About Us
We're a metro Detroit foundation that believes the people closest to a problem are best equipped to solve it. So we invest in them with trust, flexible funding, and long-term relationships.
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Who We Serve
Pathways partners with organizations sparking lasting change across metro Detroit. We prioritize innovative, deeply rooted work advancing food equity, educational access, and women’s health and opportunity.
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How We Invest
Our grantmaking begins with listening. We take time to understand each partner’s vision and priorities, and whenever possible we provide flexible, unrestricted support. Trust-based philanthropy is at the heart of how we give.
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Join the Work
Pathways accepts proposals by invitation only, so that we can invest deeply in each relationship. If your work aligns with ours, we encourage you to introduce yourself using the form below. We read every message and will be in touch if there’s a potential fit.
Our Partners
We're proud to support these organizations across metro Detroit and beyond.
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ACLU
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Autism Alliance of Michigan
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Birth Detroit
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Black Leaders Detroit
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Brilliant Detroit
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Brown Bag Buddies
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College for Creative Studies Community Arts Partnerships (CAP)
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Detroit Food Academy
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Detroit Horse Power
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Detroit Institute of Arts
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Detroit PBS
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Downtown Boxing Gym
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Eastern Market Partnership
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Forgotten Harvest
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Friends of Acadia
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Girls Group
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Give Merit
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Grosse Pointe Theatre
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Habitat for Humanity International
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Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County
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Keep Growing Detroit
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Kintsugi Village
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Metro Food Rescue
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Michigan Science Center
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Midnight Golf Program
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On My Own of Michigan
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Orchards Children's Services
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Planned Parenthood of Michigan
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Vista Maria
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We Shall Read
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Words of Hope 4 Life
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