Urban Renewal Initiative Foundation

Mission

A. Paul and Carol C. Schaap Center for the Performing Arts and the Richard and Jane Manoogian Art Gallery is an exceptional regional arts center dedicated to stimulating high-quality performing and visual arts experiences. The Schaap Center is a prominent place of fellowship and gathering for the appreciation of the arts, for the community and the region – providing education, opportunities and access for everyone.

Proceed with Caution — Reported Other Material Lawsuit

On April 13, 2023, The Detroit Metro Times reported on the operations of Urban Renewal Initiative Foundation in an article titled, "Detroit sues brazen nonprofit for demolishing building on historic land near Grosse Pointe Park." For more information, please see The Detroit Metro Times article.

On May 4, 2023, The Detroit Metro Times published an article titled "Detroit green lights demolition of building at heart of performing arts center controversy." For more information, please see The Detroit Metro Times article
On November 9, 2023, The Detroit Metro Times published an article titled "Brazen Grosse Pointe group gets green light for parking lot in historic corner of Detroit." For more information, please see The Detroit Metro Times article
On April 13, 2024, The Detroit Free Press published an article titled "Wayne County, drainage district irked by art center at Grosse Pointe Park-Detroit border." For more information, please see The Detroit Free Press article
On April 16, 2025, The Detroit News published an article titled "New Grosse Pointe Park arts center revamps parking plans with original idea in jeopardy." For more information, please see The Detroit News article

Grosse Pointe Park MI | EIN: 45-4842669

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501(c)(3) organization

15001 E. Jefferson Ave,
Grosse Pointe Park MI 48230

https://www.schaapcenter.org

248-837-1397

Urban Renewal Initiative Foundation

Mission

Proceed with Caution — Reported Other Material Lawsuit

On May 4, 2023, The Detroit Metro Times published an article titled "Detroit green lights demolition of building at heart of performing arts center controversy." For more information, please see The Detroit Metro Times article
On November 9, 2023, The Detroit Metro Times published an article titled "Brazen Grosse Pointe group gets green light for parking lot in historic corner of Detroit." For more information, please see The Detroit Metro Times article
On April 13, 2024, The Detroit Free Press published an article titled "Wayne County, drainage district irked by art center at Grosse Pointe Park-Detroit border." For more information, please see The Detroit Free Press article
On April 16, 2025, The Detroit News published an article titled "New Grosse Pointe Park arts center revamps parking plans with original idea in jeopardy." For more information, please see The Detroit News article

Grosse Pointe Park MI | EIN: 45-4842669

Profile managed by nonprofit | Is this your nonprofit?

501(c)(3) organization

15001 E. Jefferson Ave,
Grosse Pointe Park MI 48230

https://www.schaapcenter.org

248-837-1397

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Program Expense Ratio:0.00% of total expenses

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Liabilities to Assets Ratio:7.40% of total assets

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Working Capital:86.84 years of reserves

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Fundraising Efficiency:$0.00 to raise a dollar

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Evaluation area metrics
Score	Metric
0%	Program Expense Ratio:0.00% of total expenses
100%	Liabilities to Assets Ratio:7.40% of total assets
100%	Working Capital:86.84 years of reserves
100%	Fundraising Efficiency:$0.00 to raise a dollar

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