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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 38-0808800

McGregor Fund

A private foundation in Detroit, MI. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 141 grants and $13.5 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Jun 30, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
McGregor Fund
100 TALON CENTRE DRIVE Suite 100
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 963-3495
Form and materials
Applicant submits an online general inquiry form. Fund staff initiates a conversation with the applicant to learn about the organization. If an invitation is extended, staff will include specific instructions and guidance on the required application materials, method of submission, and a submission deadline. All grant decisions are the responsibility of the board of trustees. Board meetings are held four times per year, generally in march, june, september and december. Applicants will be notified of the board's decision by phone or email within a week after the meeting at which the application was considered.
Deadlines
Applications are received and accepted throughout the year.
Restrictions
In an effort to utilize its limited resources wisely and because it receives more requests that it can support, mcgregor fund adheres to the following guidelines for its grantmaking activities: the geographic area of the fund is limited principally to the detroit metropolitan area, which is defined as wayne, oakland and macomb counties. Funding is limited to the areas of interest of the fund which can be found on our website: www.mcgregorfund.org. All grant decisions are the responsibility of the board of trustees. Trustee meetings are scheduled four times per year, generally in march, june, september, and december. The fund does not: provide loans, make direct grants to students for scholarships or sponsor events.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $13,511,248

    Grants listed
    141
    Assets, end of year
    $235,056,423

  • Tax year 2023

    $9,791,289

    Grants listed
    130
    Assets, end of year
    $224,332,937

  • Tax year 2022

    $8,728,871

    Grants listed
    114
    Assets, end of year
    $209,656,665

  • Tax year 2021

    $9,549,594

    Grants listed
    142
    Assets, end of year
    $143,236,625

  • Tax year 2020

    $9,385,123

    Grants listed
    201
    Assets, end of year
    $149,099,518

Grants paid in 2024

141 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Detroit Phoenix CenterDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $650,000
  2. South Oakland Shelter dba Lighthouse MIPontiac, MI

    General Operations and Capital Support

    $500,000
  3. Alternatives For GirlsDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $425,000
  4. First StepPlymouth, MI

    General Operations

    $400,000
  5. Force DetroitDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $375,000
  6. Turning PointMount Clemens, MI

    General Operations

    $350,000
  7. Community & Home Supports IncDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $325,000
  8. Developing Kingdoms in Different StagesSouthfield, MI

    General Operations

    $325,000
  9. AccessDearborn, MI

    General Operations

    $300,000
  10. Avalon Healing CenterDetroit, MI

    General Operations and Capital Support

    $300,000
  11. Central United Methodist Church Community Development CorporationDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $300,000
  12. Detroit Phoenix CenterDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $300,000
  13. Family Assistance for Renaissance MenDetroit, MI

    General Operations and Capital Project

    $300,000
  14. Foundation for Detroit's FutureDetroit, MI

    DIA settlement

    $300,000
  15. Ruth Ellis CenterHighland Park, MI

    General Operations

    $300,000
  16. United Community Housing CoalitionDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $300,000
  17. Coalition on Temporary ShelterDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $250,000
  18. Freedom HouseDetroit, MI

    Capital Support

    $250,000
  19. Global Development IncubatorWashington, DC

    Program Support

    $250,000
  20. Keep Growing DetroitDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $250,000
  21. Non-Profit Enterprise at Work IncAnn Arbor, MI

    General Operations

    $250,000
  22. South Oakland Shelter dba Lighthouse MIPontiac, MI

    Capital Support

    $250,000
  23. Atlantic ImpactDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $200,000
  24. Black Leaders DetroitDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $200,000
  25. Community Foundation for SE MIDetroit, MI

    Program Support

    $200,000
  26. Freedom HouseDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $200,000
  27. Here to Help FoundationRoyal Oak, MI

    Program Support

    $200,000
  28. Urban Neighborhood InitiativesDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $175,000
  29. Allied Media ProjectsDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $150,000
  30. HavenPontiac, MI

    General Operations

    $150,000
  31. Metro Food RescueW Bloomfield, MI

    Program Support

    $150,000
  32. Michigan Community ResourcesDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $150,000
  33. Wayne Metro Community Action AgencyDetroit, MI

    Program Support

    $140,000
  34. Corporation for Supportive HousingNew York, NY

    General Operations

    $135,000
  35. American Indian Health and Family Services of Southeastern MI IncDetroit, MI

