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Detroit Economic Growth Association

Detroit, Michigan  ·  EIN 382433720  ·  Private foundation

Detroit Economic Growth Association is a Michigan-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $3.3M in annual giving against $6.7M in assets. This page documents the 315 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Detroit Economic Growth Association — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$3.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$6.7M
Total assets
315
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Detroit Economic Growth Association funds

Detroit Economic Growth Association's giving carries a documented focus on economic development.

Economic Development

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Detroit Economic Growth Association, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Economic Development Corporation of the City of Detroit
MOTOR CITY MATCH
Detroit, MI$1.6M2019
Economic Development Corporation of the City of Detroit
MOTOR CITY MATCH
Detroit, MI$1.2M2017
Economic Development Corporation of the City of Detroit
MOTOR CITY MATCH
Detroit, MI$1.1M2018
Aria Warren Detroit LLC
SUPPORTING EQUITABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Detroit, MI$948K2025
Economic Development Corporation of the City of Detroit
MOTOR CITY MATCH
Detroit, MI$762K2020
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation
BUSINESS ATTRACTION AND RETENTION
Detroit, MI$500K2018
Economic Development Corporation of the City of Detroit
LIVERNOIS
Detroit, MI$415K2020
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation
BUSINESS ATTRACTION AND RETENTION
Detroit, MI$310K2017
Weston Hall LLC
SUPPORTING EQUITABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Detroit, MI$291K2025
Ultreia LLC
SUPPORTING EQUITABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Ann Arbor, MI$210K2025
Smart City Lab LLC
MOBILITY
Takoma Park, MD$200K2018
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation
BUSINESS ATTRACTION AND RETENTION
Detroit, MI$200K2019
Build Institute
DETROIT MEANS BUSINESS
Detroit, MI$189K2025
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation
BUSINESS ATTRACTION AND RETENTION
Detroit, MI$150K2020
Grow America Fund Inc
AFRICAN AMERICAN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
New York, NY$113K2018

Detroit Economic Growth Association giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.8M
2018$2.1M
2019$2.0M
2020$2.9M
2022$565K
2023$6K
2024$376K
2025$2.0M

How to apply for funding from Detroit Economic Growth Association

Detroit Economic Growth Association'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 degc.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Detroit Economic Growth Association

Does Detroit Economic Growth Association accept grant applications?
Detroit Economic Growth Association'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 Detroit Economic Growth Association fund?
Detroit Economic Growth Association's grants focus on economic development. Recent recipients include Economic Development Corporation of the City of Detroit, Economic Development Corporation of the City of Detroit, Economic Development Corporation of the City of Detroit. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Detroit Economic Growth Association give in grants?
Detroit Economic Growth Association reported $3.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $11.6M over 315 grants.
Where is Detroit Economic Growth Association located?
Detroit Economic Growth Association is based in Detroit, Michigan. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 382433720.
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About this profile. This page is built from Detroit Economic Growth Association'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 Detroit Economic Growth Association. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.