Community foundation · EIN 38-2530980
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Detroit, MI
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan is a community foundation based in Detroit, MI. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $106M in grants paid across 938 grants, with $1.21B in total assets. Its largest grants went to Urban Renewal Initiative Foundation, Michigan State University and Jewish Federation of Detroit.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
For multi-year and conditional grants, the grantee must submit a written interim report demonstrating compliance with any grant conditions before grant payment is made. it is the originating program officer's responsibility to review the interim grant report to make sure that grant funds have been, and will be used for their intended purpose, and in compliance with the grant agreement. if the funds are not being used for their intended purpose, the foundation will consider amending or cancelling the grant.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
To enhance the quality of life in southeast michigan. we promote and facilitate permanent positive change through thoughtful philanthropy, and we help donors invest in organizations they care about nationwide.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Renewal Initiative Foundation | Grosse Pointe Farms, MI | Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations | $6,125,000 |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | Scholarship & Education | $5,244,995 |
| Jewish Federation of Detroit | Bloomfield Hills, MI | Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations | $4,434,983 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund | Orlando, FL | Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations | $4,213,859 |
| Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Inc | Detroit, MI | Recreation & Sports | $3,133,223 |
| Marygrove Conservancy | Detroit, MI | Education | $3,115,000 |
| Temple Israel of Detroit | West Bloomfield, MI | Religion-Related | $3,007,350 |
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra Inc | Detroit, MI | Arts and Culture | $2,773,230 |
| Regents of the University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Scholarship & Education | $2,682,769 |
| The Detroit Institute of Arts | Detroit, MI | Arts and Culture | $2,401,467 |
| Wayne State University | Detroit, MI | Scholarship & Education | $1,555,260 |
| V'hechzakta Bo | Detroit, MI | Education | $1,150,000 |
| Yeshivath Beth Yehudah | Southfield, MI | Religion-Related | $1,108,381 |
| Invest Detroit Foundation | Detroit, MI | Community Improvement & Capacity Building | $1,005,000 |
| The City Rescue Mission of Lansing Michigan | Lansing, MI | Housing & Shelter | $1,000,000 |
| Detroit Parks Coalition | Detroit, MI | Recreation & Sports | $948,200 |
| The Christian Community Foundation Inc | Colorado Springs, CO | Religion-Related | $883,074 |
| Planned Parenthood of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Health Care | $779,815 |
| Charles H Wright Museum of African American History | Detroit, MI | Arts and Culture | $742,010 |
| Southwest Housing Solutions Corporation | Detroit, MI | Housing & Shelter | $660,629 |
| Detroit Regional Chamber Foundation Inc | Detroit, MI | Community Improvement & Capacity Building | $656,937 |
| The Detroit Zoological Society | Royal Oak, MI | Education | $620,752 |
| Metro Detroit Youth Clubs | Royal Oak, MI | Youth Development | $600,000 |
| Detroit Opera | Detroit, MI | Arts and Culture | $594,191 |
| Denison University | Granville, OH | Education | $515,000 |
The 25 largest of 938 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- Michigan$87.7M · 685 grants
- Florida$4.8M · 30 grants
- New York$3.69M · 56 grants
- District of Columbia$1.39M · 17 grants
- Colorado$1.09M · 7 grants
- Illinois$1.05M · 11 grants
- Ohio$763K · 13 grants
- Massachusetts$611K · 10 grants
- Tennessee$607K · 3 grants
- Pennsylvania$566K · 6 grants
- California$542K · 17 grants
- Minnesota$366K · 7 grants
Quick answers
Does Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $106,280,858 in grants paid (938 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Urban Renewal Initiative Foundation (MI), $6.13M, Michigan State University (MI), $5.24M, Jewish Federation of Detroit (MI), $4.43M, Schwab Charitable Fund (FL), $4.21M and Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Inc (MI), $3.13M.