Foundation for Detroit's Future
Foundation for Detroit's Future (FDF) shall work to lessen the burdens of government, combat community deterioration, and improve the quality of life of the general public in and around the city of detroit through, among other things, conducting activities and programs, and providing support and funding to governmental entities, charitable organizations and others, to protect and preserve the city of detroit's rich cultural heritage, foster and promote the economic revitalization and fiscal health of the city of detroit and enable the city of detroit to fulfill its municipal, financial and civic obligations. The FDF supports the community foundation for southeast Michigan (CFSEM) by supporting organizations whose work furthers CFSEM's mission. The CFSEM's mission is to build the resources, relationships and expertise required to expand equitable access to opportunities across southeast Michigan to make it a desirable place to live, work and play for all residents, today and tomorrow.
Foundation for Detroit's Future at a glance
In short: Foundation for Detroit's Future gave $18.9M across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $6.3M), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $18,850,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,283,333
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $375,000
- Total assets
- $47,856,123
- +8.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Foundation for Detroit's Future funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Detroit ($18.9M across 3 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 15 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Foundation for Detroit's Future gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $18.9M (2020) to $18.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $18.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Detroit Detroit, MI | Suppport for city of detroit prior police and fire retirement systems | $18,300,000 |
| City of Detroit Detroit, MI | Support for city of detroit prior general retirement system | $375,000 |
| City of Detroit Detroit, MI | Support for City of Detroit Health Care Trusts | $175,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $47,856,123 | $22,534,738 | $18,922,329 | $18,850,000 | 3 | $1,471,405 |
| 2023 | $44,240,032 | $17,474,620 | $18,925,421 | $18,850,000 | 3 | $1,466,287 |
| 2022 | $45,675,356 | $16,700,418 | $18,916,553 | $18,850,000 | 3 | $627,085 |
| 2021 | $47,892,805 | $26,320,980 | $18,911,430 | $18,850,000 | 3 | $247,647 |
| 2020 | $40,485,762 | $26,353,221 | $18,934,438 | $18,850,000 | 3 | $329,883 |
About Foundation for Detroit's Future
Based on IRS filings
Foundation for Detroit's Future is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Detroit, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $47.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $18.9M. Net investment income was $1.5M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Foundation for Detroit's Future is led by Richard L. Devore, President & Secretary on every filing since 2023; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard L. Devore
President & Secretary
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David T. Provost
Chair & Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nishka Chandrasoma
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Trulik
Vice Chair & Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenilyn Norman
Vice President, Finance & Administration
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John A. Barker
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Allan D. Gilmour (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: James B. Nicholson (2020–2023) — Chair
- Former: Mariam C. Noland (2020–2022) — President & Secretary · Filing note: Ended 33122
- Former: Robert J. Manilla (2020–2022) — Treasurer · Filing note: Ended 63022
- Former: John A. Barker Start (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Richard L. Devore Start (2022) — President & Secretary
- Former: Jenilyn Norman Start (2020) — Vice President Finance & Administration
- Former: Karen L. Leppanen (2020) — Vice President Finance & Administration · Filing note: Ended 102920
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 Foundation for Detroit's Future
How much does Foundation for Detroit's Future give each year?
Foundation for Detroit's Future gave $18.9M across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $18.9M across 3 grants.
What is Foundation for Detroit's Future's typical grant size?
Foundation for Detroit's Future's median grant in 2024 was $375,000, and its average grant was $6,283,333, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Foundation for Detroit's Future give grants?
Foundation for Detroit's Future gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (3 grants).
Does Foundation for Detroit's Future give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of Foundation for Detroit's Future's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Foundation for Detroit's Future?
Foundation for Detroit's Future reported $47.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $22.5M.
What is Foundation for Detroit's Future?
Foundation for Detroit's Future is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Detroit, MI. It holds $47.9M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Foundation for Detroit's Future's EIN?
Foundation for Detroit's Future's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4873153. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 3, 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 8, 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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