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Detroit Regional Chamber Foundation Inc

Detroit regional chamber foundation, inc (the "foundation") is dedicated to growing programs or initiatives that are important to ensuring the detroit region's economy is one of the fastest …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Detroit Regional Chamber Foundation Inc

The Detroit Regional Chamber has been serving the business community for over 100 years, creating value for members across Michigan. Click to learn more.

Founded
Headquarters
Detroit, MI
Foundation type
Organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4))
NTEE code
S410
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1981

Mission

Detroit regional chamber foundation, inc (the "foundation") is dedicated to growing programs or initiatives that are important to ensuring the detroit region's economy is one of the fastest growing in the u.s.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development · NTEE S410
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 83%
Peer average: 90%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.52%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.83
Program expenses$0.83 ($12.7 million)
83% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Detroit Regional Chamber Foundation Inc is a registered community development nonprofit based in Detroit, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1981 and has been operating for 45 years. Its EIN is 382352462. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $18M in annual revenue. 117 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Detroit Regional Chamber Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 83% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 93/100.

Detroit Regional Chamber Foundation Inc is located in Detroit, MI, United States. The organization was established in 1981 and has been active for 45 years.

Based on official tax filings, Detroit Regional Chamber Foundation Inc has $18M in annual revenue. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 90% for community development charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Detroit Regional Chamber Foundation Inc is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as an Organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $18M in annual revenue. The organization has 117 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Detroit Regional Chamber Foundation Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Detroit Regional Chamber Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 83% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 90%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The Detroit Regional Chamber has been serving the business community for over 100 years, creating value for members across Michigan. Click to learn more. Detroit Regional Chamber Foundation Inc is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1981.

Among community development charities registered in United States: Detroit Regional Chamber Foundation Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 90%. Its annual revenue of $18M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Detroit Regional Chamber Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Detroit Regional Chamber Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 382352462, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
83% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

SA
Sandy Baruah
President

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AM
Amber A•••••••
Director
BR
Bradley W•••••••
SECRETARY & EXECUTIVE DIRE
BR
Bruce H••••••
DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR
CA
Carolyn S••••
SENIOR DIRECTOR
DA
Daniel P••••••••••
SENIOR DIRECTOR, LEADERSHI
DA
Daniel P•••••
Director
DR
Drake A H•••••
Director & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
FR
Frank V••••••
Director
GE
George L••••
Director
GL
Glenn S••••••
VICE- PRESIDENT, AUTOMOTIV
GR
Gregory H•••••
VICE PRESIDENT, EDUCATION
JA
James P C••••••
SENIOR DIRECTOR, MARKETING
JA
Jason J••••••
SENIOR DIRECTOR, ACCOUNTIN
JO
John J••••
Director
KA
Karen B•••••
TREASURER
LI
Liazbeth A•••••••
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
LO
Lori A S•••••
SENIOR DIRECTOR, ENGAGEMENT AND MEMBERSHIP DEVELOP
LO
Louis G•••••
Director
MA
Matt F•••••••
Director
ME
Megan S••••••
VICE- PRESIDENT, RESOURCE
MI
Michelle H•••••
VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESO
MI
Mike S••••••
Director
NA
Nancy M••••
Director
NI
Nico S••••••
Director
RI
Richard R•••••
VICE CHAIR
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$18.2M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$12.0M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$12.2M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$13.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$6.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$7.7M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other community development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Detroit Regional Chamber Foundation Inc This page 93 $18.2 million 83%
Community Extended Nuclear Transitional Resid Exoffenders Inc 93 $16.5 million 91%
Allegany County Human Resources Development Commission Inc 93 $12.7 million 92%
Alianza Municipal de Servicios 93 $23.9 million 91%
Calvin Community 93 $11.1 million 87%
Family Service Association of Greater Fall River Inc 93 $26.5 million 89%
Foundation 2 Inc 93 $11.8 million 87%
Inquiring Systems Inc 93 $13.1 million 90%
Community Alternatives Unlimited 93 $14.6 million 91%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 117 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Detroit Regional Chamber Foundation Inc

What is Detroit Regional Chamber Foundation Inc?
Detroit Regional Chamber Foundation Inc is a community development organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4)) based in Detroit, United States. The Detroit Regional Chamber has been serving the business community for over 100 years, creating value for members across Michigan. Click to learn more.
When was Detroit Regional Chamber Foundation Inc founded?
Detroit Regional Chamber Foundation Inc was founded in 1981.
Who leads Detroit Regional Chamber Foundation Inc?
Sandy Baruah serves as President.
Where is Detroit Regional Chamber Foundation Inc located?
Headquartered in Detroit, United States.
What is Detroit Regional Chamber Foundation Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 83% of expenses go to program services.
Is Detroit Regional Chamber Foundation Inc trustworthy?
Detroit Regional Chamber Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Detroit Regional Chamber Foundation Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 382352462.
What is Detroit Regional Chamber Foundation Inc's website?
http://www.detroitchamber.com