Grosse Pointe Housing Foundation
Grosse Pointe Housing Foundation (GPHF) is a private, tax-exempt charitable organization operating as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and corporate foundation. Based in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, the foundation was established in 2010 by the Cotton family to support housing accessibility and community vitality in Grosse Pointe Park and its surrounding commercial business district.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$120K
+3.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$435K
+29.3% YoY
Grant Count
116
+11.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
+16.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission of GPHF is to create educational housing incentives for university students through housing grants while adding vitality to the Grosse Pointe Park rental market and surrounding commercial business district.
The foundation's primary focus areas include:
- Housing assistance grants for students and workers seeking to live in Grosse Pointe Park
- Educational support for university students, with grants covering up to $400 of monthly rent
- Educator support, with over $345,000 specifically allocated for educators
- Landlord partnerships to fill rental listings with qualified, pre-screened tenants and support property renovations
Grantmaking
Students can learn about rent assistance and apply through the foundation's website. Landlords can register their properties to participate in the program.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, and the surrounding commercial business district in the Grosse Pointe area of southeast Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total assets: $119,546
- Total revenues: $450,500
- Total expenses: $459,669
- Total grants, contributions, etc.: $450,500
- Number of employees: 0
Revenue Composition (2024):
- Grants and contributions: $450,500
- Investment income and dividends: $0
- Net rental income: $0
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $119,546 | $116,086 | $51,061 |
| Revenue | $450,500 | $450,000 | $376,589 |
| Expenses | $459,669 | $359,458 | $380,875 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $459,373 | $359,084 | $303,304 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $5,204 | $3,407 | $2,237 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The Cotton family established the foundation and maintains a long-standing interest in the Grosse Pointe Park community's vibrancy and accessibility.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHERY COTTON | MEMBER, DIRE | 0.25 | — |
| SEAN COTTON | MEMBER, PRES | 0.25 | — |
| JON COTTON | MEMBER, TREA | 0.25 | — |
| MICHAEL STINES | DIRECTOR, SE | 0.25 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 121 Kercheval Ave, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236-3618
- Phone: 313-259-7777
- Website: gphousing.com
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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