Carroll J Haas Foundation
The Carroll J Haas Foundation is a private foundation based in Vicksburg, Michigan. Its stated charitable purpose is to promote and engage in charitable, benevolent, and educational activities, including donations to organizations exempt under IRC 501(c)(3).
Carroll J Haas Foundation at a glance
In short: Carroll J Haas Foundation gave $2.6M across 50 grants in 2025 (avg $52K), top state District of Columbia. 62% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,590,000
- +1369.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 50
- +163.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $51,800
- +458.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,860,182
- +25.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 62% first-time grantees (31 of 50, 2025)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (46% 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 Carroll J Haas Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2023 filing states that no specific application is required and that there are no restrictions on awards. It lists James H Haas as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: James H Haas
Mailing address: PO Box 206, Vicksburg, MI 49097
Phone: (269) 496-4585
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Carroll J Haas Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund ($1.2M). Together the top 10 received $2.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
123 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 116 grants of 123 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars were reported as 46% to recipients in the District of Columbia, 30% in Ohio, 18% in Michigan, 2% in New York, and 2% in Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Carroll J Haas Foundation open to new grantees?
62%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 31 of 50 grantees (62%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $71K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 34% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 1677% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 792% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $121K (2019) to $2.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 50 grants totaling $2.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund Washington, DC | General Operating | $1,172,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable Cincinnati, OH | General Operating | $762,000 |
| Mendon - Habitat for Humanity Centreville, MI | General Operating | $60,000 |
| St Edwards Catholic Church Mendon, MI | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Now Kalamazoo Kalamazoo, MI | General Operating | $50,000 |
| St Josephs County United Way Centreville, MI | General Operating | $40,000 |
| Mi 4H Foundation East Lansing, MI | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Bethesda, MD | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Black Lake Preservation Society Severna Park, MD | General Operating | $20,000 |
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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 | $4,860,182 | $3,632,789 | $2,640,045 | $2,590,000 | 50 | $2,607,319 | $579,810 | $329,143 |
| 2024 | $3,875,050 | $1,269,913 | $200,133 | $176,200 | 19 | $178,337 | $256,370 | $202,115 |
| 2023 | $2,700,792 | $187,919 | $175,411 | $161,500 | 18 | $161,520 | $56,028 | $152,880 |
| 2022 | $2,688,284 | $129,379 | $176,652 | $145,754 | 20 | $149,522 | $102,639 | $180,648 |
| 2021 | $2,735,557 | $760,188 | $135,331 | $124,100 | 16 | — | $748,695 | $140,788 |
| 2019 | $2,174,285 | $149,197 | $134,293 | $120,774 | 13 | — | $137,847 | $129,048 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Carroll J Haas Foundation reported a distributable amount of $329K 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
On its 2023 filing, the foundation stated that it promotes and engages in charitable, benevolent, and educational activities, including providing donations to organizations tax-exempt under IRC 501(c)(3).
Its grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, St Joseph County United Way describes its mission as mobilizing the community to improve lives and advance the common good; Michigan 4-H Foundation says it supports the mission and vision of Michigan 4-H Youth Development; and Smile Train says its purpose is to provide people born with clefts the same opportunities in life as those born without clefts. Other 2025 grantees include organizations whose stated missions concern human rights and health, empowering people to make positive life changes, connecting people with nature, lending home medical equipment, and mentoring teens.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 50 grants totaling $2,590,000. Individual grants ranged from $1,000 to $1,172,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards included $1,172,000 to Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund and $762,000 to Fidelity Charitable, both for general operating support. Other listed grants included $60,000 to Mendon - Habitat for Humanity, $50,000 each to St Edwards Catholic Church and Now Kalamazoo, and $40,000 to St Joseph County United Way.
Additional 2025 grantees included Michigan 4-H Foundation ($25,000), Doctors Without Borders ($20,000), Cystic Fibrosis Foundation ($20,000), Black Lake Preservation Society ($20,000), Ministry With Community ($20,000), Smile Train ($20,000), and the Carter Center ($20,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Theresa Haas as president, Robert G Haas as secretary, and James H Haas, Kathleen A Gray, and Mary Jo McKee as directors.
Carroll J Haas Foundation is led by Theresa Haas, President since 2025 (on filings since 2019); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Theresa Haas
President
Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
James H. Haas
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kathleen A. Gray
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mary Jo McKee
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Robert G. Haas
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Carroll J. Haas (2019–2022) — President & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Carroll J Haas Foundation
How much does Carroll J Haas Foundation give each year?
Carroll J Haas Foundation gave $2.6M across 50 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $176K across 19 grants.
What is Carroll J Haas Foundation's typical grant size?
Carroll J Haas Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $51,800, across 50 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Carroll J Haas Foundation that year got $71K on average.
Where does Carroll J Haas Foundation give grants?
Carroll J Haas Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (30%) and Michigan (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kalamazoo, MI (8 grants), Mendon, MI (5 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and Grand Rapids, MI (4 grants).
Does Carroll J Haas Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Carroll J Haas Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (50 of 50) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Carroll J Haas Foundation's largest grantees?
Carroll J Haas Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund ($1,172,000), Fidelity Charitable ($762,000) and Mendon - Habitat for Humanity ($60,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Carroll J Haas Foundation?
Carroll J Haas Foundation reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $329K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Carroll J Haas Foundation fund?
On its 2023 filing, the foundation stated that it promotes and engages in charitable, benevolent, and educational activities, including providing donations to organizations tax-exempt under IRC 501(c)(3). See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Carroll J Haas Foundation?
The 2023 filing states that no specific application is required and that there are no restrictions on awards. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Carroll J Haas Foundation's EIN?
Carroll J Haas Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3415066. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 22, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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