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Detroit disease-focused nonprofits

There are 287 medical disease and disorder focused nonprofits in the greater Detroit metro area, including the cities of Detroit, Dearborn, Farmington Hills, Livonia, Novi, Pontiac, Southfield, Taylor, Troy, and Warren. Combined, these Detroit metro disease-focused nonprofits employ 568 people, earn more than $109 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $172 million.
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Types of disease-focused nonprofits in Detroit

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Organizations focused on specific diseases
 
61
 
$34,028,876
Cancer nonprofits
 
60
 
$15,603,116
Organ disease nonprofits
 
38
 
$18,356,292
Organizations supporting multiple disease or disorder focused nonprofits
 
32
 
$484,169
Autism awareness organizations
 
28
 
$7,606,643
Medical specialty organizations
 
24
 
$1,784,658
Disease and disorder focused professional societies
 
19
 
$11,017,328
Arthritis, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, and epilepsy organizations
 
19
 
$22,760,331
Genetic disorder and birth defect organizations
 
14
 
$4,643,861
HIV / AIDS focused organizations
 
11
 
$23,949,456
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Job trends for Detroit disease-focused nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
49
1-10
 
26
11-25
 
13
26-100
 
7
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of disease-focused nonprofits in Detroit

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
80
$250k to $1M
 
29
$1M to $5M
 
23
$5M to $25M
 
4
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of disease-focused nonprofits in Detroit

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Respiratory Foundation of Southeast

Respiratory Foundation provides funds for respiratory equipment to healthcare organizations in Michigan's Southeast counties.
Revenue
$9.0m
Assets
$32.1m
Employees
3
EIN
38-6088988
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Health Emergency Lifeline Programs

HELP provides HIV/AIDS support, housing, financial assistance, and medical care to low-income households in Detroit.
Revenue
$13.9m
Assets
$8.2m
Employees
53
EIN
38-2719621
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson's

The Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson's aims to enhance the quality of life for those affected by Parkinson's disease by creating and providing activity-based programs.
Revenue
$7.7m
Assets
$17.2m
Employees
7
EIN
82-4716374
IRS type
501(c)(3)

International Hearing Society (IHS)

The International Hearing Society (IHS) is a membership association that represents hearing healthcare professionals worldwide.
Revenue
$4.2m
Assets
$2.9m
Employees
28
EIN
38-1713375
IRS type
501(c)(6)

American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery

Certifying body for colon and rectal surgeons with a mission to promote health and welfare of Americans through high standards.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$4.6m
Employees
6
EIN
11-6003003
IRS type
501(c)(6)

The PINK Fund

Pink Fund provides financial assistance to breast cancer patients: for normal living expenses up to 3 months, and up to 6 months for metastatic patients.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$1.9m
Employees
11
EIN
45-0544575
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The New Day Foundation for Families

Michigan cancer support organization providing emotional and financial resources to improve quality of life and treatment outcomes for patients.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
11
EIN
26-0609040
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Health Awareness Group

Community Health Awareness Group improves African-American health in Detroit with HIV prevention, testing, mental health support, and positive health strategy development.
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$2.0m
Employees
31
EIN
38-2704374
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kids Kicking Cancer

Kids Kicking Cancer offers martial arts classes to ease pain and empower the healing of sick children throughout the USA.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$785.2k
Employees
19
EIN
38-3500655
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Autoimmune ASSOCIATION

The Autoimmune Association leads the fight against autoimmune disease, improving healthcare, advancing research, and supporting the community.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$2.9m
Employees
13
EIN
38-3027574
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sickle Cell Disease Association of America MI Chapter

Educates and tests for sickle cell disease. Offers newborn screening program, HRSA programs to increase physician capacity, located in Detroit, MI.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
16
EIN
38-1963640
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Deaf Community Advocacy Network

To provide services for Deaf, hard of hearing & deafblind people and their families. To provide services for the hearing impaired and their families.
Revenue
$3.7m
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
7
EIN
38-2427067
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Unified Hiv Health and Beyond

UHHB leads Michigan in preventing HIV through care services, community research, advocacy, testing, and evidence-based interventions.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$1.9m
Employees
60
EIN
38-2464851
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Michigan Parkinson Foundation

Michigan Parkinson Foundation educates, supports individuals with Parkinson's and related disorders, provides services for patients and caregivers, and funds research.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$5.2m
Employees
10
EIN
38-2494280
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Penrickton Center for Blind Children

Residential and day care for blind, multi-disabled children with services promoting independence in daily living and public education on childhood disability.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$15.2m
Employees
52
EIN
38-1471325
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Autism Alliance of Michigan

Autism Alliance of Michigan raises expectations, expands opportunities and supports safety for those touched by autism across the lifespan.
Revenue
$5.0m
Assets
$2.8m
Employees
48
EIN
27-0472137
IRS type
501(c)(3)

NF Forward (NFX)

The mission of NFX (formerly nf forward) is to advance research toward a cure for neurofibromatosis ("nf") and to expand and improve treatment options for those with nf and related disorders.
Revenue
$6.9m
Assets
$10.3m
Employees
0
EIN
82-1672519
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Srarrs Watchful Eye

Srarrs Watchful Eye provides housing and food for mentally challenged blinds and shelter and food to the poor and mentally challenged. Its programs offer assistance in providing housing to the mentally disabled.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$593.8k
Employees
33
EIN
20-1883320
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Blood Cancer Foundation Of Michigan

Michigan's Blood Cancer Foundation provides emotional, social, and financial support to patients and families navigating their blood cancer journey.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$4.3m
Employees
15
EIN
38-1682300
IRS type
501(c)(3)

On My Own of Michigan

On My Own of Michigan supports independence for those with developmental disabilities through skill-building workshops and overnight experiences.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$1.2m
Employees
14
EIN
38-3366049
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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