A small baseball field with a scoreboard and trees behind it

Grant recipient EIN 30-0125283Sports and recreation

Who funds Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Inc?

41 private foundations gave Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Inc in Detroit, MI $51.8 million across 157 grants, in tax years 2017 to 2025.

Grants listed on funders’ 990-PF returns for tax years 2017 to 2025, read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Grants received by year

Grants from private foundations by the funder’s tax year. The latest year is in blue; it is not complete until all its returns reach the IRS.

Every foundation grant, by year

157 grants

Each line as the funder listed it on its return, newest year first, then largest.

  1. The Glancy Foundation Inc Margaret Scott Alston & Bird LLPAtlanta, GA 2025

    Support charitable purpose of organization

    $2,500
  2. Joanne and John Carter Family FoundationBloomfield Hills, MI 2025

    Improvement, operation, maintenance, security, programming and expansion of the detroit river walk and associated green spaces.

    $2,000
  3. JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY 2025

    Matching contribution (general operating support)

    $600
  4. St Clair Charitable TrustGrosse Pointe, MI 2025

    General charitable

    $250
  5. Citizens Charitable FoundationJohnston, RI 2025

    Matching gifts

    $25
  6. The Ralph C Wilson Jr FoundationDetroit, MI 2024

    Construction Support - Ralph Wilson Park

    $6,532,800
  7. The Kresge FoundationTroy, MI 2024

    General operating support

    $739,000
  8. Dte Energy FoundationDetroit, MI 2024

    Community transformation

    $500,000
  9. The Fred & Barbara Erb Family FoundationRoyal Oak, MI 2024

    Program support

    $250,000
  10. Weyerhaeuserday FoundationSt Paul, MN 2024

    General operating support

    $250,000
  11. Hudson-Webber FoundationDetroit, MI 2024

    General operating support

    $200,000
  12. Hudson-Webber FoundationDetroit, MI 2024

    General operating support

    $200,000
  13. Matilda R Wilson FundDetroit, MI 2024

    General operations

    $50,000
  14. William Davidson FoundationBirmingham, MI 2024

    To support a consulting engagement of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy

    $30,000
  15. Hamp Family FundDetroit, MI 2024

    Program services

    $27,500
  16. Elizabeth Allan & Warren Shelden FundGrosse Pointe, MI 2024

    Unrestricted

    $25,000
  17. Marvin and Betty Danto Family FoundationTroy, MI 2024

    Unrestricted charitable gift

    $5,000
  18. Gerson Family FoundationTroy, MI 2024

    General support

    $5,000
  19. George M and Jo Elyn Nyman Charitable TrustBirmingham, MI 2024

    Community restoration

    $5,000
  20. The Eugene Applebaum Family FoundationBirmingham, MI 2024

    Education & research

    $3,000
  21. Joanne and John Carter Family FoundationBloomfield Hills, MI 2024

    Improvement, operation, maintenance, security, programming and expansion of the detroit river walk and associated green spaces.

    $2,500
  22. Hudson-Webber FoundationDetroit, MI 2024

    General support

    $700
  23. Hudson-Webber FoundationDetroit, MI 2024

    Support of fall fundraising

    $700
  24. St Clair Charitable TrustGrosse Pointe, MI 2024

    General charitable

    $250
  25. Hudson-Webber FoundationDetroit, MI 2024

    In honor of matt cullen

    $200
  26. The Ralph C Wilson Jr FoundationDetroit, MI 2024

    Employee Matching Grant

    $100
  27. JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY 2024

    Matching contribution (general operating support)

    $50
  28. The Ralph C Wilson Jr FoundationDetroit, MI 2023

    To transform west riverfront park into the ralph c. Wilson, JR. Centennial park.

    $10,000,000
  29. The Skillman FoundationDetroit, MI 2023

    Support for joe louis greenway and detroit riverfront through the unified greenway campaign

    $500,000
  30. Dte Energy FoundationDetroit, MI 2023

    Community transformation

    $500,000
  31. John S and James L Knight FoundationMiami, FL 2023

    To support the unified greenway project, a nearly 30-mile-long recreational trail and public space that connects the joe louis greenway, the detroit riverfront and 23 detroit neighborhoods.