    Capital Project

    $125,000
  36. Caleb's KidsSouthfield, MI

    General Operations

    $125,000
  37. Accounting Aid SocietyDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $100,000
  38. Brilliant DetroitDetroit, MI

    Program Support

    $100,000
  39. Color of AutismBeverly Hills, MI

    General Operations

    $100,000
  40. Detroit Black Community Food NetworkDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $100,000
  41. Detroit Hispanic Development CorpDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $100,000
  42. Detroit Justice CenterDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $100,000
  43. Empowerment PlanDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $100,000
  44. Genesis Harbor of Opportunities Promoting ExcellentDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $100,000
  45. Goodwill Industries of Greater DetroitDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $100,000
  46. Heritage WorksDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $100,000
  47. Make Food Not WasteDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $100,000
  48. Michigan Advocacy ProgramYpsilanti, MI

    General Operations

    $100,000
  49. Midnight Golf ProgramDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $100,000
  50. Outlier MediaDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $100,000
  51. RacquetUp DetroitDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $100,000
  52. Street DemocracyDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $100,000
  53. Student Advocacy Center of MichiganYpsilanti, MI

    Capacity Enhancement

    $100,000
  54. The Center For MichiganDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $100,000
  55. The Greening of DetroitDetroit, MI

    Program Support

    $100,000
  56. The YunionDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $100,000
  57. Tides CenterLos Angeles, CA

    Program Support

    $100,000
  58. Mosaic Youth TheatreDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $90,000
  59. Detroit Food AcademyDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $85,000
  60. Black Family Development IncDetroit, MI

    Program Support

    $75,000
  61. InsideOut Literary Arts ProjectDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $75,000
  62. Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual ViolenceOkemos, MI

    Program Support

    $75,000
  63. Mothering JusticeDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $75,000
  64. United Way for Southeastern MichiganDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $75,000
  65. Grace In ActionDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $70,000
  66. Central State UniversityWilberforce, OH

    Trustee designated

    $60,000
  67. Eastern Michigan University FoundationYpsilanti, MI

    Trustee designated

    $60,000
  68. Family Assistance for Renaissance MenDetroit, MI

    Miller fellowship

    $60,000
  69. The Greening of DetroitDetroit, MI

    Miller fellowship

    $60,000
  70. The YunionDetroit, MI

    Miller fellowship

    $60,000
  71. Spelman CollegeAtl, GA

    Trustee designated

    $55,000
  72. 482 ForwardDetroit, MI

    Program Support

    $50,000
  73. McRestMount Clemens, MI

    General Operations

    $50,000
  74. Michigan Disability Rights CoalitionDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $50,000
  75. Michigan League for Public PolicyLansing, MI

    Program Support

    $50,000
  76. Michigan League for Public PolicyLansing, MI

    General Operations

    $50,000
  77. Non-Profit Enterprise at Work IncAnn Arbor, MI

    Program Support

    $50,000
  78. Bailey Park Neighborhood Development CorporationDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $40,000
  79. Community Foundation for SE MIDetroit, MI

    Matching Gift

    $40,000
  80. United Way for Southeastern MichiganDetroit, MI

    Program Support

    $40,000
  81. Schwab Charitable TrustOrlando, FL

    Matching Gift

    $39,818
  82. Citizens Research Council of MichiganLivonia, MI

    General Operations

    $25,000
  83. Institute for AfroUrbanismDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $25,000
  84. AccessDearborn, MI

