Grosse Pointe Housing Foundation
Accepts applications
Grosse Pointe Housing Foundation is a private foundation in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $435,063 in 116 grants; the typical grant was $3,800 and the largest $12,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$435,063
- Number of grants116
- Typical grant$3,800
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$119,546
Giving in 2024 was up from $336,400 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $336,400 | 104 | $116,086 |
| 2024 | $435,063 | 116 | $119,546 |
How to apply
| Contact | Julie Secord 121 Kercheval, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (313) 672-2100 |
| What to submit | The individual and property applications are available online at www.gphousing.com or by emailing info@gphousing.com. Individuals are required to submit completed application, proof of acceptance or current student enrollment in college, most recent transcript, schooling expenses, other financial assistance received, as well as a narrative explaining why the individual beleives that they should be selected as a grant recipient. |
| Deadlines | Ongoing |
| Restrictions | Rent assistance awards are awarded only to eligible students, medical residents, or student nurses who are renting living space in a specified area in grosse pointe park. Award amount may not exceed 50% of rent or 400 per month. Applicant must be enrolled in undergraduate or graduate program at a four year university (undergraduate freshmen are not eligible), must have gpa of 3.0 or higher to be eligible for grant consideration and must maintain a 3.0 or higher gpa while in the program, maintain at least 12 credits per semester (ie: full time student) and provide a copy of class schedule during application process. If medical resident or student nurse, proof of participation from the associated medical facility will be accepted in lieu of class schedule and related requirements. As it relates to teachers and police officers, an applicant must (i) move from outside of grosse pointe into any one of the 5 pointes; (II) be employed by the grosse pointe public school system or a grosse poin |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Grosse Pointe Housing Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 116 | $435,063 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Housing assistance grant | $12,000 |
| Individual | Housing assistance grant | $10,600 |
| Individual | Housing assistance grant | $9,600 |
| Individual | Housing assistance grant | $7,200 |
| Individual | Housing assistance grant | $7,200 |
| Individual | Housing assistance grant | $7,200 |
| Individual | Housing assistance grant | $7,200 |
| Individual | Housing assistance grant | $7,200 |
| Individual | Housing assistance grant | $6,000 |
| Individual | Housing assistance grant | $6,000 |
| Individual | Housing assistance grant | $6,000 |
| Individual | Housing assistance grant | $6,000 |
| Individual | Housing assistance grant | $6,000 |
| Individual | Housing assistance grant | $6,000 |
| Individual | Housing assistance grant | $5,500 |
| Individual | Housing assistance grant | $5,500 |
| Individual | Housing assistance grant | $5,500 |
| Individual | Housing assistance grant | $5,500 |
| Individual | Housing assistance grant | $5,500 |
| Individual | Housing assistance grant | $5,500 |
| Individual | Housing assistance grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Housing assistance grant | $4,800 |
| Individual | Housing assistance grant | $4,800 |
| Individual | Housing assistance grant | $4,800 |
| Individual | Housing assistance grant | $4,800 |
| Individual | Housing assistance grant | $4,800 |
| Individual | Housing assistance grant | $4,800 |
| Individual | Housing assistance grant | $4,800 |
| Individual | Housing assistance grant | $4,800 |
| Individual | Housing assistance grant | $4,800 |
| Individual | Housing assistance grant | $4,800 |
| Individual | Housing assistance grant | $4,800 |
| Individual | Housing assistance grant | $4,800 |
| Individual | Housing assistance grant | $4,800 |
| Individual | Housing assistance grant | $4,800 |
| Individual | Housing assistance grant | $4,500 |
| Individual | Housing assistance grant | $4,500 |
| Individual | Housing assistance grant | $4,500 |
| Individual | Housing assistance grant | $4,400 |
| Individual | Housing assistance grant | $4,400 |
Officers and trustees
- Shery Cotton
- Sean Cotton
- Jon Cotton
- Michael Stines
Questions people ask
Does Grosse Pointe Housing Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Ongoing.
How much does Grosse Pointe Housing Foundation give?
$435,063 in tax year 2024, across 116 grants, with a typical grant of $3,800.
Who runs Grosse Pointe Housing Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Shery Cotton (Member, Dire), Sean Cotton (Member, Pres), Jon Cotton (Member, Trea) and Michael Stines (Director, SE).
What does Grosse Pointe Housing Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness.