The Kresge Foundation
Troy, Michigan · EIN 381359217 · Private foundation
The Kresge Foundation is a private foundation based in Troy, Michigan. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $153.5M in grants paid and $4.22B in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 6,748 individual grants from this funder — $1.10B awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for adult education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Kresge Foundation funds
The Kresge Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, criminal justice, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, foster youth, hispanic communities.
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.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation for Detroits Future DETROIT RETIREE-ART TRUST | Detroit, MI | $10.0M | 2020 |
| Regional Area Initial Link THIS GRANT PROVIDES CRUCIAL ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A LIGHT RAIL LINE ALONG WOODWARD AVENUE (M-1 RAIL). | Detroit, MI | $6.0M | 2017 |
| Foundation for Detroits Future DETROIT RETIREE-ART TRUST | Detroit, MI | $5.0M | 2017 |
How to apply for funding from The Kresge Foundation
From The Kresge Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at kresge.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Kresge Foundation
- Does The Kresge Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — The Kresge Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does The Kresge Foundation fund?
- The Kresge Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Foundation for Detroits Future, Regional Area Initial Link. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Kresge Foundation give in grants?
- The Kresge Foundation reported $153.5M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.10B over 6,748 grants.
- Where is The Kresge Foundation located?
- The Kresge Foundation is based in Troy, Michigan. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 381359217.
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