    $500,000
  32. Weyerhaeuserday FoundationSt Paul, MN 2023

    General operating support

    $250,000
  33. Hudson-Webber FoundationDetroit, MI 2023

    General operating support

    $200,000
  34. William Davidson FoundationBirmingham, MI 2023

    To support events focusing on fitness, sports, and competition in Honor of Mr. Davidson's Legacy and 100th birthday.

    $130,000
  35. The Kresge FoundationTroy, MI 2023

    This grant will sponsor shimmer on the river 2023, the annual fundraiser for the detroit riverfront conservancy.

    $50,000
  36. Matilda R Wilson FundDetroit, MI 2023

    General operations

    $50,000
  37. The Ralph C Wilson Jr FoundationDetroit, MI 2023

    To support the conservancy's signature annual fundraising events shimmer on the river and soiree on the greenway over two years.

    $40,000
  38. Elizabeth Allan & Warren Shelden FundGrosse Pointe, MI 2023

    Unrestricted

    $25,000
  39. Edward C and Linda Dresner Levy FoundationReston, VA 2023

    General support

    $25,000
  40. John A & Marlene L Boll FoundationSt Clair Shores, MI 2023

    To assist in funding to support the detroit waterfront

    $20,000
  41. Marvin and Betty Danto Family FoundationTroy, MI 2023

    Unrestricted charitable gift

    $10,000
  42. Hudson-Webber FoundationDetroit, MI 2023

    In honor of the last 20 years of transformation and matt cullens leadership of the detroit riverfront conservancy (20 for 20 fund)

    $7,200
  43. William & Martha Ford FundDetroit, MI 2023

    Program services

    $5,000
  44. Gerson Family FoundationTroy, MI 2023

    General support

    $5,000
  45. Joanne and John Carter Family FoundationBloomfield Hills, MI 2023

    Improvement, operation, maintenance, security, programming and expansion of the detroit river walk and associated green spaces.

    $3,000
  46. The Eugene Applebaum Family FoundationBirmingham, MI 2023

    Education & research

    $3,000
  47. Eugene & Sheila Mondry Family FoundationBirmingham, MI 2023

    General charitable purpose

    $2,500
  48. William & Martha Ford FundDetroit, MI 2023

    Program services

    $2,500
  49. William & Martha Ford FundDetroit, MI 2023

    Program services

    $2,500
  50. The Ralph C Wilson Jr FoundationDetroit, MI 2023

    Trustee designated grant

    $2,500
  51. The Ralph C Wilson Jr FoundationDetroit, MI 2023

    Trustee designated grant

    $2,500
  52. George M and Jo Elyn Nyman Charitable TrustBirmingham, MI 2023

    Community restoration

    $2,500
  53. St Clair Charitable TrustGrosse Pointe, MI 2023

    General charitable

    $1,250
  54. The John E Goerlich Charitable TrustHolland, OH 2023

    Contribution

    $200
  55. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2023

    General support

    $184
  56. The Ralph C Wilson Jr FoundationDetroit, MI 2023

    Employee matching grant

    $100
  57. Citizens Charitable FoundationJohnston, RI 2023

    Matching gifts

    $25
  58. WK Kellogg FoundationBattle Creek, MI 2022

    provide core support for the Unified Greenways Project to engage residents and improve access to health, education, housing, recreation, employment and economic development opportunities across 23 connected Detroit neighborhoods

    $1,160,000
  59. William Davidson FoundationBirmingham, MI 2022

    To support the comprehensive campaign and the permanent endowment

    $1,000,000
  60. Dte Energy FoundationDetroit, MI 2022

    Community transformation

    $500,000
  61. Dte Energy FoundationDetroit, MI 2022

    Community transformation

    $500,000
  62. Elizabeth Allan & Warren Shelden FundGrosse Pointe, MI 2022

    Unrestricted

    $260,000
  63. Weyerhaeuserday FoundationSt Paul, MN 2022

    General operating support

    $250,000
  64. Hudson-Webber FoundationDetroit, MI 2022

    Key land acquisition for joe louis greenway

    $200,000
  65. Hudson-Webber FoundationDetroit, MI 2022

    Startup operations

    $150,000
  66. William Davidson FoundationBirmingham, MI 2022

    To support events focusing on fitness, sports, and competition in honor of MR. Davidson's legacy and 100th birthday

