Ethel and James Flinn Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

Ethel and James Flinn Foundation is a private foundation based in Southfield, Michigan with $59.9M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$59.9Mtotal assets

1977IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 25% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Ethel and James Flinn Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $2.8M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

The Board Of Governors (aka Wsu) $290K
Henry Ford Health System $175K
Trinity Health-michigan (aka Iha) $150K
Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan $150K
Southwest Detroit Community Justice Center $100K
Beaumont Health Foundation (aka Oakwood Healthcare Inc) $100K
Avalon Healing Center (aka Wayne County Safe Program) $100K
The Board Of Governors $76K
Care House Of Oakland County Inc $75K
Trinity Health-michigan $75K
Samaritas $75K
Packard Health $75K
Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network $75K
Detroit Institute For Children $75K
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Southeastern Michigan $75K
Children's Center Of Wayne County $75K
Michigan's Children $68K
Zaman International $66K
Nami Michigan $55K
Mental Health Association In Michigan $53K
Cody Rouge Community Action Alliance Inc $50K
Affirmations Lesbian Gay Community Center $50K
Avalon Healing Center $50K
Vista Maria $50K
United Methodist Retirement Communities Fdn $50K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2020$2.2M
FY2021$2.9M
FY2022$2.8M
FY2023$2.9M

About Ethel and James Flinn Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersSouthfield, Michigan
EIN382143122
IRS ruling1977

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ethel and James Flinn Foundation?

Ethel and James Flinn Foundation is a private foundation based in Southfield, Michigan with $59.9M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Ethel and James Flinn Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Ethel and James Flinn Foundation?

Ethel and James Flinn Foundation's EIN is 382143122. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Ethel and James Flinn Foundation?

Private foundations like Ethel and James Flinn Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Ethel and James Flinn Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.