Ruth Mott Foundation
Historical FunderFlint, Michigan · EIN 38-2876435 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$4.1M
Organizations funded51
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$271.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $28,700 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | RUTH MOTT FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 E COURT ST SUITE 3C, FLINT MI 485021649 |
| Phone | 8102330170 |
| Form and materials | POTENTIAL GRANTEES ARE ENCOURAGED TO GO TO WWW.RUTHMOTTFOUNDATION.ORG FOR INFORMATION ON THE RUTH MOTT FOUNDATION GRANT PROCESS AND GUIDELINES. |
| Deadlines | BOARD APPROVES GRANTS 3 TIMES A YEAR (FEB/MARCH, JUNE & OCT). SEE WEBSITE FOR SPECIFIC DEADLINES. |
| Restrictions | THE RUTH MOTT FOUNDATION BELIEVES IN COMMUNITY VITALITY, WHICH EMERGES FROM SAFE AND VIBRANT NEIGHBORHOODS THAT ARE HOME TO HEALTHY, FINANCIALLY SECURE FAMILIES AND CHILDREN. TO ACHIEVE THIS IN OUR COMMUNITY, WE ARE FOCUSING OUR EFFORTS ON NORTH FLINT, THE AREA WHERE WE BELIEVE OUR EFFORTS CAN MAKE THE BIGGEST DIFFERENCE. WE DEFINE NORTH FLINT AS THE CITY LIMITS ON THE WEST, NORTH AND EAST, AND FLUSHING ROAD/5TH AVENUE/LONGWAY BOULEVARD CORRIDOR TO THE SOUTH. GRANTS MUST ADDRESS YOUTH, SAFETY, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, OR NEIGHBORHOODS. MORE SPECIFIC GUIDELINES CAN BE FOUND ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE - WWW.RUTHMOTTFOUNDATION.ORG. |
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
9% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University | Flint, MI | Rx kids: prenatal and infant allowances in flint, mi | $400,000 |
| Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission | Flint, MI | North flint public safety strategy 2024 | $390,000 |
| Urban Renaissance Center | Flint, MI | Urc general operating support 2024 - 2025 | $315,000 |
| Genesee County Land Bank Authority | Flint, MI | Clean & green 2025 | $300,000 |
| Evergreen Community Development Initiative | Flint, MI | General operating support 2024-2026 | $150,000 |
| Metro Community Development Inc | Flint, MI | North flint neighborhood and small business revitalization project | $150,000 |
| Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village | Flint, MI | Sbev general operating 2023 - 2025 | $150,000 |
| Sipi Inc | Flint, MI | North flint capacity building 2024-2025 | $141,230 |
| Hispanic Technology and Community Center Dba Latinx Technology and Communit | Flint, MI | General operating support 2025-2026 | $125,000 |
| Asbury Community Development Corporation | Flint, MI | Asbury general operating support 2025-2026 | $112,500 |
| Neighborhood Engagement Hub | Flint, MI | Neh general operations 2024 - 2025 | $105,000 |
| United Way of Genesee County | Flint, MI | Friends of berston - general operation 2023-2025 | $100,000 |
| Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Flint | Flint, MI | Safe places 2024-2025 | $100,000 |
| Communities First Inc | Flint, MI | Building healthy and vibrant communities | $95,000 |
| Made Institute | Flint, MI | Made general operating support 2024-2026 | $92,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Flint | Flint, MI | Neighborhood small grants programs 2024 | $90,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater Flint | Flint, MI | Bgc general operating support 2024 - 2025 | $80,000 |
| Cpsa Courier Inc | Flint, MI | Courier general operating support 2024-2026 | $80,000 |
| Bethel United Methodist Church | Flint, MI | Flint freedom school collaborative 2024-2025 | $75,000 |
| Crime Stoppers of Flint and Genesee County | Flint, MI | Crime stoppers general operating support 2024 | $75,000 |
