Denso North America Foundation
Historical FunderSouthfield, Michigan · EIN 38-3547055 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $155,000 and $200,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DENSO NORTH AMERICA FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 24777 DENSO DRIVE, SOUTHFIELD MI 48033 |
| Phone | 2483728120 |
| Form and materials | A ONE-PAGE CONCEPT STATEMENT THAT TELLS HOW FUNDING WILL ADVANCE STUDENT DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING, DEMONSTRATED PRINCIPALS OF INNOVATION, OR TRAINS FOR WORKPLACE EFFICIENCY GAINS. PROPOSALS FOR THESE EDUCATION GRANTS ARE CONSIDERED BY INVITATION ONLY. DISASTER RELIEF AND COVID RELIEF GRANTS ARE PROVIDED TO COMMUNITIES WHERE DENSO OPERATES IN. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | THE GRANT WILL ADVANCE ENGINEERING & BUSINESS PROGRAMS. GRANTS ARE PROVIDED FOR EQUIPMENT, LAB EQUIPMENT, TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES, & BUILDING CAMPAIGNS FOR UNIVERSITY-SANCTIONED PROJECTS & COMPETITIONS. GRANTS FOR DISASTER RELIEF ARE MADE IN RESPONSE TO NATURAL DISASTER OCCURRING IN COMMUNITIES WHERE DENSO OPERATES. THE COVID-RELIEF GRANTS WERE USED TO SUPPORT NON-PROFITS IN THEIR RESPONSE TO COVID-19'S DISASTROUS IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITIES DENSO OPERATES IN. TOP 50 AND DIVERSITY GRANTS ARE INTENDED TO SUPPORT DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS AT THE TOP 50 SCHOOLS IN THE US AS PART OF DENSO'S EFFORTS TO IMPROVE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
20% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross | Detroit, MI | Disaster relief | $250,000 |
| Michigan Tech University | Houghton, MI | Research | $200,000 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Research | $200,000 |
| University of Guelph | Guelph, CA | Research | $200,000 |
| Cal Poly Pomona Philanthropic Foundation | Pomona, CA | Research | $198,100 |
| McMaster University | HamiltonOntario, CA | Research | $173,000 |
| Kettering University | Flint, MI | Research | $155,000 |
| Candian Red Cross Society | Ottawa, CA | Disaster relief | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,426,100 | 8 |
| 2024 | $3,265,022 | 23 |
| 2023 | Unknown | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601119349102700
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3547055
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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