The Artichoke Garlic Foundation concentrates its giving in Metro Detroit, with an emphasis on strengthening neighborhood public schools, youth development programs, and family/social services. They make sizable awards to a small set of local organizations—often through repeat grants—while also supporting health and cancer-related community services. The foundation’s decisions favor direct service providers that serve children, families and underserved city neighborhoods in the Detroit area.
Concentrated, local giving: relatively few but large grants with multiple repeat awards to core grantees in the Detroit area rather than many small, one-off gifts.
Artichoke Garlic Foundation’s giving is anchored by large, repeated support for Metro Detroit public schools. In the recent grants list, Hazel Park Schools received $313,968 in 2024, and Ferndale Public School District received $254,320 in 2024 and $155,457 in 2025, showing a pattern of sustained backing for neighborhood school systems rather than isolated awards. The foundation also uses sizable grants to support youth and family-serving organizations in the same local network. Say Detroit received $205,000 in 2024 and another $30,000 in 2025, while the Salvation Army in Southfield received $175,000 in 2024. These awards fit a broader profile of local, direct-service philanthropy centered on children, families, and underserved city neighborhoods. The grant list also includes community health and cancer-related support, with organizations such as Beaumont Health Foundation and Gilda’s Club of Metro Detroit appearing among recipients. Across the recent record, the foundation’s work is tightly clustered in Metro Detroit and favors organizations that provide ongoing programmatic services.
A major share of the foundation’s support goes to neighborhood public K–12 schools. Hazel Park Schools received $313,968 in 2024, and Ferndale Public School District received $254,320 in 2024, followed by $155,457 in 2025; Ferndale Public Schools also received $131,049 in 2023. Youth development is another clear area: Metro Detroit Youth Club received $110,000 in 2025, $100,000 in 2024, and $100,000 in 2023, all for program support. Family and emergency social services also appear consistently. The Salvation Army in Southfield received $175,000 in 2024 and $101,500 in 2023, while New Day Foundation for Families received $120,000 in 2023 and $35,000 in 2025. Community health support shows up through grants to Beaumont Health Foundation and Gilda’s Club of Metro Detroit.
Typical award sizes range from $9,375 at the 25th percentile to $16,250 at the median, with the 75th percentile at $50,000. The recent grant list also includes several six-figure awards, but most gifts cluster around smaller program-support grants. The foundation shows repeat funding across years for many recipients, including school districts and service organizations, which points to ongoing local relationships rather than one-time checks. Its philosophy tags emphasize program support, general operating support, charitable support, and unrestricted operating support.
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Most grants fall between $9K and $50K, with a median of $16K.
25th Percentile
$9K
Median
$16K
75th Percentile
$50K
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Notable grantees: Hazel Park Schools, Ferndale Public School District / Ferndale Public Schools, Metro Detroit Youth Club, SAY Detroit, Beaumont Health Foundation
Grantmaking is highly concentrated in Michigan: 97% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state, and the top giving state is also MI. Within Metro Detroit, recipients include Hazel Park, Ferndale, Detroit, Southfield, Royal Oak, Rochester, Dearborn Heights, Canton, and Rochester Hills. The pattern is local rather than multi-state, and every grant in the recent list goes to a U.S. recipient.
The recent grants point to neighborhood public schools, youth development groups, family and emergency social-service providers, and community health organizations. Examples include school districts in Hazel Park and Ferndale, youth programs in Royal Oak and Detroit, and service organizations in Southfield and Rochester.
The grant-size distribution shows a 25th percentile of $9,375, a median of $16,250, and a 75th percentile of $50,000. The recent record also includes larger program-support awards above $100,000, especially for schools and long-term local partners.
Yes. Several recipients appear across multiple years, including Ferndale Public School District, Hazel Park Schools, Metro Detroit Youth Club, Say Detroit, Salvation Army, New Day Foundation for Families, and Gilda’s Club of Metro Detroit. That suggests recurring support is part of its pattern.
