Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation is a private foundation in Flint, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $164 million in 834 grants; the typical grant was $55,000 and the largest $15.5 million. 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$164 million
- Number of grants834
- Typical grant$55,000
- Largest grant$15.5 million
- Assets$3.8 billion
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was down from $173 million the year before.
27% of its 2024 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 | $173 million | 997 | $3.7 billion |
| 2024 | $164 million | 834 | $3.8 billion |
How to apply
Charles Stewart Mott 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 Charles Stewart Mott Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 52 states, the most to Michigan. It also paid $19.0 million in 129 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 325 | $101 million |
| District of Columbia | 63 | $13.9 million |
| California | 29 | $7.7 million |
| New York | 42 | $3.5 million |
| Virginia | 22 | $3.2 million |
| Massachusetts | 23 | $2.4 million |
| Delaware | 2 | $1.7 million |
| Minnesota | 9 | $1.5 million |
| Ohio | 7 | $1.3 million |
| Illinois | 23 | $1.2 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Greater Flint | To support organizations that have a positive impact on Flint residents. | $15.5 million |
| Regents of the University of Michigan | To support the expansion of critical care programs at a hospital with expertise in innovative and patient-centered pediatric care. | $10.0 million |
| Kettering University | To support the ongoing operations of a higher education university that prepares students for in-demand fields and contributes to the economic stability of its hometown. | $8.0 million |
| Beecher Community School District | To support the renovation of a career academy high school in Beecher. | $7.0 million |
| Foundation for the Uptown Reinvestment Corporation | To support revitalization efforts and community vitality in downtown Flint. | $6.0 million |
| Friends of Berston | To support the renovation and construction of new facilities at a community center to enhance the health, recreational and educational programming for Flint residents. | $5.0 million |
| Genesee Intermediate School District | To support renovations and upgrades for an early childhood education center to improve the learning experiences of young children and their families. | $5.0 million |
| Regents of the University of Michigan | To strengthen the capacity of a children's hospital. | $3.7 million |
| Community Foundation of Greater Flint | To support the delivery of a full-service community schools strategy, including an afterschool program, to ensure Flint kids have opportunities to thrive. | $3.3 million |
| Mott Community College | To support renovations of the college's student services building to improve students success while enhancing campus assets. | $3.0 million |
| Mizzen Education Inc | To support the development of Mizzen Education, Inc. to provide high-quality curricula and resources for afterschool educators and programs. | $2.5 million |
| Afterschool Alliance | To support a coalition of organizations dedicated to raising awareness of, and public support for, afterschool and expanded learning programs. | $2.4 million |
| Fund for Global Human Rights | To support development of the legal empowerment field to ensure access to justice for marginalized and vulnerable communities around the world. | $2.0 million |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | For the general purposes or other charitable purposes of the organization. | $1.5 million |
| Uptown Reinvestment Corporation Inc | To support the acquisition of property to prevent blight and position the space for future development, contributing to economic development and community revitalization. | $1.3 million |
| Genesee County | To provide support for increased public safety efforts in the densely populated greater downtown area. | $1.2 million |
| Communities First Inc | To support the acquisition and redevelopment of the Baker College Flint campus which will lead to enhanced social and educational services and additional safe and affordable housing opportunities for area residents. | $1.0 million |
| Flint Institute of Arts | To provide general purposes support for the institute and enhance visual arts experiences for residents of the region. | $1.0 million |
| Heifer Project International | To expand access to productive use of solar energy services while improving the livelihoods of underserved farmers, women and youth in Uganda. | $1.0 million |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | To improve access to productive use of solar energy services within selected agricultural value chains using a distributed renewable energy ecosystem model comprised of a hub secretariat and a strong network of partner spoke organizations. | $1.0 million |
| Collaborative Communications Group Inc | To support a national network and learning community of statewide afterschool networks. | $900,000 |
| Communities First Inc | To support the development of new and affordable diverse housing options for Flint residents, including those who are among the most vulnerable. | $900,000 |
| Genesee Area Focus Fund Inc | To support preemployment training and summer job placement for Flint area youth ages 14 to 18. | $825,000 |
| People in Need | To support a leading nongovernmental organization to promote sustainable development and an active civil society in the Czech Republic, regionally and globally. | $800,000 |
| Kenya Climate Innovation Center | To expand access to productive use of solar energy services while improving the livelihoods of underserved farmers and entrepreneurs in Kenya. | $750,000 |
| Michigan Association of United Ways Inc | To advance equitable access to afterschool programs for Michigan's youth. | $750,000 |
| National Summer Learning Association Inc | To provide technical assistance to field and the statewide afterschool networks. | $750,000 |
| The Children's Hospital of Michigan Foundation | To support long-term implementation and sustainability of youth-serving organizations in the Detroit area. | $750,000 |
| United Way of Genesee County | To support a National Service Fund to bring more national service participants to the Flint area by providing matching grant funds to eligible organizations. | $750,000 |
| Bundesverband Deutscher Stiftungen | To develop the community foundation field and strengthen infrastructure for community foundations in Europe. | $700,000 |
| National Summer Learning Association Inc | To support efforts to improve quality, expand access and increase the demand for summer learning programs across the country. | $610,000 |
| Communities First Inc | To build organizational capacity for low-income housing development. | $600,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Flint | To support the research and evaluation of initiatives to ensure they best serve Flint kids. | $550,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation | To build and lead coalitions, increase public understanding, and conduct research on the water quality, water quantity and other challenges facing the Great Lakes ecosystem. | $550,000 |
| Flint Institute of Science History | To provide general purposes support for the institute and enhance science and history programming for the community. | $540,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Flint | To increase educational outcomes and support Flint kids thriving. | $537,000 |
| University School | To support an organization that will expand opportunities for young people to participate in entrepreneurial activities and increase engagement of regional ecosystems in youth entrepreneurship within under-served and under-resourced communities. | $525,000 |
| Asociacion Espanola de Fundaciones | To develop community foundations in Spain. | $500,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Shiawassee and Genesee Counties | To support the construction of transitional housing community for homeless military veterans. | $500,000 |
| Foundation for Detroit's Future | To provide support to protect and preserve the City of Detroit's rich cultural heritage, foster and promote the economic revitalization and fiscal health of the City, and enable the City to fulfill its municipal financial and civic obligations. | $500,000 |
Officers and trustees
- A Marshall Acuff Jr
- Lizabeth Ardisana
- Frederick S Kirkpatrick
- Tiffany W Lovett
- Webb F Martin
- Olivia P Maynard
- John Butler
- Maryanne Mott
- Dr Charlie Nelms
- William H Piper
- Marise M M Sheehan
- Jeremy R M Piper
- Helen J Taylor
- Dr George E Ross
- Jay C Flaherty
Questions people ask
Does Charles Stewart Mott Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Charles Stewart Mott Foundation give?
$164 million in tax year 2024, across 834 grants, with a typical grant of $55,000.
Who runs Charles Stewart Mott Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists A Marshall Acuff Jr (Trustee), Lizabeth Ardisana (Trustee), Frederick S Kirkpatrick (Trustee - Vice Chairman) and Tiffany W Lovett (Trustee) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Charles Stewart Mott Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and youth programs.