Canton Community Foundation Inc
Canton Community Foundation Inc, operating as the Local Impact Alliance, is a community foundation based in Canton, Michigan. Established in 1989 and granted tax-exempt status in November 1990, the organization serves Canton Township and surrounding communities in Western Wayne County. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) public charity and maintains a donor-advised fund structure.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.2M
+12.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
+28.1% YoY
Grant Count
119
+28.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
+0.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Building trusted partnerships to connect local resources with community needs.
Vision: The foundation believes philanthropy is vitally important to the public good and instrumental in improving the lives of community members.
The organization's primary funding areas include:
- Education — Administering a college scholarship program that distributes scholarships from endowed and non-endowed funds
- Arts and Culture
- Health and Human Services
- Environment
- Disaster Relief
- Philanthropy and Grantmaking
The foundation also operates several specialized initiatives:
- Community Foundation of Plymouth — Focuses on needs specific to Plymouth
- Westland Community Foundation — Addresses Westland community needs
- Giving Hope Women's Giving Circle — Educates women about philanthropy while focusing on women and families in the region
- Eagles for Children — Focuses on children's charities in the region
- Veterans Support — Hosts an annual veterans summit providing resources and one-on-one consultation
Grantmaking
The foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations in Western Wayne County, with capacity to grant anywhere in the United States, though primarily in Southeast Michigan.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily serves:
- Canton Township
- Plymouth
- Westland
- Surrounding communities in Western Wayne County
- Secondary focus areas include Southeast Michigan, with capacity to fund nationally
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of June 2024:
- Total Assets: $6,206,536
- Total Revenue: $2,991,087
- Total Expenses: $2,088,930
- Total Liabilities: $212,000
- Total Giving: $1,780,062
Historical Impact:
- Estimated $4 million distributed to nonprofit activities since inception
- Over $1.3 million awarded in scholarships to local students
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,206,536 | $5,512,834 | $5,174,364 |
| Revenue | $2,991,087 | $1,691,011 | $1,312,348 |
| Expenses | $2,088,930 | $1,834,011 | $648,049 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $866,337 | $9,196 | $403,729 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
140 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Board Chair: Mr. Steven Sneideman
- Vice Chair: Mr. David Hammond
- Staff: 3 employees (as of 2024)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BETH MEADE | PRESIDENT & | 40 | $68,556 |
| DARICE SCHUBATIS | CFO | 20 | $32,044 |
| STEVEN SNEIDEMAN | CHAIR | 4 | — |
| DAVID HAMMOND | VICE CHAIR | 4 | — |
| NANCY EGGENBERGER | TREASUR & VI | 2 | — |
| BETTY BLOCH | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| RICHARD CZECK | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| PATTY ESSELINK | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JAMES GODBOUT | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JOHN LAMAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| NATALIE MCLAUGHLIN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| NIDHI PURI | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| BRYAN REGNER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| HEIDI ROBINSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| RICHARD SCHUBATIS MD | FORMER DIREC | 2 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 50430 School House Rd Ste 200, Canton, MI 48187-5910
Website: www.localimpactalliance.org
EIN: 38-2898615
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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