Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
Flint, Michigan · EIN 381211227 · Private foundation
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation is a private foundation based in Flint, Michigan. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $135.3M in grants paid and $3.94B in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 6,196 individual grants from this funder — $903.9M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for adult education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Charles Stewart Mott Foundation funds
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, disability services, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, foster youth, hispanic communities, homeless population.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Greater Flint To support the long-term operations and maintenance of the first state park in Genesee County for residents to engage in safe and healthy re | Flint, MI | $18.0M | 2022 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Flint To support organizations that have a positive impact on Flint residents. | Flint, MI | $15.5M | 2024 |
| Flint District Library To support the local library with building renovations that are aligned with its mission to serve the community and to achieve operating eff | Flint, MI | $15.0M | 2019 |
How to apply for funding from Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
From Charles Stewart Mott Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at mott.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
- Does Charles Stewart Mott Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — Charles Stewart Mott Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Charles Stewart Mott Foundation fund?
- Charles Stewart Mott Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Community Foundation of Greater Flint, Flint District Library. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Charles Stewart Mott Foundation give in grants?
- Charles Stewart Mott Foundation reported $135.3M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $903.9M over 6,196 grants.
- Where is Charles Stewart Mott Foundation located?
- Charles Stewart Mott Foundation is based in Flint, Michigan. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 381211227.
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