ETHEL AND JAMES FLINN FOUNDATION
Detroit, MI, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
38-2143122
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Detroit, MI, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
38-2143122
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•
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Ethel and James Flinn Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on philanthropy and is currently open for unsolicited proposals. In the filing year 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $2.9 million in grants to 123 grantees, primarily supporting initiatives in Michigan, with additional funding in New York and Washington, D.C. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section on the foundation's current profile page to assess their fit for funding opportunities.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS
$986.5K
9%
HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM
$750K
7%

CHILDRENS CENTER OF WAYNE COUNTY INC
$420K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
83
Median 1st year grant
$12.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$37.6K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ETHEL AND JAMES FLINN FOUNDATION?
Yes. ETHEL AND JAMES FLINN FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does ETHEL AND JAMES FLINN FOUNDATION give?
ETHEL AND JAMES FLINN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, New York, 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 ETHEL AND JAMES FLINN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ETHEL AND JAMES FLINN FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ETHEL AND JAMES FLINN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, ETHEL AND JAMES FLINN FOUNDATION awarded about 80 grants, totaling nearly $2.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ETHEL AND JAMES FLINN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, ETHEL AND JAMES FLINN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 120 grantees. Recent grantees include THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS, HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM, and CHILDRENS CENTER OF WAYNE COUNTY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ETHEL AND JAMES FLINN FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting ETHEL AND JAMES FLINN FOUNDATION’s website.
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