Shakespeare in Detroit
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$753K
Foundation funders
11
Grants recorded
27
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Shakespeare in Detroit?
Shakespeare in Detroit is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by The Gilbert Family Foundation ($150K), Community Foundation for Southeast ($150K), Max M & Marjorie S Fisher Foundation ($144K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $753K in grants to Shakespeare in Detroit between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gilbert Family Foundation | $150,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Community Foundation for Southeast | $150,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Max M & Marjorie S Fisher Foundation | $143,795 | 4 | 2023–2024 |
| Allied Media Projects Inc | $111,618 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| The Walters Family Foundation | $65,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Fred & Barbara Erb Family | $37,600 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| CultureSource | $30,000 | 3 | 2022–2025 |
| Arts Midwest Incorporated | $25,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Dte Energy Foundation | $15,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Michigan Humanities Council | $15,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Four Friends Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Shakespeare in Detroit received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Arts Midwest Incorporated | Shakespeare Schools 2023-2024 | $25,000 |
| 2025 | The Fred & Barbara Erb Family | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $12,500 |
| 2025 | CultureSource | General Operating SupportArts Culture | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Max M & Marjorie S Fisher Foundation | SCALING STEAMNEW STRATEGIES, MORE STUDENTS AND, AS ALWAYS, SHAKESPEARE | $130,000 |
| 2024 | The Gilbert Family Foundation | DISCRETIONARY GRANTS | $75,000 |
| 2024 | The Walters Family Foundation | WFF FUNDING WILL HELP TO ENHANCE AND SUPPORT THE CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND FINANCIAL GROWTH OF DETROIT WITH PROFESSIONAL THEATRE CREATED THROUGH A CONSCIOUS LENS OF EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION. | $65,000 |
| 2024 | The Fred & Barbara Erb Family | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $12,500 |
| 2024 | Four Friends Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
| 2024 | CultureSource | CULTURAL | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Dte Energy Foundation | ARTS & CULTURE | $2,500 |
| 2023 | The Gilbert Family Foundation | DETROIT COMMUNITY INITIATIVES | $75,000 |
| 2023 | Allied Media Projects Inc | GRANTOR GRANTEE PAYOUTS | $56,618 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation for Southeast | ARTS | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Michigan Humanities Council | REGRANT EXPENDITURE | $15,000 |
| 2023 | The Fred & Barbara Erb Family | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $12,500 |
| 2023 | Max M & Marjorie S Fisher Foundation | 2023 SUMMER YOUTH CONSERVATORY | $8,295 |
| 2023 | Max M & Marjorie S Fisher Foundation | 2023 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Dte Energy Foundation | ARTS & CULTURE | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Max M & Marjorie S Fisher Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS - MISC | $500 |
| 2022 | Allied Media Projects Inc | SHAKESPEARE STEAM -- ARTISTIC AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING FOR DETROIT STUDENT | $55,000 |
| 2022 | CultureSource | CULTURAL | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Dte Energy Foundation | ARTS & CULTURE | $5,000 |
| 2022 | The Fred & Barbara Erb Family | MATCHING | $100 |
| 2021 | Community Foundation for Southeast | RETURN TO IN-PERSON, ONSTAGE PERFORMANCES AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $100,000 |
| 2021 | Dte Energy Foundation | ARTS & CULTURE | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Community Foundation for Southeast | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $20,000 |
| 2020 | Community Foundation for Southeast | ARTS AND CULTURE RELIEF EFFORTS | $10,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Shakespeare in Detroit?
Shakespeare in Detroit is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by The Gilbert Family Foundation ($150K), Community Foundation for Southeast ($150K), Max M & Marjorie S Fisher Foundation ($144K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $753K in grants to Shakespeare in Detroit between 2020–2025.
Who is Shakespeare in Detroit's largest funder?
The Gilbert Family Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Shakespeare in Detroit, with $150K across 2 grants (2023–2024).
How much grant funding has Shakespeare in Detroit received?
IRS 990 filings record $753K in grants to Shakespeare in Detroit across 27 grants from 11 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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