
Democratic $300 (100%)
2 Contributions
$150 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

1 Individual Donor
JW
John Weiss 2 contributions • $150 avg
$300

Quick Insights

🏆
Most Active Donor John Weiss with 2 contributions
💰
Highest Avg per Contribution John Weiss at $150 each
🎯
Top Recipient HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT — $300

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$302K

Total Forgiven

$304K

101% forgiven

Jobs Retained

37

Loan Details 2 loans

$152,718
Forgiven
Forgiven: $154,212 100%
Approved Apr 27, 2020
Lender Bank of Ann Arbor
Jobs Reported 28
Forgiven On Apr 29, 2021
$149,000
Forgiven
Forgiven: $149,972 100%
Approved Jan 20, 2021
Lender Bank of Ann Arbor
Jobs Reported 9
Forgiven On Sep 21, 2021

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$161K Grants Received
6 Organizations

Top Funders

6 total
CF
Community Foundation For Southeast
$50K
AA
Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation
$45K
LC
Lakeshore Connections Inc
$30K
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$16K
AE
American Endowment Foundation
$15K
MS
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc.
$5K
Community Foundation For Southeast Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation Lakeshore Connections Inc Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund American Endowment Foundation Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc.
Community Foundation For Southeast Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation Lakeshore Connections Inc Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund American Endowment Foundation Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc.

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with Neutral Zone

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(734) 214-9995

Social

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310 East Washington Street Ann Arbor, MI 48104