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Community Foundation for Southeast

Detroit, Michigan  ·  EIN 382530980  ·  Private foundation

Community Foundation for Southeast is a Michigan-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $74.7M in annual giving against $925.0M in assets. This page documents the 4,545 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Community Foundation for Southeast — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$74.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$925.0M
Total assets
4,545
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Community Foundation for Southeast funds

Community Foundation for Southeast's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, economic development, education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementEconomic DevelopmentEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher Education

Populations it has supported include foster youth, older adults, women girls, youth pop.

foster youtholder adultswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Community Foundation for Southeast, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
PHILANTHROPY, VOLUNTARISM & GRANTMAKING FOUNDATIONS
Cincinnati, OH$8.8M2023
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit
PHILANTHROPY, VOLUNTARISM & GRANTMAKING FOUNDATIONS
Bloomfield Hills, MI$6.6M2023
Urban Renewal Initiative Foundation
PHILANTHROPY, VOLUNTARISM & GRANTMAKING FOUNDATIONS
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI$6.1M2024
Michigan State University
SCHOLARSHIP & EDUCATION
East Lansing, MI$5.2M2024
Jewish Federation of Detroit
PHILANTHROPY, VOLUNTARISM & GRANTMAKING FOUNDATIONS
Bloomfield Hills, MI$4.4M2024
Schwab Charitable Fund
PHILANTHROPY, VOLUNTARISM & GRANTMAKING FOUNDATIONS
Orlando, FL$4.2M2024
Detroit Symphony Orchestra Inc
ARTS ENDOWMENTS/ARTS PROGRAM/GENERAL OPERATIONS
Detroit, MI$3.7M2022
Regents of the University of Michigan
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT & CAPACITY BUILDING
Ann Arbor, MI$3.2M2023
Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Inc
RECREATION & SPORTS
Detroit, MI$3.1M2024
Marygrove Conservancy
EDUCATION
Detroit, MI$3.1M2024
Temple Israel of Detroit
RELIGION-RELATED
West Bloomfield, MI$3.0M2024
Marygrove Conservancy
EDUCATION
Detroit, MI$3.0M2023
Detroit Symphony Orchestra Inc
ARTS AND CULTURE
Detroit, MI$2.8M2024
Detroit Symphony Orchestra Inc
ARTS
Detroit, MI$2.7M2023
Regents of the University of Michigan
SCHOLARSHIP & EDUCATION
Ann Arbor, MI$2.7M2024

Community Foundation for Southeast giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$77.2M
2022$77.4M
2023$93.3M
2024$105.1M

How to apply for funding from Community Foundation for Southeast

Community Foundation for Southeast'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. You can review the foundation directly at cfsem.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Community Foundation for Southeast

Does Community Foundation for Southeast accept grant applications?
Community Foundation for Southeast'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 Community Foundation for Southeast fund?
Community Foundation for Southeast's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund, Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, Urban Renewal Initiative Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Community Foundation for Southeast give in grants?
Community Foundation for Southeast reported $74.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $353.1M over 4,545 grants.
Where is Community Foundation for Southeast located?
Community Foundation for Southeast is based in Detroit, Michigan. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 382530980.
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About this profile. This page is built from Community Foundation for Southeast'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 Community Foundation for Southeast. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.