Michael and Marian Ilitch Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Michael and Marian Ilitch Foundation is a private foundation in Detroit, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.1 million in 3 grants; the typical grant was $110,000 and the largest $2.0 million. 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$2.1 million
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$110,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$3.7 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $230,000 | 3 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $0 | 0 | $5.7 million |
| 2025 | $2.1 million | 3 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
Michael and Marian Ilitch 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.
What Michael and Marian Ilitch Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 2 | $2.0 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $110,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kirk Gibson Foundation | Donation to provide funding for activity-based programs and therapies that improve the quality of life for those living with parkinson's. | $2.0 million |
| United Macedonian Diaspora | Donation to provide funding to promote the interests of macedonians and macedonian communities worldwide. | $110,000 |
| Jamie Daniels Foundation | Sponsorship of fundraiser for prevention, recovery, and stigma reduction for substance abuse disorders. | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marian Ilitch
- Garden Trust Company LLC
Questions people ask
Does Michael and Marian Ilitch Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Michael and Marian Ilitch Foundation give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $110,000.
Who runs Michael and Marian Ilitch Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Marian Ilitch (Trustee) and Garden Trust Company LLC (Administrative Trustee).
What does Michael and Marian Ilitch Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and human services.