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Downriver Council For The Arts

  • Wyandotte, MI
  • Tax-exempt since June 1989
  • EIN: 38-2862587

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Arts, Culture and Humanities / Arts Council/Agency (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$110k (2023)

Expenses
$106k (2023)

Total Assets
$28k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$1.62k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$109,555
Expenses
$105,521
Net Income
$4,034
Net Assets
$26,377
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $39,567
36.1%
Program Services $62,671
57.2%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,822
1.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $27,999
Total Liabilities $1,622
Net Assets $26,377
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Erin Suess (Executive Director) $45,000 $0
Jan Dunbar (Vice President) $0 $0
Dale Cook (Treasurer) $0 $0
Michelle Porter (President) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on July 12, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$114,687
Expenses
$124,017
Net Income
-$9,330
Net Assets
$22,343
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $38,947
34.0%
Program Services $67,158
58.6%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,707
1.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $23,487
Total Liabilities $1,144
Net Assets $22,343
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Erin Suess (Executive Director) $45,000 $0
Jan Dunbar (Vice President) $0 $0
Dale Cook (Treasurer) $0 $0
Michelle Porter (President) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 15, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$138,989
Expenses
$164,743
Net Income
-$25,754
Net Assets
$31,673
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $31,975
23.0%
Program Services $98,178
70.6%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $2,591
1.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $33,319
Total Liabilities $1,646
Net Assets $31,673
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Erin Suess (Executive Director) $45,000 $0
Linda Soules (Treasurer) $0 $0
Jan Dunbar (Vice President) $0 $0
Dale Cook (Board Member) $0 $0
James Desana (Board Member) $0 $0
Scott Galeski (Board Member) $0 $0
Ayana King (Secretary) $0 $0
Michelle Porter (President) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 4, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$161,427
Expenses
$116,765
Net Income
$44,662
Net Assets
$57,427
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $29,139
18.1%
Program Services $123,617
76.6%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $2,681
1.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $59,051
Total Liabilities $1,624
Net Assets $57,427
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Erin Suess (Executive Director) $45,000 $0
Linda Soules (Treasurer) $0 $0
Jan Dunbar (President) $0 $0
Dale Cook (Vice President) $0 $0
Steve Wildern (Board Member) $0 $0
Scott Galeski (Board Member) $0 $0
Ayana King (Secretary) $0 $0
Michelle Porter (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on June 18, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$162,024
Expenses
$138,313
Net Income
$23,711
Net Assets
$12,765
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $42,160
26.0%
Program Services $100,200
61.8%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $7,914
4.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $14,420
Total Liabilities $1,655
Net Assets $12,765
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Erin Suess (Executive Director) $45,000 $0
Linda Soules (Treasurer) $0 $0
Jan Dunbar (President) $0 $0
Dale Cook (Board Member) $0 $0
Steve Wildern (Board Member) $0 $0
Scott Galeski (Board Member) $0 $0
Ayana King (Board Member) $0 $0
Michelle Porter (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 29, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$142,406
Expenses
$158,415
Net Income
-$16,009
Net Assets
-$10,946
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $30,643
21.5%
Program Services $91,618
64.3%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $9,155
6.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,786
Total Liabilities $17,732
Net Assets -$10,946
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Linda Soules (Treasurer) $0 $0
Joan Brophy (President) $0 $0
Paula Boase (Secretary) $0 $0
Dale Cook (Board Member) $0 $0
Steve Wildern (Board Member) $0 $0
Evelyn Cairns (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 15, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$137,587
Expenses
$133,789
Net Income
$3,798
Net Assets
$5,063
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $25,096
18.2%
Program Services $92,865
67.5%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $10,031
7.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,851
Total Liabilities $1,788
Net Assets $5,063
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Linda Soules (Treasurer) $0 $0
Joan Brophy (President) $0 $0
Paula Boase (Secretary) $0 $0
Dale Cook (Board Member) $0 $0
Steve Wildern (Board Member) $0 $0
Evelyn Cairns (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 15, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$143,740
Expenses
$155,796
Net Income
-$12,056
Net Assets
$1,265
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $7,908
5.5%
Program Services $114,118
79.4%
Investment Income $11
0.0%
Net Fundraising $8,898
6.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,732
Total Liabilities $1,467
Net Assets $1,265
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Linda Soules (Treasurer) $0 $0
Dale Cook (President) $0 $0
Paula Boase (Secretary) $0 $0
Joan Brophy (Board Member) $0 $0
Steve Wildern (Board Member) $0 $0
Evelyn Cairns (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 9, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$169,210
Expenses
$166,435
Net Income
$2,775
Net Assets
$13,321
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $17,077
10.1%
Program Services $141,230
83.5%
Investment Income $16
0.0%
Net Fundraising $748
0.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,172
Total Liabilities $2,851
Net Assets $13,321
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Paula Boase (Board Member) $0 $0
Linda Soules (Treasurer) $0 $0
Joan Brophy (President) $0 $0
Evelyn Cairns (Secretary) $0 $0
Dale Cook (Vice President) $0 $0
Steve Wildern (Board Member) $0 $0
Krista Ewbank (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 12, 2016

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$136,036
Expenses
$132,313
Net Income
$3,723
Net Assets
$10,546
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $9,730
7.2%
Program Services $97,288
71.5%
Investment Income $16
0.0%
Net Fundraising $18,178
13.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $13,399
Total Liabilities $2,853
Net Assets $10,546
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Paula Boase (Board Member) $0 $0
Linda Soules (Treasurer) $0 $0
Joan Brophy (President) $0 $0
Evelyn Cairns (Secretary) $0 $0
Dale Cook (Vice President) $0 $0
Steve Wildern (Board Member) $0 $0
Krista Ewbank (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Jan. 29, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$123,934
Expenses
$142,534
Net Income
-$18,600
Net Assets
$6,823
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,779
5.5%
Program Services $100,734
81.3%
Investment Income $16
0.0%
Net Fundraising $4,223
3.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $8,375
Total Liabilities $1,552
Net Assets $6,823
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Paula Boase (Board Member) $0 $0
Linda Soules (Treasurer) $0 $0
Joan Brophy (President) $0 $0
Evelyn Cairns (Secretary) $0 $0
Dale Cook (Vice President) $0 $0
Norma Wurmlinger (Board Member) $0 $0
Joseph G Kuspa (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 10, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$124,817
Expenses
$148,379
Net Income
-$23,562
Net Assets
$25,423
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $11,493
9.2%
Program Services $102,616
82.2%
Investment Income $32
0.0%
Net Fundraising $831
0.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $26,991
Total Liabilities $1,568
Net Assets $25,423

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990-EZ

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PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$104,307
Expenses
$133,016
Net Income
-$28,709
Net Assets
$48,985
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,238
7.9%
Program Services $83,704
80.2%
Investment Income $54
0.1%
Net Fundraising $3,544
3.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $57,255
Total Liabilities $8,270
Net Assets $48,985

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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