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Ethel and James Flinn Foundation

Detroit, Michigan  ·  EIN 382143122  ·  Private foundation

Ethel and James Flinn Foundation is a Michigan-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $2.2M in annual giving against $56.7M in assets. This page documents the 327 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Ethel and James Flinn Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$2.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$56.7M
Total assets
327
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Ethel and James Flinn Foundation funds

Ethel and James Flinn Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, criminal justice, disability services, domestic violence, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureCriminal JusticeDisability ServicesDomestic ViolenceEarly Childhood EducationEducationEnvironment & ConservationHealth CareHousing & Homelessness

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

black communitieschildrendisabledfamiliesfoster youthhispanic communitieshomeless populationimmigrants & refugees

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Ethel and James Flinn Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network
TO PROVIDE FREE VIRTUAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPY TO DETROIT RESIDENTS IN NEED.
Detroit, MI$250K2020
The Board of Governors (aka Wsu)
TO CONTINUE IMPLEMENTING THE SEQUENTIAL INTERCEPT MODEL IN WAYNE COUNTY FACILITATED BY THE CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND JUSTICE AIMED AT
Detroit, MI$200K2023
The Board of Governors Wayne State University
SECOND YEAR AND FINAL GRANT AWARD TO CONTINUE TO SUPPORT SYSTEM CHANGE REFORMS WITHIN MICHIGANS JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM. THIS IMPORTANT DIVE
Detroit, MI$200K2024
The Board of Governors (aka Wsu)
TO PROVIDE THE CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND JUSTICE PROJECT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT TO THE WAYNE COUNTY JAIL MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE AIMED A
Detroit, MI$200K2022
The Board of Governors (aka Wsu)
FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND EVALUATION OF THE WAYNE COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH DIVERSION COMMITTEE. THE COMMITTEE (LED BY JUDGE FREDDIE BURTON, JR.
Detroit, MI$175K2020
Michigan Health Endowment Fund
FOUNDATION COLLABORATIVE RFP TO RAMP UP SAFETY NET PROVIDERS TELEHEALTH EFFORTS.
Lansing, MI$150K2020
Regents of the University of Michigan
TO SUPPORT 9 HEALTH FUNDER COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP TO IMPLEMENT TRAILS TO WELLNESS COMPREHENSIVE MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMMING THROUGHOUT THE
Ann Arbor, MI$150K2020
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
TO SUPPORT THE MICHIGAN JUSTICE FUND (MJF). THE FOUNDATION HAS SUPPORTED THE FUND ESTABLISHED IN 2020 SINCE INCEPTION TO ADDRESS ISSUES OF M
Detroit, MI$150K2023
Southwest Detroit Community Justice Center
TO PROVIDE TRAUMA-INFORMED WRAPAROUND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.
Detroit, MI$100K2023
Beaumont Health Foundation (aka Oakwood Healthcare Inc)
TO PILOT A BRIDGE THE GAP PROGRAM THAT CONNECTS PATIENTS RELEASED FROM THE ER TO LONG-TERM OUTPATIENT COMMUNITY PARTNERS BY PROVIDING BEHAVI
Southfield, MI$100K2023
Henry Ford Health System
TO SUPPORT THE METRO DETROIT TRAUMA RECOVERY INITIATIVE (TRI) TO PROVIDE TRAUMA-INFORMED AND EVIDENCE-BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES AND R
Detroit, MI$100K2023
Avalon Healing Center (aka Wayne County Safe Program)
TO SUPPORT EVIDENCE-BASED MENTAL HEALTH CARE TO SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
Detroit, MI$100K2023
Umrc Foundation Inc
TO INTEGRATE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH WITHIN THE PACE MODEL OF PRIMARY CARE FOR ELDERLY.
Chelsea, MI$100K2020
Henry Ford Health System
TO DEVELOP, IMPLEMENT AND EVALUATE PERINATAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTEGRATION AT HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM.
Detroit, MI$100K2020
Community Fdn for Southeastern Michigan
FOR THE MICHIGAN JUSTICE FUND.
Detroit, MI$100K2020

Ethel and James Flinn Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$2.2M
2022$2.8M
2023$2.8M
2024$2.9M

How to apply for funding from Ethel and James Flinn Foundation

From Ethel and James Flinn Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“THE FDN ANNOUNCES RFPS ANNUALLY IN MAY, APPS ARE ACCEPTED THROUGH JULY AND ANNOUNCED IN SEPTEMBER.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at flinnfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Ethel and James Flinn Foundation

Does Ethel and James Flinn Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Ethel and James Flinn Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Ethel and James Flinn Foundation fund?
Ethel and James Flinn Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network, The Board of Governors (aka Wsu), The Board of Governors Wayne State University. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Ethel and James Flinn Foundation give in grants?
Ethel and James Flinn Foundation reported $2.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $10.7M over 327 grants.
Where is Ethel and James Flinn Foundation located?
Ethel and James Flinn Foundation is based in Detroit, Michigan. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 382143122.
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About this profile. This page is built from Ethel and James Flinn 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 Ethel and James Flinn Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.