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Ann Arbor private foundations

There are 194 private foundations in the greater Ann Arbor metro area. Combined, these Ann Arbor metro private foundations employ 16 people, earn more than $163 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $747 million.
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Types of private foundations in Ann Arbor

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
194
 
$163,256,015
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Sizes of private foundations in Ann Arbor

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
112
$250k to $1M
 
17
$1M to $5M
 
12
$5M to $25M
 
7
$25M to $100M
 
1
$100M+
 
0
Key takeaways for revenue stats:
  • Large organizations like Vaughan Foundation, Duffy Foundation, Jenkins Foundation, Herrick Foundation, and KLA Foundation earn the majority of revenues among nonprofits in Ann Arbor private foundations.
  • Organizations with less than $1 million in revenue account for 7.9% of combined nonprofit revenues, whereas organizations in Ann Arbor private foundations with more than $100 million account for 0.0% of nonprofit earnings.

Directory of private foundations in Ann Arbor

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1-20 of 194

Harry A. & Margaret D. Towsley Foundation

The Harry A. & Margaret D. Towsley Foundation funds grant making and made 75 grants last year. Grantees include American Bird Conservancy. It is a private foundation located in Ann Arbor, MI.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$50.8m
Employees
0
EIN
38-6091798
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Herrick Foundation

The Herrick Foundation makes grants to organizations working to end domestic and sexual violence. The trustees of the foundation are Lisa H Parker, Todd W Herrick Ii, and Linda J Herrick.
Revenue
$8.7m
Assets
$177.4m
Employees
0
EIN
38-6041517
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Manat Foundation

The Manat Foundation primarily funds further charitable goals. Its grantees include the Boulder Crest Foundation and others. Last year, it made 16 grants. The nonprofit type is private foundation. It is located in West Bloomfield, MI.
Revenue
$6.0m
Assets
$30.9m
Employees
0
EIN
38-2710511
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Jenkins Foundation

The Jenkins Foundation, located in Dexter, Michigan, primarily funds a homeless shelter, youth center, and youth and community assistance programs. It makes grants to fund education research. Grantees include Safehouse Center and others.
Revenue
$9.0m
Assets
$38.7m
Employees
0
EIN
27-0467778
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Martin Family Foundation

The Martin Family Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to Ann Arbor Art Center. The trustees are Sally A. Martin and William C. Martin. The foundation is located in Ann Arbor, MI.
Revenue
$6.2m
Assets
$15.9m
Employees
0
EIN
38-3340278
IRS type
501(c)(3)

KLA Foundation

The KLA Foundation is a private nonprofit foundation located in Ann Arbor, MI, with trustees Rick Wallace, John Van Camp, and John Mclaughlin.
Revenue
$8.6m
Assets
$40.9m
Employees
0
EIN
92-2290961
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Montague Foundation

Montague Foundation is a private foundation in Ann Arbor, MI, which was founded in 1997 and most recently had $4,674,017 in revenue and no employees.
Revenue
$4.7m
Assets
$10.8m
Employees
0
EIN
38-3315791
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Saddle Foundation

The Saddle Foundation is a private foundation located in Ann Arbor, MI that primarily funds organizations consistent with 501(c)(3) status, including grantees like the American Red Cross N Ca Coastal Region and others. They made six grants last year.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$9.9m
Employees
0
EIN
38-3347262
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mullick Foundation

The Mullick Foundation provides educational assistance and medical treatment assistance to needy individuals. Grantees include Detroit Achievement Academy and others.
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
1
EIN
45-2044199
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Timothy and Sheila Patton Family Charitable Trust

The Timothy and Sheila Patton Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation that makes grants to Elle's Place and other organizations. Last year, the Trust made 49 grants. The Trust is located in Ann Arbor, MI, and is supported by Timothy J. Patton.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$28.6m
Employees
0
EIN
46-6453265
IRS type
501(c)(3)

J Ferrantino Charitable Foundation

The J Ferrantino Charitable Foundation, based in Ann Arbor, MI, funds humanitarian, educational, and religious initiatives, granting support to organizations like Birth Detroit Inc.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$11.3m
Employees
0
EIN
26-4457061
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Duffy Foundation

The Duffy Foundation is a private foundation located in Ann Arbor, MI. Grantees include St Louis Center For Exceptional Children - General Operating. Made 64 grants last year. Trustees are Andrea Holmes, Kathryn Holmes, Christine Holmes.
Revenue
$13.7m
Assets
$7.4m
Employees
0
EIN
38-2908719
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Orville D and Ruth A Merillat Foundation

Orville D and Ruth A Merillat Foundation is a private foundation in Ann Arbor, MI, which was founded in 1983 and most recently had $4,795,768 in revenue and no employees.
Revenue
$4.8m
Assets
$45.2m
Employees
0
EIN
38-2476813
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Vaughan Foundation

The Vaughan Foundation is a private foundation located in Ann Arbor, MI. The foundation made 41 grants last year. Some of the grantees include Umrc Heritage Found Annual Fund. The foundation is supported by Christine Holmes Trust.
Revenue
$57.6m
Assets
$6.3m
Employees
0
EIN
38-3355160
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Jones Family Foundation

The Jones Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Saline, MI. It primarily funds general support and made 18 grants last year. Its grantees include Pediatric Brain Tumor Center - Mott and others.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$40.2m
Employees
0
EIN
26-1548355
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Burt Foundation

The Burt Foundation is a private foundation located in Ann Arbor, MI that made 27 grants last year. Grantees include Paws With A Cause. It is supported by Andrea L Holmes.
Revenue
$4.7m
Assets
$14.7m
Employees
0
EIN
38-3309907
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Richard D and Lynette S Merillat Non-Profit Corporation

Richard D and Lynette S Merillat Non-Profit Corporation is a family foundation based in Ann Arbor, MI, that primarily funds operating support. It has made 12 grants last year, benefiting organizations such as Lenawee Christian Ministries and others.
Revenue
$687.3k
Assets
$11.1m
Employees
0
EIN
38-3148627
IRS type
501(c)(3)

River City Foundation

The River City Foundation is a private foundation in Rockford, MI. The foundation made 14 grants last year. Some of the grantees include Spectrum Health Foundation. The foundation is supported by Kenneth D Betz.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$29.4m
Employees
0
EIN
38-2966996
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Ave Maria Foundation

The Ave Maria Foundation supports Catholic organizations like universities and radio stations that bring Catholic life and culture to the world.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$3.4m
Employees
8
EIN
38-2514364
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Wadhams Family Foundation

The Wadhams Family Foundation funds environmental, community, and veteran support, therapy riding for disabled individuals, theatre campaigns, and more.
Revenue
$-120,971
Assets
$13.7m
Employees
0
EIN
47-4718116
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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