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Comerica Charitable Foundation

Detroit, Michigan  ·  EIN 383373052  ·  Private foundation

Based in Detroit, Michigan, Comerica Charitable Foundation has awarded $14.8M across 1,082 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Charities Aid Foundation America. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$4.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$6.1M
Total assets
1,082
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Comerica Charitable Foundation funds

Comerica Charitable 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 ServicesDomestic ViolenceEconomic DevelopmentEducationEnvironment & ConservationFinancial Empowerment

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

black communitieschildrendisabledfamiliesfoster youthhispanic communitieshomeless populationlow-income communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Comerica Charitable Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Charities Aid Foundation America
General Operating
Alexandria, VA$3.6M2024
United Way for Southeastern Michigan
Detroit Financial Well-being Innovation Challenge?
Detroit, MI$300K2022
United Way for Southeastern Michigan
Detroit Financial Well-being Innovation Challenge + Tech United
Detroit, MI$300K2023
Michigan Women Forward
Michigan Women Forward External Affairs Investment
Detroit, MI$300K2020
Cybergrants Spv LLC
See Attachment for Details
Andover, MA$188K2024
Small Business Development Corporat
Entrepreneurship Loan Fund Program
Santa Ana, CA$150K2020
Business Leaders for Michigan
2023 Annual Director Contribution
Detroit, MI$115K2023
Business Leaders for Michigan
2022 Annual Director Contribution
Detroit, MI$111K2022
Los Angeles Brotherhood Crusade - Black United Fund Inc
Boys and Young of Men of Color Trauma-Informed Youth Development Mentoring and Job Readiness Program
Los Angeles, CA$100K2022
Detroit Regional Partnership Foundation
Detroit Regional Partnership Foundation general operations support
Detroit, MI$100K2022
Greater Dallas Momentum Foundation
Tomorrow Fund Contribution
Dallas, TX$100K2022
Los Angeles Brotherhood Crusade - Black United Fund Inc
Movin' On Up: Brotherhood Crusade Equitable Workforce Development Program
Los Angeles, CA$100K2023
Greater Dallas Momentum Foundation
Tomorrow Fund Contribution
Dallas, TX$100K2023
Detroit Regional Partnership Foundation
Detroit Regional Partnership Foundation general operations support
Detroit, MI$100K2023
New Detroit Inc
New Detroit's Strategic Action
Detroit, MI$90K2020

Comerica Charitable Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$4.0M
2022$3.6M
2023$3.4M
2024$3.8M

How to apply for funding from Comerica Charitable Foundation

Comerica Charitable Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Comerica Charitable Foundation

Does Comerica Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Comerica Charitable Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Comerica Charitable Foundation fund?
Comerica Charitable Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Charities Aid Foundation America, United Way for Southeastern Michigan, United Way for Southeastern Michigan. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Comerica Charitable Foundation give in grants?
Comerica Charitable Foundation reported $4.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $14.8M over 1,082 grants.
Where is Comerica Charitable Foundation located?
Comerica Charitable Foundation is based in Detroit, Michigan. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 383373052.
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About this profile. This page is built from Comerica Charitable 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 Comerica Charitable Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.