    $130,000
  67. Matilda R Wilson FundDetroit, MI 2022

    General operations

    $100,000
  68. The Walters Family FoundationMilford, MI 2022

    WFF funding will help to undertake the establishment, improvement, operations, maintenance, and conservation of public parks, promenades, and other public green space along the detroit international riverfront for the recreation and enjoyment of the general public in perpetuity.

    $100,000
  69. Hudson-Webber FoundationDetroit, MI 2022

    President's discretionary grant

    $50,000
  70. Edward C and Linda Dresner Levy FoundationReston, VA 2022

    General support

    $25,000
  71. Marvin and Betty Danto Family FoundationTroy, MI 2022

    Unrestricted charitable gift

    $10,000
  72. The Ralph C Wilson Jr FoundationDetroit, MI 2022

    To support soire on the greenway, detroit riverfront conservancy's annual fundraiser.

    $10,000
  73. Hamp Family FundDetroit, MI 2022

    Program services

    $5,000
  74. William & Martha Ford FundDetroit, MI 2022

    Program services

    $5,000
  75. Gerson Family FoundationTroy, MI 2022

    General support

    $5,000
  76. Joanne and John Carter Family FoundationBloomfield Hills, MI 2022

    Improvement, operation, maintenance, security, programming and expansion of the detroit river walk and associated green spaces.

    $3,500
  77. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2022

    Program/operating support

    $1,000
  78. Eugene & Sheila Mondry Family FoundationBirmingham, MI 2022

    General charitable purpose

    $1,000
  79. The Ralph C Wilson Jr FoundationDetroit, MI 2022

    Matching gifts program

    $1,000
  80. George M and Jo Elyn Nyman Charitable TrustBirmingham, MI 2022

    Community restoration

    $1,000
  81. St Clair Charitable TrustGrosse Pointe, MI 2022

    General charitable

    $500
  82. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2022

    General support

    $221
  83. The Ralph C Wilson Jr FoundationDetroit, MI 2022

    Matching gifts program

    $200
  84. JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY 2022

    General operating support

    $100
  85. WK Kellogg FoundationBattle Creek, MI 2021

    provide core support for the Unified Greenways Project to connect and link residents to improved health, education, housing, employment and economic development opportunities in 23 Detroit neighborhoods

    $1,500,000
  86. William Davidson FoundationBirmingham, MI 2021

    Comprehensive campaign support

    $1,000,000
  87. Dte Energy FoundationDetroit, MI 2021

    Community transformation

    $500,000
  88. Hudson-Webber FoundationDetroit, MI 2021

    Comprehensive campaign

    $400,000
  89. Hudson-Webber FoundationDetroit, MI 2021

    Comprehensive campaign

    $400,000
  90. Elizabeth Allan & Warren Shelden FundGrosse Pointe, MI 2021

    Unrestricted

    $260,000
  91. Matilda R Wilson FundDetroit, MI 2021

    General operations

    $100,000
  92. The Walters Family FoundationMilford, MI 2021

    WFF funding will help to undertake the establishment, improvement, operations, maintenance, and conservation of public parks, promenades, and other public green space along the detroit international riverfront for the recreation and enjoyment of the general public in perpetuity.

    $100,000
  93. Eugene & Sheila Mondry Family FoundationBirmingham, MI 2021

    General charitable purpose

    $50,000
  94. Edward C and Linda Dresner Levy FoundationReston, VA 2021

    General support

    $25,000
  95. Marvin and Betty Danto Family FoundationTroy, MI 2021

    Unrestricted charitable gift

    $10,000
  96. William Davidson FoundationBirmingham, MI 2021

    To support the 2021 shimmer on the river annual fundraiser

    $10,000
  97. William & Martha Ford FundDetroit, MI 2021

    Fundraiser

    $10,000
  98. The Ralph C Wilson Jr FoundationDetroit, MI 2021

    To provide sponsorship support for the detroit riverfront conservancys virtual fundraiser #beingaparttogether.

