Dearborn Cable Communications Fund
Accepts applications
Dearborn Cable Communications Fund is a private foundation in Dearborn, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $22,973 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $3,656 and the largest $9,337. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$22,973
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$3,656
- Largest grant$9,337
- Assets$669,426
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $40,414 the year before.
33% 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 | $32,106 | 6 | $605,531 |
| 2024 | $40,414 | 8 | $622,206 |
| 2025 | $22,973 | 6 | $669,426 |
How to apply
| Contact | Andy Fradkin 22821 Marlboro, Dearborn, MI 48128 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (313) 277-5800 |
| What to submit | Written form outlining the benefits costs, implementations procedures and the organization's qualifications. |
| Deadlines | Applications are accepted at any time. Notices of approval, requests for additional information, or |
| Restrictions | Grants are limited to those persons or organizations who are able to provide cable programs of interest to the entire community. |
What Dearborn Cable Communications Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 6 | $22,973 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dearborn Players Guild | Lighting & sound equipment | $9,337 |
| Kiwanis Club of Dearborn | Kiwani-talk cable production | $5,375 |
| Wdhs-Dearborn Public School | Production equipment | $4,961 |
| Dearborn Public Schools | Adobe creative cloud | $2,350 |
| Penrickton Ctr for Blind Children | Contribution | $500 |
| Dearborn Baseball | Broadcasting services | $450 |
Officers and trustees
- Andy Fradkin
- Mike Katona
- Barbara Parker
- Marc Liljegren
- John Douglas
- Elizabeth Washington
- Adam Rauscher
Questions people ask
Does Dearborn Cable Communications Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications are accepted at any time. Notices of approval, requests for additional information, or.
How much does Dearborn Cable Communications Fund give?
$22,973 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $3,656.
Who runs Dearborn Cable Communications Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Andy Fradkin (Treasurer), Mike Katona (Vice-Preside), Barbara Parker (Secretary) and Marc Liljegren (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Dearborn Cable Communications Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.