The Kresge Foundation
Accepts applications
The Kresge Foundation is a private foundation in Troy, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $156 million in 800 grants; the typical grant was $140,000 and the largest $5.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$156 million
- Number of grants800
- Typical grant$140,000
- Largest grant$5.0 million
- Assets$4.0 billion
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was down from $185 million the year before.
27% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $185 million | 799 | $4.1 billion |
| 2024 | $156 million | 800 | $4.0 billion |
How to apply
| Contact | The Kresge Foundation 3215 West Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI 48084 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (248) 643-9630, grantsmanagement@kresge.org |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Kresge Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 39 states, the most to Michigan. It also paid $2.6 million in 24 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 167 | $42.6 million |
| District of Columbia | 123 | $25.4 million |
| California | 108 | $22.1 million |
| New York | 58 | $11.5 million |
| Maryland | 21 | $8.2 million |
| Louisiana | 45 | $7.1 million |
| Tennessee | 30 | $6.2 million |
| Illinois | 23 | $5.9 million |
| Massachusetts | 28 | $5.7 million |
| South Carolina | 2 | $4.5 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for Detroits Future | Project support for the detroit retiree- art trust | $5.0 million |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | Matching gift | $4.4 million |
| Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan | General operating support | $2.8 million |
| Vose River Charitable Fund | Project support grant to support university of south florida college of public health (coph) to serve as the new national program office (npo) | $2.7 million |
| The Barack Obama Foundation | Project support grant to support the obama foundation | $2.4 million |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | Project support to aid operating support to the center for community investment. | $2.1 million |
| Marygrove Conservancy Support Corporation | Project support grant to the marygrove conservancy support corporation (mcsc) to fund the new market tax credits transaction for the marygrove early education center. | $2.0 million |
| Office of the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs | Project support grant toward the collection of oral histories and establish a permanent collection of artifacts. | $2.0 million |
| Wayne State University Research & Technology Park in the City of Detroit | Project support to co.act detroit to for kresge innovative projects: detroit round 9. | $2.0 million |
| College for Creative Studies | Project support grant to contribute to the vibrancy of detroit communities by providing critical support to individual artists in the tri-county region. | $1.8 million |
| Culturesource | Project support to aid support to culturesource for the 2024 and 2025 implementation of key programmatic functions for the detroit arts support initiative | $1.8 million |
| Enterprise Community Partners Inc | Project support to aid provides support to enterprise community partners for its cdo fund | $1.7 million |
| M-1 Rail | General operating support | $1.6 million |
| Detroit Future City | Project support grant to support its land use and sustainability, community and economic development, community engagement, and research initiatives and expand team capacity. | $1.4 million |
| Urban Institute | Project support grant to support local leaders in under-resourced cities | $1.1 million |
| Policylink | General operating support | $1.1 million |
| Tides Center | Project support to aid supports one nation/one project, a two-year initiative to improve social cohesion and community well-being through arts and culture | $1.0 million |
| Living Cities Blended Catalyst Fund LLC | General operating support | $800,000 |
| Community Services Unlimited | Project support grant to the equitable food oriented development (efod) | $745,000 |
| Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Inc | General operating support | $739,000 |
| Climate Justice Alliance | General operating support | $725,000 |
| Daisa Enterprises LLC | Project grant will support the backbone staffing and facilitation of the equitable food oriented development efod collaborative. | $704,885 |
| Economic Security Project Inc | Project grant support for the next phase of the partnership with the economic security project (esp). | $700,000 |
| Historic Clayborn Temple | Project support grant to assist operations and programs in south memphis neighborhood, citywide and beyond. | $700,000 |
| MDC Inc | Project support grant for the continued partnership with mdc focusing on advancing social and economic success | $700,000 |
| Race Forward | Project support to aid democracy and an equitable society | $700,000 |
| The Center for Cultural Innovation | Project support grant to continue the implementation of ambitious | $700,000 |
| The Center for Cultural Power | Project support grant for the constellations culture change fund and initiative to support its 2025-2030 planned expansion | $700,000 |
| College for Creative Studies | Project support for the 2024 eminent artist fellowship | $650,000 |
| Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan | Project support grant for the continuation of the new economy initiative's work. | $650,000 |
| Education Commission of the States | Project support grant to assist higher education systems to implement developmental education reform practices. | $650,000 |
| Windward Fund | Project support to strengthen the capacity of grassroots leaders to advance equitable climate and clean energy guidelines | $650,000 |
| Emerging Markets Development Corporation | Project support to aid the establishment of neighborhood real estate investment trusts. | $646,000 |
| Invest Detroit Foundation | Project support grant for the second round of funding for the detroit strategic neighborhood fund | $620,000 |
| Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund | Project support grant to build the capacity of organizations to advance climate and clean energy practices | $600,000 |
| Human Impact Partners | Project support to strengthen relationships between local health departments and community power building organizations that promote community safety, climate resilience and health equity. | $600,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Project project grant support to serve as the intermediate for a funder collaborative. | $600,000 |
| Results for America | Project support the local infrastructure hub to provide technical assistance to cities applying for and deploying federal funding for infrastructure | $600,000 |
| Smart Growth America | General operating support | $600,000 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Project support grant to continue partnership with the city of saint paul, and the saint paul and minnesota foundation | $575,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Rip Rapson STMT 24
- John Barker STMT 24
- Zenna Elhasan STMT 24
- Benjamin S Kennedy STMT 24
- Amy B Robinson STMT 24
- Cecilia Munoz STMT 24
- James L Bildner STMT 24
- Richard R Buery Jr STMT 24
- Audrey Choi STMT 24
- John A Fry STMT 24
- Saunteel Jenkins STMT 24
- Kathy Ko Chin STMT 24
- S Scott Kresge STMT 24
- Maria Otero STMT 24
- Paula B Pretlow STMT 24
Questions people ask
Does The Kresge Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org.
How much does The Kresge Foundation give?
$156 million in tax year 2024, across 800 grants, with a typical grant of $140,000.
Who runs The Kresge Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard Rip Rapson STMT 24 (President, Ceo, Trustee), John Barker STMT 24 (VP & Cio), Zenna Elhasan STMT 24 (General Counsel & Board Secretary) and Benjamin S Kennedy STMT 24 (VP, Programs) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does The Kresge Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and community development.