Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan is a public charity based in Detroit, Michigan, established in 1984. It builds resources, relationships, and expertise to expand access to opportunity and improve quality of life in southeast Michigan.
Key facts about Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
In short: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan gave $105.1M across 938 grants in 2024 (avg $112K), mostly in Michigan. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 38-2530980
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $105,139,794
- Grants made (2024)
- 938
- Average grant
- $112,089
- Median grant
- $25,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (271 of 938, 2024)
- Total assets
- $1,207,379,849
- Primary geography
- Michigan (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Deadline
- The listed 2026 Community Grants cycles set proposal-request deadlines of January 28 for spring and July 15 for fall.
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$1.2B
+5.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$105.1M
+12.7% YoY
Grant Count
938
-2.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$112K
+15.8% YoY
Is Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 271 of 938 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $79K; repeat grants $126K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $30K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to expand equitable access to opportunities and make southeast Michigan a desirable place to live, work, and play for all residents, today and tomorrow. Its current community grantmaking focus areas are Economic Opportunity, Health Equity, Youth and Education, Arts and Culture, and Public Space and Environment.
Its 2024 filing describes the New Economy Initiative as supporting nonprofit service providers that help entrepreneurs and small-business owners with technical assistance, capital, and other resources. It reported approximately $6.9 million in grants and other work that year. The Michigan Justice Fund, a funders’ collaborative, reported $3.7 million in 2024 grants to nonprofits supporting justice reform. The foundation also describes the Detroit Regional Workforce Partnership as bringing businesses, government entities, and educational institutions together around employment opportunities and regional economic growth.
Grantees illustrate the range of organizations receiving support. For example, the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy describes its work as developing, maintaining, and expanding the Detroit Riverwalk and associated green spaces; the Detroit Symphony Orchestra says it sustains a world-class orchestra and creates musical experiences; and Invest Detroit Foundation describes its work as promoting quality of life in distressed communities through community-development financing and assistance. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 938 grants totaling $105,139,794. The median grant was $25,000; awards ranged from $5,004 to $6,125,000.
Review Cycle
The listed 2026 Community Grants cycles set proposal-request deadlines of January 28 for spring and July 15 for fall. Invited applicants’ full applications are due March 13 and August 26, respectively. Grant decisions are scheduled for June and November 2026.
Open Grants
24 open opportunities from Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
CFSM Youth Leadership Grants
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Amount
US $2,500 - US $20,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Cheryl Wojtas Memorial Scholarship Program Grant
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Clarence and Lillian Constantakis Environmental Scholarship
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its service region as southeast Michigan. Its stated regional counties are Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Monroe, Washtenaw, St. Clair, and Livingston. In 2024, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan; other listed recipient states were Florida (5%), New York (4%), Washington, D.C. (1%), and Colorado (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 938 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $72.6M (2021) to $105.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 938 grants totaling $105.1M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Urban Renewal Initiative Foundation ($6.1M). Together the top 10 received $37.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
5,948 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4,082 grants of 5,948 (69%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Renewal Initiative Foundation Grosse Pointe Farms, MI | Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations | $6,125,000 |
| Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | Scholarship & Education | $5,244,995 |
| Jewish Federation of Detroit Bloomfield Hills, MI | Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations | $4,434,983 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund Orlando, FL | Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations | $4,213,859 |
| Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Inc Detroit, MI | Recreation & Sports | $3,133,223 |
| Marygrove Conservancy Detroit, MI | Education | $3,115,000 |
| Temple Israel of Detroit West Bloomfield, MI | Religion-Related | $3,007,350 |
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra Inc Detroit, MI | Arts and Culture | $2,773,230 |
| Regents of the University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Scholarship & Education | $2,682,769 |
| The Detroit Institute of Arts Detroit, MI | Arts and Culture | $2,401,467 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,207,379,849 | $246,111,003 | $131,170,926 | $105,139,794 |
| 2023 | $1,142,486,271 | $128,173,574 | $117,230,287 | $93,333,019 |
| 2022 | $975,088,355 | $117,489,833 | $96,078,374 | $77,368,582 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,207,379,849 | $1,142,486,271 | $975,088,355 |
| Revenue | $246,111,003 | $128,173,574 | $117,489,833 |
| Expenses | $131,170,926 | $117,230,287 | $96,078,374 |
| Net Investment Income | $150,855,756 | $25,893,846 | $63,483,874 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 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 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David T. Provost as chair/trustee; Jack Martin as treasurer; Joann Chavez and Mary H. Weiser as vice chairs, with Weiser also serving as secretary; and David M. Hempstead, Ahmad Chebbani, Allan D. Gilmour, Andrew L. Camden, Barbara L. McQuade, and Penny B. Blumenstein as trustees or vice chairs. The filing notes end dates for Hempstead (October 2024), Gilmour (November 2024), and Blumenstein (June 2024).
