Greater Lansing Destination Development Foundation
Invitation OnlyLansing, Michigan · EIN 20-2930623 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$118K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$266K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital City Family Bmx | Lansing, MI | Grant to build bmx track and ramp | $21,000 |
| Impression 5 Science Center | Lansing, MI | Sponsor travel exhibit | $15,000 |
| Friends of the River | Lansing, MI | Grant for rock music lansing event | $15,000 |
| Lansing Entertainment & Public Facilities Authority | Lansing, MI | Sponsor silver bells in the community | $15,000 |
| Wharton Center | East Lansing, MI | Grant for hairspary marketing | $10,000 |
| Potter Park Zoological Society | Lansing, MI | Grant for a new entrance sign | $10,000 |
| Mid Michigan Tennis Association | East Lansing, MI | Grant for capital city tennis classic | $10,000 |
| City of East Lansing | East Lansing, MI | East lansing art festival and jazz festival | $5,250 |
| Lansing Art Gallery | Lansing, MI | River trail public art project | $4,000 |
| Arts Council of Greater Lansing | Lansing, MI | Arts night out sponsor | $2,000 |
| Downtown Lansing Inc | Lansing, MI | Event sponorships | $1,400 |
| The Capitol Collective | East Lansing, MI | Lansing 5:01 sponsorship | $1,000 |
| Progressive Empowerment Education Resource Inc | Lansing, MI | Juneteenth celebration sponsorship | $1,000 |
| Michigan Institute for Contemorary Art | Lansing, MI | Festival sponsorship | $1,000 |
| Re Olds Tranpotation Museum | Lansing, MI | 2022 car capital celebration sponsor | $500 |
| Capital City Film Festival | Lansing, MI | Capital city film festival | $500 |
| Fenner Nature Center | Lansing, MI | Earth day sponsorship | $500 |
| Cristo Rey Fiesta | Lansing, MI | Fiesta sponsorship | $500 |
| Lansing Pride | Lansing, MI | Event sponsorship | $500 |
| Lansing Foodies | Lansing, MI | Olive burger festival sponsorship | $500 |
| All of the Above Hip Hop Academy | Lansing, MI | Aota sneaker gala sponsor | $500 |
| Women Center of Greater Lansing | Lansing, MI | Event sponsorship | $500 |
| Michigan Cares for Tourism | Grand Rapids, MI | Event sponsorship | $500 |
| St John Area Chamber of Commerce | Saint Johns, MI | Event sponsorship | $500 |
| Lansing Regional Sister City Commission | Lansing, MI | Event sponsorship | $500 |
| Music Is the Foundation | Lansing, MI | Event sponsorship | $300 |
| Michigan Waterways Stewards | Lansing, MI | Lansing rivers & river trail cleanup sponsor | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $117,700 | 27 |
| 2023 | $61,000 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 24, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532059349100713
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-2930623
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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