Private foundation · EIN 47-7377973 · Detroit, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Michael and Marian Ilitch Foundation

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: 3 grants paid, $2.1M total, median $110K. 67% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$2.1M
Median grant
$110K
Stays in MI
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Kirk Gibson FoundationBirmingham, MIDonation to provide funding for activity-based programs and therapies that improve the quality of life for those living with parkinson's.$2.0M
United Macedonian DiasporaWashington, DCDonation to provide funding to promote the interests of macedonians and macedonian communities worldwide.$110K
Jamie Daniels FoundationDetroit, MISponsorship of fundraiser for prevention, recovery, and stigma reduction for substance abuse disorders.$20K

By state: Michigan 2 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Michael and Marian Ilitch Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Detroit, Michigan, tax-exempt since 2017. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Michael and Marian Ilitch Foundation 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 Michael and Marian Ilitch Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2.1M across 3 grants, a median of $110K.

Where does Michael and Marian Ilitch Foundation give?

Michigan (2 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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