Song Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Song Foundation is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.5 million in 50 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.5 million
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$30.4 million
- New grantees88%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.6 million the year before.
88% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.7 million | 23 | $30.5 million |
| 2023 | $2.6 million | 43 | $31.1 million |
| 2024 | $2.5 million | 50 | $30.4 million |
How to apply
Song Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Song Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 47 | $2.5 million |
| California | 2 | $35,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACLU Fund of Michigan | General purpose | $250,000 |
| Life Remodeled | General purpose | $200,000 |
| Michigan Immigrant Rights Center | General purpose | $200,000 |
| Detroit Future City | General purpose | $185,000 |
| Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation | General purpose | $150,000 |
| Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Joe Louis Greenway Partnership | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Metro Solutions Inc | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Michigan Founder Fund | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Urban Entrepreneurship Initiative | General purpose | $100,000 |
| University of Michigan | General purpose | $80,000 |
| Nation Outside Inc | General purpose | $75,000 |
| Boy & Girls Clubs of Greater Flint | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Childrens Hospital of Michigan Foundation | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Downtown Detroit Partnership | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Milestone Growth Capital Institute | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Motivating Inner New Dreams | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Regents of the U of M- 50304 Dearborn | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Samaritas | General purpose | $50,000 |
| The Love Building | General purpose | $35,000 |
| Council of Michigan Foundations | General purpose | $35,000 |
| Abisa | General purpose | $30,000 |
| HNGD | General purpose | $30,000 |
| 482FORWARD | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Lfe Leaders Inc | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Leaders Advancing and Helping Communities | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Michigan Central | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Michigan Municipal League Foundation | General purpose | $25,000 |
| The Steps Forward | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Tides Center | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Metro Detroit Black Chamber of Commerce F | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Tejara | General purpose | $20,000 |
| A Glimpse of Africa | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Detroit Public Safety Foundation | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Hopewell Fund - Next Gen Summit | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Indo American Chamber of Commerce | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Caribbean Community Service Center | General purpose | $12,500 |
| D'artillery (Caribbean Community Service | General purpose | $12,500 |
| Access | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Building Community Value | General purpose | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas Song
- Linh Song
- Khalilah Gaston
- Omari Rush
- C'ardiss Gardner Gleser
Questions people ask
Does Song Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Song Foundation give?
$2.5 million in tax year 2024, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Song Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Douglas Song (Lifetime Director), Linh Song (Board Chair/Lifetime Director), Khalilah Gaston (Executive Director) and Omari Rush (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Song Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, youth programs and education.