The Michigan Glass Project
The Michigan Glass Project is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Detroit, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $82K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $50K.
The Michigan Glass Project at a glance
In short: The Michigan Glass Project gave $50K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $50K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $50,000
- +400.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $50,000
- +400.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $82,089
- +365.4% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
Who The Michigan Glass Project funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Art Road Non Profit ($50K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $50K (2023). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Art Road Non Profit Livonia, MI | Provides art classes in schoolrooms | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $82,089 | $238,928 | $175,414 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 | — |
| 2022 | $17,640 | $12,674 | $35,543 | $10,000 | 1 | — | — |
| 2021 | $40,647 | $45,100 | $32,171 | — | — | — | $940 |
| 2020 | $28,633 | $81,834 | $73,046 | — | — | — | $1,232 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Michigan Glass Project is led by Allison Key, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2023 is compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Allison Key
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$3K (2021) → $22K (2023)
Andrew Kups
Vic President
Vice President → Vic President, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $0 (2023)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bonnie Clark (2020–2021) — Secretary-Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $22K, to Allison Key (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Michigan Glass Project
How much does The Michigan Glass Project give each year?
The Michigan Glass Project gave $50K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is The Michigan Glass Project?
The Michigan Glass Project reported $82K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $239K.
What is The Michigan Glass Project?
The Michigan Glass Project is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Detroit, MI. It holds $82K in total assets as of 2023.
Where does The Michigan Glass Project operate?
The Michigan Glass Project has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is The Michigan Glass Project's EIN?
The Michigan Glass Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3871146. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 26, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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