Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charity Preview
Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charity is a public charity based in Troy, Michigan. Formed in 1998, it raises funds through the Charity Benefit Preview held before the North American International Auto Show in Detroit and pays the event’s proceeds to local charities.
Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charity Preview at a glance
In short: Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charity Preview gave $892K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $74K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $892,407
- +48.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $74,367
- +36.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $60,750
- Total assets
- $751,034
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charity Preview
- Contact
Mailing address: 1900 W Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48084
Phone: (248) 643-0250
Website: https://charitypreview.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charity Preview funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys and Girls Clubs ($173K). Together the top 10 received $878K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 41 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan and 1% to recipients in Illinois. The listed grants include recipients in Detroit and other Michigan communities, as well as one recipient in Chicago, Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charity Preview gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2022) to $1.5M (2023). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $892K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Clubs Farmington Hills, MI | General operations | $172,786 |
| CS Mott Children's Hospital Ann Arbor, MI | General operations | $166,566 |
| Children's Center of Wayne County Detroit, MI | General operations | $143,550 |
| DADA Educational Foundation Troy, MI | General operations | $125,000 |
| Detroit PAL Detroit, MI | General operations | $115,105 |
| Children's Foundation Detroit, MI | General operations | $106,500 |
| Angel's Place Southfield, MI | General operations | $15,000 |
| Michigan Thanksgiving Parade Foundation Detroit, MI | General operaitons | $12,400 |
| Celani Family Foundation Novi, MI | General operations | $11,000 |
| Citizen Education Fund Inc Chicago, IL | General operations | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $751,034 | $1,733,627 | $1,691,496 | $892,407 | 12 | $19,337 |
| 2024 | $700,994 | $1,489,416 | $1,692,040 | $600,492 | 11 | $15,366 |
| 2023 | $622,337 | $2,278,413 | $2,304,796 | $1,506,659 | 12 | $11,469 |
| 2022 | $622,167 | $559,394 | $642,544 | $35,111 | 2 | $10,969 |
| 2021 | $765,817 | $10,663 | $73,163 | $65,355 | 4 | $10,663 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states its mission is to “make grants to various public charities.” Its 2024 filing describes the Charity Benefit Preview as a fundraising event whose proceeds are paid to local charities.
Its 2025 grants included organizations with a range of missions. For example, the Children’s Center of Wayne County says its mission is to help children and families shape their own futures. Angels’ Place says it provides loving homes and professional support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. The Michigan Thanksgiving Parade Foundation says it coordinates a parade and other civic festivals in Detroit for charitable and educational purposes. The Celani Family Foundation says it provides financial assistance to underprivileged people and raises awareness of issues facing them, especially children. Citizen Education Fund says it works to educate voters, promote participation in elections, and empower citizens through public policy advocacy. Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix says it promotes revitalization in economically depressed areas of Detroit through motor vehicle racing events and raises funds for Belle Isle Park.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the charity gave 12 grants totaling $892,407. The median grant was $60,750; grants ranged from $6,500 to $172,786. All 12 listed grants were described as supporting general operations.
The largest grants were $172,786 to Boys and Girls Clubs in Farmington Hills, $166,566 to CS Mott Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor, $143,550 to the Children’s Center of Wayne County in Detroit, $125,000 to the DADA Educational Foundation in Troy, $115,105 to Detroit PAL, and $106,500 to the Children’s Foundation in Detroit.
Other 2025 grants included $15,000 to Angels’ Place, $12,400 to the Michigan Thanksgiving Parade Foundation, $11,000 to the Celani Family Foundation, $10,000 to Citizen Education Fund, $8,000 to Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix, and $6,500 to the Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Rodney Alberts and Samuel A Klemet as Executive Directors; Todd Szott as President; Lincoln Phillip as Vice President; Kathryn Coleman as Secretary; and Edwin Jolliffe as Treasurer.
Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charity Preview is led by Rodney Alberts, Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rodney Alberts
Executive Director
Executive Vice Pr → Past Executive Vi, 2024
Past Executive Vi → Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Szott
President
Treasurer → Secretary, 2024
Secretary → President, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samuel A Klemet
Executive Director
Executive Vice Pr → Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lincoln Phillip
Vice President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edwin Jolliffe
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Coleman
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Karl Zimmerman (2021–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Thad Szott (2021–2024) — President
- Former: Doug North (2021–2023) — Past President
- Former: Joe Lunghamer (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Bill Golling (2021) — Past President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charity Preview
How much does Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charity Preview give each year?
Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charity Preview gave $892K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $600K across 11 grants.
What is Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charity Preview's typical grant size?
Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charity Preview's median grant in 2025 was $60,750, and its average grant was $74,367, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charity Preview give grants?
Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charity Preview gives mostly in Michigan: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (5 grants).
Does Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charity Preview give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charity Preview's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charity Preview's largest grantees?
Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charity Preview's largest 2025 grantees include Boys and Girls Clubs ($172,786), CS Mott Children's Hospital ($166,566) and Children's Center of Wayne County ($143,550), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charity Preview?
Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charity Preview reported $751K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What does Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charity Preview fund?
The organization states its mission is to “make grants to various public charities.” Its 2024 filing describes the Charity Benefit Preview as a fundraising event whose proceeds are paid to local charities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charity Preview?
Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charity Preview has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check charitypreview.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charity Preview's EIN?
Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charity Preview's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3435764. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charity Preview funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 25, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/detroit-auto-dealers-association-charity-preview-morg_bfdd6237186e4cfe9f625ab773c0a284
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