How to apply
See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org Contact: The Kresge Foundation, 3215 West Big Beaver Rd, Troy, Mi, 2486439630, GRANTSMANAGEMENT@KRESGE.ORG Deadlines: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org Restrictions: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 60 of 800 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for Detroits FutureDetroit, MI | Project support for the detroit retiree- art trust | $5.0M |
| The Blackbaud Giving FundCharleston, SC | Matching gift | $4.4M |
| Community Foundation for Southeast MichiganDetroit, MI | General operating support | $2.8M |
| Vose River Charitable FundBethesda, MD | Project support grant to support university of south florida college of public health (coph) to serve as the new national program office (n… | $2.7M |
| The Barack Obama FoundationChicago, IL | Project support grant to support the obama foundation | $2.4M |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors IncNew York, NY | Project support to aid operating support to the center for community investment. | $2.1M |
| Marygrove Conservancy Support CorporationDetroit, MI | Project support grant to the marygrove conservancy support corporation (mcsc) to fund the new market tax credits transaction for the marygr… | $2.0M |
| Office of the Assistant Secretary for Indian AffairsWashington, DC | Project support grant toward the collection of oral histories and establish a permanent collection of artifacts. | $2.0M |
| Wayne State University Research & Technology Park in the City of DetroitDetroit, MI | Project support to co.act detroit to for kresge innovative projects: detroit round 9. | $2.0M |
| College for Creative StudiesDetroit, MI | Project support grant to contribute to the vibrancy of detroit communities by providing critical support to individual artists in the tri-c… | $1.8M |
| CulturesourceDetroit, MI | Project support to aid support to culturesource for the 2024 and 2025 implementation of key programmatic functions for the detroit arts sup… | $1.8M |
| Enterprise Community Partners IncColumbia, MD | Project support to aid provides support to enterprise community partners for its cdo fund | $1.7M |
| M-1 RailDetroit, MI | General operating support | $1.6M |
| Detroit Future CityDetroit, MI | Project support grant to support its land use and sustainability, community and economic development, community engagement, and research in… | $1.4M |
| Urban InstituteWashington, DC | Project support grant to support local leaders in under-resourced cities | $1.1M |
| PolicylinkOakland, CA | General operating support | $1.1M |
| Tides CenterLos Angeles, CA | Project support to aid supports one nation/one project, a two-year initiative to improve social cohesion and community well-being through a… | $1.0M |
| Living Cities Blended Catalyst Fund LLCWashington, DC | General operating support | $800K |
| Community Services UnlimitedLos Angeles, CA | Project support grant to the equitable food oriented development (efod) | $745K |
| Detroit Riverfront Conservancy IncDetroit, MI | General operating support | $739K |
| Climate Justice AllianceLos Angeles, CA | General operating support | $725K |
| Daisa Enterprises LLCSouth Hadley, MA | Project grant will support the backbone staffing and facilitation of the equitable food oriented development efod collaborative. | $705K |
| Economic Security Project IncNew York, NY | Project grant support for the next phase of the partnership with the economic security project (esp). | $700K |
| Historic Clayborn TempleMemphis, TN | Project support grant to assist operations and programs in south memphis neighborhood, citywide and beyond. | $700K |
| Mdc IncDurham, NC | Project support grant for the continued partnership with mdc focusing on advancing social and economic success | $700K |
| Race ForwardWashington, DC | Project support to aid democracy and an equitable society | $700K |
| The Center for Cultural InnovationLos Angeles, CA | Project support grant to continue the implementation of ambitious | $700K |
| The Center for Cultural PowerOakland, CA | Project support grant for the constellations culture change fund and initiative to support its 2025-2030 planned expansion | $700K |
| College for Creative StudiesDetroit, MI | Project support for the 2024 eminent artist fellowship | $650K |
| Community Foundation for Southeast MichiganDetroit, MI | Project support grant for the continuation of the new economy initiative's work. | $650K |
| Education Commission of the StatesDenver, CO | Project support grant to assist higher education systems to implement developmental education reform practices. | $650K |
| Windward FundWashington, DC | Project support to strengthen the capacity of grassroots leaders to advance equitable climate and clean energy guidelines | $650K |
| Emerging Markets Development CorporationPalm Springs, CA | Project support to aid the establishment of neighborhood real estate investment trusts. | $646K |
