SAY DETROIT
Southfield, MI, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
20-4786626
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
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Parent Organization
Southfield, MI, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
20-4786626
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
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Parent Organization
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SAY DETROIT is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Michigan, with additional support in Tennessee and Washington, D.C. The foundation engages in relationship-based grantmaking and does not accept unsolicited proposals, offering grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
IMPROVING THE LIVES OF THE NEEDIEST CITIZENS THROUGH SHELTER, FOOD, MEDICAL CARE, VOLUNTEER EFFORTS, AND EDUCATION
Cause Areas
2
Education
Shelter and residential care
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries
$1.7M
44%
COLLEGE FOR CREATIVE STUDIES
$360K
10%
CASS COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES INC
$250K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
19
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SAY DETROIT?
No. SAY DETROIT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SAY DETROIT give?
SAY DETROIT primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, Tennessee, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are SAY DETROIT’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SAY DETROIT fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SAY DETROIT make each year?
In 2024, SAY DETROIT awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $290 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SAY DETROIT fund recently?
In 2024, SAY DETROIT awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries, COLLEGE FOR CREATIVE STUDIES, and CASS COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SAY DETROIT?
SAY DETROIT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.