Detroit Public Schools Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$23.6M
Foundation funders
59
Grants recorded
159
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds Detroit Public Schools Foundation?
Detroit Public Schools Foundation is funded by 59 grantmakers, led by WK Kellogg Foundation ($5.2M), Ford Philanthropy ($3.7M), The Skillman Foundation ($3.6M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $23.6M in grants to Detroit Public Schools Foundation between 2019–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2026) to $10.2M (2020). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $100K.
What grants has Detroit Public Schools Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Honda USA Foundation | DPSCDFS CHARLES R. DREW TRANSITION CENTER IS A POSTSECONDARY PRE-VOCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS AGES 1826 WITH MODERATE TO SEVERE COGNITIVE, DEVELOPMENTAL, AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES. THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION AND HANDS-ON TRAINING, STUDENTS DEVELOP THE VOCATIONAL AND INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS NEEDED FOR MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT AND ACTIVE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION. PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP PRACTICAL SKILLS THROUGH PROGRAMS SUCH AS HORTICULTURE, RETAIL FOOD SERVICE, BANKING AND COMMUNITY-BASED EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENTS. THE CENTER WORKS WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES TO PROVIDE REAL-WORLD WORK EXPERIENCE AND CAREER PATHWAYS, HELPING STUDENTS BUILD INDEPENDENCE, CONFIDENCE, AND LONG-TERM EMPLOYABILITY. | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Ford Philanthropy | FORD COMMUNITY CENTERS | $394,900 |
| 2025 | Michigan Physical Fitness Health and Sports Foundation | Education & Health | $263,799 |
| 2025 | WK Kellogg Foundation | Early Care and Education | $200,000 |
| 2025 | Ford Philanthropy | EDUCATION FOR THE FUTURE OF WORK | $175,000 |
| 2025 | United Way for Southeastern Michigan | GRANT/DESIGNATION | $102,561 |
| 2025 | Ford Philanthropy | ESSENTIAL SERVICES | $100,000 |
| 2025 | MGM Resorts Foundation | CHARITABLE | $15,024 |
| 2025 | McGregor Fund | TRUSTEE DESIGNATED | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $12,500 |
| 2025 | Children & Nature Network | NATURE ACCESS | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Robert and Bess Cook Foundation | EDUCATION | $1,750 |
| 2025 | Harvey & Lucille Weisberg Family | EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR DPS | $500 |
| 2024 | GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | EDUCATION | $485,000 |
| 2024 | Ford Philanthropy | FORD COMMUNITY CENTERS | $383,250 |
| 2024 | Michigan Physical Fitness Health and Sports Foundation | Education & Health | $297,552 |
| 2024 | Children's Hospital of Michigan Foundation | DPSCD TELEHEALTH AND HEALTH HUB INITIATIVE | $260,000 |
| 2024 | WK Kellogg Foundation | Early Care and Education | $200,000 |
| 2024 | Ford Philanthropy | EDUCATION FOR THE FUTURE OF WORK | $175,000 |
| 2024 | The Kresge Foundation | PROJECT SUPPORT THROUGH THE DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION TO IMPLEMENT A COMMUNITY SCHOOLS MODEL THROUGHOUT DPSCDS NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOLS | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Ford Philanthropy | ESSENTIAL SERVICES | $100,000 |
| 2024 | NAF | SUBGRANT FOR ACADEMY DEVELOPMENT | $85,000 |
| 2024 | The Kresge Foundation | PROJECT GRANT WILL SUPPORT DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS COMMUNITY DISTRICT'S EQUITY ENGAGEMENT TEAM AND THE OFFICE OF FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | $55,000 |
| 2024 | The Skillman Foundation | ORIGIN MOVIE SCREENING AND DISCUSSION FOR DPSCD STUDENTS | $55,000 |
| 2024 | The Jewish Fund | IMMUNIZATION CLINIC SERVING CHILDREN IN DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS | $40,000 |
| 2024 | Ally Charitable Foundation | DPSCD MEDIA ARTS PROGRAM | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan | EDUCATION | $15,400 |
| 2024 | United Way for Southeastern Michigan | GRANT | $15,000 |
| 2024 | DTE Energy Foundation | EDUCATION | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Society for Management Information Systems | SCHOLARSHIPS | $15,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 159 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Detroit Public Schools Foundation?
Detroit Public Schools Foundation is funded by 59 grantmakers, led by WK Kellogg Foundation ($5.2M), Ford Philanthropy ($3.7M), The Skillman Foundation ($3.6M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $23.6M in grants to Detroit Public Schools Foundation between 2019–2026.
Who is Detroit Public Schools Foundation's largest funder?
WK Kellogg Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Detroit Public Schools Foundation, with $5.2M across 5 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Detroit Public Schools Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $23.6M in grants to Detroit Public Schools Foundation across 159 grants from 59 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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