Metro Health Foundation
Accepts applications
Metro Health Foundation is a private foundation in Plymouth, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $407,884 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$407,884
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$7.7 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $280,056 the year before.
67% 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 | $578,577 | 32 | $7.1 million |
| 2024 | $280,056 | 14 | $7.4 million |
| 2025 | $407,884 | 13 | $7.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jessica Brown Executive Director 44744 Helm St, Plymouth, MI 48170 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (313) 859-0929 |
| What to submit | All funding requests will be discussed with foundation staff prior to preparation and submission of grant requests. Foundation staff will determine if a grant request letter or full grant application is required. The foundation has specific grant letter and grant application formats. In addition to completing the required request document, grantseekers will be asked to provide a copy of their current IRS determination letter indicating IRS 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt status; a list of board of directors, with affiliations; the organization's current annual operating budget, including expenses and revenue; most recent annual financial statements (independently audited, if available; if not available they should attach a copy of their most recent completed IRS form 990); letters of support should verify project need and collaboration with other organizations, if available. |
| Deadlines | Deadlines for submitting grant applications are february 1 and july 1 |
| Restrictions | Grants are made to organizations with programs serving residents of the detroit, Michigan metropolitan area (wayne, oakland and macomb counties). There will be no grants higher than 50,000; no grants will be made to municipalities, other governmental departments or funds (except by specific action). Brick and mortar grants are discouraged. However, mhf will consider requests for initiatives that will help an organization build its capacity, including such things as new equipment, facility renovations, technology, new health center access points, etc. Mhf will not provide loans; support religious organizations; indulge in lobbying; or support organizations which discriminate because of age, race, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or sex. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Metro Health Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 13 | $407,884 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Health and Family Services | Construction of health center | $50,000 |
| Centro Multicultural la Familia | Health insurance navigation | $50,000 |
| Health Unit on Davison Ave | Health clinic renovation | $50,000 |
| Hope Shelters | Operating costs | $50,000 |
| New Day Foundation | Support for families with cancer | $50,000 |
| Malta Dental and Medical Center | Clinic renovation | $40,000 |
| Access | Helath insurance navigation | $25,000 |
| World Medical Relief | Medicine | $25,000 |
| Michigan League for Public Policy | Education & research | $20,000 |
| World Medical Relief | Upgrade hvac system | $20,000 |
| Camp Fire Southeast Michigan | Educating faith leaders-medicaid/sna | $12,000 |
| Detroit Wayne Co Health Authority | Schweitzer fellowship health researc | $8,000 |
| Street Outreach Teams | Capacity building | $7,884 |
Officers and trustees
- Jessica Brown
- Richard Teets PHD
- Cheryl L Chandler
- Raymond Cochran Cpa
- Judith A Bean PHD
- Valerie Herod Belay
- Laura J Champagne
- Mark R Lezotte
- Madiha Tariq MPH
- Chelsea Cage
- Lisa Rutledge
Questions people ask
Does Metro Health Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Deadlines for submitting grant applications are february 1 and july 1.
How much does Metro Health Foundation give?
$407,884 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Metro Health Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jessica Brown (Exec Direct), Richard Teets PHD (President), Cheryl L Chandler (Vice Preside) and Raymond Cochran Cpa (Treasurer) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Metro Health Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and education.