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Charles Stewart Mott Foundation

Flint, Michigan  ·  EIN 381211227  ·  Private foundation

Charles Stewart Mott Foundation is a private foundation based in Flint, Michigan. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF 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. Below is its full funding profile.

$135.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$3.94B
Total assets
6,196
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

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.

Adult EducationArts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementDisability ServicesEarly Childhood EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & Conservation

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, foster youth, hispanic communities, homeless population.

black communitieschildrenfamiliesfoster youthhispanic communitieshomeless populationimmigrants & refugeesindigenous

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
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$18.0M2022
Community Foundation of Greater Flint
To support organizations that have a positive impact on Flint residents.
Flint, MI$15.5M2024
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$15.0M2019
Michigan State University
To implement and research the impact of an innovative prenatal and infant cash allowance initiative that seeks to advance health equity by p
East Lansing, MI$15.0M2023
School District of the City of Flint
To support the renovation of a K-8 education campus in Flint that prioritizes early childhood and community based supports for children and
Flint, MI$14.0M2023
Foundation for the Uptown Reinvestment Corporation
To support the expansion of Michigan State University's downtown Flint campus footprint for additional public health expertise and enhanced
Flint, MI$12.8M2023
Kettering University
To support the construction of a new building at an anchor institution in Flint that provides STEM degrees and cooperative education experie
Flint, MI$12.5M2019
Kettering University
To support the construction of a new building at an anchor institution in Flint that provides STEM degrees and cooperative education experie
Flint, MI$12.5M2020
Young Men's Christian Association of Flint
To support the construction of a mixed-use facility to provide affordable housing and health and wellness opportunities for Flint area resid
Flint, MI$11.0M2022
City of Flint
To support the renovation and construction of new facilities for the community center at Berston Field House to enhance the health, recreati
Flint, MI$10.0M2022
Genesee County Land Bank Authority
To support blight elimination and neighborhood stabilization for Flint residents throughout the city.
Flint, MI$10.0M2022
Flint Cultural Center Foundation
To renovate, update, and expand a museum for families and patrons to discover, explore, and value science, technology and history through en
Flint, MI$10.0M2017
Regents of the University of Michigan
To support the development of a college of technology that will educate students for high demand technical careers.
Flint, MI$10.0M2020
Regents of the University of Michigan
To support the expansion of critical care programs at a hospital with expertise in innovative and patient-centered pediatric care.
Ann Arbor, MI$10.0M2024
Mott Community College
To support renovations of the college's student services building to improve students success while enhancing campus assets.
Flint, MI$9.5M2022

Charles Stewart Mott Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$123.5M
2019$129.7M
2020$135.3M
2022$182.6M
2023$166.6M
2024$166.2M

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:

“NONE. RECOMMEND AT LEAST FOUR MONTHS BEFORE THE START OF THE PROPOSED GRANT PERIOD.”

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. Recent recipients include Community Foundation of Greater Flint, Community Foundation of Greater Flint, Flint District Library. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Charles Stewart Mott Foundation give in grants?
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation reported $135.3M in grants in its most recent 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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About this profile. This page is built from Charles Stewart Mott Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.