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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. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $2.2M in annual giving against $56.7M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 327 grants for Ethel and James Flinn Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.

$2.2M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$56.7M
Assets (FY2020)
327
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

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

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.

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

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. Example recipients include Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network, The Board of Governors (aka Wsu), The Board of Governors Wayne State University. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Ethel and James Flinn Foundation give in grants?
Ethel and James Flinn Foundation reported $2.2M in grants in an indexed 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. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. 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.