
2022-2025 Detroit Arts Support
Eligibility
To qualify for DAS, organizations must…
- Be tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service or operate under a public college/university or government entity.
- Not be classified as a public foundation under Section 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Be headquartered and incorporated in the State of Michigan, located in and serving Wayne, Oakland, or Macomb counties. Please note that each individual foundation may have their own geographic requirements.
- Have a stated mission primarily dedicated to arts, culture, and creativity. Organizations that are a subsidiary or division of a larger 501(c)(3) organization must demonstrate and independent identity and governance structure.
- Have a record of presenting programs for at least two years.
- Employ the equivalent of at least one full-time person.
- Have a current (no older than FY 2019) financial audit conducted by an independent certified public accountant. Organizations with annual budgets of less than $250,000 may provide a qualified review or IRS Form 990.
- Have revenues of at least $100,000 from the most recently completed fiscal year.
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