Esther Gordy Bullock Edwards Foundation

SOUTHFIELD, MI EIN: 45-2577667

Esther Gordy Bullock Edwards Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SOUTHFIELD, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $112K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

Annual Giving

$112K

+25.4% YoY

Grant Count

5

-64.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$22K

+251.0% YoY

About Esther Gordy Bullock Edwards Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Esther Gordy Bullock Edwards Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SOUTHFIELD, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $112K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

6states

Cities

AIKENBEVERLY HILLSBINGHAM FARMSBIRMINGHAMBLOOMFIELDBLOOMFIELD HILLSCHARLESTONDEARBORN HEIGHTSDETROITELLICOTT CITYLAS VEGASNEW YORKNORTH LAS VEGASPONTIACSOUTHFIELDWEST BLOOMFIELD

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.1201920202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$40K$81K$121K$162K11 grants20191 grants20208 grants202112 grants202214 grants20235 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2024

MOTOWN HISTORICAL MUSEUM…$100KBLACK UNITED FUND OF MIC…$6KAMERICAN ODYSSEY INC$3KJOYCE THEATER FOUNDATION…$3KWAYNE COUNTY SHERRIFF'S …$2K

Grant Size Distribution

40 grants across all recorded years

36<$50K1$50–100K3$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Motown Historical Museum Inc ($100,000), Black United Fund of Michigan Inc ($5,500), American Odyssey Inc ($2,500).

RecipientPurposeAmount
AMERICAN ODYSSEY INC BIRMINGHAM, MIHIP HOP EVOLUTION$2,500
BLACK UNITED FUND OF MICHIGAN INC DETROIT, MIGENERAL SUPPORT$5,500
JOYCE THEATER FOUNDATION INC NEW YORK, NYGENERAL SUPPORT$2,500
MOTOWN HISTORICAL MUSEUM INC DETROIT, MIGENERAL SUPPORT$100,000
WAYNE COUNTY SHERRIFF'S YOUTH EDUCATION FUND DETROIT, MIGENERAL SUPPORT$1,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
ELESHA BRIDGERSPRESIDENT, DIRECTOR10
ROBIN TERRYTREASURER, DIRECTOR1
GWENDOLYN NICHOLESECRETARY, DIRECTOR1

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Esther Gordy Bullock Edwards Foundation?

Esther Gordy Bullock Edwards Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SOUTHFIELD, MI. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Esther Gordy Bullock Edwards Foundation operate?

Esther Gordy Bullock Edwards Foundation has awarded grants in California, Maryland, Michigan, Nevada, New York, South Carolina.

What size grants does Esther Gordy Bullock Edwards Foundation award?

In 2024, Esther Gordy Bullock Edwards Foundation awarded 5 grants totaling $112K — an average of about $22K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Esther Gordy Bullock Edwards Foundation's EIN?

Esther Gordy Bullock Edwards Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2577667. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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