Song Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 84-3950307
Foundation Overview
Based in Denver, CO, Song Foundation has awarded 168 grants totaling $11,857,000 to organizations in Minnesota, Massachusetts and 4 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $3,500 to $1,020,000, with a median award of $42,500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
72 of 86 recipients (84%) were new grantees. Foundation prioritizes discovering new partners. Most funding supports first-time applicants with compelling missions.
Geographic Focus
89% of all grants are concentrated in Michigan, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Michigan, funding concentrates in Detroit (55%), Ann Arbor (25%), Ypsilanti (3%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 70% growth in annual giving over 3 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (71%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Song Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 482forward | $50,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Aclu Fund Of Michigan | $250,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Support Multiple Programs | 2023 |
| African American Cultural And Historical Museum | $150,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| American Indian Health And Family Services (Aihfs) | $50,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Artspace Projects Inc | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Automation Workz | $50,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Basblue | $25,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Black Male Educators Alliance | $50,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Blkout Walls Mural Festival | $15,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Of Greater Flint | $20,000 | Flint, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Centrepolis Accelerator | $100,000 | Southfield, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Cochrane House | $5,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Council Of Michigan Foundations | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Detroit Chamber Mackinac Policy Reception 2023 | 2023 |
| Detroit Area Youth Unitng Michigan (Dayum) | $50,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Detroit Black Farmer Land Fund | $70,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Detroit Change Initiative | $50,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Detroit Jews For Justice | $10,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Detroit Metropolitan Youth Symphony | $3,500 | Lathrup Village, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Detroit People's Platform | $75,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Detroit Regional Chamber | $30,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Support Initiative For Racial Justive And Economic Equity | 2023 |
| Embrace Our Differences Michigan | $5,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Freedom House | $175,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Genesis Harbor Opportunities Promoting | $125,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Ghostlight Arts Initiative | $125,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts Of Southeastern Michigan | $10,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Journey Faith Group | $5,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Lfe Leaders Inc | $10,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Leaders Advancing And Helping Communities | $100,000 | Dearbon, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Life After Care | $5,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Lightship Foundation | $150,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Live Coal | $15,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Mi Students Dream | $25,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Michigan Education Justice Coalition | $100,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Michigan Founders Fund | $150,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Sponsorship For Michigan Tech Week | 2023 |
| Michigan League Of Conservation Voters | $45,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Support The Operations Of The Democracy For All Program | 2023 |
| Moses | $75,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| New Wave Project | $25,000 | Clinton Twp, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Outlier Media | $150,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Operational Grant | 2023 |
| Tech Town Detroit | $10,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| University Musical Society | $40,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Walker-miller Enery Services | $5,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Warrior Academy | $30,000 | Pontiac, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Ypsilanti Meals On Wheels | $87,000 | Ypsilanti, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| 482forward | $50,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Aclu Fund Of Michigan | $250,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Support Multiple Programs | 2023 |
| African American Cultural And Historical Museum | $150,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| American Indian Health And Family Services (Aihfs) | $50,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Artspace Projects Inc | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Automation Workz | $50,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Basblue | $25,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Black Male Educators Alliance | $50,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Blkout Walls Mural Festival | $15,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Of Greater Flint | $20,000 | Flint, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Centrepolis Accelerator | $100,000 | Southfield, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Cochrane House | $5,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Council Of Michigan Foundations | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Detroit Chamber Mackinac Policy Reception 2023 | 2023 |
| Detroit Area Youth Unitng Michigan (Dayum) | $50,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Detroit Black Farmer Land Fund | $70,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Detroit Change Initiative | $50,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Detroit Jews For Justice | $10,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Detroit Metropolitan Youth Symphony | $3,500 | Lathrup Village, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Detroit People's Platform | $75,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Detroit Regional Chamber | $30,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Support Initiative For Racial Justive And Economic Equity | 2023 |
