Ilitch Charities Inc
Ilitch Charities Inc is a public charity based in Detroit, Michigan. Formed in 2000, it states that it supports children and family programs in health, recreation, and education.
Ilitch Charities Inc at a glance
In short: Ilitch Charities Inc gave $1.9M across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $64K), mostly in Michigan. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,932,651
- +0.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $64,422
- -6.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $16,875
- Total assets
- $12,404,048
- +3.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (12 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ilitch Charities Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 2211 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201-3460
Phone: (313) 471-6000
Website: https://ilitchcharities.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ilitch Charities Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lcahl ($618K). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($30,555), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
117 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 117 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan. The reported shares for other recipient states were Georgia, 2%; Arizona, 1%; Oklahoma, 0%; and California, 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ilitch Charities Inc open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 22 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $85K; repeat grants $79K. How we count
Medians: $22K first-time, $23K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2021) to $1.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lcahl Detroit, MI | Lcahl: grant given to support various youth hockey teams. | $618,086 |
| Various Softball-Baseball Little League Camps Detroit, MI | Amounts Paid for Regional Camp Registrations, Equipment, Uniforms | $594,755 |
| Mariners Inn Detroit, MI | Mariners inn: grant given to support community mental health programs | $100,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art - Detroit Detroit, MI | Museum of contemporary art - detroit: grant given to support museum programs | $100,000 |
| Coleman a Young Foundation Detroit, MI | Coleman a. Young foundation: grant given to support city youth programs | $100,000 |
| United Way for Southeastern Michigan Detroit, MI | United way for southeaster Michigan: grant given to support youth literacy | $38,003 |
| Special Olympics Michigan Grand Rapids, MI | Special olympics of Michigan: grant given in support of programs | $37,944 |
| Various Recipients Detroit, MI | Items provided as part of game day for kids program | $34,822 |
| Various Recipients Detroit, MI | Tickets for suite use for events donated to foster families and those with special needs | $32,000 |
| Alternatives for Girls Detroit, MI | Alternatives for girls: grant given to support shelter and programs | $30,906 |
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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 | $12,404,048 | $3,221,348 | $2,775,273 | $1,932,651 | 30 | $538,850 |
| 2023 | $11,981,983 | $3,385,259 | $2,631,273 | $1,919,890 | 28 | $473,419 |
| 2022 | $10,995,215 | $2,448,357 | $2,303,437 | $1,540,437 | 26 | $143,255 |
| 2021 | $10,345,645 | $2,049,006 | $1,563,816 | $1,023,460 | 16 | $2,599 |
| 2020 | $9,660,662 | $1,010,319 | $3,595,482 | $1,043,084 | 17 | $42,613 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to “provide support to children and family programs in the areas of health, recreation and education.”
Its 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. Mariners Inn describes its mission as providing residential substance abuse treatment for adult homeless men. The Coleman A. Young Foundation says it provides college scholarships to high school students, while the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit describes its mission as presenting art at the forefront of contemporary culture. Other grantees include Alternatives for Girls, which serves homeless and high-risk youth, and Special Olympics Michigan, which provides sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Grantmaking
The largest reported grant was $618,086 to LCAHL to support various youth hockey teams. A grant of $406,742 supported regional softball-baseball camp registrations, equipment, and uniforms. Other notable awards included $100,000 each to Mariners Inn for community mental health programs, the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit for museum programs, and the Coleman A. Young Foundation for city youth programs. United Way for Southeastern Michigan received $36,000 for youth literacy; Alternatives for Girls received $30,906 for shelter and programs; and Special Olympics Michigan received $25,816 in support of its programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Christopher Ilitch as Chairman and Director; Stanford Berenbaum as Vice President and Director; and Michael McLauchlan, Ryan Harding, and David Agius as Directors.
Ilitch Charities Inc is led by Christopher Ilitch, Chairman & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher Ilitch
Chairman & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Agius
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael McLauchlan
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Harding
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stanford Berenbaum
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Ilitch Charities Inc
How much does Ilitch Charities Inc give each year?
Ilitch Charities Inc gave $1.9M across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.9M across 28 grants.
What is Ilitch Charities Inc's typical grant size?
Ilitch Charities Inc's median grant in 2024 was $16,875, and its average grant was $64,422, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ilitch Charities Inc that year got $85K on average.
Where does Ilitch Charities Inc give grants?
Ilitch Charities Inc gives mostly in Michigan: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (17 grants).
Does Ilitch Charities Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on Ilitch Charities Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Ilitch Charities Inc's largest grantees?
Ilitch Charities Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Lcahl ($618,086), Various Softball-Baseball Little League Camps ($594,755) and Mariners Inn ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($30,555), which are not listed by name. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ilitch Charities Inc?
Ilitch Charities Inc reported $12.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.2M.
What does Ilitch Charities Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to “provide support to children and family programs in the areas of health, recreation and education.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ilitch Charities Inc?
Ilitch Charities Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check ilitchcharities.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Ilitch Charities Inc's EIN?
Ilitch Charities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3548144. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 15, 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 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Ilitch Charities Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ilitch-charities-inc-morg_6bf61a74226a4e9ba5a25f5422e31b10
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