Daniel J Loepp Family Foundation

DETROIT, MI EIN: 46-4542944

The Daniel J Loepp Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, with offices in Detroit. Established in 2014, it operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on philanthropic grantmaking.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$11.5M

+18.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$647K

+107.2% YoY

Grant Count

+5.9% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$36K

+95.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Daniel J Loepp Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $564K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation primarily funds general purpose grants with a focus on:

Education and educational initiatives
Higher education
Housing and supportive housing shelters
Women's shelters
Special education
Human services
Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking

Grantmaking

Wayne State University has been identified as a recipient of foundation support.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation funds projects primarily in Michigan and Illinois, with a significant presence in Detroit, Chicago, and Lansing.

Grant Distribution by State

Michigan $2.1M (98%)

Illinois $48K (2%)

States

Illinois Michigan

Cities

Bingham FarmsBirminghamBurr RidgeChicagoClinton TownshipDetroitEast LansingGlenviewGross Pointe WoodsGrosse Pointe WoodsLake OrionLansingMackinac IslandMadison HeightsMount PleasantPontiacRochesterSaginawSouthfieldWarren

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2023:

Total assets: $9,664,097
Total revenues: $1,761,866
Total expenses: $315,928
Number of employees: 0

As of 2024:

Total assets: $11,487,276
Total giving: $647,373

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$11,487,276	$9,664,097	$8,223,343
Revenue	$4,545,334	$1,761,866	$1,844,353
Expenses	$651,185	$315,928	$255,665
Qualifying Distributions	$649,123	$314,075	$254,039
Net Investment Income	$1,378,736	$255,320	$117,711
Distributable Amount	$564,451	$421,101	$344,565

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

88 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Delasalle Collegiate ($350,000), Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix ($72,500), Eton Academy ($60,373).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN SOUTHFIELD, MI	GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT	$2,500
HAND OFF PAY IT FORWARD PONTIAC, MI	GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT	$10,000
BELLE ISLE CONSERVANCY DETROIT, MI	GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT	$5,000
BRAIN RESEARCH FOUNDATION CHICAGO, IL	GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT	$2,500
BROTHERS OF CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS BURR RIDGE, IL	GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT	$10,000
DELASALLE COLLEGIATE WARREN, MI	GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT	$350,000
BIRMINGHAM BLOOMFIELD ART CENTER BIRMINGHAM, MI	GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT	$2,000
DETROIT HORSE POWER DETROIT, MI	GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT	$10,000
ETON ACADEMY BIRMINGHAM, MI	GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT	$60,373
LEVIN CENTER AT WAYNE STATE LAW SCHOOL DETROIT, MI	GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT	$25,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Daniel J Loepp – President and Director
Amy Tattrie-Loepp – Treasurer and Director
S Gary Spicer Sr – Secretary and Director

All directors serve on a voluntary basis without compensation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
DANIEL J LOEPP	PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR	0.1	—
AMY TATTRIE-LOEPP	TREASURER, DIRECTOR	0.1	—
DANIELLE C LUPCKE	SECRETARY, DIRECTOR	0.1	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The Detroit Grand Prix announced the creation of the Daniel J. Loepp Community Champions Award, recognizing the founder's commitment to community engagement and philanthropy.

Detroit Grand Prix Announces Daniel J. Loepp Community Champion Award

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Daniel J Loepp Family Foundation fund?

The foundation primarily funds general purpose grants with a focus on: • Education and educational initiatives • Higher education • Housing and supportive housing shelters • Women's shelters • Special education • Human services • Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking

How do I apply for a grant from Daniel J Loepp Family Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 16 grants in 2023 • Total giving: $647,373 (2024) • Typical award range: $1,000–$500,000 **Recent Grants (2023):** • Make Food Not Waste: $20,000 • Mackinac Associates: $10,000 • Eton Academy: $10,000 **Notable Grantees:** Wayne State University has been identified as a recipient of foundation support.

Where does Daniel J Loepp Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation funds projects primarily in Michigan and Illinois, with a significant presence in Detroit, Chicago, and Lansing.

What size grants does Daniel J Loepp Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Daniel J Loepp Family Foundation awarded 18 grants totaling $647K — an average of about $36K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Daniel J Loepp Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Daniel J Loepp Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $564K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Daniel J Loepp Family Foundation's EIN?

Daniel J Loepp Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4542944. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.