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Detroit private foundations

There are 1,730private foundations in the greater Detroitmetro area, including the cities of Detroit, Dearborn, Farmington Hills, Livonia, Novi, Pontiac, Southfield, Taylor, Troy, and Warren. Combined, these Detroit metro private foundationsemploy 307 people, earn more than $1 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $12 billion.
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Types of private foundations in Detroit

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
1,730
$1,265,162,654
Corporate foundations
39
$310,366,147
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Sizes of private foundations in Detroit

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
1,020
$250k to $1M
159
$1M to $5M
71
$5M to $25M
23
$25M to $100M
7
$100M+
2
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Directory of private foundations in Detroit

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1-20 of 1,730

Kresge Foundation

To expand opportunities in America's cities through grantmaking and social investing in arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services and community development in Detroit.
Revenue
$279.7m
Assets
$4.1b
Employees
119
EIN
38-1359217
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Central Care Management Organization

Central Care Management Organization is a private foundation that provides care management services of the Wayne County Department of Child and Family Services-Juvenile Services Division, Case Management Services. It is located in Detroit, MI.
Revenue
$11.1m
Assets
$16.0m
Employees
4
EIN
38-3050521
IRS type
501(c)(3)

McGregor Fund

The McGregor Fund is a private foundation organized to relieve the misfortunes and promote the well-being of humankind. Grants are made in the following program areas: Human Services, Education, Health Care, Arts and Culture and Public Benefit.
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$209.7m
Employees
6
EIN
38-0808800
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation

Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation is a grant-making organization investing in the quality of life of the people of Western New York and Southeast Michigan. The Foundation began operations in 2015 to continue his legacy.
Revenue
$89.4m
Assets
$1.0b
Employees
28
EIN
45-0921232
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Edward and Helen Mardigian Foundation

The Edward and Helen Mardigian Foundation is a private foundation located in Detroit, MI. The Foundation made 30 grants last year, and its trustees are Edward S Mardigan, Matthew Mardigan, and Grant Mardigan. Some of its grantees include the Fund For...
Revenue
$31.9m
Assets
$43.1m
Employees
0
EIN
38-6048886
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation

To enrich humanity by strengthening and empowering children and families in need. To provide for the needs of and ensuring the future of the Jewish people and to respecting our legacy and commitment to the Detroit community.
Revenue
$9.9m
Assets
$279.9m
Employees
10
EIN
38-1784340
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Carls Foundation

To return benefits to his community and country, and as an expression of his appreciation for the great opportunities which America afforded him. To implement their charitable activities.
Revenue
$21.0m
Assets
$129.0m
Employees
2
EIN
38-6099935
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fred A and Barbara M Erb Family Foundation

The Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation's mission is to nurture environmentally healthy and culturally vibrant communities in metro Detroit, consistent with sustainable business models, and support initiatives to restore the Great Lakes Ecosystem.
Revenue
$10.0m
Assets
$342.3m
Employees
8
EIN
20-5966333
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dresner Foundation

The Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation is a private foundation located in West Bloomfield, MI. The foundation's trustees are Lori Dresner and Kevin Furlong. The foundation provides grants to Auburn Hills Community Fou.
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$148.4m
Employees
17
EIN
20-5838578
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Skillman Foundation

The Skillman Foundation is committed to providing resources to improve the lives of children in metropolitan Detroit by improving their homes, schools and neighborhoods.
Revenue
$21.9m
Assets
$406.2m
Employees
22
EIN
38-1675780
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hudson-Webber Foundation

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit grant making organization, Hudson-Webber Foundation concentrates its investments in four mission areas in Detroit: Physical Revitalization, Economic Development, Safe Community, and The Arts.
Revenue
$40.0m
Assets
$187.7m
Employees
6
EIN
38-6052131
IRS type
501(c)(3)

William Davidson Foundation

The William Davidson Foundation is a private foundation that is located in Troy, MI. The foundation made $48,050,292 in grants last year and it holds $1,142,947,495 in assets.
Revenue
$28.5m
Assets
$1.1b
Employees
20
EIN
20-3899187
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Stahls Automotive Foundation

The Stahls Automotive Foundation preserves and exhibits vintage vehicles for education through its car museum, operated by TEAM VANGUARD INC in Chesterfield, MI.
Revenue
$17.8m
Assets
$10.3m
Employees
3
EIN
20-0527095
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Terence and Jennifer Adderley Foundation

The Terence and Jennifer Adderley Foundation, a corporate foundation in Detroit, funds general operating support and endowments, supporting grantees like Little Traverse Conservancy.
Revenue
$7.3m
Assets
$25.8m
Employees
0
EIN
82-4235509
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Jamie and Denise Jacob Family Private Foundation

The Jamie and Denise Jacob Family Foundation supports marginalized people in southeast Michigan with a focus on childhood enrichment, college success, and reproductive health.
Revenue
$14.9m
Assets
$14.9m
Employees
0
EIN
92-0641040
IRS type
501(c)(3)

DTE Energy Foundation

The DTE Energy Foundation is at the core of DTE Energy's commitment to the communities and customers it is privileged to serve. It will aggressively communicate this reaffirmed commitment at every opportunity.
Revenue
$4.5m
Assets
$120.1m
Employees
0
EIN
38-2708636
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bill and Julia Van Domelen Foundation

The Bill and Julia Van Domelen Foundation provides financial assistance to Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries. It made six grants last year. The foundation's trustees are Julia Van Domelen, Arthur E Albin, and George Lennon.
Revenue
$6.9m
Assets
$123.4m
Employees
0
EIN
38-2916030
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Flagstar Foundation

The Flagstar Foundation is a private foundation located in Troy, MI, that supports various organizations, including Invest Detroit. Last year, it made 97 grants and operates with the backing of Flagstar Bank.
Revenue
$24.5m
Assets
$23.5m
Employees
0
EIN
82-1812075
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Manoogian Simone Foundation

The Manoogian Simone Foundation is a private foundation that made 23 grants last year. Grantees include Armenia Fund Inc. Trustees are Christine M Simone, David Simone, Mark Simone. It is located in Taylor, MI.
Revenue
$10.4m
Assets
$42.3m
Employees
0
EIN
38-1799107
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Penske Foundation

The Penske Foundation is a corporate foundation that is located in Bloomfield Hills, MI. It made 10 grants last year and its grantees include Mayo Clinic. It is supported by Roger S and Kathryn H Penske.
Revenue
$101.5m
Assets
$116.0m
Employees
0
EIN
27-4648290
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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