Detroit Children's Fund
Detroit, Michigan · EIN 462499615 · Private foundation
Based in Detroit, Michigan, Detroit Children's Fund has awarded $17.0M across 49 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to New Paradign for Education. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Detroit Children's Fund funds
Detroit Children's Fund's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, higher education, k-12 education, workforce & vocational training.
Populations it has supported include older adults.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Paradign for Education ADDITIONAL STAFF, COACHING & DEVELOPMENT BUILDING IMPORVEMENTS AND SURVEYS TO CHARTER SCHOOLS; RETENTION BONUSES; CONSTRUCTION OF A SCHOOL P | Detroit, MI | $2.1M | 2025 |
| New Paradigm for Education Inc CREATE NEW HIGH QUALITY SEATS IN SCHOOLS IN DETROIT | Detroit, MI | $2.0M | 2018 |
| Detroit Public Schools Community District COACH AND SUPPORT DATA-DRIVEN LEADERSHIP PRACTICES ACHIEVE AGGRESSIVE ACADEMIC GAINS IN ELA AND MATH | Detroit, MI | $1.5M | 2025 |
How to apply for funding from Detroit Children's Fund
Detroit Children's Fund's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at detroitchildrensfund.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Detroit Children's Fund
- Does Detroit Children's Fund accept grant applications?
- Detroit Children's Fund's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Detroit Children's Fund fund?
- Detroit Children's Fund's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include New Paradign for Education, New Paradigm for Education Inc, Detroit Public Schools Community District. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Detroit Children's Fund give in grants?
- Detroit Children's Fund reported $4.9M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2018). Across all years in our data it has awarded $17.0M over 49 grants.
- Where is Detroit Children's Fund located?
- Detroit Children's Fund is based in Detroit, Michigan. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 462499615.
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