Arts Beats & Eats Foundation
Arts Beats & Eats Foundation is a public charity based in Royal Oak, Michigan. Formed in 2001, it raises funds for distribution primarily to southeastern Michigan charities and supports cultural exchange through special events and the Arts Beats & Eats Festival.
Arts Beats & Eats Foundation at a glance
In short: Arts Beats & Eats Foundation gave $248K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $247,585
- -14.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +13.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,523
- -24.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,632
- Total assets
- $710,502
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Arts Beats & Eats Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 301 W Fourth St 440, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Phone: (248) 541-7550
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Arts Beats & Eats Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Detroit Riverfront Conservency ($20K). Together the top 10 received $139K.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 97 grants of 98 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it primarily supports charities in southeastern Michigan and promotes cultural exchange within Oakland County and southeastern Michigan. In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 3% to recipients in Texas, and 6% to recipients with an unspecified state in the filing data.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
How Arts Beats & Eats Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2020) to $290K (2023). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $248K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Riverfront Conservency Detroit, MI | To Provide General Operating Support. | $19,700 |
| Royal Oak Civic Foundation Royal Oak, MI | To Provide General Operating Support. | $18,164 |
| Berkley Bears Football Boosters Berkley, MI | To Provide General Operating Support. | $18,063 |
| Royal Oak Titans Football Team Inc Royal Oak, MI | To Provide General Operating Support. | $15,589 |
| Ray & Phyllis Foundation Clawson, MI | To Provide General Operating Support. | $13,261 |
| Forgotten Harvest Oak Park, MI | To Provide General Operating Support. | $12,190 |
| American Cancer Society Southfield, MI | To Provide General Operating Support. | $12,000 |
| Metro Detroit Youth Club Royal Oak, MI | To Provide General Operating Support. | $11,150 |
| Royal Oak High School Cheer Royal Oak, MI | To Provide General Operating Support. | $9,758 |
| Stagecrafters Royal Oak, MI | To Provide General Operating Support. | $8,750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $710,502 | $668,886 | $627,128 | $247,585 | 26 | $21,207 |
| 2023 | $668,244 | $710,517 | $689,080 | $290,397 | 23 | $1,163 |
| 2022 | $646,807 | $618,975 | $670,291 | $249,678 | 24 | $375 |
| 2021 | $698,123 | $707,945 | $442,667 | $174,885 | 20 | $131 |
| 2020 | $458,457 | $334,268 | $428,181 | $18,921 | 5 | $161 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “to raise funds to be disbursed to primarily southeastern Michigan IRC Code Section 501(c)(3) charities while promoting cultural exchanges within Oakland County and southeastern Michigan.” Its filing describes funds raised through special events as supporting charities and programs that promote cultural exchange.
Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions span several kinds of work. For example, Stagecrafters says it creates community through theatrical experiences; Forgotten Harvest says it works to relieve hunger in Metro Detroit and prevent nutritious food waste; and Lighthouse of Oakland County says it works to build equitable communities and alleviate poverty. The Royal Oak Civic Foundation describes its work as improving the city’s health, safety, and cultural opportunities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $247,585. Grant amounts ranged from $5,408 to $19,700, with a median of $7,632. The largest listed awards included $19,700 to Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, $18,164 to Royal Oak Civic Foundation, and $18,063 to Berkley Bears Football Boosters. Other listed recipients included Royal Oak Titans Football Team Inc. ($15,589), Forgotten Harvest ($12,190), American Cancer Society ($12,000), and Stagecrafters ($8,750).
The foundation also awarded $8,489 to Almost Home. Its stated mission describes providing housing and care to people who need personal care or supervised nursing care. COTS received $6,750; it describes its work as empowering families in poverty to build strong households, neighborhoods, and communities. Soldiers’ Angels also received $6,750 and says it provides aid, comfort, and resources to military members, veterans, and their families.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lori A. Witz as president, Michael Hughes as secretary, Daniel J. Cetnar as treasurer, and Hank Wineman as a member.
Arts Beats & Eats Foundation is led by Lori A. Witz, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lori A. Witz
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel J. Cetnar
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hank Wineman
Member
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Hughes
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Arts Beats & Eats Foundation
How much does Arts Beats & Eats Foundation give each year?
Arts Beats & Eats Foundation gave $248K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $290K across 23 grants.
What is Arts Beats & Eats Foundation's typical grant size?
Arts Beats & Eats Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,632, and its average grant was $9,523, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Arts Beats & Eats Foundation give grants?
Arts Beats & Eats Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Royal Oak, MI (6 grants), Detroit, MI (6 grants) and Southfield, MI (3 grants).
Does Arts Beats & Eats Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Arts Beats & Eats Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Arts Beats & Eats Foundation's largest grantees?
Arts Beats & Eats Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Detroit Riverfront Conservency ($19,700), Royal Oak Civic Foundation ($18,164) and Berkley Bears Football Boosters ($18,063), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Arts Beats & Eats Foundation?
Arts Beats & Eats Foundation reported $711K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $669K.
What does Arts Beats & Eats Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to raise funds to be disbursed to primarily southeastern Michigan IRC Code Section 501(c)(3) charities while promoting cultural exchanges within Oakland County and southeastern Michigan.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arts Beats & Eats Foundation?
Arts Beats & Eats Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Arts Beats & Eats Foundation's EIN?
Arts Beats & Eats Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3612481. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Arts Beats & Eats Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/arts-beats-and-eats-foundation-morg_552452d85046476385c45feb0ee58eac
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