| Invest Detroit FoundationDetroit, MI | Project support grant for the second round of funding for the detroit strategic neighborhood fund | $620K |
| Climate and Clean Energy Equity FundWashington, DC | Project support grant to build the capacity of organizations to advance climate and clean energy practices | $600K |
| Human Impact PartnersOakland, CA | Project support to strengthen relationships between local health departments and community power building organizations that promote commun… | $600K |
| New Venture FundWashington, DC | Project project grant support to serve as the intermediate for a funder collaborative. | $600K |
| Results for AmericaWashington, DC | Project support the local infrastructure hub to provide technical assistance to cities applying for and deploying federal funding for infra… | $600K |
| Smart Growth AmericaWashington, DC | General operating support | $600K |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota FoundationSt Paul, MN | Project support grant to continue partnership with the city of saint paul, and the saint paul and minnesota foundation | $575K |
| Urban Strategies IncSt Louis, MO | Project support grant to provide continued funding for their person-centered systems change efforts to ensure that families living in low-w… | $575K |
| The Miami Foundation IncMiami, FL | Project support grant that supports the third iteration of the reimagining the civic commons | $570K |
| Detroit Future CityDetroit, MI | General operating support | $560K |
| Enterprise Community Partners IncColumbia, MD | Project support grant for the key corridor fund | $560K |
| Detroit Economic Growth AssociationDetroit, MI | Project support grant to support a coalition of detroit-based environmental organizations in partnership with the city of detroit | $555K |
| Accelerator for AmericaLos Angeles, CA | Project support for technical assistance, capacity building, and economic mobility for three cities. | $550K |
| Public Health InstituteOakland, CA | Project support grant for the build health places network (bhpn) community innovations. | $550K |
| Thurgood Marshall College Fund IncWashington, DC | Project support to aid low-income detroit students with the cost of attending historically black colleges and universities (hbcus) | $525K |
| United Negro College Fund IncWashington, DC | Project support to aid low-income detroit students with the cost of attending historically black colleges and universities (hbcus) | $525K |
| Fresno Building Healthy CommunitiesFresno, CA | Project support to implement a community justice network | $520K |
| American Public Human Services AssociationArlington, VA | Project support to support ceo's transition, strategic planning, and field-building efforts, including public-private partnership developme… | $500K |
| Central Valley Community FoundationFresno, CA | General operating support | $500K |
| Eastern Market CorporationDetroit, MI | Project grant supports eastern eastern building support for memphis' community development sector | $500K |
| IffChicago, IL | Project support grant to develop and implement innovative financing models for early childhood and nonprofit facilities in detroit | $500K |
| Institute for Market Transformation IncWashington, DC | Project support to aid community engagement in the design and implementation of building retrofit strategies | $500K |
| Memphis Brooks Museum of Art IncMemphis, TN | Project support to aid funding towards the design and construction of the memphis brooks museum of art civic plaza | $500K |
| Michigan Central Center for Mobility and SocietyDetroit, MI | Planning grant to support a fellowship to lead a collaboration among michigan central, the creative class group, and detroit future city | $500K |
| Midtown Detroit IncDetroit, MI | Project support to midtown detroit inc | $500K |
| Motown Historical Museum IncDetroit, MI | Project support grant for the museum's bold future expansion project | $500K |
| Ndn Collective IncRapid City, SD | General operating support | $500K |
By state: Michigan 167 · District of Columbia 123 · California 108 · New York 58 · Maryland 21 · Louisiana 45
Giving by year
Contributions, gifts, and grants paid, from Form 990-PF via ProPublica.
About this foundation
Kresge Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Troy, Michigan, tax-exempt since 1928. 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 Kresge Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org Deadlines: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org.
How much does Kresge Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $170M across 800 grants, a median of $140K.
Where does Kresge Foundation give?
Michigan (167 grants), District of Columbia (123 grants), California (108 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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