Gretchen C Valade Endownment for the Arts

EIN 04-3843795 · MI · NTEE A122

Invitation only Typical grant ~$1.7M Funds in MI
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Gretchen C Valade Endownment for the Arts based in MI paid 2 grants totaling $3.3M to 2 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $80K to $3.3M, with a median of $1.7M. Its largest recipients included DETROIT INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL FOUNDATION and THE PARADE COMPANY. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$3,306,683
Giving (latest yr)
$3,330,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
2
Median grant
$1.7M
Recipients
2
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Detroit International Jazz Festival Foundation$3,250,000
  • The Parade Company$80,000

Where grants went

  • Michigan$3,330,000 · 2 grants

Grants Paid (2)

Detroit International Jazz Festival Foundation
Harper Woods, MI
To Support Detroit International Jazz Festival
$3,250,000
The Parade Company
Detroit, MI
To Support Parade Operations
$80,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Gretchen C Valade Endownment for the Arts does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Gretchen C Valade Endownment for the Arts is classified as a Arts, Culture & Humanities funder. Museums, performing arts, cultural institutions, and the humanities.

In its most recent filing, Gretchen C Valade Endownment for the Arts reported 2 itemized grants totaling $3.3M. Individual grants ranged from $80K to $3.3M (median $1.7M).

Recent recipients include DETROIT INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL FOUNDATION, THE PARADE COMPANY. The full grant list is on this page.

Gretchen C Valade Endownment for the Arts is a private foundation based in Michigan, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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