From public IRS filings
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN
DETROIT, MI · Philanthropy & Voluntarism
Mission
WE BUILD THE RESOURCES, RELATIONSHIPS AND EXPERTISE REQUIRED TO EXPAND EQUITABLE ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITIES. OUR MISSION IS TO MAKE SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN A DESIRABLE PLACE TO LIVE, WORK AND PLAY FOR ALL RESIDENTS, TODAY AND TOMORROW.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$246.1M
Total expenses
$131.2M
Total assets
$1.2B
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2025.
Who funds COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN
$157.5M in foundation grants on record from 82 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation | $46.4M | 57 |
| Gilbert Family Foundation | $38.5M | 4 |
| William Davidson Foundation | $14.1M | 6 |
| Kresge Foundation | $9.8M | 12 |
| Blue Meridian Partners | $8.9M | 3 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management | $5.4M | 3 |
| Fred A & Barbara M Erb Family Foundation | $4.3M | 4 |
| Max M & Marjorie S Fisher Foundation | $3.6M | 31 |
| Wk Kellogg Foundation | $3.1M | 10 |
| Dte Energy Foundation | $2.9M | 38 |
Leadership
NICOLE SHERARD-FREEMAN (Principal officer)
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