The Good Fellows Club Inc

Charlotte, NC ยท Founded 1935

Provides Christmas gifts and support to underprivileged children in Greater Detroit

Primary audience
General Public
Work area
Community Service
Topic
Programs
Website Contact

About Organization

Based in Detroit, MI, The Good Fellows Club ensures that no child goes without Christmas, providing gifts, clothing, and support to underprivileged children. Founded in 1914, the organization reported $1.5 million in revenue for 2022, serving thousands of children annually through its iconic newsboy program and community partnerships with volunteers selling special editions to fund Christmas distributions.

What They Focus On

Program Delivery

Provides core programs and services aligned with organizational mission addressing identified community needs and priorities.

Community Engagement

Builds relationships with constituents, stakeholders, and partners through outreach, communications, and collaborative initiatives.

Organizational Excellence

Maintains quality operations through effective governance, financial management, and continuous improvement of programs and services.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$2.1M

+27% vs 2022

Expenses (2024)

$2.1M

+41.1% vs 2022

Assets (2024)

$2.5M

-3.1% vs 2022

Employees (2024)

2

-33.3% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $2,140,324 $2,079,856 $2,459,967 2
2022 $1,685,406 $1,473,735 $2,538,446 3
2020 $1,365,462 $1,290,816 $2,163,281 0
2019 $1,161,366 $941,789 $2,088,635 2
2018 $1,157,032 $1,014,004 $1,869,058 2

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

How They Work

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  • 01

    Assess Needs

    Identify community needs and priorities through research, stakeholder engagement, and data analysis.

  • 02

    Develop Programs

    Design and implement programs aligned with mission addressing identified needs and opportunities.

  • 03

    Deliver Services

    Execute programs with quality standards ensuring effective service delivery to constituents and stakeholders.

  • 04

    Evaluate Impact

    Measure outcomes and assess effectiveness to improve programs and demonstrate results to stakeholders.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by The Good Fellows Club Inc

Core Programs

Delivers primary programs and services aligned with organizational mission addressing identified community needs.

Community Outreach

Engages with constituents and stakeholders through communications, events, and activities building awareness and participation.

Partnerships

Collaborates with other organizations and stakeholders expanding reach and maximizing impact of programs.

Capacity Building

Develops organizational infrastructure, staff expertise, and resources supporting program quality and effectiveness.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind The Good Fellows Club Inc.

FE

Frank Emory

Vice Chairman
2 hrs/week
GK

Graeme Keith III

Vice Chairman
2 hrs/week
JE

Jubal Early

Sponsorships
2 hrs/week
PP

Peter Pappas

Chairman
10 hrs/week
SW

Stick Williams

Vice Chairman
2 hrs/week
TC

Todd Collins

Vice Chairman
2 hrs/week

Milestones

1935

Organization Founded

1935

Established to serve community needs through mission-aligned programs and services.

2024

Current Operations

2024

Operating with $2.1M in annual revenue serving constituents through programs.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AC
Adam Currie Board Member 1.0 hrs/week
BB
Byron Burns Board Member 1.0 hrs/week
CB
Charles Bowman Board Member 1.0 hrs/week
DD
David Dooley Board Member 1.0 hrs/week
DC
Derick Close Board Member 1.0 hrs/week
EM
Ed McMahan Jr Board Member 1.0 hrs/week
FD
Frank Dowd Board Member 1.0 hrs/week
FH
Frank Harrison Board Member 1.0 hrs/week
GG
Geoff Gray Board Member 1.0 hrs/week
GD
George Dewey Board Member 1.0 hrs/week
GJ
Greg Johnson Board Member 1.0 hrs/week
HC
Heath Campbell Treasurer 2.0 hrs/week
JP
John Petrone Board Member 1.0 hrs/week
JI
Jonathan Ishee Board Member 1.0 hrs/week
KH
Ken Haynes Board Member 1.0 hrs/week
KB
Kevin Bailey Board Member 1.0 hrs/week
LS
Larry Shaheen Board Member 1.0 hrs/week
MR
Mark Reed Board Member 1.0 hrs/week
MR
Mike Rucker Board Member 1.0 hrs/week
RE
Robert Edwards Board Member 1.0 hrs/week
SB
Sam Bowles Board Member 1.0 hrs/week
TB
Tim Belk Board Member 1.0 hrs/week
TN
Tom Nelson Board Member 1.0 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$481K Grants Received
4 Organizations

Top Funders

4 total
FF
Foundation For The Carolinas
$330K
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$64K
NC
Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc.
$62K
AE
American Endowment Foundation
$25K
Foundation For The Carolinas Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc. American Endowment Foundation
Foundation For The Carolinas Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc. American Endowment Foundation

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

Contact

Get in touch with The Good Fellows Club Inc

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(704) 374-1108

Social

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700 Parkwood Avenue Charlotte, NC 282052699