Private foundation · EIN 38-3433075 · Troy, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Cso 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: 13 grants paid, $100K total, median $5,000. 54% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$100K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MI
54%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Habitat for HumanityLapeer, MIBenevolence$37K
Atlanta MissionAtlanta, GABenevolence$9,000
Camp BarnabasPurdy, MOBenevolence$9,000
Detroit Rescue Mission MinistriesDetroit, MIBenevolence$9,000
LighthousePontiac, MIBenevolence$9,000
Macomb County Rotating Emergency Shelter TeamClemens, MIBenevolence$9,000
Revival TabernacleHighland Park, MIBenevolence$5,000
Bridge Communities IncGlen Ellyn, ILBenevolence$3,000
Downtown Soup Kitchen Hope CenterAnchorage, AKBenevolence$3,000
All Worthy of LoveTroy, MIBenevolence$2,000
BreakthroughChicago, ILBenevolence$2,000
Cru Inner City Detroit (creating Options Together)Minneapolis, MNBenevolence$2,000
Youth for ChristHazel Park, MIBenevolence$1,000

By state: Michigan 7 · Georgia 1 · Missouri 1 · Illinois 2 · Alaska 1 · Minnesota 1

About this foundation

Cso Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Troy, Michigan, administered in care of G Robert Reichenbach, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 Cso 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 Cso Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $100K across 13 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Cso Inc give?

Michigan (7 grants), Georgia (1 grants), Missouri (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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