Private foundation · EIN 04-3843795 · Grosse Pt Frm, Michigan · Arts, culture & humanities

Gretchen C Valade Endownment for the Arts

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $3.3M total, median $1.7M. 100% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$3.3M
Median grant
$1.7M
Stays in MI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.3M

Grants paid in 2025

2 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Detroit International Jazz Festival FoundationHarper Woods, MITo support detroit international jazz festival$3.3M
The Parade CompanyDetroit, MITo support parade operations$80K

About this foundation

Gretchen C Valade Endownment for the Arts is a private grantmaking foundation in Grosse Pt Frm, Michigan, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Gretchen C Valade Endownment for the Arts accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Gretchen C Valade Endownment for the Arts give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $3.3M across 2 grants, a median of $1.7M.

Where does Gretchen C Valade Endownment for the Arts give?

Michigan (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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