Private foundation · EIN 38-1359217
The Kresge Foundation
Troy, MI
The Kresge Foundation is a private foundation based in Troy, MI. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $170M in grants and contributions paid across 800 grants, with $3.98B in assets (fair market value). Its return lists how to submit a request. Its largest grants went to Foundation for Detroits Future, The Blackbaud Giving Fund and Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan.
How to request funding
- Contact
- The Kresge Foundation
- Phone
- 2486439630
- Address
- 3215 West Big Beaver Rd, Troy, Mi, 48084
- Form and materials
- See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
- Deadlines
- See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
- Restrictions
- See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation for Detroits Future | Detroit, MI | Project Support for the Detroit Retiree- Art Trust | $5,000,000 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | Charleston, SC | Matching Gift | $4,406,874 |
| Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan | Detroit, MI | General Operating Support | $2,830,000 |
| Vose River Charitable Fund | Bethesda, MD | Project Support Grant to Support University of South Florida College of Public Health (coph) to Serve As the New National Program Office (npo) | $2,700,000 |
| The Barack Obama Foundation | Chicago, IL | Project Support Grant to Support the Obama Foundation | $2,400,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | New York, NY | Project Support to Aid Operating Support to the Center for Community Investment. | $2,150,000 |
| Marygrove Conservancy Support Corporation | Detroit, MI | Project Support Grant to the Marygrove Conservancy Support Corporation (mcsc) to Fund the New Market Tax Credits Transaction for the Marygrove Early Education C | $2,000,000 |
| Office of the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs | Washington, DC | Project Support Grant Toward the Collection of Oral Histories and Establish a Permanent Collection of Artifacts. | $2,000,000 |
| Wayne State University Research & Technology Park in the City of Detroit | Detroit, MI | Project Support to Co.act Detroit to for Kresge Innovative Projects: Detroit Round 9. | $2,000,000 |
| College for Creative Studies | Detroit, MI | Project Support Grant to Contribute to the Vibrancy of Detroit Communities by Providing Critical Support to Individual Artists in the Tri-County Region. | $1,823,000 |
| Culturesource | Detroit, MI | Project Support to Aid Support to Culturesource for the 2024 and 2025 Implementation of Key Programmatic Functions for the Detroit Arts Support Initiative | $1,757,250 |
| Enterprise Community Partners Inc | Columbia, MD | Project Support to Aid Provides Support to Enterprise Community Partners for Its Cdo Fund | $1,666,000 |
| M-1 Rail | Detroit, MI | General Operating Support | $1,600,000 |
| Detroit Future City | Detroit, MI | Project Support Grant to Support Its Land Use and Sustainability, Community and Economic Development, Community Engagement, and Research Initiatives and Expand | $1,400,000 |
| Urban Institute | Washington, DC | Project Support Grant to Support Local Leaders in Under-Resourced Cities | $1,126,000 |
| Policylink | Oakland, CA | General Operating Support | $1,050,000 |
| Tides Center | Los Angeles, CA | Project Support to Aid Supports One Nation/One Project, a Two-Year Initiative to Improve Social Cohesion and Community Well-Being Through Arts and Culture | $1,000,000 |
| Living Cities Blended Catalyst Fund LLC | Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $800,000 |
| Community Services Unlimited | Los Angeles, CA | Project Support Grant to the Equitable Food Oriented Development (efod) | $745,000 |
| Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Inc | Detroit, MI | General Operating Support | $739,000 |
| Climate Justice Alliance | Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $725,000 |
| Daisa Enterprises LLC | South Hadley, MA | Project Grant Will Support the Backbone Staffing and Facilitation of the Equitable Food Oriented Development Efod Collaborative. | $704,885 |
| Economic Security Project Inc | New York, NY | Project Grant Support for the Next Phase of the Partnership with the Economic Security Project (esp). | $700,000 |
| Historic Clayborn Temple | Memphis, TN | Project Support Grant to Assist Operations and Programs in South Memphis Neighborhood, Citywide and Beyond. | $700,000 |
| Mdc Inc | Durham, NC | Project Support Grant for the Continued Partnership with Mdc Focusing on Advancing Social and Economic Success | $700,000 |
The 25 largest of 800 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- Michigan$42.6M · 167 grants
- District of Columbia$25.4M · 123 grants
- California$22.1M · 108 grants
- New York$11.5M · 58 grants
- Maryland$8.21M · 21 grants
- Louisiana$7.11M · 45 grants
- Tennessee$6.23M · 30 grants
- Illinois$5.91M · 23 grants
- Massachusetts$5.75M · 28 grants
- South Carolina$4.5M · 2 grants
- North Carolina$3.18M · 13 grants
- Minnesota$3.18M · 20 grants
Quick answers
Does The Kresge Foundation accept grant applications?
Its Form 990-PF lists how to submit a request. Form and materials: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org. Deadlines: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org. Restrictions: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org. Confirm current requirements with the foundation before applying.
How much does The Kresge Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $170,024,313 in grants and contributions paid (800 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has The Kresge Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Foundation for Detroits Future (MI), $5M, The Blackbaud Giving Fund (SC), $4.41M, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan (MI), $2.83M, Vose River Charitable Fund (MD), $2.7M and The Barack Obama Foundation (IL), $2.4M.