| Involveddad | Flint, MI | Impact/Family matters - father engagement 2024 | $75,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | Flint, MI | Lisc flint strategy 2022-2025 | $75,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flint and Genesee County | Flint, MI | Out of school time mentoring program 2024 - 2025 | $65,000 |
| Legal Services of Eastern Michigan | Flint, MI | The north flint legal outreach & immersion project 2025 | $59,500 |
| Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village | Flint, MI | North flint neighborhood action council 2023 | $55,000 |
| Child Care Network | Ann Arbor, MI | Family support program 2025 | $50,000 |
| Motherly Intercession | Flint, MI | Reading and counting to succeed 2024 | $45,000 |
| Nation Outside | Detroit, MI | Nation outside flint chapter 2024 | $45,000 |
| Bangtown Studio on the Go | Flint, MI | Studio on the go 2024 | $41,000 |
| Ferris Wheel Innovation Center Dba 100K Ideas | Flint, MI | 100K north flint programming initiative 2024 | $40,000 |
| Project Syncere Inc | Chicago, IL | Stemnetics 2024-2025 | $40,000 |
| Active Boys in Christ | Flint, MI | Abc general operating support 2024-2025 | $38,000 |
| Flint and Genesee Chamber Foundation | Flint, MI | Flintside on the ground: 2024-2025 | $37,300 |
| Forge Flint | Flint, MI | Reliable transportation for employment opportunities 2025 | $37,200 |
| Center for Higher Educational Achievement (Chea) | Flint, MI | Chea north flint adult education program 2024-2025 | $35,000 |
| The Flint Institute of Music Inc | Flint, MI | Community programs 2024 | $35,000 |
| African Drum and Dance Parents Association | Flint, MI | Addpa general operating support 2024 | $30,000 |
| Gearup2lead | Flint, MI | The engagement center & coalition 2024 | $30,000 |
| Peckham Inc | Lansing, MI | Embers project 2024 | $28,700 |
| Flint Jackson Park Youth League | Flint, MI | Jackson park general operating support 2024 | $22,500 |
| El Ballet Folklorico Estudiantil | Flint, MI | El ballet general operating support 2024-2025 | $20,000 |
| Floyd J Mccree Theatre | Flint, MI | Performing arts programs for youth 2024-2025 | $20,000 |
| Michigan Civic Education Fund (Mcef) | Madison Heights, MI | Civic participation pilot 2024 | $20,000 |
| Council of Michigan Foundations | Detroit, MI | Philanthropic capacity 2024 | $16,000 |
| Neighborhood Engagement Hub | Flint, MI | Flint: our community, our voice | $10,000 |
| Neighborhood Engagement Hub | Flint, MI | Healing through your story | $9,100 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Flint, MI | Flint families forward: michigan id initiative | $7,000 |
| National Center for Family Philanthropy | Washington, DC | Philanthropic capacity 2024 | $4,900 |
| Grantmakers for Effective Organizations | Washington, DC | Geo philanthropic capacity 2024 | $4,000 |
| Mission Investors Exchange | Washington, DC | Philanthropic capacity 2025 | $3,500 |
| Peak Grantmaking | Washington, DC | Peak philanthropic capacity 2024 | $3,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Community Development Initiative | Flint, MI | General operating support 2024-2026 | $150,000 |
| Hispanic Technology and Community Center Dba Latinx Technology and Communit | Flint, MI | General operating support 2025-2026 | $125,000 |
| Asbury Community Development Corporation | Flint, MI | Asbury general operating support 2025-2026 | $112,500 |
| Made Institute | Flint, MI | Made general operating support 2024-2026 | $92,000 |
| African Drum and Dance Parents Association | Flint, MI | Addpa general operating support 2024 - life skills & cultural awareness project | $30,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,127,430 | 56 |
| 2023 | $6,436,200 | 71 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502879349100740
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-2876435
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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