Also known as: Kresge Foundation
Based on their 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing (EIN 381359217) — historical reported giving, not an open application portal.
Compiled from public IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation.
In its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing, The Kresge Foundation reported 749 grants totaling $166,060,443 to 615 organizations across 39 states and territories. Its largest reported grant was $5,000,000 to Foundation for Detroits Future.
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Purposes as written on the filing, most frequent first.
| Recipient | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for Detroits Future | DETROIT, MI | $5,000,000 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | CHARLESTON, SC | $4,406,874 |
| Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan | DETROIT, MI | $4,108,000 |
| Vose River Charitable Fund | BETHESDA, MD | $3,325,000 |
| Enterprise Community Partners Inc | COLUMBIA, MD | $3,001,000 |
| College for Creative Studies | DETROIT, MI | $2,723,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | NEW YORK, NY | $2,400,000 |
| The Barack Obama Foundation | CHICAGO, IL | $2,400,000 |
| Wayne State University Research & Technology Park in the City of Detroit | DETROIT, MI | $2,050,000 |
| Culturesource | DETROIT, MI | $2,042,250 |
| Marygrove Conservancy Support Corporation | DETROIT, MI | $2,000,000 |
| Office of the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs | WASHINGTON, DC | $2,000,000 |
| Detroit Future City | DETROIT, MI | $1,960,000 |
| M-1 Rail | DETROIT, MI | $1,600,000 |
| Urban Institute | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,471,000 |
| Tides Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $1,413,000 |
| New Venture Fund | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,311,667 |
| The Center for Cultural Power | OAKLAND, CA | $1,202,500 |
| Policylink | OAKLAND, CA | $1,050,000 |
| IFF | CHICAGO, IL | $973,189 |
| Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs Inc | CALABASAS, CA | $950,590 |
| American Public Human Services Association | ARLINGTON, VA | $950,000 |
| Invest Detroit Foundation | DETROIT, MI | $920,000 |
| Windward Fund | WASHINGTON, DC | $900,000 |
| The Miami Foundation Inc | MIAMI, FL | $830,000 |
| Living Cities Blended Catalyst Fund LLC | WASHINGTON, DC | $800,000 |
| Midtown Detroit Inc | DETROIT, MI | $800,000 |
| MDC Inc | DURHAM, NC | $780,000 |
| Institute for Market Transformation Inc | WASHINGTON, DC | $750,000 |
| Community Services Unlimited | LOS ANGELES, CA | $745,000 |
| Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Inc | DETROIT, MI | $739,000 |
| Emerging Markets Development Corporation | PALM SPRINGS, CA | $731,000 |
| Climate Justice Alliance | LOS ANGELES, CA | $725,000 |
| Daisa Enterprises LLC | SOUTH HADLEY, MA | $704,885 |
| Eastern Market Corporation | DETROIT, MI | $700,000 |
| Economic Security Project Inc | NEW YORK, NY | $700,000 |
| Historic Clayborn Temple | MEMPHIS, TN | $700,000 |
| Race Forward | WASHINGTON, DC | $700,000 |
| The Center for Cultural Innovation | LOS ANGELES, CA | $700,000 |
| NEO Philanthropy Inc | NEW YORK, NY | $669,000 |
| The Aspen Institute Inc | WASHINGTON, DC | $660,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | NEW YORK CITY, NY | $658,000 |
| Education Commission of the States | DENVER, CO | $650,000 |
| Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation | WASHINGTON, DC | $650,000 |
| Proinspire | ARLINGTON, VA | $647,000 |
| Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund | WASHINGTON, DC | $600,000 |
| Human Impact Partners | OAKLAND, CA | $600,000 |
| Possibility Labs | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $600,000 |
| Results for America | WASHINGTON, DC | $600,000 |
| Smart Growth America | WASHINGTON, DC | $600,000 |
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Source: this foundation’s own public IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024 — Part XV (grants paid). Figures are as reported by the foundation for a single filing year and reflect historical giving, not a current application opportunity. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.
