Greater Lansing Destination Development Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Greater Lansing Destination Development Foundation is a private foundation in Lansing, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $117,700 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $21,000. 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$117,700
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$21,000
- Assets$265,719
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2024 was up from $61,000 the year before.
52% of its 2024 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 | $61,000 | 21 | $344,022 |
| 2024 | $117,700 | 27 | $265,719 |
How to apply
Greater Lansing Destination Development 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 Greater Lansing Destination Development Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 27 | $117,700 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Capital City Family BMX | Grant to build bmx track and ramp | $21,000 |
| Impression 5 Science Center | Sponsor travel exhibit | $15,000 |
| Friends of the River | Grant for rock music lansing event | $15,000 |
| Lansing Entertainment & Public Facilities Authority | Sponsor silver bells in the community | $15,000 |
| Wharton Center | Grant for hairspary marketing | $10,000 |
| Potter Park Zoological Society | Grant for a new entrance sign | $10,000 |
| Mid Michigan Tennis Association | Grant for capital city tennis classic | $10,000 |
| City of East Lansing | East lansing art festival and jazz festival | $5,250 |
| Lansing Art Gallery | River trail public art project | $4,000 |
| Arts Council of Greater Lansing | Arts night out sponsor | $2,000 |
| Downtown Lansing Inc | Event sponorships | $1,400 |
| The Capitol Collective | Lansing 5:01 sponsorship | $1,000 |
| Progressive Empowerment Education Resource Inc | Juneteenth celebration sponsorship | $1,000 |
| Michigan Institute for Contemorary Art | Festival sponsorship | $1,000 |
| Re Olds Tranpotation Museum | 2022 car capital celebration sponsor | $500 |
| Capital City Film Festival | Capital city film festival | $500 |
| Fenner Nature Center | Earth day sponsorship | $500 |
| Cristo Rey Fiesta | Fiesta sponsorship | $500 |
| Lansing Pride | Event sponsorship | $500 |
| Lansing Foodies | Olive burger festival sponsorship | $500 |
| All of the Above Hip Hop Academy | Aota sneaker gala sponsor | $500 |
| Women Center of Greater Lansing | Event sponsorship | $500 |
| Michigan Cares for Tourism | Event sponsorship | $500 |
| St John Area Chamber of Commerce | Event sponsorship | $500 |
| Lansing Regional Sister City Commission | Event sponsorship | $500 |
| Music Is the Foundation | Event sponsorship | $300 |
| Michigan Waterways Stewards | Lansing rivers & river trail cleanup sponsor | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Julie Pingston
- Tom Collins
- Paula Cunningham
- Bonnie Knutson
- Pat Gillespie
- Jack Roberts
Questions people ask
Does Greater Lansing Destination Development Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Greater Lansing Destination Development Foundation give?
$117,700 in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Greater Lansing Destination Development Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Julie Pingston (President/Ceo), Tom Collins (Chairman), Paula Cunningham (Director) and Bonnie Knutson (Secretary/Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Greater Lansing Destination Development Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and community development.