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Detroit Lions Charities

Allen Park, Michigan  ·  EIN 382945709  ·  Private foundation

Detroit Lions Charities is a Michigan-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.7M in annual giving against $1.2M in assets. This page documents the 162 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Detroit Lions Charities — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$1.2M
Total assets
162
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Detroit Lions Charities funds

Detroit Lions Charities's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, disaster relief & emergency aid, food & agriculture, youth development.

Civil Rights & Social JusticeDisaster Relief & Emergency AidFood & AgricultureYouth Development

Populations it has supported include youth pop.

youth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Detroit Lions Charities, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
American Red Cross
TO SUPPORT THE TEXAS GULF COAST REGION AFTER HURRICANE HARVEY
Washington, DC$1.0M2018
Boys and Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan
TO SUPPORT THE DETROIT COMMUNITY
Farmington Hills, MI$350K2024
Boys and Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan
TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY
Farmington Hills, MI$350K2023
Detroit Public Schools Foundation
TO SUPPORT THE DETROIT COMMUNITY
Detroit, MI$292K2019
Boys and Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan
TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY
Farmington Hills, MI$252K2022
Henry Ford Health System
TO PROVIDE HEALTH SERVICES
Detroit, MI$228K2017
Henry Ford Health System Foundation
TO SUPPORT THE DETROIT COMMUNITY
Detroit, MI$216K2019
Hfhs
TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY
Detroit, MI$212K2022
Henry Ford Health
TO SUPPORT THE DETROIT COMMUNITY - GAME ON CANCER
Detroit, MI$200K2024
Henry Ford Health System
TO SUPPORT CANCER PATIENTS
Detroit, MI$200K2025
Alternatives for Girls
SOCIAL JUSTICE INSPIRE CHANGE - TO SUPPORT THE DETROIT COMMUNITY
Detroit, MI$182K2025
Playworks Education Energized
TO SUPPORT YOUTH PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAMS
Oakland, CA$168K2020
Detroit Police Athletic League Inc
TO SUPPORT ATHLETIC LEAGUE FOR PUBLIC SERVICE GROUPS IN METROPOLITAN DETROIT
Detroit, MI$165K2020
Detroit Police Athletic League Inc
TO SUPPORT ATHLETIC LEAGUES FOR PUBLIC SERVICE GROUPS IN METROPOLITAN DETROI
Detroit, MI$165K2019
Detroit Police Athletic League Inc
TO SUPPORT ATHLETIC LEAGUES FOR PUBLIC SERVICE GROUPS IN METROPOLITAN DETROI
Detroit, MI$165K2018

Detroit Lions Charities giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$807K
2018$1.7M
2019$1.7M
2020$1.4M
2022$1.6M
2023$982K
2024$1.5M
2025$1.4M

How to apply for funding from Detroit Lions Charities

Detroit Lions Charities'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 Detroit Lions Charities

Does Detroit Lions Charities accept grant applications?
Detroit Lions Charities'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 Lions Charities fund?
Detroit Lions Charities's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Recent recipients include American Red Cross, Boys and Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan, Boys and Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Detroit Lions Charities give in grants?
Detroit Lions Charities reported $1.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $10.9M over 162 grants.
Where is Detroit Lions Charities located?
Detroit Lions Charities is based in Allen Park, Michigan. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 382945709.
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About this profile. This page is built from Detroit Lions Charities'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 Lions Charities. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.