Called to Serve is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in TROY, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 9 grants totaling $12K.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$12K
-3.9% YoY
Grant Count
9
-80.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1K
+380.5% YoY
About Called to Serve
Based on IRS filings
Called to Serve is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in TROY, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 9 grants totaling $12K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
204 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Doctors Without Borders ($5,000), Manna Meals ($5,000), Gleaners Community Food Bank ($587).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BISHOP THOMAS GUMBLETON DETROIT, MI | KAY LASANTE CLINIC | $500 |
| CORNER SHOWER AND LAUNDRY DETROIT, MI | GENERAL FUND | $150 |
| DETROIT JUSTICE CENTER DETROIT, MI | PROVIDES BAIL BOND FOR POOR | $200 |
| DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS NEW YORK, NY | MEDICAL CARE FOR FRAGILE AREAS | $5,000 |
| GLEANERS COMMUNITY FOOD BANK DETROIT, MI | EMERGENCY FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS | $587 |
| MACKINAW AREA HISTORICAL MACKINAW CITY, MI | GENERAL FUND | $75 |
| MANNA MEALS DETROIT, MI | DETROIT SOUP KITCHEN | $5,000 |
| ST PATRICK SENIOR CENTER DETROIT, MI | SERVING THE ELDERLY | $225 |
| TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION STATEN ISLAND, NY | GENERAL FUND | $300 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN P LAWLER | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| KAREN A LAWLER | BD. CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| KIM TETMEYER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HEATHER MORSE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEPHANIE ASMUS | TREASURER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Called to Serve?
Called to Serve is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in TROY, MI. It holds — in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Called to Serve operate?
Called to Serve has awarded grants in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, New York, Virginia, Washington.
What size grants does Called to Serve award?
In 2023, Called to Serve awarded 9 grants totaling $12K — an average of about $1K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Called to Serve's EIN?
Called to Serve's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3621927. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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