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Nextenergy Center

Detroit, Michigan  ·  EIN 020648628  ·  Private foundation

Nextenergy Center is a private foundation based in Detroit, Michigan. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.1M in grants paid and $6.6M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 121 individual grants from this funder — $7.8M awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for higher education. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$6.6M
Total assets
121
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Nextenergy Center funds

Nextenergy Center's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Nextenergy Center, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Regents of the University of Michigan
TO SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES.
Pittsburgh, PA$453K2024
Kettering University
TO SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES.
Flint, MI$345K2024
Michigan Unmanned Aerial System Consortium
TO SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES.
Alpena, MI$230K2023
Civilized Cycles
TO SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES.
Brooklyn, NY$228K2024
Michigan Unmanned Aerial System Consortium
TO SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES.
Alpena, MI$222K2022
Switched Source LLC
SUPPORT FACILITATION OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH
Detroit, MI$204K2018
Michigan State University
TO SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES.
East Lansing, MI$200K2023
City of Marquette
TO SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES.
Marquette, MI$195K2023
Adastec Corp
TO SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES.
East Lansing, MI$191K2024
Mitsubishi Electric
TO SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES.
Northbville, MI$150K2023
Gerald R Ford International Airport Authority
TO SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES.
Grand Rapids, MI$150K2022
American Center for Mobility
TO SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES.
Ann Arbor, MI$145K2022
Voltaic Marine Inc
TO SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES.
Beaverton, OR$138K2024
Airspace Link Inc
TO SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES.
Detroit, MI$125K2022
Hyfi
TO SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES.
Ann Arbor, MI$123K2024

Nextenergy Center giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$338K
2019$297K
2020$784K
2022$1.3M
2023$2.1M
2024$3.0M

How to apply for funding from Nextenergy Center

Nextenergy Center'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 nextenergy.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Nextenergy Center

Does Nextenergy Center accept grant applications?
Nextenergy Center'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 Nextenergy Center fund?
Nextenergy Center's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include Regents of the University of Michigan, Kettering University, Michigan Unmanned Aerial System Consortium. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Nextenergy Center give in grants?
Nextenergy Center reported $1.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $7.8M over 121 grants.
Where is Nextenergy Center located?
Nextenergy Center is based in Detroit, Michigan. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 020648628.
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About this profile. This page is built from Nextenergy Center'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 Nextenergy Center. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.