Dte Energy Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dte Energy Foundation is a private foundation in Detroit, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $13.5 million in 442 grants; the typical grant was $10,025 and the largest $1.2 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$13.5 million
- Number of grants442
- Typical grant$10,025
- Largest grant$1.2 million
- Assets$129 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was down from $24.8 million the year before.
36% 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 | $24.8 million | 390 | $120 million |
| 2024 | $13.5 million | 442 | $129 million |
How to apply
Dte Energy 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 Dte Energy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 421 | $14.7 million |
| South Carolina | 6 | $315,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $300,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $270,000 |
| California | 1 | $80,000 |
| New York | 3 | $60,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $30,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $30,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dte Beacon Park Foundation | Community transformation | $1.2 million |
| Cmnty Foundation for Southeast | Community transformation | $1.0 million |
| United Way for Southeastern | Human needs | $875,000 |
| Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Inc | Community transformation | $500,000 |
| The Heat and Warmth Fund | Human needs | $500,000 |
| Lower Town Riverfront | Community transformation | $400,000 |
| American Forests | Environmental leadership | $250,000 |
| Detroit Regional Partnership Founda | Economic progress | $250,000 |
| Yeshivath Beth Yehudah | Education | $250,000 |
| Detroit Employment Solutions Corp | Employment | $225,000 |
| Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix Inc | Community transformation | $200,000 |
| Detroit Economic Growth Association | Economic progress | $200,000 |
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra Inc | Arts & culture | $200,000 |
| United Way of the Lakeshore | Employment | $200,000 |
| Community Foundation of St Clair | Community transformation | $178,050 |
| First in Michigan | Education | $175,000 |
| El Lasso Inc | Employment | $166,000 |
| Cmnty Foundation for Southeast | Education | $158,097 |
| American National Red Cross & Its | Human needs | $150,000 |
| American National Red Cross & Its | Human needs | $150,000 |
| Cranbrook Educational Cmnty | Education | $150,000 |
| Downtown Detroit Partnership | Community transformation | $150,000 |
| Sphinx Orgn | Arts & culture | $150,000 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | Community transformation | $134,500 |
| Michigan Science Center | Education | $125,000 |
| Michigan Thanksgiving Parade | Arts & culture | $120,000 |
| Ann Arbor Spark Foundation | Economic progress | $110,000 |
| Access | Community transformation | $100,000 |
| Autism Alliance of Michigan | Human needs | $100,000 |
| Detroit Educational Television | Equity leadership | $100,000 |
| Detroit Employment Solutions Corp | Employment | $100,000 |
| Forgotten Harvest Inc | Human needs | $100,000 |
| Gleaners Cmnty Food Bank of | Human needs | $100,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Michigan in | Human needs | $100,000 |
| Iron Belle Trail Fund | Community transformation | $100,000 |
| Museum of African American History | Arts & culture | $100,000 |
| Releaf Michigan Inc | Environmental leadership | $100,000 |
| Releaf Michigan Inc | Environmental leadership | $100,000 |
| Cmnty Foundation for Southeast | Human needs | $95,156 |
| Nonprofit Enterprise at Work Inc | Equity leadership | $90,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rodney E Cole Sr
- David Ruud
- Joann Chavez
- Trevor F Lauer
- Joi Harris
- Paula Silver
- Evette Griffie
Questions people ask
Does Dte Energy Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dte Energy Foundation give?
$13.5 million in tax year 2024, across 442 grants, with a typical grant of $10,025.
Who runs Dte Energy Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Rodney E Cole Sr (Chair, President, & Director), David Ruud (Director, Treasurer & Secretary), Joann Chavez (Director) and Trevor F Lauer (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Dte Energy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and community development.