    $10,000
  99. Hamp Family FundDetroit, MI 2021

    Program services

    $5,000
  100. Benson & Edith Ford FundDetroit, MI 2021

    Program services

    $5,000
  101. Joanne and John Carter Family FoundationBloomfield Hills, MI 2021

    Improvement, operation, maintenance, security, programming and expansion of the detroit river walk and associated green spaces.

    $1,000
  102. Marjorie and Maxwell Jospey FoundationBirmingham, MI 2021

    General support

    $1,000
  103. St Clair Charitable TrustGrosse Pointe, MI 2021

    General charitable

    $500
  104. The Ralph C Wilson Jr FoundationDetroit, MI 2021

    Matching grant

    $200
  105. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2021

    General support

    $121
  106. MLG FoundationHanover, NH 2021

    Support development of the riverfront district

    $50
  107. The Ralph C Wilson Jr FoundationDetroit, MI 2020

    To support the transformation of west riverfront park into the ralph c. Wilson, JR. Centennial park.

    $14,000,000
  108. The Ralph C Wilson Jr FoundationDetroit, MI 2020

    To support the connection linking the east riverfront to the west riverfront and may creek greenway.

    $2,700,000
  109. William Davidson FoundationBirmingham, MI 2020

    Comprehensive campaign support

    $2,200,000
  110. Dte Energy FoundationDetroit, MI 2020

    Community transformation

    $500,000
  111. The Ralph C Wilson Jr FoundationDetroit, MI 2020

    See part XV, supplementary informationrecipient 9to support the ralph c. Wilson, JR. Centennial park entry garden in memory of ralph wilsons late daughters edith wilson and linda bogdan from gifts made from their trusts.

    $500,000
  112. Hudson-Webber FoundationDetroit, MI 2020

    Comprehensive campaign

    $400,000
  113. Elizabeth Allan & Warren Shelden FundGrosse Pointe, MI 2020

    Unrestricted

    $260,000
  114. Matilda R Wilson FundDetroit, MI 2020

    General operations

    $100,000
  115. Edward C and Linda Dresner Levy FoundationReston, VA 2020

    General support

    $25,000
  116. Eugene & Sheila Mondry Family FoundationBirmingham, MI 2020

    General charitable purpose

    $20,600
  117. The Ralph C Wilson Jr FoundationDetroit, MI 2020

    See part XV, supplementary informationrecipient 127to support detroit riverfront conservancy's virtual fundraiser #beingaparttogether to support the conservancy's stewardship of its public spaces.