| Embrace Our Differences Michigan | $5,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Freedom House | $175,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Genesis Harbor Opportunities Promoting | $125,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Ghostlight Arts Initiative | $125,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts Of Southeastern Michigan | $10,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Journey Faith Group | $5,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Lfe Leaders Inc | $10,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Leaders Advancing And Helping Communities | $100,000 | Dearbon, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Life After Care | $5,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Lightship Foundation | $150,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Live Coal | $15,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Mi Students Dream | $25,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Michigan Education Justice Coalition | $100,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Michigan Founders Fund | $150,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Sponsorship For Michigan Tech Week | 2023 |
| Michigan League Of Conservation Voters | $45,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Support The Operations Of The Democracy For All Program | 2023 |
| Moses | $75,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| New Wave Project | $25,000 | Clinton Twp, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Outlier Media | $150,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Operational Grant | 2023 |
| Tech Town Detroit | $10,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| University Musical Society | $40,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Walker-miller Enery Services | $5,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Warrior Academy | $30,000 | Pontiac, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Ypsilanti Meals On Wheels | $87,000 | Ypsilanti, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Artspace Projects Inc | $15,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Support Feasibility Study To Provide Affordable Housing For The Arts In Ann Arbor, Michigan. | 2022 |
| Greenlight Fund Inc | $50,000 | Boston, MA, US | Human Services | 2022 |
| Detroit Justice Center | $125,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Human Services | 2022 |
| Youth Arts Alliance | $18,000 | Ypslianti, MI, US | Support Washtenaw County Court Exhibit | 2022 |
| Student Advocacy Center Of Michigan | $35,000 | Ypsilanti, MI, US | To Support Staffing On-call Line | 2022 |
| Pro Publica Inc | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support The Mi Beat | 2022 |
| The New Center | $15,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Support The Washtenaw Justice Project | 2022 |
| Detroit Regional Chamber | $150,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Racial Justice And Economic Equity Grant | 2022 |
| Aclu Fund Of Michigan | $250,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Support Multiple Programs | 2022 |
| Association Of Chinese Americans Inc | $10,000 | Madison Heights, MI, US | Grant To Aca To Support The End Of Year Gala | 2022 |
| Community Action Network | $25,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Support The Holiday Match Program | 2022 |
| Council Of Michigan Foundations | $16,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Detroit Chamber Mackinac Policy Reception 2023 | 2022 |
| Schwab Donor Advisor Fund | $400,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | To Fund Various Anonymous Grants | 2022 |
| Detroit College Access Network | $10,000 | Lansing, MI, US | Support Detroit Decision Day | 2022 |
| Detroit Justice Center | $125,000 | Detroit, MI, US | To Support The Creation Of An Endowment | 2022 |
| Do Good Work | $5,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Do Good Work- Houseparty! Event | 2022 |
| Downtown Detroit Partnership | $150,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Support Saturdays In The D | 2022 |
| Force Detroit | $75,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Industrial Sewing And Innovation Center | $15,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Industrial Sewing And Innovation Center Grant | 2022 |
| Jack & Jill Foundation Inc | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Jack & Jill Detroit Chapter 70th Anniversary Gala | 2022 |
| Jewish Family Services | $75,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Jfs - Resettlement Program | 2022 |
| Mercy High School | $5,000 | Farmington Hills, MI, US | Support The Hbcu College Tour Opportunity | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Organizing Strategy Enabling | $25,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Black Tech Saturdays Project - Inital Grant | 2022 |
| Michigan Founders Fund | $103,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Sponsorship For Michigan Tech Week | 2022 |
| Michigan League Of Conservation Voters | $75,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Support The Operations Of The Democracy For All Program | 2022 |
| Michigan League Of Conservation Voters | $75,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | To Support The Operations Of The Democracy For All Program | 2022 |
| Money Matters 4 Youth | $25,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Support For Money Matters Camp Program | 2022 |
| Outlier Media | $150,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Operational Grant | 2022 |
| Pro Publica Inc | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support The Mi Beat | 2022 |
| Washtenaw Housing Alliance | $10,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Support The State Of Homelessness & Affordable Housing Event | 2022 |
| Youthtank Inc | $7,000 | Detroit, MI, US | To Support Youthtank Project | 2022 |
| Artspace Projects Inc | $15,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Support Feasibility Study To Provide Affordable Housing For The Arts In Ann Arbor, Michigan. | 2022 |
| Greenlight Fund Inc | $50,000 | Boston, MA, US | Human Services | 2022 |
| Detroit Justice Center | $125,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Human Services | 2022 |
| Youth Arts Alliance | $18,000 | Ypslianti, MI, US | Support Washtenaw County Court Exhibit | 2022 |
| Student Advocacy Center Of Michigan | $35,000 | Ypsilanti, MI, US | To Support Staffing On-call Line | 2022 |
