Annabelle Foundation
The Annabelle Foundation is a private foundation based in Southfield, Michigan. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations including Cleveland Clinic, UMRCPH Foundation, Alice Lloyd College, and Samaritan’s Purse.
Annabelle Foundation at a glance
In short: Annabelle Foundation gave $14.0M across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $389K), top state Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $14,005,000
- +14.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $389,028
- +129.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $102,500
- Total assets
- $64,154,912
- -11.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (43% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Annabelle Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3000 Town Center 100, Southfield, MI 48075
Phone: (330) 867-7350
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Annabelle Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cleveland Clinic ($5.5M across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $13.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
156 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 106 grants of 156 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio (43%) and Michigan (24%), followed by North Carolina (8%), Florida (8%), and Kentucky (7%). The 2024 grant list also includes recipients in Missouri and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Annabelle Foundation gives
- 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 3871% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 418% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $125K (2020) to $14.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $14.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, OH | For Cleveland Clinic Brain Study | $3,000,000 |
| Umrcph Foundation Chelsea, MI | General Purpose | $2,500,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, OH | For the Cole Eye Institute | $2,000,000 |
| Alice Lloyd College Pippa Passes, KY | General Purpose | $1,000,000 |
| Shriner's Hospital for Children Tampa, FL | Patient Services and Matching Grant | $1,000,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, OH | For Center for Brain Health | $500,000 |
| Culver-Stockton College Canton, MO | General Purpose | $500,000 |
| Mercy Ships Lindale, TX | General Purpose | $500,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | US Disaster Relief Program | $500,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Operation Heal Our Patriots | $500,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $64,154,912 | $5,850,484 | $14,284,113 | $14,005,000 | 36 | $14,010,601 | $3,345,153 | $3,348,351 |
| 2023 | $72,619,361 | $77,056,701 | $12,502,945 | $12,203,500 | 72 | $12,211,142 | $2,029,533 | $3,783,536 |
| 2022 | $8,155,722 | $1,921,504 | $667,867 | $545,000 | 3 | $545,000 | $1,812,950 | $476,987 |
| 2021 | $6,902,085 | $750,592 | $466,068 | $352,650 | 43 | $352,650 | $645,043 | $544,136 |
| 2020 | $6,608,048 | $436,530 | $226,742 | $125,000 | 2 | — | $342,886 | $461,772 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Annabelle Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a Cleveland Clinic brain study and Cole Eye Institute, patient services at Shriners Hospital for Children, disaster relief through Samaritan’s Purse, and general-purpose support for several organizations.
The grantees describe their work in varied terms. Alice Lloyd College says its mission is to educate mountain people for leadership and make its education accessible to qualified mountain students regardless of financial situation. Samaritan’s Purse describes itself as a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. Culver-Stockton College says it prepares students to create change through experiential learning, innovation, and community engagement. World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Wounded Warrior Project describes its work as supporting the well-being of post-9/11 veterans, active-duty service members, and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 36 grants totaling $14,005,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $3,000,000, with a median grant of $102,500. Among the largest awards were $3,000,000 to Cleveland Clinic for a brain study, $2,500,000 to UMRCPH Foundation for general purposes, $2,000,000 to Cleveland Clinic for the Cole Eye Institute, and $1,000,000 each to Alice Lloyd College and Shriners Hospital for Children. The filing also lists two $500,000 grants to Samaritan’s Purse, for its US Disaster Relief Program and Operation Heal Our Patriots.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Susan Dudas as president, Sandra Kirtley Vanover as treasurer, and Dave Dudas as secretary.
Annabelle Foundation is led by Susan Dudas, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan Dudas
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Kirtley Vanover
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Dudas
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Anthony P. Cracchiolo (2020–2022) — Pres-Sec-Treas-Dir
- Former: Robert W. Fisher (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Tim Godard (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Annabelle Foundation
How much does Annabelle Foundation give each year?
Annabelle Foundation gave $14.0M across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12.2M across 72 grants.
What is Annabelle Foundation's typical grant size?
Annabelle Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $102,500, and its average grant was $389,028, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Annabelle Foundation give grants?
Annabelle Foundation's top state is Ohio, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Michigan (24%) and North Carolina (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Southfield, MI (4 grants), Akron, OH (4 grants), Cleveland, OH (3 grants) and Boone, NC (3 grants).
Does Annabelle Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of Annabelle Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 36) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Annabelle Foundation's largest grantees?
Annabelle Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cleveland Clinic ($5,500,000 across 3 grants), Umrcph Foundation ($2,500,000) and Samaritan's Purse ($1,100,000 across 3 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Annabelle Foundation?
Annabelle Foundation reported $64.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $14.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Annabelle Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a Cleveland Clinic brain study and Cole Eye Institute, patient services at Shriners Hospital for Children, disaster relief through Samaritan’s Purse, and general-purpose support for several organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Annabelle Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Annabelle Foundation's EIN?
Annabelle Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5184989. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Annabelle Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Annabelle Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/annabelle-foundation-morg_7f00b055b3874dbc8482a159979bb909
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