Robert and Mary Ann Gorlin Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Robert and Mary Ann Gorlin Foundation is a private foundation in Northville, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $250,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $140,000. 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$250,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$140,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $341,000 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $341,000 | 6 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $250,000 | 5 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Robert and Mary Ann Gorlin 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 Robert and Mary Ann Gorlin Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in Michigan. It also paid $140,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 4 | $110,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stratford Festival of America | To support the theatre's belief of: the transformative power of great theater that connects audiences, ideas, and artists not just with extraordinary productions but through discussions and debates, the creation of new work and the rediscovery of seldom-performed classics, and outreach that engages patrons of all ages. | $140,000 |
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra | To support the mission of embracing and inspiring individuals, families and communities through unsurpassed musical experiences. | $50,000 |
| Cots | To support the mission of providing housing to homeless families | $25,000 |
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen | To support the mission of providing for peoples basic needs, especially the need for food. | $25,000 |
| Detroit Public Theatre | To support the mission of bringing nationally recognized plays and programs with world-class writers, directors, actors, and designers to the heart of midtown detroit's thriving cultural district and to create bold, relevant work that illuminates the thrills, joys, and challenges of our shared human experience. | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert H Gorlin
- Mary Ann Gorlin
- Andrew Gorlin
- Amy Demattia
Questions people ask
Does Robert and Mary Ann Gorlin Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert and Mary Ann Gorlin Foundation give?
$250,000 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Robert and Mary Ann Gorlin Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert H Gorlin (Director/President/Treasur), Mary Ann Gorlin (Director/V.p./Secretary), Andrew Gorlin (Director) and Amy Demattia (Director).
What does Robert and Mary Ann Gorlin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and human services.