    $10,000
  118. The Newman Family FoundationTroy, MI 2020

    General

    $5,000
  119. Benson & Edith Ford FundDetroit, MI 2020

    Program services

    $5,000
  120. Barron Family FoundationBloomfield Hills, MI 2020

    Gift to general fund

    $1,000
  121. Marjorie and Maxwell Jospey FoundationBirmingham, MI 2020

    General support

    $1,000
  122. McGregor FundDetroit, MI 2020

    Matching Gifts

    $500
  123. St Clair Charitable TrustGrosse Pointe, MI 2020

    General charitable

    $500
  124. Hudson-Webber FoundationDetroit, MI 2020

    Matching gift

    $500
  125. Hudson-Webber FoundationDetroit, MI 2020

    Matching gift

    $500
  126. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2020

    General support

    $250
  127. Malcolm and Beth Lowenstein FoundationBloomfield Hills, MI 2020

    To provide funding for community improvement and development efforts

    $250
  128. JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY 2020

    General operating support

    $225
  129. The Ralph C Wilson Jr FoundationDetroit, MI 2020

    Employee matching grant

    $200
  130. MLG FoundationHanover, NH 2020

    Support development of the riverfront district

    $100
  131. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2020

    General support

    $86
  132. Dte Energy FoundationDetroit, MI 2019

    Community transformation

    $500,000
  133. Elizabeth Allan & Warren Shelden FundGrosse Pointe, MI 2019

    Unrestricted

    $260,000
  134. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2019

    Program/operating support

    $30,000
  135. Hamp Family FundDetroit, MI 2019

    Annual fund

    $10,000
  136. Benson & Edith Ford FundDetroit, MI 2019

    Program services

    $5,000
  137. William & Martha Ford FundDetroit, MI 2019

    Shimmer on the river

    $2,500
  138. The Kresge FoundationTroy, MI 2019

    Matching gift

    $750
  139. Alan Jay and Sue Kaufman FoundationFarmington Hills, MI 2019

    General purpose grant

    $100
  140. Ran Family FoundationBloomfield Hills, MI 2019

    General fund

    $100
  141. Malcolm and Beth Lowenstein FoundationBloomfield Hills, MI 2019

    To provide funding for community improvement and development efforts

    $100
  142. JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY 2019

    General operating support

    $50
  143. John S and James L Knight FoundationMiami, FL 2018

    To increase detroits vibrancy by activating a strategic location along the detroit riverwalk as a new and diverse gathering place for the entire detroit community.

    $112,200
  144. The Walters Family FoundationMilford, MI 2018

    WFF funding will help with the development of atwater beach, a new public space on detroit's east riverfront. The space will feature a sandy beach for families to use in recreation, including walkways and public art. Atwater beach is designed and crafted to attract vistors of all ages and backgrounds and assist in the commercial and community growth of the area.

    $50,000
  145. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2018

    Program/operating support

    $25,000
  146. Edward C and Linda Dresner Levy FoundationReston, VA 2018

    Charitable

    $25,000
  147. Hamp Family FundDetroit, MI 2018

    Program services

    $10,000
  148. Dte Energy FoundationDetroit, MI 2018

    Environmental leadership

    $10,000
  149. Elizabeth Allan & Warren Shelden FundGrosse Pointe, MI 2018

    Unrestricted

    $10,000
  150. WK Kellogg FoundationBattle Creek, MI 2018

    Matching Grant

    $2,200
  151. Barron Family FoundationBloomfield Hills, MI 2018

    Gift to general fund

    $1,000
  152. Thomas and Carol Cracchiolo FoundationSt Clair Shores, MI 2018

    Operating fund

    $1,000
  153. Laybel Family FoundationFarmington Hills, MI 2018

    Unrestricted donation

    $1,000
  154. The Kresge FoundationTroy, MI 2018

    Matching gift

    $500
  155. JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY 2018

    General operating support

    $400
  156. Eugene & Sheila Mondry Family FoundationBirmingham, MI 2017

    General charitable purpose

    $2,800
  157. Barron Family FoundationBloomfield Hills, MI 2017

    Gift to general fund

    $1,000

Funders of similar organizations nearby

Foundations that gave to other sports and recreation organizations in Detroit, MI and are not among Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Inc’s funders above.

  1. Dick's Sporting Goods FoundationCoraopolis, PA 17 grants Accepts applications $221,000 to similar organizations
  2. Comerica Charitable FoundationCincinnati, OH 13 grants Preselected only $81,944 to similar organizations
  3. Fca Foundation aka Stellantis FoundationAuburn Hills, MI 4 grants Preselected only $140,000 to similar organizations
  4. The Cold Heading FoundationWarren, MI 7 grants Preselected only $87,000 to similar organizations
  5. Ford PhilanthropyDearborn, MI 9 grants Preselected only $67,000 to similar organizations
  6. James and Cleo Hamilton Family Charitable TrustDetroit, MI 6 grants Preselected only $2,400 to similar organizations
  7. Rogers Family Foundation CorporationBloomfield Hills, MI 8 grants Preselected only $278,600 to similar organizations
  8. Ally Charitable FoundationCharlotte, NC 8 grants Accepts applications $195,000 to similar organizations

About this match

Funders write a recipient’s name and address, not its EIN. We matched these grants to EIN 30-0125283 by name and ZIP code, or by name, city and State against the IRS list of exempt organizations and our list of filers. Grants we could not tie to one organization are not counted here.