DTE ENERGY FOUNDATION
Annual Giving
$15.8M-20% YoY
Grants
442
Median Grant
$10K
Organizations Funded
401
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Foundation Overview
Mission
The DTE Foundation's mission centers on transforming communities with a focus on enhancing lives, meeting community needs and fostering vibrant neighborhoods. The foundation specifically focuses on transforming underserved and disinvested communities by enhancing safety, expanding positive opportunities, and providing supportive services for youth and families.
Focus Areas
Funded Initiatives
DTE Foundation granted $420,000 to 45 state-funded domestic violence shelters throughout Michigan in 2024, offered $150,000 in Community Empowerment Awards, and has granted over $3 million to domestic violence shelters over six years.
How to Apply
DTE Foundation grants are invitation-only, operating on a quarterly schedule: Q1 – Education & Employment, Q2 – Community Transformation/Economic Progress, Q3 – Human Needs/Arts & Culture, Q4 – Environment. They do not accept unsolicited letters or proposals.
Does Not Fund
Organizations that cannot demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity (clients, staff and board composition). Projects that may result in undue personal benefit to DTE Energy Foundation board members or DTE Energy employees. Conferences unless in areas where DTE Energy has business presence.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$15.8M
Grants
442
Median
$10K
States
11
$19.8M
Grants
390
Median
$10K
States
13
$18.4M
Grants
389
Median
$15K
States
13
Grant Size Distribution
$10K
Typical Grant (Median)
$100
Smallest
$5K
25th Pctile
$25K
75th Pctile
$1.2M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $5K and $25K.
Largest Recent Grants
$1.2M
2024
DTE BEACON PARK FOUNDATION
MI · COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION
$1.0M
2024
CMNTY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHEAST
MI · COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION
$875K
2024
UNITED WAY FOR SOUTHEASTERN
MI · HUMAN NEEDS
$500K
2024
DETROIT RIVERFRONT CONSERVANCY INC
MI · COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION
$500K
2024
THE HEAT AND WARMTH FUND
MI · HUMAN NEEDS
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.