C & N Foundation
C & N Foundation is a private foundation based in Southfield, Michigan, that files Form 990-PF. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including Michigan, Wyoming, Ohio, Idaho, and New York.
C & N Foundation at a glance
In short: C & N Foundation gave $300K across 36 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), top state Michigan. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $300,000
- -4.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 36
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,333
- -4.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,579,141
- +2.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (3 of 36, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (42% 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 C & N Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 30747 Greenfield Road Suite 1, Southfield, MI 48076
Phone: (248) 760-3328
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who C & N Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fidelity Charitable ($66K). Together the top 10 received $206K.
Grant Size Distribution
152 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 145 grants of 152 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars by recipient state were reported as Michigan 42%, Wyoming 23%, Ohio 22%, Idaho 7%, and New York 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is C & N Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 36 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 86% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 89% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $159K (2022) to $340K (2021). In 2025 it made 36 grants totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Cincinnati, OH | General | $66,000 |
| Grand Teton Music Festival Jackson, WY | General | $25,000 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | General | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Teton River Driggs, ID | General | $20,000 |
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra Detroit, MI | General | $15,000 |
| Our Lady Queen of Martyrs School Beverly Hills, MI | General | $15,000 |
| Climb Wyoming Cheyenne, WY | General | $10,000 |
| Grand Teton Park Foundation Moose, WY | General | $10,000 |
| Kirk in the Hills Bloomfield, MI | General | $10,000 |
| Notre Dame Prep Pontiac, MI | General | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,579,141 | $457,298 | $324,245 | $300,000 | 36 | $300,000 | $433,053 | $272,885 |
| 2024 | $5,446,088 | $232,254 | $341,072 | $315,000 | 36 | $315,000 | $249,449 | $301,200 |
| 2023 | $5,554,906 | $205,885 | $292,078 | $270,000 | 30 | $271,721 | $253,253 | $292,390 |
| 2022 | $5,641,099 | $265,520 | $218,548 | $159,000 | 24 | $185,742 | $230,061 | $319,205 |
| 2021 | $5,594,127 | $500,233 | $399,572 | $340,000 | 26 | — | $339,345 | $306,252 |
| 2020 | $5,493,466 | $362,580 | $255,797 | $203,000 | 26 | — | $204,743 | $297,392 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, C & N Foundation reported a distributable amount of $273K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own missions describe work in music, education, conservation, social services, faith, and youth development. For example, Grand Teton Music Festival says it engages and inspires communities through musical experiences, while Friends of the Teton River says it works to protect clean water and healthy streams through restoration and education. Racquet Up Detroit describes a youth mentoring program combining squash, academics, and community service.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 36 grants totaling $300,000. The grants ranged from $1,000 to $66,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest were $66,000 to Fidelity Charitable, $25,000 each to Grand Teton Music Festival and Hillsdale College, $20,000 to Friends of the Teton River, and $15,000 each to Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Our Lady Queen of Martyrs School. The listed purposes for these grants were “GENERAL.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Carole S Hofley as President-Treasurer, Eric L Hofley as Vice President-Secretary, and Jonathon A Hofley as Assistant Treasurer.
C & N Foundation is led by Carole S. Hofley, President- Treasurer since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carole S. Hofley
President- Treasurer
Vice President & Secretary → President-Tr, 2022
President-Tr → President- Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
$10K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Eric L. Hofley
Vice President- Secretary
Trustee → Vice President & Secretary, 2022
Vice President & Secretary → Vice President- Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$10K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Jonathon A. Hofley
Assistant Treasurer
Trustee → Assistant Tr, 2022
Assistant Tr → Assistant Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$10K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Norman H. Hofley (2020–2021) — President & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $10K, to Carole S Hofley (President-Tr). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about C & N Foundation
How much does C & N Foundation give each year?
C & N Foundation gave $300K across 36 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $315K across 36 grants.
What is C & N Foundation's typical grant size?
C & N Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,333, across 36 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from C & N Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does C & N Foundation give grants?
C & N Foundation's top state is Michigan, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Wyoming (23%) and Ohio (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, WY (4 grants), Detroit, MI (3 grants), Cheyenne, WY (2 grants) and Bloomfield, MI (2 grants).
Does C & N Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of C & N Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (36 of 36) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are C & N Foundation's largest grantees?
C & N Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Fidelity Charitable ($66,000), Grand Teton Music Festival ($25,000) and Hillsdale College ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is C & N Foundation?
C & N Foundation reported $5.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $300K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $273K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does C & N Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own missions describe work in music, education, conservation, social services, faith, and youth development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from C & N Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is C & N Foundation's EIN?
C & N Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2746657. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does C & N 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). C & N Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/c-and-n-foundation-morg_3d6c3ef550b54c79b3429354f932e78c
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