Denso North America Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Denso North America Foundation is a private foundation in Southfield, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.4 million in 8 grants; the typical grant was $199,050 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.4 million
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$199,050
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$8.0 million
- New grantees88%
Giving in 2025 was down from $3.3 million the year before.
88% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $11.8 million |
| 2024 | $3.3 million | 23 | $9.1 million |
| 2025 | $1.4 million | 8 | $8.0 million |
How to apply
Denso North America 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 Denso North America Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Michigan. It also paid $423,000 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 4 | $805,000 |
| California | 1 | $198,100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross | Disaster relief | $250,000 |
| Michigan Tech University | Research | $200,000 |
| University of Michigan | Research | $200,000 |
| University of Guelph | Research | $200,000 |
| Cal Poly Pomona Philanthropic Foundation | Research | $198,100 |
| McMaster University | Research | $173,000 |
| Kettering University | Research | $155,000 |
| Candian Red Cross Society | Disaster relief | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Martin Deschenes
- Robert Towsend
- Chuntao Ye
- David Ewing
- Andrew Clemence
- Andris Stalmanis
- Santosh Singh
- Roger Berg
- Amber Schultz
- Katie Walters
- Jon Ruge
- Ana Barbosa
- John Klassen
- Mike Guidry
- Julie Kerr
Questions people ask
Does Denso North America Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Denso North America Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $199,050.
Who runs Denso North America Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Martin Deschenes (President & Director), Robert Towsend (Vice President), Chuntao Ye (Director) and David Ewing (Treasurer) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Denso North America Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, education and international.