Auch Construction Foundation
Auch Construction Foundation is a private foundation based in Pontiac, Michigan. In 2025, it reported making 21 grants totaling $75,496, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Michigan.
Auch Construction Foundation at a glance
In short: Auch Construction Foundation gave $75K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Michigan. 52% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $75,496
- +70.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,595
- +45.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $459,963
- +5.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 52% first-time grantees (11 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (76% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Auch Construction Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 65 University Drive, Pontiac, MI 48342
Phone: (313) 965-6640
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Auch Construction Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Foundation of Excellence ($10K). Together the top 10 received $58K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 46 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 13% to New Jersey, 5% to Texas, 3% to Oklahoma, and 2% to Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Auch Construction Foundation open to new grantees?
52%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 21 grantees (52%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 48% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 337% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2023) to $75K (2025). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation of Excellence Princeton, NJ | General Support | $10,000 |
| Sheriff Pal Program Pontiac, MI | General Support | $7,800 |
| Schoolcraft College Foundation Livonia, MI | General Support | $7,500 |
| Ace Mentor Program of Se Michigan Detroit, MI | General Support | $5,500 |
| Checkered Flag Challenge Foundation Birmingham, MI | General Support | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Rochester Rochester, MI | General Support | $5,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation Southfield, MI | General Support | $5,000 |
| West Bloomfield Education Foundation West Bloomfield Townsh, MI | General Support | $5,000 |
| Boys Scouts of America Irving, TX | General Support | $3,500 |
| Scouting America-Blessings in a Backpack Rochester, MI | General Support | $3,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $459,963 | $101,219 | $75,770 | $75,496 | 21 | $75,496 | $21,219 | $22,408 |
| 2024 | $434,514 | $34,702 | $44,540 | $44,350 | 18 | $44,350 | $19,702 | $21,153 |
| 2023 | $444,352 | $456,772 | $12,420 | $12,420 | 7 | $12,420 | $6,772 | $8,178 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Auch Construction Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
A mission statement for the foundation is not provided. Its 2025 grants included support for education, youth programs, scouting, health care, and other charitable organizations. For example, the Sheriff PAL Program says it aims to empower young people through athletics, mentoring, and other programs; Schoolcraft College Foundation says it supports the programs, purposes, and initiatives of Schoolcraft College. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their missions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $75,496. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median grant of $2,500. Among its largest grants were $10,000 to Foundation of Excellence, $7,800 to Sheriff PAL Program, $7,500 to Schoolcraft College Foundation, and $5,500 to ACE Mentor Program of Southeast Michigan. These grants were listed for general support.
Other 2025 grants included $1,500 to Ascension Providence Foundation and $1,500 to McLaren Lapeer Region Foundation. Ascension Providence Foundation describes its work as providing holistic care, with special attention to people who are poor and vulnerable. McLaren Lapeer Region Foundation says it develops philanthropic resources to improve health care services and community health.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Shawn Verlinden as chairperson-president, Craig Walden as vice chair-treasurer, and Aaron St Dennis as secretary.
Auch Construction Foundation is led by Shawn Verlinden, Chairperson-President on the 2025 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Shawn Verlinden
Chairperson-President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Walden
Vice Chair-Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aaron St Dennis
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Donielle Wunderlich (2022–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Jeff Hamilton (2024) — Chairperson-President
- Former: Vince Deleonardis (2022–2023) — Chairperson-President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Auch Construction Foundation
How much does Auch Construction Foundation give each year?
Auch Construction Foundation gave $75K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $44K across 18 grants.
What is Auch Construction Foundation's typical grant size?
Auch Construction Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,595, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Auch Construction Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Auch Construction Foundation give grants?
Auch Construction Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rochester, MI (3 grants) and Livonia, MI (2 grants).
Does Auch Construction Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Auch Construction Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Auch Construction Foundation's largest grantees?
Auch Construction Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Foundation of Excellence ($10,000), Sheriff Pal Program ($7,800) and Schoolcraft College Foundation ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Auch Construction Foundation?
Auch Construction Foundation reported $460K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $75K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Auch Construction Foundation fund?
A mission statement for the foundation is not provided. Its 2025 grants included support for education, youth programs, scouting, health care, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Auch Construction Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Auch Construction Foundation's EIN?
Auch Construction Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0676905. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Auch Construction 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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