| Pro Publica Inc | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support The Mi Beat | 2022 |
| The New Center | $15,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Support The Washtenaw Justice Project | 2022 |
| Detroit Regional Chamber | $150,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Racial Justice And Economic Equity Grant | 2022 |
| Artspace Projects Inc | $15,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Support Feasibility Study To Provide Affordable Housing For The Arts In Ann Arbor, Michigan. | 2022 |
| Greenlight Fund Inc | $50,000 | Boston, MA, US | Human Services | 2022 |
| Detroit Justice Center | $125,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Human Services | 2022 |
| Youth Arts Alliance | $18,000 | Ypslianti, MI, US | Support Washtenaw County Court Exhibit | 2022 |
| Student Advocacy Center Of Michigan | $35,000 | Ypsilanti, MI, US | To Support Staffing On-call Line | 2022 |
| Pro Publica Inc | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support The Mi Beat | 2022 |
| The New Center | $15,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Support The Washtenaw Justice Project | 2022 |
| Detroit Regional Chamber | $150,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Racial Justice And Economic Equity Grant | 2022 |
| Aclu Fund Of Michigan | $250,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Support Multiple Programs | 2022 |
| Association Of Chinese Americans Inc | $10,000 | Madison Heights, MI, US | Grant To Aca To Support The End Of Year Gala | 2022 |
| Community Action Network | $25,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Support The Holiday Match Program | 2022 |
| Council Of Michigan Foundations | $16,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Detroit Chamber Mackinac Policy Reception 2023 | 2022 |
| Schwab Donor Advisor Fund | $400,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | To Fund Various Anonymous Grants | 2022 |
| Detroit College Access Network | $10,000 | Lansing, MI, US | Support Detroit Decision Day | 2022 |
| Detroit Justice Center | $125,000 | Detroit, MI, US | To Support The Creation Of An Endowment | 2022 |
| Do Good Work | $5,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Do Good Work- Houseparty! Event | 2022 |
| Downtown Detroit Partnership | $150,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Support Saturdays In The D | 2022 |
| Force Detroit | $75,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Industrial Sewing And Innovation Center | $15,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Industrial Sewing And Innovation Center Grant | 2022 |
| Jack & Jill Foundation Inc | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Jack & Jill Detroit Chapter 70th Anniversary Gala | 2022 |
| Jewish Family Services | $75,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Jfs - Resettlement Program | 2022 |
| Mercy High School | $5,000 | Farmington Hills, MI, US | Support The Hbcu College Tour Opportunity | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Organizing Strategy Enabling | $25,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Black Tech Saturdays Project - Inital Grant | 2022 |
| Michigan Founders Fund | $103,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Sponsorship For Michigan Tech Week | 2022 |
| Michigan League Of Conservation Voters | $75,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Support The Operations Of The Democracy For All Program | 2022 |
| Michigan League Of Conservation Voters | $75,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | To Support The Operations Of The Democracy For All Program | 2022 |
| Money Matters 4 Youth | $25,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Support For Money Matters Camp Program | 2022 |
| Outlier Media | $150,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Operational Grant | 2022 |
| Pro Publica Inc | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support The Mi Beat | 2022 |
| Washtenaw Housing Alliance | $10,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Support The State Of Homelessness & Affordable Housing Event | 2022 |
| Youthtank Inc | $7,000 | Detroit, MI, US | To Support Youthtank Project | 2022 |
| Wallace House | $100,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | To Support The Knight-wallace Fellowship For Journalists. | 2021 |
| Jewish Family Services Of Washtenaw County Inc | $25,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | To Support The Human Services Matching Fund In Washtenaw County Region. | 2021 |
| Artspace Projects Inc | $15,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Support Feasibility Study To Provide Affordable Housing For The Arts In Ann Arbor, Michigan. | 2021 |
| Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation | $25,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | To Support The African American Endowment Fund. | 2021 |
| Jewish Family Services Of Washtenaw County Inc | $100,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | To Support The Afghani Refugee Resettlement Efforts. | 2021 |
| Ann Arbor Spark Foundation | $1,020,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Covid-19 Pandemic Support. | 2020 |
| Community Action Network | $25,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | To Support Covid-19 Response Work. | 2020 |
| United Way Of Washtenaw County | $200,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Wallace House | $100,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | To Support The Knight-wallace Fellowship For Journalists. | 2020 |
| Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation | $25,000 | Detroit, MI, US | To Support The Furtherance Of Project Clean Slate. | 2020 |
| Washtenaw Housing Alliance | $25,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | To Support The Work To Fight Community Housing Insecurity. | 2020 |
| Ann Arbor District Library | $100,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | To Provide Support For The Library's Improvements. | 2020 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Song Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 84-3950307 |
| Website | http://www.song.org |
| Address | 1290 BARDSTOWN TRL Ann Arbor, MI 48105-2815 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Song Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Member, Director And President | Douglas Song |
|---|---|
| Member, Director And Treasurer | Linh Song |
| Director And Secretary | Peter Katz |
| Executive Director | Khalilah Gaston |
Forms 990-PF
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- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
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