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When it comes to our donors and corporate sponsors, BridgeDetroit is committed to transparency. All funders who have donated $5,000 or more at any time are listed below:

Philanthropic Supporters 

Ford Foundation
Hudson-Webber Foundation
Institute for Nonprofit News
John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
Joyce Foundation
Kresge Foundation
Laybel Family Foundation
McGregor Fund
Open Campus
Pro Publica Inc
Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation
Skillman Foundation
The Miami Foundation
W.K. Kellogg Foundation

Power Circle Members 

Cynthia Ford and Edsel Ford II
Katy Locker
Susan Newell