The DRE Project
The DRE Project is a private foundation focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Birmingham, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $51K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $996.
The DRE Project at a glance
In short: The DRE Project gave $996 across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $996), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $996
- -8.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $996
- -8.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $996
- Total assets
- $51,237
- +98.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The DRE Project funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New Hope Center for Grief Support ($996).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The DRE Project gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $996 (2024) to $1K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $996.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hope Center for Grief Support Northville, MI | Food Donation for Support Groups | $996 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $51,237 | $111,533 | $84,853 | $996 | 1 | $84,854 | $1,085 |
| 2023 | $25,877 | $65,667 | $51,270 | $1,088 | 1 | $51,270 | $955 |
| 2022 | $18,435 | $40,725 | $36,201 | — | — | $33,668 | $631 |
| 2021 | $13,911 | $60,169 | $46,258 | — | — | $46,258 | $400 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The DRE Project reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The DRE Project is led by Jennifer Jackson, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer Jackson
President
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristine Rizzo
Legal
Treasurer → Legal, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Selam Sanders
Secretary
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janine Rinke
Treasurer
Vice President → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barb Stabno
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lisa Bartleman (2021–2022) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 The DRE Project
How much does The DRE Project give each year?
The DRE Project gave $996 across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1K across 1 grant.
How large is The DRE Project?
The DRE Project reported $51K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $85K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The DRE Project?
The DRE Project is a private foundation focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Birmingham, MI. It holds $51K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The DRE Project operate?
The DRE Project has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is The DRE Project's EIN?
The DRE Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2459023. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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