2017-01-16T00:00:00-06:00 2016-02-29 381357951 PLANTE & MORAN PLLC 27400 Northwestern Highway Southfield MI 48034 990 2015-03-01 382945709 DETROIT LIONS CHARITIES DETR 3132164050 222 REPUBLIC DRIVE ALLEN PARK MI 48101 ALLISON MAKI SECRETARY/TREASURER 3132164050 2017-01-13 1 PAUL BRYANT P00241185 2483522500 2015 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z ALLISON MAKI 222 REPUBLIC DRIVE ALLEN PARK MI 48101 2108569 0 X N/A X 1990 MI DETROIT LIONS CHARITIES (CHARITIES) IS THE NONPROFIT COMMUNITY FUNDING EXTENSION OF DETROIT LIONS, INC. CHARITIES SUPPORTS TRANSFORMATIONAL EFFORTS IN DETROIT'S UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES, FOCUSING ON SUSTAINABLE HEALTH AND WELLNESS INITIATIVES AND COMMUNITY WELLBEING. CHARITIES SUPPORTS ORGANIZATIONS THAT PURSUE INTEGRATED APPROACHES TO PHYSICAL FITNESS, HEALTHY EATING, EDUCATION, CANCER AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION. 7 7 0 60 0 0 400419 815154 0 0 65604 78077 168122 190402 634145 1083633 584556 1107124 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21182 15107 605738 1122231 28407 -38598 1403357 1270231 4677 60649 1398680 1209582 X TO SUPPORT TRANSFORMATIONAL EFFORTS IN DETROIT'S UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES, FOCUSING ON SUSTAINABLE HEALTH AND WELLNESS INITIATIVES AND COMMUNITY WELLBEING. CHARITIES SUPPORTS ORGANIZATIONS THAT PURSUE INTEGRATED APPROACHES TO PHYSICAL FITNESS, HEALTHY EATING, EDUCATION, CANCER AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION. 0 0 516892 516892 SUPPORTING THE METROPOLITAN DETROIT COMMUNITY THROUGH GRANTS TO LOCAL CHARITIES FOCUSING ON THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELL-BEING AND OTHER WELLNESS INITIATIVES. 434270 434270 SUPPORTING DETROIT AREA YOUTH PROGRAMS THROUGH EXERCISE, HEALTHY EATING AND TRANSPORTATION TO ACTIVITY BASED EVENTS. 21651 21651 PROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN MICHIGAN BY SPONSORINGTHE STATE OF MICHIGAN HIGH SCHOOL COACH OF THE WEEK AND COACH OF THE YEARPROGRAM 134311 134311 SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS NATIONWIDE THAT PROMOTE MENTAL AND PHSYICAL WELL-BEING INITIATIVES. 134311 134311 1107124 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 X 7 7 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 MI X ALLISON MAKI 3132164050 222 REPUBLIC DRIVE ALLEN PARK MI 48101 X MARTHA F FORD PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 ALLISON MAKI TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 MARTHA F MORSE TRUSTEE 2.00 X 0 0 0 SHEILA F HAMP TRUSTEE 2.00 X 0 0 0 WILLIAM C FORD JR TRUSTEE 2.00 X 0 0 0 ELIZABETH KONTULIS TRUSTEE 2.00 X 0 0 0 THOMAS LEWAND VICE PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 82433 732721 815154 59506 59506 70117 51546 18571 18571 18571 241813 82433 186191 55622 55622 921979 787199 134780 134780 1083633 0 0 268479 1084389 1084389 22735 22735 4677 4677 9466 9466 964 964 1122231 1107124 15107 0 128935 27698 0 50000 1274422 1192533 1403357 1270231 4677 60649 4677 60649 X 1398680 1209582 1398680 1209582 1403357 1270231 -38598 -150500 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 142064 82368 36090 215205 815154 1290881 290077 395091 829287 1207326 1163792 3885573 432141 477459 865377 1422531 1978946 5176454 238860 203730 59875 253500 636000 1391965 0 238860 203730 59875 253500 636000 1391965 3784489 33111 60535 41019 27022 59506 221193 33111 60535 41019 27022 59506 221193 465252 537994 906396 1449553 2038452 5397647 0.70110 0.67570 0.04100 0.04990 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 X 1906523 -150500 973390 822890 1083633 0 1083633 2095621 973390 973390 1122231 0 1122231 Part X, Line 2: CHARITIES IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. NET INCOME FROM ACTIVITIES UNRELATED TO THE TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE OF CHARITIES IS SUBJECT TO TAXATION. ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA REQUIRE MANAGEMENT TO EVALUATE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN BY THE FOUNDATION AND RECOGNIZE A TAX LIABILITY IF CHARITIES HAS TAKEN AN UNCERTAIN POSITION THAT MORE LIKELY THAN NOT WOULD NOT BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY THE IRS OR OTHER APPLICABLE TAXING AUTHORITIES. MANAGEMENT HAS ANALYZED THE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN BY CHARITIES AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT AS OF FEBRUARY 29, 2016 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2015, THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION OF A LIABILITY OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. CHARITIES IS SUBJECT TO ROUTINE AUDITS BY TAXING JURISDICTIONS; HOWEVER, THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO AUDITS FOR ANY TAX PERIODS IN PROGRESS. Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: DIRECT EXPENSES FOR SPECIAL EVENTS (FUNDRAISING AND GAMING) Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: DIRECT EXPENSES FOR SPECIAL EVENTS (FUNDRAISING AND GAMING) TASTE OF THE LIONS 241813 82433 159380 27213 40671 13450 104857 241813 82433 159380 27213 40671 13450 104857 186191 -26811 921979 472352 65941 248906 1 1.00000 921979 472352 65941 248906 787199 134780 MI 1 0 0 0 1.00000 ALLISON MAKI 222 REPUBLIC DRIVE ALLEN PARK MI 48101 0 0 0 UNITED CHARITABLE 8201 GREENSBORO DRIVE SUITE 702 TYSONS VA 22102 204286082 501(c)(3) 10000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH ATHLETICS PROGRAMS CARING ATHLETES TEAM FOR CHARITIES AND HENRY FORD HOSPITALS 3011 W GRAND BLVD SUITE 223 DETROIT MI 48202 382746810 501(c)(3) 9500 TO SUPPORT THE IMPROVEMENT OF LIFE FOR PEDIATRIC PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES CHARLIE SANDERS FOUNDATION 145 S LIVERNOIS RD 140 ROCHESTER HILLS MI 48307 260874813 501(c)(3) 65000 TO SUPPORT STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS COATS FOR KIDS FOUNDATION INC PO BOX 22533 ALEXANDRIA VA 22304 200491795 501(c)(3) 54000 TO PURCHASE COATS FOR KIDS COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF METROPOLITAN DETROIT INC 5575 CONNER STE 205 DETROIT MI 48213 383257060 501(c)(3) 50000 TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR INCREASING STUDENT GRADUATION RATES DETROIT POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE INC 111 W WILLIS DETROIT MI 48201 383314318 501(c)(3) 75000 TO SUPPORT ATHLETIC LEAGUES FOR PUBLIC SERVICE GROUPS IN METROPOLITAN DETROIT EASTERN MARKET CORPORATION 2934 RUSSEL ST DETROIT MI 48207 320030432 501(c)(3) 110000 TO SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES IN DETROIT GOLDEN TATE FOUNDATION 223 E SOUTHLAWN BLVD BIRMINGHAM MI 48009 471941773 501(c)(3) 5000 TO SUPPORT AMERICAN VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF GREATER DETROIT 3111 GRAND RIVER AVE DETROIT MI 48208 381362823 501(c)(3) 150000 TO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF JOBS IN METROPOLITAN DETROIT GRIDIRON GREATS ASSISTANCE FUND INC 7990 W BRYN MAWR AVE SUITE 1300 CHICAGO IL 60631 208267965 501(c)(3) 20000 TO PROVIDE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TO RETIRED NFL