New Detroit Inc

Detroit, MI · Founded 1968

Racial justice organization working to eliminate discrimination in metropolitan Detroit

Primary audience
Detroit community
Work area
Racial equity
Topic
Civil rights advocacy
Contact
Rafferty Michael S
Website Contact

About Organization

Nonprofit coalition addressing racial equity, inclusion, and economic opportunity in the Detroit region. Based in Detroit, MI, New Detroit brings together civic leaders to advocate for policies and practices that advance racial justice. The organization reported $2.4 million in revenue for 2023.

What They Focus On

Racial Equity

Leading collaborative efforts to dismantle racism and achieve racial equity in Metropolitan Detroit

Systems Change

Working as catalyst for collective action changing hearts, minds, policies, and systemic structures

Institutional Leadership

Serving as thought leader and advocate creating communities free of racism where all are valued

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$796K

-43% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$1.3M

-1.2% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$1.1M

-33% vs 2022

Employees (2023)

5

+0% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $795,946 $1,298,559 $1,149,883 5
2022 $1,396,761 $1,314,965 $1,715,108 5
2021 $1,123,189 $991,618 $1,665,038 7
2020 $1,166,636 $743,153 $1,546,450 5
2019 $1,112,512 $959,993 $982,226 9
2018 $1,038,595 $1,481,739 $1,036,063 11

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

How They Work

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  • 01

    Coalition Building

    Convene leaders from diverse sectors committed to racial understanding and equity

  • 02

    Systems Analysis

    Identify what went wrong, what needs to change, and how to make change happen

  • 03

    Policy Advocacy

    Advocate for policy changes addressing systemic racism and supporting equity

  • 04

    Collaborative Action

    Catalyze collective efforts changing hearts, minds, policies, and systems

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by New Detroit Inc

Policy Advocacy

Leading advocacy for policy changes that dismantle racism and support racial equity

Thought Leadership

Serving as institutional thought leader on racial understanding and equity issues

Collective Action

Catalyzing collaborative efforts among leaders to address systemic racism in southeastern Michigan

Anti-Bias Training

Supporting expansion of anti-bias training programs for healthcare professionals and institutions

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind New Detroit Inc.

Cheryl P. Johnson

Cheryl P. Johnson

President, COTS
Reginald G. Dozier

Reginald G. Dozier

President & CEO, Lewis & Munday, PC
Freda G. Sampson

Freda G. Sampson

CEO & Lead DEI Consultant, Freda G. Sampson, LLC
RM

Rafferty Michael S

President CEO
Full-time
Compensation: $190,670
RJ

Raines Jodee

Chief Operations Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $167,937
AR

Anthony Rev Dr Wendell

Member
1 hrs/week
AD

Artone Daniel K

Member
1 hrs/week
DE

Dewaelsche Eva Garza

Member
1 hrs/week
EL

Edwards Latrina

Member
1 hrs/week
GP

Grasso PhD Domenico

Member
1 hrs/week
KG

Krater Gordon

Member
1 hrs/week
MK

Mayes Kirk

Member
1 hrs/week
MP

McCann Patricia A

Member
1 hrs/week
SF

Sampson Freda

Member
1 hrs/week
SS

Simmons Sr Rev Larry L

Member
1 hrs/week
TW

Taubman William S

Member
1 hrs/week
TM

Taylor Maureen D

Member
1 hrs/week
CM

Charles M. Beckham

Retired – City of Detroit
DB

Denise Brooks-Williams, FACHE, Board Member

Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
DD

Dwan Dandridge

CEO, Black Leaders Detroit
LE

Latrina Edwards, Board Member

VP, General Counsel, Corporate
MF

Maha Freij, Board Member

Executive Director; ACCESS
PM

Peter M. Kellett, Board Member

Member & Chair Emeritus, Dykema
KM

Kirk Mayes, Board Member

CEO, KBM Ventures, LLC
PA

Patricia A. McCann

Director, Community and Volunteer Engagement
KP

Kevin Prokop, Board Member

Partner, Rockbridge Growth Equity, LLC
MS

Monique Stanton

President & CEO, Michigan League for Public Policy
MS

Michael Sosin

Attorney at Law
TF

Thomas F. Stallworth, III

President, Stallworth Consulting Group
CW

Carla Walker-Miller

Founder & CEO, Walker-Miller Energy Services
AF

Adam F. Zemke

Consultant
PB

Penny Bailer

WE

Walter E. Douglas

RG

Roderick Gillum

PL

Paul L. Hubbard

JD

John D. Lewis

BP

Bernard Parker

AJ

Ambassador John Rakolta, Jr.

