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Michael and Marian Ilitch Foundation

Detroit, Michigan  ·  EIN 477377973  ·  Private foundation

Michael and Marian Ilitch Foundation is a private foundation based in Detroit, Michigan. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.7M in grants paid and $5.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 7 individual grants from this funder — $2.1M awarded across 2020–2023 — including its support for disability services. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$5.7M
Total assets
7
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What Michael and Marian Ilitch Foundation funds

Michael and Marian Ilitch Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on disability services, education, substance use & recovery.

Disability ServicesEducationSubstance Use & Recovery

Populations it has supported include families.

families

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Michael and Marian Ilitch Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Friends of Vancouver Foundation
TO SUPPORT INITIATIVES IN BUILDING HEALTHY,LIVABLE COMMUNITIES AND YOUTH ENGAGEMENT
$1.7M2020
Kirk Gibson Foundation
DONATION TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR ACTIVITY-BASED PROGRAMS AND THERAPIES THAT IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THOSE LIVING WITH PARKINSON'S.
Birmingham, MI$100K2023
Jamie Daniels Foundation
SPONSORSHIP OF FUNDRAISER FOR PREVENTION, RECOVERY, AND STIGMA REDUCTION FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE DISORDERS.
Detroit, MI$100K2023
Big Sky Community Organization
DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITY ICE RINK
Big Sky, MT$100K2022
Jamie Daniels Foundation
SPONSORSHIP OF FUNDRAISER FOR PREVENTION, RECOVERY, AND STIGMA REDUCTION FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE DISORDERS.
Detroit, MI$30K2022
Jack's Place for Autism Foundation
DONATION TO PROVIDE SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AND REFERRAL SERVICES FOR FAMILIES AFFECTED BY AUTISM
Southfield, MI$30K2023
Jamie Daniels Foundation
TO CONTRIBUTE TO PROVIDING EDUCATION, RESOURCES, PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE, AND SUPPORT THAT INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES NEED TO MAKE RECOVER
Detroit, MI$30K2020

Michael and Marian Ilitch Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$1.7M
2022$130K
2023$230K

How to apply for funding from Michael and Marian Ilitch Foundation

Michael and Marian Ilitch Foundation'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 Michael and Marian Ilitch Foundation

Does Michael and Marian Ilitch Foundation accept grant applications?
Michael and Marian Ilitch Foundation'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 Michael and Marian Ilitch Foundation fund?
Michael and Marian Ilitch Foundation's grants focus on disability services. Recent recipients include Friends of Vancouver Foundation, Kirk Gibson Foundation, Jamie Daniels Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Michael and Marian Ilitch Foundation give in grants?
Michael and Marian Ilitch Foundation reported $1.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.1M over 7 grants.
Where is Michael and Marian Ilitch Foundation located?
Michael and Marian Ilitch Foundation is based in Detroit, Michigan. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 477377973.
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About this profile. This page is built from Michael and Marian Ilitch 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 Michael and Marian Ilitch Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.