    Miller fellowship

    $20,000
  85. Black Leaders DetroitDetroit, MI

    Miller fellowship

    $20,000
  86. Caleb's KidsSouthfield, MI

    Miller fellowship

    $20,000
  87. Color of AutismBeverly Hills, MI

    Miller fellowship

    $20,000
  88. Genesis Harbor of Opportunities Promoting ExcellentDetroit, MI

    Miller fellowship

    $20,000
  89. Grantmakers for Effective OrganizationsWashington, DC

    General Operations

    $20,000
  90. Metro SolutionsSouthfield, MI

    Miller fellowship

    $20,000
  91. Michigan Community ResourcesDetroit, MI

    Miller fellowship

    $20,000
  92. Council of Michigan FoundationsDetroit, MI

    Annual Membership

    $17,000
  93. Detroit Enterprise AcademyDetroit, MI

    Trustee designated

    $15,000
  94. Detroit Public Schools FoundationDetroit, MI

    Trustee designated

    $15,000
  95. Council on FoundationsWashington, DC

    Annual Membership

    $14,000
  96. Association of Black Foundation Executives (ABFE)New York, NY

    Annual Membership

    $11,000
  97. Funders Together For Housing JusticeBoston, MA

    Annual Membership

    $11,000
  98. Barnard CollegeNew York, NY

    Matching Gift

    $10,000
  99. Council of Michigan FoundationsDetroit, MI

    Office of foundation liaison

    $10,000
  100. Sphinx Organization IncDetroit, MI

    Matching Gift

    $10,000
  101. The Helm at the Boll Life CenterGrosse Pointe, MI

    Matching Gift

    $10,000
  102. Wayne State UniversityDetroit, MI

    Matching Gift

    $10,000
  103. Grantmakers for Effective OrganizationsWashington, DC

    Annual Membership

    $6,000
  104. Michigan Nonprofit AssociationLansing, MI

    Annual Membership

    $5,000
  105. Oakland UniversityRochester, MI

    Trustee designated

    $5,000
  106. Speed Art MuseumLouisville, KY

    Matching Gift

    $5,000
  107. AccessDearborn, MI

    Matching Gift

    $4,000
  108. National Alliance to End HomelessnessWashington, DC

    Annual Membership

    $4,000
  109. Neighborhood Funders GroupSan Francisco, CA

    Annual Membership

    $3,750
  110. Chamber Music NorthwestPortland, OR

    Matching Gift

    $3,650
  111. Mission Investors ExchangeNew York, NY

    Annual Membership

    $3,300
  112. St Luke Christian Methodist Episcopal ChurchSaginaw, MI

    Matching Gift

    $3,000
  113. CAMP45 ContemporaryPortland, OR

    Matching Gift

    $2,527
  114. B3 ElevationHumble, TX

    Matching Gift

    $2,500
  115. Michigan Florida SnowbirdsWellington, FL

    Matching Gift

    $2,500
  116. Midnight Golf ProgramDetroit, MI

    Matching Gift

    $2,500
  117. PEAK GrantmakingWashington, DC

    Annual Membership

    $2,250
  118. Avalon Healing CenterDetroit, MI

    Matching Gift

    $2,000
  119. Detroit Justice CenterDetroit, MI

    Matching Gift

    $2,000
  120. Detroit Phoenix CenterDetroit, MI

    Matching Gift

    $2,000
  121. Developing Kingdoms in Different StagesRedford, MI

    Matching Gift

    $2,000
  122. Mariners InnDetroit, MI

    Matching Gift

    $2,000
  123. New Israel FundNew York, NY

    Matching Gift

    $2,000
  124. Opportunity Resource FundLansing, MI

    Matching Gift

    $2,000
  125. Progressive Lifestyles IncWaterford, MI

    Matching Gift

    $2,000
  126. Ruth Ellis CenterHighland Park, MI

    Matching Gift

    $2,000
  127. Spelman CollegeAtl, GA

    Matching Gift

    $2,000
  128. Judith Dianne Jackson Scholarship FundDetroit, MI

    Matching Gift

    $1,100
  129. Alternatives For GirlsDetroit, MI

    Matching Gift

    $1,000
  130. Empowerment PlanDetroit, MI

    Matching Gift

    $1,000
  131. Michigan Center for Youth JusticeAnn Arbor, MI

    Matching Gift

    $1,000
  132. Spaulding for ChildrenSouthfield, MI

    Matching Gift

    $1,000
  133. BoardSourceWashington, DC

    Annual Membership

    $500
  134. College for Creative StudiesDetroit, MI

    Matching Gift

    $500
  135. E Solutions LLC dba Ellavate SolutionsWashington, DC

    Matching Gift

    $500
  136. Paralyzed Veterans of AmericaWashington, DC

    Matching Gift

    $500
  137. Portland Institute for Contemporary ArtPortland, OR

    Matching Gift

    $500
  138. National Council of NonprofitsWashington, DC

    Matching Gift

    $400
  139. Michigan League for Public PolicyLansing, MI

    Annual Membership

    $250
  140. Millan Theatre dba Detroit Repertory TheatreDetroit, MI

    Matching Gift

    $103
  141. Southwest Detroit Community Justice CenterDetroit, MI

    Matching Gift

    $100

Approved for future payment

43 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. Keep Growing DetroitDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $500,000
  2. Detroit Phoenix CenterDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $400,000
  3. AccessDearborn, MI