PLAYERS HATCH DETROIT 345 GRISWOLD ST SUITE 2600 DETROIT MI 48226 452450389 501(c)(3) 150000 TO SUPPORT INDEPENDENT RETAIL BUSINESSES THROUGH EDUCATION AND MENTORING HAVEN INC PO BOX 431045 PONTIAC MI 48343 382426175 501(c)(3) 83333 TO SUPPORT VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE JACKS PLACE FOR AUTISM FOUNDATION 17360 W 12 MILE ROAD SUITE 204 SOUTHFIELD MI 48076 320041686 501(c)(3) 5000 TO SUPPORT MICHIGAN FAMILIES AFFECTED BY AUTISM KOLO CHARITIES INC 2410 CORRELL DRIVE LAKE ORION MI 48360 382999444 501(c)(3) 5000 TO SUPPORT THE PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE IN METROPOLITAN DETROIT ANGEL PILLOW PROJECT 10598 E SAPPHIRE DRIVE YUMA AZ 85365 455605547 501(c)(3) 19678 TO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF COMFORT PILLOWS FOR BREAST CANCER PATIENTS NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF MICHIGAN INC 1169 OAK VALLEY DRIVE ANN ARBOR MI 48108 381559941 501(c)(3) 5000 TO SUPPORT KIDNEY FAILURE RESEARCH NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE FOUDATION 345 PARK AVENUE NEW YORK NY 10154 237315236 501(c)(3) 10000 TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY SERVICE INITIATIVES OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION 1480 WEST LANE AVENUE COLUMBUS OH 43221 311145986 501(c)(3) 10000 TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INITIATIVES AT OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY PLAYWORKS EDUCATION ENERGIZED 380 WASHINGTON OAKLAND CA 94607 943251867 501(c)(3) 150000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAMS THE EDISON INSTITUTE INC DBA HENRY FORD 20900 OAKWOOD BOULEVARD DEARBORN MI 48124 381359513 501(c)(3) 10000 TO SUPPORT EDUCATION WARRICK DUNN FOUNDATION INC 10 PEACHTREE PLACE NE SUITE 610 ATLANTA GA 30309 421545318 501(c)(3) 25632 TO SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE AND AFFORDABLE HOME OWNERSHIP FOR THOSE IN NEED STEPHEN TULLOCH FOUNDATION 6775 SW 101ST STREET CORAL GABLES FL 33156 264752154 501(c)(3) 7500 TO SUPPORT UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUTH CHILDRENS CENTER OF WAYNE COUNTY INC 79 W ALEXANDRINE ST DETROIT MI 48201 381359505 501(c)(3) 15000 TO SUPPORT THE HEALTH AND WELL BEING OF DETROIT YOUTH 23 GRANTS TO COACH OF THE WEEK AND COACH OF THE YEAR RECIPIENTS 10 15651 GIFT CARDS GIVEN TO ACADEMY STUDENTS 114 7084 Part I Line 2 DETROIT LIONS CHARITIES CONSIDERS REQUESTS FROM OTHER 501 (c)(3) ORGANIZATIONS TO FUND COMMUNITY WORK IN THE CITY OF DETROIT AND SURROUNDING AREAS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE REQUESTS AND CHOSES THE ONES TO BE SUPPORTED IN THE CURRENT YEAR. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 MARTHA F. FORD, WILLIAM CLAY FORD JR. ELIZABETH FORD KONTULIS, SHEILA FIRESTONE HAMP AND MARTHA PARKE MORSE ALL HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 4 ADOPTION OF NEW BY-LAWS CHANGING THE NUMBER OF BOARD MEMBERS TO SEVEN. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 8b NO COMMITTEES EXIST WITH THE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 THE TREASURER REVIEWS THE 990 AND THEN FORWARDS THE 990, HER COMMENTS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE REMAINING BOARD MEMBERS FOR APPROVAL. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 THE ENTITIES GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION UPON REQUEST. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: OVERSIGHT AND REVIEW PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR. 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