Michigan Thanksgiving Parade Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$7.0M
Foundation funders
19
Grants recorded
51
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Michigan Thanksgiving Parade Foundation?
Michigan Thanksgiving Parade Foundation is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by Ford Philanthropy ($3.3M), Delta Dental Plan of Michigan Inc ($1.5M), Henry Ford Health System ($645K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $7.0M in grants to Michigan Thanksgiving Parade Foundation between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Philanthropy | $3,295,000 | 8 | 2019–2025 |
| Delta Dental Plan of Michigan Inc | $1,510,000 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Henry Ford Health System | $644,750 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Skillman Foundation | $585,000 | 2 | 2024 |
| DTE Energy Foundation | $450,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| The Kresge Foundation | $150,000 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| Hudson-Webber Foundation | $135,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Brandon Family Foundation | $65,080 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Harold & Joan Feinbloom Family | $43,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Central New York Community Foundation Inc | $34,300 | 3 | 2022–2025 |
| Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charity Preview | $29,305 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Danialle and Peter Karmanos Jr | $24,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Fenton Family Foundation | $15,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Charity Motors Inc | $13,306 | 1 | 2019 |
| Ramser-Morgan Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Others First Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Ralph L & Winifred E Polk Foundation | $10,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $8,399 | 1 | 2023 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | $6,250 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $508K (2019) to $2.2M (2022). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $579K.
What grants has Michigan Thanksgiving Parade Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ford Philanthropy | OTHER SERVICES | $500,000 |
| 2025 | Danialle and Peter Karmanos Jr | GIFT TO THE MICHIGAN THANKSGIVING PARADE FOUNDATION | $24,000 |
| 2025 | Harold & Joan Feinbloom Family | SPONSOR AND COORDINATE A PARADE AND OTHER CIVIC FESTIVALS WITHIN THE CITY OF DETROIT FOR THE BENEFIT, EDUCATION, AND ENJOYMENT OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN | $12,500 |
| 2025 | Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charity Preview | General operaitons | $12,400 |
| 2025 | Fenton Family Foundation | GENERAL | $10,400 |
| 2025 | Central New York Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,900 |
| 2025 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,250 |
| 2025 | Ramser-Morgan Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Ford Philanthropy | OTHER SERVICES | $500,000 |
| 2024 | The Skillman Foundation | THE PARADE COMPANY | $500,000 |
| 2024 | Hudson-Webber Foundation | SUPPORT FOR AMERICA'S THANKSGIVING PARADE PRESENTED BY GARDNER WHITE | $135,000 |
| 2024 | Henry Ford Health System | ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT | $135,000 |
| 2024 | DTE Energy Foundation | ARTS & CULTURE | $120,000 |
| 2024 | The Skillman Foundation | SKILLMAN FOUNDATION FLOAT DESIGN CONTEST | $85,000 |
| 2024 | Brandon Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $22,080 |
| 2024 | Harold & Joan Feinbloom Family | SPONSOR AND COORDINATE A PARADE AND OTHER CIVIC FESTIVALS WITHIN THE CITY OF DETROIT FOR THE BENEFIT, EDUCATION, AND ENJOYMENT OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN | $12,500 |
| 2024 | Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charity Preview | — | $10,905 |
| 2024 | Delta Dental Plan of Michigan Inc | CHARITABLE DONATION | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Others First Inc | — | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Ramser-Morgan Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Fenton Family Foundation | GENERAL | $4,600 |
| 2023 | Ford Philanthropy | SOCIAL MOBILITY | $500,000 |
| 2023 | Henry Ford Health System | ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT | $128,750 |
| 2023 | The Kresge Foundation | THIS GRANT EXTENDS PROJECT SUPPORT TO THE MICHIGAN THANKSGIVING PARADE FOUNDATION TO DESIGN AND STAGE A FLOAT TO BUILD AWARENESS OF THE HOPE STARTS HERE INITIATIVE. | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Brandon Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Central New York Community Foundation Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $18,400 |
| 2023 | Harold & Joan Feinbloom Family | SPONSOR AND COORDINATE A PARADE AND OTHER CIVIC FESTIVALS WITHIN THE CITY OF DETROIT FOR THE BENEFIT, EDUCATION, AND ENJOYMENT OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $8,399 |
| 2023 | Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charity Preview | — | $6,000 |
| 2023 | Ralph L & Winifred E Polk Foundation | PROMOTION OF THE ARTS | $2,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 51 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Michigan Thanksgiving Parade Foundation?
Michigan Thanksgiving Parade Foundation is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by Ford Philanthropy ($3.3M), Delta Dental Plan of Michigan Inc ($1.5M), Henry Ford Health System ($645K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $7.0M in grants to Michigan Thanksgiving Parade Foundation between 2019–2025.
Who is Michigan Thanksgiving Parade Foundation's largest funder?
Ford Philanthropy is the largest recorded funder of Michigan Thanksgiving Parade Foundation, with $3.3M across 8 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Michigan Thanksgiving Parade Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $7.0M in grants to Michigan Thanksgiving Parade Foundation across 51 grants from 19 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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