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan is led by Richard L. Devore, President on every filing since 2023; 12 of 64 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard L. Devore
President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$638K (2023) → $655K (2024)
Wafa S. Dinaro
Executive Director & Nei
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$178K (2023) → $186K (2024)
Jayme Powell
Executive Director & Drwp
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$191K (2024)
David T. Provost
Chair & Trustee
Trustee → Chair & Vice Chair, 2023
Chair & Vice Chair → Chair & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew J. Lewis
Cfsem, Director of Governor & Ops
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$144K (2022) → $154K (2024)
Ahmad Chebbani
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allan D. Gilmour
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew L. Camden
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara L. McQuade
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Larson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce E. Nyberg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher L. Rizik
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dale L. Watchowski
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana M. Locniskar
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David M. Hempstead
Trustee
Vice Chair → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric B. Larson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary H. Torgow
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gerald E. Rosen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Glenda D. Price
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Henry W. Lim
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James B. Nicholson
Trustee
Chair → Chair & Trustee, 2023
Chair & Trustee → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenice C. Mitchell Ford
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer M. Fischer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John D. Lewis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John M. Erb
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Sosnick Schoenberg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Whipple
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lena R. Epstein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew P. Cullen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael E. Bannister
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul R. Dimond
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phillip Wm Fisher
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Reginald M. Turner
Trustee
Vice Chair → Vice Chair & Trustee, 2023
Vice Chair & Trustee → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah M. Earley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean K. Werdlow
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen R. Polk
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven K. Hamp
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas C. Buhl
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vivian Day Stroh
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Batiste-Johnson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William F. Pickard
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William M. Hermann
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William W. Shelden Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chuck Stokes
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joann Chavez
Vice Chair & Trustee
Trustee → Vice Chair & Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Thompson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carla Walker-Miller
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David P. Larsen
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Trulik
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Brinker Jr.
