Private foundation · EIN 38-3199761 · Detroit, Michigan · Unknown

Hartmann Foundation Inc

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: 10 grants paid, $96K total, median $2,250. 70% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$96K
Median grant
$2,250
Stays in MI
70%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Making Space BaltimoreBaltimore, MDFor general operating support$40K
Eton AcademyBirmingham, MIFor General Operating Support$23K
Cranbrook Educational CommunityBloomfield Hills, MIFor General Operating Support$14K
Say DetroitSouthfield, MIFor General Operating Support$10K
Shades of Pink FoundationBirmingham, MIFor General Operating Support$2,500
Karmanos Cancer InstituteDetroit, MIFor General Operating Support$2,000
Michigan Animal Rescue LeaugePontiac, MIFor general operating support$2,000
Needham Community CouncilNeedham Heights, MAFor General Operating Support$1,500
Womens Lunch PlaceBoston, MAFor general operating support$1,000
Detroit Institute of ArtsDetroit, MIFor General Operating Support$600

By state: Michigan 7 · Maryland 1 · Massachusetts 2

About this foundation

Hartmann Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Detroit, Michigan, administered in care of Curtis J Deroo, tax-exempt since 1994. 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 Hartmann Foundation Inc 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 Hartmann Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $96K across 10 grants, a median of $2,250.

Where does Hartmann Foundation Inc give?

Michigan (7 grants), Maryland (1 grants), Massachusetts (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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