Detter Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Detter Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Naples, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $249,065 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $19,200. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$249,065
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$19,200
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $216,377 the year before.
18% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $209,002 | 35 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $216,377 | 36 | $4.8 million |
| 2025 | $249,065 | 41 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
Detter Family Foundation Inc 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.
What Detter Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 34 | $202,414 |
| Florida | 2 | $20,625 |
| Delaware | 1 | $9,758 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $9,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $7,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $268 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan Public Radio Michigan Public Radio | Unrestricted | $19,200 |
| Planned Parenthood Planned Parenthood | Unrestricted | $19,000 |
| Pathways Early Eduction Center Pathways Early Education Center | Unrestricted | $13,125 |
| Friends of the Saline River Friends of the Saline River | Unrestricted | $10,600 |
| Fisher House Michigan Fisher House Michigan | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Huron Valley Habitat for Humanity Huron Valley | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Ozone House Ozone House | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Myositis Support and Understanding Myositis Support and Understanding | Unrestricted | $9,758 |
| U-M Marsal School of Education U-M Marsal School of Education | Unrestricted | $9,019 |
| Hear for Life Foundation Hear for Life Foundation | Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Backpack Ministry of McCormick Backpack Ministry of McCormick | Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Camp Casey Camp Casey | Unrestricted | $8,250 |
| Shelter for Abused Women & Children Shelter for Abused Women & Children | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Michigan Foster Care Closet Michigan Foster Care Closet | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Saline Area Social Service Saline Area Social Service | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Wings of Mercy Wings of Mercy | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D Breakthrough T1D | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Children With Hair Loss Children With Hair Loss | Unrestricted | $6,250 |
| Humane Society Huron Valley Humane Society Huron Valley | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Lake Michigan Academy Lake Michigan Academy | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Manna Meals of Allendale Manna Meals of Allendale | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Ele's Place Ele's Place | Unrestricted | $5,500 |
| Safehouse Center Safehouse Center | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Kids Food Basket Kids Food Basket | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mosaic Counseling Mosaic Counseling | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Jasmynns Voice Jasmynns Voice | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| STEM Greenhouse STEM Greenhouse | Unrestricted | $4,250 |
| Michigan Ovarian Cancer Alliance Michigan Ovarian Cancer Alliance | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Allendale Public Schools Allendale Public Schools | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture | Unrestricted | $2,750 |
| Harbor Humane Society Harbor Humane Society | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Saline Community Fair Saline Community Fair | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Central Michigan University Central Michigan University | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Healing in Arts Healing in Arts | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Michigan Mudbowl Club Michigan Mudbowl Club | Unrestricted | $1,856 |
| Allendale Public Schools Allendale Public Schools | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Grand Rapids Public Museum Grand Rapids Public Museum | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Detroit Zoo Detroit Zoo | Unrestricted | $139 |
| Imagine Station Imagine Station | Unrestricted | $135 |
| Toledo Zoo Toledo Zoo | Unrestricted | $133 |
Officers and trustees
- Gerald L Detter
- Jill M Wiedmeyer Colliau
- Jodi M Koerner
- Jason M Detter
Questions people ask
Does Detter Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Detter Family Foundation Inc give?
$249,065 in tax year 2025, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Detter Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Gerald L Detter (President), Jill M Wiedmeyer Colliau (Vice Preside), Jodi M Koerner (Treasurer) and Jason M Detter (Secretary).
What does Detter Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.