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Selam Sanders
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Ziarko
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Nicholson
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura L. Brownfield
General Counsel
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$252K (2020) → $280K (2024)
Randall S. Ross
Vice President & Philanthropic Services
Associate Director & Donor Engagement Vice President → Vice President & Philanthropic Services, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$170K (2020) → $215K (2024)
Sheryl G. Arb
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$213K (2020) → $238K (2024)
Jenilyn Norman
Vice President, Finance & Administration
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$189K (2021) → $264K (2024)
Brad M. Westlake
Controller
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$138K (2022) → $176K (2024)
Nicole Sherard-Freeman
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$188K (2023) → $413K (2024)
Sarah Wedepohl
Vice President & Program
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$153K (2023) → $210K (2024)
Olubunmi Parks
Vice President, Talent & Culture
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$173K (2024)
Jack Martin
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary H. Weiser
Vice Chair & Secretary
Secretary → Vice Chair & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Penny B. Blumenstein
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (40)
- Former: Alan E. Schwartz (2020–2023) — Honorary Trustee
- Former: Albert M. Berriz (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Barbara C. Van Dusen (2020–2023) — Honorary Trustee
- Former: Florine Mark (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Kathryn G. Brisson (2020–2023) — Vice President & Program
- Former: Linda A. Wasserman Aviv (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Michael T. Monahan (2020–2023) — Honorary Trustee
- Former: Paul C. Hillegonds (2020–2023) — Honorary Trustee
- Former: W. Rickard Scofield (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Patrick J. Carr (2022–2023) — Information Systems Officer
- Former: Jackson Glover (2023) — Honorary Trustee
- Former: Olubnumi Parks (2023) — Vice President, Talent & Culture
- Former: Zion Williams (2023) — Honorary Trustee
- Former: Cynthia J. Pasky (2020–2022) — Trustee · Filing note: Ended 123122
- Former: Kouhaila G. Hammer (2020–2022) — Trustee · Filing note: Ended 6/2022
- Former: Mariam C. Noland (2020–2022) — President · Filing note: Ended 33122
- Former: Pamela E. Rodgers (2020–2022) — Trustee · Filing note: Ended 63022
- Former: Thomas M. Woiwode (2020–2022) — Director & Greenways Initiative · Filing note: Ended 52722
- Former: David T. Provost Start (2021–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Alan E. Schwartz Start (2022) — Honorary Trustee
- Former: Jack Martin Start (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Mark A. Davidoff (2022) — Honorary Trustee · Filing note: Ended 6/2022
- Former: Michael T. Monahan Start (2022) — Honorary Trustee
- Former: Richard L. Devore Start (2022) — President
- Former: Wafa S. Dinaro Start (2022) — Executive Director & Nei
- Former: Bruce D. Peterson (2020–2021) — Trustee · Filing note: Ended 6921
- Former: George G. Johnson (2020–2021) — Trustee · Filing note: Ended 91221
- Former: Pamela D. Lewis (2020–2021) — Director & New Economy Initiative · Filing note: Ended 122021
- Former: Carla Walker-Miller Start (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Mark A. Davidoff Honorary (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Bradley M. Gayton (2020) — Trustee · Filing note: Ended 8420
- Former: Chuck Stokes Start (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Donald E. Jones (2020) — Associate Director & New Economy Initiative
- Former: Jenilyn Norman Start (2020) — Vice President, Finance & Administration
- Former: Joann Chavez Start (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Karen L. Leppanen (2020) — Vice President, Finance & Administration · Filing note: Ended 102920
- Former: Margaret A. Allessee (2020) — Trustee · Filing note: Ended 101420
- Former: Maria Thompson Start (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Mark A. Davidoff Start (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Rick Scofield (2020) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $655K, to Richard L Devore (President). 12 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: 333 West Fort Street 2010, Detroit, MI 48226
Phone: (313) 961-6675
Website: https://cfsem.org
Frequently asked questions about Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
How much does Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan give each year?
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan gave $105.1M across 938 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $93.3M across 964 grants.
What is Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan's typical grant size?
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $112,089, across 938 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan that year got $79K on average.
Where does Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan give grants?
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan gives mostly in Michigan: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (238 grants), Ann Arbor, MI (39 grants), Southfield, MI (37 grants) and New York, NY (32 grants).
Does Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 938 grants with a stated purpose on Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (154 grants), "Arts and Culture" (115 grants) and "Religion-Related" (114 grants).
Who are Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan's largest grantees?
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan's largest 2024 grantees include Urban Renewal Initiative Foundation ($6,125,000), Michigan State University ($5,244,995) and Jewish Federation of Detroit ($4,434,983), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan?
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan reported $1.2B in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $246.1M.
What does Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to expand equitable access to opportunities and make southeast Michigan a desirable place to live, work, and play for all residents, today and tomorrow. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan?
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check cfsem.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan's EIN?
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2530980. 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.
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