Sustainability Institute of Detroit is a private foundation focused on Housing & Shelter, based in DETROIT, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 10 grants totaling $181K. Net investment income was $5.4M.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.6M
+1922.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$181K
+17.5% YoY
Grant Count
10
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
-41.2% YoY
About Sustainability Institute of Detroit
Based on IRS filings
Sustainability Institute of Detroit is a private foundation focused on Housing & Shelter, based in DETROIT, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 10 grants totaling $181K. Net investment income was $5.4M.
Focus Areas
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,598,078 | $276,786 | $428,744 |
| Revenue | $10,638,131 | $19,628 | $233,628 |
| Expenses | $196,194 | $171,586 | $106,868 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $191,268 | $162,873 | $104,753 |
| Net Investment Income | $5,400,806 | $11,115 | $4,122 |
| Distributable Amount | — | $16,712 | $18,108 |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Sol Selection Llc ($90,342), Prospect Works ($49,081), Great Lakes Environmental Law Cente ($30,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GREAT LAKES ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTE DETROIT, MI | MISSION RELATED CONSULTING SERVICES | $30,000 |
| J GALLAGHER CONTRACTING LLC NORTHVILLE, MI | MISSION RELATED CONSULTING SERVICES | $3,070 |
| WH CANON LLC ROMULUS, MI | MISSION RELATED CONSULTING SERVICES | $2,393 |
| PROSPECT WORKS DETROIT, MI | MISSION RELATED CONSULTING SERVICES | $49,081 |
| SOL SELECTION LLC SEATTLE, WA | COMBATING COMMUNITY DETERIORATION BY NURTURING THE RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND PROLIFERATION OF NEW SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MODELS (CAPACITY BUILDING) WITH A PRIMARY FOCUS ON THE CITY OF DETROIT. | $90,342 |
| FABRICK DESIGN DETROIT, MI | MISSION RELATED CONSULTING SERVICES | $2,100 |
| STROUD HOUSE | MISSION RELATED CONSULTING SERVICES | $1,260 |
| GREEN BUILDING ADVISOR NEWTOWN, CT | MISSION RELATED CONSULTING SERVICES | $150 |
| GERMANIA SEED COMPANY CHICAGO, IL | MISSION RELATED CONSULTING SERVICES | $1,786 |
| BUILDING SCIENCE WESTFORD, MA | MISSION RELATED CONSULTING SERVICES | $1,190 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS S BRENNAN | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER UHL | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ROBERT J WEINS | SECRETARY/TREASURER/DIRECT | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sustainability Institute of Detroit?
Sustainability Institute of Detroit is a private foundation focused on Housing & Shelter, based in DETROIT, MI. It holds $5.6M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Sustainability Institute of Detroit?
As of 2025, Sustainability Institute of Detroit holds $5.6M in total assets with $10.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 10 grants totaling $181K in 2025.
Where does Sustainability Institute of Detroit operate?
Sustainability Institute of Detroit has awarded grants in Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Washington.
What size grants does Sustainability Institute of Detroit award?
In 2025, Sustainability Institute of Detroit awarded 10 grants totaling $181K — an average of about $18K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Sustainability Institute of Detroit's EIN?
Sustainability Institute of Detroit's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4029848. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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