Michael and Marian Ilitch Foundation
Invitation OnlyDetroit, Michigan · EIN 47-7377973 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.1M
Organizations funded3
Typical grant$110,000
Total assets$3.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $2,000,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
33% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Gibson Foundation | Birmingham, MI | Donation to provide funding for activity-based programs and therapies that improve the quality of life for those living with parkinson's. | $2,000,000 |
| United Macedonian Diaspora | Washington, DC | Donation to provide funding to promote the interests of macedonians and macedonian communities worldwide. | $110,000 |
| Jamie Daniels Foundation | Detroit, MI | Sponsorship of fundraiser for prevention, recovery, and stigma reduction for substance abuse disorders. | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,130,000 | 3 |
| 2024 | $0 | 0 |
| 2023 | $230,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349102030
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-7377973
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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