    General Operations

    $300,000
  4. Community Foundation of Southeast MichiganDetroit, MI

    Program Support

    $300,000
  5. Michigan Community ResourcesDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $300,000
  6. Nonprofit Enterprise at WorkAnn Arbor, MI

    General Operations

    $300,000
  7. United Community Housing CoalitionDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $300,000
  8. Coalition On Temporary ShelterDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $250,000
  9. Atlantic ImpactDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $200,000
  10. Black Leaders DetroitDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $200,000
  11. First StepPlymouth, MI

    General Operations

    $200,000
  12. Goodwill Industries of Greater DetroitDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $200,000
  13. Heritage WorksDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $200,000
  14. Outlier MediaDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $200,000
  15. The Center for Michigan IncDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $200,000
  16. The YunionDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $200,000
  17. Urban Neighborhood Initiatives IncDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $175,000
  18. HAVEN IncPontiac, MI

    General Operations

    $150,000
  19. Turning PointMount Clemens, MI

    General Operations

    $150,000
  20. United Negro College Fund IncWashington, DC

    Scholarship Support

    $150,000
  21. United Way of Southeastern MichiganBEDADDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $150,000
  22. Corporation for Supportive HousingNew York, NY

    General Operations

    $135,000
  23. American Indian Health and Family Services of Southeastern MI IncDetroit, MI

    Capital Support

    $125,000
  24. Accounting Aid SocietyDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $100,000
  25. Brilliant DetroitSistahs Reachin OutDetroit, MI

    Program Support

    $100,000
  26. Color of Autism Foundation IncorporateBeverly Hills, MI

    General Operations

    $100,000
  27. Detroit Black Community Food Sovereignty NetworkDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $100,000
  28. Detroit Hispanic Development CorporationDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $100,000
  29. Detroit Justice CenterDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $100,000
  30. Family Assistance for Renaissance MenDetroit, MI

    General Operations and Capital Project

    $100,000
  31. Genesis HOPEDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $100,000
  32. Street DemocracyDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $100,000
  33. Centers for Family Development (Black Family Development)Detroit, MI

    Program Support

    $75,000
  34. InsideOut Literary Arts ProjectDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $75,000
  35. Mothering JusticeDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $75,000
  36. Greening of DetroitDetroit, MI

    Program Support

    $70,000
  37. Mosaic Youth TheatreDetroit, MI

    Miller fellowship

    $60,000
  38. Citizens Research Council of Michigan IncLivonia, MI

    General Operations

    $50,000
  39. Macomb County Rotating Emergency ShelterMount Clemens, MI

    General Operations

    $50,000
  40. Michigan Disability Rights CoalitionDetroit Disability PowerDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $50,000
  41. NonProfit Enterprise at Work IncHCREAnn Arbor, MI

    Program Support

    $50,000
  42. Bailey Park ProjectDetroit, MI

    General Operations

    $40,000
  43. Ypsilanti Community SchoolsYpsilanti, MI

    Trustee designated

    $15,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services22 grants $3,302,25032% of the total
  2. Community development8 grants $1,170,00011% of the total
  3. Housing and shelter7 grants $1,165,00011% of the total
  4. Arts and culture11 grants $647,1776% of the total
  5. Youth development4 grants $527,5005% of the total
  6. Crime and legal aid8 grants $523,1005% of the total
  7. 14 other causes44 grants $2,842,05028% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Michigan113 grants $12,763,553
  2. District of Columbia9 grants $284,150
  3. New York4 grants $159,300
  4. California2 grants $103,750
  5. Ohio1 grant $60,000
  6. Georgia2 grants $57,000
  7. Florida2 grants $42,318
  8. Maryland1 grant $14,000
  9. Massachusetts1 grant $11,000
  10. Oregon3 grants $6,677

Officers, directors and trustees

10 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Joyce E JenereauxTrustee Hours 1Pay $0
  • Kristi D PlainTrustee Hours 1Pay $0
  • Michelle Johnson TidjaniTrustee Hours 1Pay $0
  • Sheilah P ClayTrustee Hours 1Pay $0
  • Kate Levin MarkelPresident & Secretary Hours 40Pay $355,361
  • Felix M Valbuena Jr MDTrustee Hours 1Pay $0
  • Philip B PhillipsTrustee Hours 1Pay $0
  • Donna Murray-BrownTrustee Hours 1Pay $0
  • Byna Elliotttrustee Hours 1Pay $0
  • Kelly Major GreenTrustee Hours 1Pay $0

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