DTE ENERGY FOUNDATION
Detroit, MI, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
38-2708636
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Detroit, MI, US
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501(c)3
•
EIN
38-2708636
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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The DTE Energy Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that actively supports various causes, including news and public information, with a total of $15.8 million in grants paid to 1,119 grantees in 2024. The foundation primarily focuses its funding in Michigan, Massachusetts, and Virginia and is currently open for unsolicited proposals. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section of the current profile page to assess their fit with the foundation's funding priorities.
Cause Areas
2
Foundations
News and public information
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
DTE BEACON PARK FOUNDATION
$17.1M
8%
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN
$11.9M
6%

UNITED WAY FOR SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN
$10.9M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
442
Median 1st year grant
$6K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DTE ENERGY FOUNDATION?
Yes. DTE ENERGY 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 DTE ENERGY FOUNDATION give?
DTE ENERGY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, Massachusetts, and Virginia. 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 DTE ENERGY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DTE ENERGY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $6,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DTE ENERGY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, DTE ENERGY FOUNDATION awarded about 440 grants, totaling nearly $15.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DTE ENERGY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, DTE ENERGY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1,120 grantees. Recent grantees include DTE BEACON PARK FOUNDATION, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN, and UNITED WAY FOR SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DTE ENERGY FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting DTE ENERGY FOUNDATION’s website.
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