COTS

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COTS is a nonprofit organization focused on providing homeless shelters and support services to families in Detroit, Michigan. With an operating budget of $9.7 million and total revenue of $8.2 million for the 2024 filing year, COTS is dedicated to assisting families in achieving their housing, economic, health, education, and career goals to overcome homelessness and break the cycle of poverty. The organization does not rely on a single funder for 50% or more of its revenue, ensuring a diverse funding base to support its mission.
Mission Statement
TO ASSIST FAMILIES IN REACHING THEIR HOUSING, ECONOMIC, HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND CAREER GOALS AS THEY OVERCOME HOMELESSNESS AND BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY FOR THEMSELVES, THEIR NEXT GENERATION, AND BEYOND.
Cause Areas
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Homeless shelters
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Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is COTS’s budget?
In 2024, COTS reported an annual operating budget of around $9.7 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does COTS support?
COTS supports work in Homeless shelters.
Where does COTS operate?
COTS is headquartered in Detroit, MI.
Who funded COTS recently?
In 2025, COTS received grants from CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION AMERICA, JAMES AND LYNELLE HOLDEN FUND, and WILKINSON FOUNDATION. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant COTS received in 2024?
The largest grant to COTS in 2024 exceeds $370 thousand.
What is COTS’s reliance on government grants?
COTS relied on government grants for more than 45% of their total revenue in 2024.
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