Assarian Michael T Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing financial support primarily for youth development and human services. Its mission is reflected in its funding of various charities that focus on daily operational support for organizations serving children, families, and individuals in need. The foundation also supports arts and culture initiatives, indicating a broader commitment to community enrichment. Its grantmaking primarily benefits organizations located in Michigan, with a notable emphasis on those in Detroit.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-midsize Michigan-based nonprofit (especially youth services, human services, or local arts/education) seeking modest operating support and with an existing relationship or visibility to the foundation’s network.
Good Fit
- • Organization is located in Michigan or primarily serves Michigan communities.
- • Mission aligns with youth development, human services, or local arts and culture.
- • Requests are modest operating-support or general support in the $2K–$10K range.
- • Organization has an existing connection to the foundation’s trustees or to local nonprofits already funded.
Geography
Observed grants span three states but are heavily concentrated in Michigan, which received about 88% of dollars; the footprint is effectively state-level with a small out-of-state tail.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a moderate portfolio of 12 distinct independent recipients repeated across years, covering youth services, human services and arts, though dollars show some concentration (top five ≈ 65%).
New Applicants
Direct evidence of recipient turnover is limited and the foundation states grants are only to preselected recipients; the latest year shows no new grantees and observed behavior is consistent with an invitation-driven, closed selection practice.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