SR

Shirley R. Stancato

SM

S. Martin Taylor

RS

Rachel Stewart

Milestones

1967

Civil Unrest

1967

Detroit civil unrest prompted community leaders to identify causes and solutions

1968

Organization Founded

1968

Established by Governor Romney, Mayor Cavanagh, and Joseph Hudson Jr. as coalition

2022

Revenue Peak

2022

Achieved $1.4 million in revenue advancing racial equity initiatives

2023

55 Years of Service

2023

Continuing mission with 5 employees and 42 volunteers after over 55 years

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

DR
Dozier Reginald G Vice Chair 001.00 hrs/week
JC
Johnson Cheryl P Chair 001.00 hrs/week
KP
Kellett Peter M Secretary 001.00 hrs/week
PK
Prokop Kevin Vice Chair 001.00 hrs/week
SA
Stein Andrew Treasurer 001.00 hrs/week
Cheryl P. Johnson
Cheryl P. Johnson Chief Executive Officer
Reginald G. Dozier
Reginald G. Dozier President & CEO, Lewis & Munday, PC
Freda G. Sampson
Freda G. Sampson CEO & Lead DEI Consultant, Freda G. Sampson, LLC
CM
Charles M. Beckham Retired – City of Detroit
DB
Denise Brooks-Williams, FACHE, Board Member Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
DD
Dwan Dandridge CEO, Black Leaders Detroit
LE
Latrina Edwards, Board Member VP, General Counsel, Corporate
MF
Maha Freij, Board Member Executive Director; ACCESS
PM
Peter M. Kellett, Board Member Member & Chair Emeritus, Dykema
KM
Kirk Mayes, Board Member CEO, KBM Ventures, LLC
PA
Patricia A. McCann Director, Community and Volunteer Engagement
KP
Kevin Prokop, Board Member Partner, Rockbridge Growth Equity, LLC
MS
Monique Stanton President & CEO, Michigan League for Public Policy
MS
Michael Sosin Attorney at Law
TF
Thomas F. Stallworth, III President, Stallworth Consulting Group
CW
Carla Walker-Miller Founder & CEO, Walker-Miller Energy Services
AF
Adam F. Zemke Consultant
PB
Penny Bailer Board Member
WE
Walter E. Douglas Board Member
RG
Roderick Gillum Board Member
PL
Paul L. Hubbard Board Member
JD
John D. Lewis Board Member
BP
Bernard Parker Board Member
AJ
Ambassador John Rakolta, Jr. Board Member
SR
Shirley R. Stancato Board Member
SM
S. Martin Taylor Board Member
RS
Rachel Stewart Board Member

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$359K

Highest Paid

$191K

Rafferty Michael S

Compensated Officers

2

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Rafferty Michael S President CEO $190,670 — $190,670 040
Raines Jodee Chief Operations Officer $167,937 — $167,937 040

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

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$155K

Total Forgiven

$157K

101% forgiven

Jobs Retained

10

Loan Details 2 loans

$81,425
Forgiven
Forgiven: $82,217 100%
Approved Mar 23, 2021
Lender Loan Source Incorporated
Jobs Reported 5
Forgiven On Mar 22, 2022
$73,800
Forgiven
Forgiven: $74,479 100%
Approved Apr 29, 2020
Lender Loan Source Incorporated
Jobs Reported 5
Forgiven On Apr 8, 2021

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

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$182K Grants Received
3 Organizations

Top Funders

3 total
DF
Dmc Foundation
$100K
UW
United Way For Southeastern Michigan
$50K
CF
Community Foundation For Southeast
$32K
Dmc Foundation United Way For Southeastern Michigan Community Foundation For Southeast
Dmc Foundation United Way For Southeastern Michigan Community Foundation For Southeast

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

Contact

Get in touch with New Detroit Inc

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(313) 664-2000 (313) 757-0780

Social

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3031 W Grand Boulevard Apt 430 Detroit, MI 48202