Its grantmaking is concentrated in Michigan, with 97% of grants going to recipients in MI. The recent grant list is entirely U.S.-based and clusters in Metro Detroit cities such as Hazel Park, Ferndale, Detroit, Southfield, Royal Oak, and Rochester Hills.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FERNDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | FERNDALE, MI | $155,457 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| METRO DETROIT YOUTH CLUB | ROYAL OAK, MI | $110,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| THE NEW DAY FOUNDATION FOR FAMILIES | ROCHESTER HILLS, MI | $35,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| SAY DETROIT | DETROIT, MI | $30,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| GILDA'S CLUB | ROYAL OAK, MI | $25,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| SOUTHEAST OAKLAND COALITION | FERNDALE, MI | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| LIFE DIRECTIONS | DETROIT, MI | $15,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| DYNAMI FOUNDATION | PLYMOUTH, MI | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| DETROIT PUBLIC TV | WIXOM, MI | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| GINGRAS GLOBAL | LENEXA, KS | $4,500 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CITY OF FERNDALE | FERNDALE, MI | $3,500 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BECKY WILSON HOLLOWAY FOUNDATION | NOVI, MI | $2,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| KENSINGTON CHURCH | TROY, MI | $1,200 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| HAZEL PARK SCHOOLS | HAZEL PARK, MI | $313,968 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| FERNDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | FERNDALE, MI | $254,320 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| SAY DETROIT | DETROIT, MI | $205,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| SALVATION ARMY | SOUTHFIELD, MI | $175,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| METRO DETROIT YOUTH CLUB | ROYAL OAK, MI | $100,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BEAUMONT HEALTH FOUNDATION | ROYAL OAK, MI | $75,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| RUGIERO PROMISE FOUNDATION | CANTON, MI | $35,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| GESHER HUMAN SERVICES | SOUTHFIELD, MI | $25,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| GILDA'S CLUB OF METRO DETROIT | ROYAL OAK, MI | $25,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| VISTA MARIA | DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI | $20,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| FERNDALE YOUTH ASSISTANCE | FERNDALE, MI | $20,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| FORGOTTEN HARVEST INC | OAK PARK, MI | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| CLARENCE E PHILLIPS ASCEND ORGANIZATION | PONTIAC, MI | $10,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| DETROIT DOG RESCUE | ST CLAIR SHORES, MI | $10,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| FERNCARE | FERNDALE, MI | $10,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| SOUTHEAST OAKLAND COALITION | FERNDALE, MI | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| DYNAMI FOUNDATION | PLYMOUTH, MI | $10,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| EYE CARE FOR DETROIT INC | DETROIT, MI | $5,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| CITY OF FERNDALE | FERNDALE, MI | $3,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| OPERATION BREAST DENSITY | AUBURN HILLS, MI | $2,590 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| JOHNS PASS RESCUE | MADEIRA BEACH, FL | $2,500 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| HAZEL PARK SCHOOLS | HAZEL PARK, MI | $134,545 | 2023 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| FERNDALE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | FERNDALE, MI | $131,049 | 2023 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| NEW DAY FOUNDATION FOR FAMILIES | ROCHESTER, MI | $120,000 | 2023 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| SALVATION ARMY | SOUTHFIELD, MI | $101,500 | 2023 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| METRO DETROIT YOUTH CLUB | ROYAL OAK, MI | $100,000 | 2023 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| SAY DETROIT | DETROIT, MI | $100,000 | 2023 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BEYOND BASICS | SOUTHFIELD, MI | $71,000 | 2023 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BEAUMONT HEALTH FOUNDATION | ROYAL OAK, MI | $50,000 | 2023 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| GILDA'S CLUB OF METRO DETROIT | ROYAL OAK, MI | $50,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| JEWISH VOCATIONAL SERVICES | SOUTHFIELD, MI | $25,000 | 2023 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| LIFE REMODELED | DETROIT, MI | $25,000 | 2023 | PROGRAM PROGRAM |
| FERNDALE YOUTH ASSISTANCE | FERNDALE, MI | $20,000 | 2023 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| MACOMB COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI | $20,000 | 2023 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| VISTA MARIA | DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI | $20,000 | 2023 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| FORGOTTEN HARVEST INC | OAK PARK, MI | $17,500 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| DETROIT 2 NEPAL FDN | BLOOMFIELD, MI | $10,000 | 2023 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
FERNDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
$155,457PROGRAM SUPPORT
METRO DETROIT YOUTH CLUB
$110,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
GILDA'S CLUB
$25,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
SOUTHEAST OAKLAND COALITION
$20,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
LIFE DIRECTIONS
$15,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
DYNAMI FOUNDATION
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
DETROIT PUBLIC TV
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
GINGRAS GLOBAL
$4,500PROGRAM SUPPORT
CITY OF FERNDALE
$3,500PROGRAM SUPPORT
BECKY WILSON HOLLOWAY FOUNDATION
$2,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
KENSINGTON CHURCH
$1,200PROGRAM SUPPORT
HAZEL PARK SCHOOLS
$313,968PROGRAM SUPPORT
FERNDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
$254,320PROGRAM SUPPORT
SALVATION ARMY
$175,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
METRO DETROIT YOUTH CLUB
$100,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
BEAUMONT HEALTH FOUNDATION
$75,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
RUGIERO PROMISE FOUNDATION
$35,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
VISTA MARIA
$20,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
FERNDALE YOUTH ASSISTANCE
$20,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
CLARENCE E PHILLIPS ASCEND ORGANIZATION
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
DETROIT DOG RESCUE
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
FERNCARE
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
SOUTHEAST OAKLAND COALITION
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
DYNAMI FOUNDATION
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
EYE CARE FOR DETROIT INC
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
CITY OF FERNDALE
$3,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
OPERATION BREAST DENSITY
$2,590PROGRAM SUPPORT
JOHNS PASS RESCUE
$2,500PROGRAM SUPPORT
HAZEL PARK SCHOOLS
$134,545PROGRAM SUPPORT
FERNDALE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$131,049PROGRAM SUPPORT
SALVATION ARMY
$101,500PROGRAM SUPPORT
METRO DETROIT YOUTH CLUB
$100,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
BEYOND BASICS
$71,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
BEAUMONT HEALTH FOUNDATION
$50,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
JEWISH VOCATIONAL SERVICES
$25,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
LIFE REMODELED
$25,000PROGRAM PROGRAM
FERNDALE YOUTH ASSISTANCE
$20,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
MACOMB COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
$20,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
VISTA MARIA
$20,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
DETROIT 2 NEPAL FDN
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT