Quick Summary
Name: The Kresge Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $176 million (2023) |
| Grant Range | $50,000 - $3,000,000 |
| Average Grant | $500,000 |
| Application Method | Invitation Only |
Contact Details
Website: https://kresge.org
Email: info@kresge.org
Phone: (248) 643-9630
Address: 3215 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48084
Geographic Focus
United States only, with emphasis on:
- Detroit and surrounding areas in Michigan
- Cities across the United States facing economic and social challenges
- Focus on low-income communities and communities of color
Funding Priorities
- Health: Expanding opportunity for low-income people in cities to achieve good health
- Environment: Building climate resilience in cities and advancing energy transitions
- Education: Expanding postsecondary opportunities and success for low-income students
- Arts & Culture: Strengthening the cultural sector in cities
- Detroit: Comprehensive support for community development in Detroit
- Expanding Opportunities: Cross-cutting work to dismantle structural barriers
What They Don't Fund
- Individuals
- Capital campaigns (unless part of strategic initiative)
- Annual fundraising drives
- Endowment campaigns
- Debt retirement
- Conferences and seminars (unless part of larger initiative)
- Religious organizations for sectarian purposes
- Political campaigns or lobbying
Application Method
Invitation Only: The Kresge Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. The foundation proactively identifies and invites organizations to apply based on their strategic priorities and research. Organizations cannot submit applications without prior invitation from foundation staff.
The foundation uses a multi-stage process:
- Internal identification and vetting of potential grantees
- Invitation to submit concept paper or letter of inquiry
- Full proposal by invitation only
- Due diligence and site visits
- Board approval
References
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