The Gilbert Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Gilbert Family Foundation is a private foundation in Detroit, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $91.5 million in 140 grants; the typical grant was $162,262 and the largest $19.2 million. 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$91.5 million
- Number of grants140
- Typical grant$162,262
- Largest grant$19.2 million
- Assets$53.1 million
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2024 was down from $106 million the year before.
62% 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 | $106 million | 117 | $37.0 million |
| 2024 | $91.5 million | 140 | $53.1 million |
How to apply
The Gilbert Family 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 The Gilbert Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 23 states, the most to Michigan. It also paid $708,044 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 87 | $77.8 million |
| Maryland | 5 | $11.3 million |
| Illinois | 4 | $4.0 million |
| Ohio | 4 | $3.6 million |
| Delaware | 1 | $2.5 million |
| California | 7 | $1.7 million |
| Missouri | 1 | $1.4 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1.4 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1.1 million |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $1.0 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan | Arts & culture | $19.2 million |
| Henry Ford Health System | Next generation models | $16.5 million |
| Enterprise Community Partners | Economic mobility | $8.2 million |
| Invest Detroit | Detroit community initiatives | $6.9 million |
| Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency | Discretionary grants | $3.9 million |
| CHN Housing Partners | Detroit community initiatives | $2.9 million |
| Michigan State University | Economic mobility | $2.6 million |
| Johns Hopkins University | Detroit community initiatives | $2.6 million |
| Cranbrook Educational Community | Arts & culture | $2.6 million |
| Downtown Detroit Partnership | Public spaces | $2.5 million |
| Delaware State University | Arts & culture | $2.5 million |
| United Community Housing Coalition | Arts & culture | $2.4 million |
| M1 Rail | Public spaces | $1.6 million |
| Michigan Legal Services | Economic mobility | $1.6 million |
| Lakeshore Legal Aid | Detroit community initiatives | $1.5 million |
| Washington University in St Louis | Discretionary grants | $1.4 million |
| Eastern Market Partnership | Discretionary grants | $1.4 million |
| Children's Hospital Foundation | Brain tumor initiative | $1.4 million |
| North Corktown Neighborhood Association | Public spaces | $1.2 million |
| Schepens Eye Research Institute Inc | Discretionary grants | $1.1 million |
| Michigan Women Forward | Discretionary grants | $1.1 million |
| College for Creative Studies | Gene therapy initiative | $1.1 million |
| United States Artists | Gene therapy initiative | $1.1 million |
| Detroit Development Fund | Discretionary grants | $1.0 million |
| Human-I-T | Discretionary grants | $1.0 million |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | Discretionary grants | $1.0 million |
| Techtown Detroit | Discretionary grants | $963,270 |
| Give Merit Inc | Discretionary grants | $900,000 |
| Pennington Biomedical Research Center | Discretionary grants | $879,302 |
| University of Iowa | Discretionary grants | $879,000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | Discretionary grants | $854,917 |
| Wayne State University | Discretionary grants | $800,000 |
| Moses (Metropolitan Organizing Strategy Enabling Strength) | Discretionary grants | $755,850 |
| Venture for America | Next generation models | $750,000 |
| Play for A Cause Detroit | Public spaces | $605,000 |
| The Greening of Detroit | Arts & culture | $600,000 |
| Ut Southwestern Medical Center | Discretionary grants | $580,713 |
| Sage Bionetworks | Vision restoration initiative | $511,172 |
| Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center | Next generation models | $500,000 |
| Battelle Memorial Institute | Economic mobility | $483,829 |
Officers and trustees
- Jennifer Gilbert
- Jeffrey Morganroth
- Matthew Rizik
- Laura Grannemann
Questions people ask
Does The Gilbert Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Gilbert Family Foundation give?
$91.5 million in tax year 2024, across 140 grants, with a typical grant of $162,262.
Who runs The Gilbert Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jennifer Gilbert (President), Jeffrey Morganroth (Secretary), Matthew Rizik (Treasurer) and Laura Grannemann (Executive Director).
What does The Gilbert Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, community development and health.