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Say Detroit

Southfield, Michigan  ·  EIN 204786626  ·  Private foundation

Say Detroit is a Michigan-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $507K in annual giving against $8.4M in assets. This page documents the 136 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Say Detroit — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$507K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$8.4M
Total assets
136
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Say Detroit funds

Say Detroit's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, domestic violence, economic development, environment & conservation, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementDomestic ViolenceEconomic DevelopmentEnvironment & ConservationHealth CareHousing & HomelessnessYouth Development

Populations it has supported include families, hispanic communities, homeless population, veterans, youth pop.

familieshispanic communitieshomeless populationveteransyouth pop

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Detroit Rescue Mission
OPERATIONS OF HEALTH CLINIC
Detroit, MI$314K2017
Detroit Rescue Mission
OPERATIONS OF HEALTH CLINIC
Detroit, MI$275K2018
Detroit Rescue Mission
OPERATIONS OF HEALTH CLINIC
Detroit, MI$72K2019
College for Creative Studies
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION
Detroit, MI$50K2024
College for Creative Studies
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION
Detroit, MI$45K2023
College for Creative Studies
DETROIT DREAMS SCHOLAR 4-YEAR SCHOLARSHIP
Detroit, MI$45K2022
College for Creative Studies
DETROIT DREAMS SCHOLAR 4-YEAR SCHOLARSHIP
Detroit, MI$40K2020
Cass Community Social Services
ASSIST TO BUILD APARTMENT BUILDING TO HOUSE HOMELESS
Detroit, MI$30K2020
Detroit Area Agency on Aging
TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN SUPPORTING THE MISSION OF PROVIDING SERVICES TO SENIORS IN THE DETROIT AREA.
Detroit, MI$30K2020
Detroit Rescue Mission
OPERATIONS OF HEALTH CLINIC
Detroit, MI$30K2020
College for Creative Studies
DETROIT DREAMS SCHOLAR 4-YEAR SCHOLARSHIP
Detroit, MI$30K2019
College for Creative Studies
DETROIT DREAMS SCHOLAR 4-YEAR SCHOLARSHIP
Detroit, MI$30K2017
College for Creative Studies
DETROIT DREAMS SCHOLAR 4-YEAR SCHOLARSHIP
Detroit, MI$30K2018
Cass Community Social Services
ASSIST TO BUILD APARTMENT BUILDING TO HOUSE HOMELESS
Detroit, MI$25K2018
Cass Community Social Services
ASSIST TO BUILD APARTMENT BUILDING TO HOUSE HOMELESS
Detroit, MI$25K2019

Say Detroit giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$494K
2018$448K
2019$265K
2020$280K
2022$287K
2023$284K
2024$290K

How to apply for funding from Say Detroit

Say Detroit'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 saydetroit.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Say Detroit

Does Say Detroit accept grant applications?
Say Detroit'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 Say Detroit fund?
Say Detroit's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Detroit Rescue Mission, Detroit Rescue Mission, Detroit Rescue Mission. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Say Detroit give in grants?
Say Detroit reported $507K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.3M over 136 grants.
Where is Say Detroit located?
Say Detroit is based in Southfield, Michigan. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 204786626.
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About this profile. This page is built from Say Detroit'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 Say Detroit. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.