Metro Health Foundation
Historical FunderPlymouth, Michigan · EIN 38-2100939 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$408K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$7.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JESSICA BROWN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR |
|---|---|
| Address | 44744 HELM ST, PLYMOUTH MI 48170 |
| Phone | 3138590929 |
| Form and materials | ALL FUNDING REQUESTS WILL BE DISCUSSED WITH FOUNDATION STAFF PRIOR TO PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF GRANT REQUESTS. FOUNDATION STAFF WILL DETERMINE IF A GRANT REQUEST LETTER OR FULL GRANT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. THE FOUNDATION HAS SPECIFIC GRANT LETTER AND GRANT APPLICATION FORMATS. IN ADDITION TO COMPLETING THE REQUIRED REQUEST DOCUMENT, GRANTSEEKERS WILL BE ASKED TO PROVIDE A COPY OF THEIR CURRENT IRS DETERMINATION LETTER INDICATING IRS 501 (C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT STATUS; A LIST OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WITH AFFILIATIONS; THE ORGANIZATION'S CURRENT ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET, INCLUDING EXPENSES AND REVENUE; MOST RECENT ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (INDEPENDENTLY AUDITED, IF AVAILABLE; IF NOT AVAILABLE THEY SHOULD ATTACH A COPY OF THEIR MOST RECENT COMPLETED IRS FORM 990); LETTERS OF SUPPORT SHOULD VERIFY PROJECT NEED AND COLLABORATION WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, IF AVAILABLE. |
| Deadlines | DEADLINES FOR SUBMITTING GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE FEBRUARY 1 AND JULY 1 |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE MADE TO ORGANIZATIONS WITH PROGRAMS SERVING RESIDENTS OF THE DETROIT, MICHIGAN METROPOLITAN AREA (WAYNE, OAKLAND AND MACOMB COUNTIES). THERE WILL BE NO GRANTS HIGHER THAN 50,000; NO GRANTS WILL BE MADE TO MUNICIPALITIES, OTHER GOVERNMENTAL DEPARTMENTS OR FUNDS (EXCEPT BY SPECIFIC ACTION). BRICK AND MORTAR GRANTS ARE DISCOURAGED. HOWEVER, MHF WILL CONSIDER REQUESTS FOR INITIATIVES THAT WILL HELP AN ORGANIZATION BUILD ITS CAPACITY, INCLUDING SUCH THINGS AS NEW EQUIPMENT, FACILITY RENOVATIONS, TECHNOLOGY, NEW HEALTH CENTER ACCESS POINTS, ETC. MHF WILL NOT PROVIDE LOANS; SUPPORT RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS; INDULGE IN LOBBYING; OR SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS WHICH DISCRIMINATE BECAUSE OF AGE, RACE, ETHNIC ORIGIN, RELIGION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, DISABILITY, OR SEX. |
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
0% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian Health and Family Services | Detroit, MI | Construction of health center | $50,000 |
| Centro Multicultural LA Familia | Pontiac, MI | Health insurance navigation | $50,000 |
| Health Unit on Davison Ave | Detroit, MI | Health clinic renovation | $50,000 |
| Hope Shelters | Pontiac, MI | Operating costs | $50,000 |
| New Day Foundation | Rochester Hills, MI | Support for families with cancer | $50,000 |
| Malta Dental and Medical Center | Detroit, MI | Clinic renovation | $40,000 |
| Access | Dearborn, MI | Helath insurance navigation | $25,000 |
| World Medical Relief | Southfield, MI | Medicine | $25,000 |
| Michigan League for Public Policy | Lansing, MI | Education & research | $20,000 |
| World Medical Relief | Southfield, MI | Upgrade hvac system | $20,000 |
| Camp Fire Southeast Michigan | Holly, MI | Educating faith leaders-medicaid/sna | $12,000 |
| Detroit Wayne Co Health Authority | Detroit, MI | Schweitzer fellowship health researc | $8,000 |
| Fort St Presbyterian Church | Detroit, MI | Capacity building | $7,884 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $407,884 | 13 |
| 2024 | $280,056 | 15 |
| 2023 | $578,577 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611829349100321
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-2100939
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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