Michael and Marian Ilitch Foundation

EIN 47-7377973 · MI · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$110K Funds in MI, DC
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Michael and Marian Ilitch Foundation based in MI paid 3 grants totaling $2.1M to 3 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $20K to $2M, with a median of $110K. Its largest recipients included KIRK GIBSON FOUNDATION, UNITED MACEDONIAN DIASPORA, and JAMIE DANIELS FOUNDATION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$3,666,569
Giving (latest yr)
$2,130,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
3
Median grant
$110K
Recipients
3
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Kirk Gibson Foundation$2,000,000
  • United Macedonian Diaspora$110,000
  • Jamie Daniels Foundation$20,000

Where grants went

  • Michigan$2,020,000 · 2 grants
  • District of Columbia$110,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (3)

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

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Michael and Marian Ilitch Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Michael and Marian Ilitch Foundation is classified as a Health funder. Hospitals, medical research, disease & disorder programs, and mental health. Its recent grants reached organizations across 2 states.

In its most recent filing, Michael and Marian Ilitch Foundation reported 3 itemized grants totaling $2.1M. Individual grants ranged from $20K to $2M (median $110K).

Recent recipients include KIRK GIBSON FOUNDATION, UNITED MACEDONIAN DIASPORA, JAMIE DANIELS FOUNDATION. The full grant list is on this page.

Michael and Marian Ilitch Foundation is a private foundation based in Michigan, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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