Detroit Pistons Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Detroit, Michigan · EIN 38-2858649
- Michigan
- Detroit
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Michigan
- Total giving
- $450KTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $1.3MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE DETROIT PISTONS FOUNDATION IS TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF METRO DETROIT RESIDENTS BY DEVELOPING PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE EDUCATION, MENTORING, ATHLETICS, HEALTH, FITNESS AND NUTRITION. PISTONS FOUNDATION MAKES ANNUAL GRANTS TO UNDERPRIVELIGED YOUTH TO PROMOTE THE PURSUIT OF A HIGHER EDUCATION.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Bing Youth Institute | $65K | 2023 |
| Detroit Police Athletic League | $50K | 2023 |
| Detroit Parks Coalition | $20K | 2023 |
| Sphinx | $10K | 2023 |
| Redford Seahawks Youth Sports | $7.9K | 2023 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: pistons.com
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.