Cathy and James Deutchman Family
Cathy and James Deutchman Family is a private foundation based in Franklin, Michigan. It made 17 grants totaling $143,110 in filing year 2024, including grants to organizations in New York and Michigan.
Cathy and James Deutchman Family at a glance
In short: Cathy and James Deutchman Family gave $143K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in New York. 59% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $143,110
- -19.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,418
- -24.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,089,161
- +5.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 59% first-time grantees (10 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (73% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Cathy and James Deutchman Family
- 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: 26515 Scenic Drive, Franklin, MI 48025
Phone: (248) 933-7310
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cathy and James Deutchman Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Technion Society ($50K). Together the top 10 received $141K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 64 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2024, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 27% to recipients in Michigan. The filing also reported 0% for Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Cathy and James Deutchman Family open to new grantees?
59%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 17 grantees (59%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 41% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 146% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $98K (2022) to $179K (2023). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $143K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Technion Society New York, NY | Support visionary education and world changing impact through the technion -israel institute of technology | $50,000 |
| Jewish Hospice of Michigan West Bloomfield, MI | Support Organization Goals | $32,000 |
| United Hatzalah New York, NY | Support Organization Goals | $22,500 |
| Friends of IDF New York, NY | Support Organization Goals | $20,000 |
| Magan David Adom New York, NY | Support Organization Goals | $10,000 |
| Alzheimers Association Southfield, MI | Support Organization Goals | $2,500 |
| Kids Kicking Cancer New York, NY | Support Organization Goals | $1,000 |
| Detroit PBS Wixom, MI | Support Organization Goals | $1,000 |
| Hebrew Free Loan Bloomfield Hills, MI | Support Organization Goals | $1,000 |
| Zekelman Holocaust Museum Farmington Hills, MI | Support Organization Goals | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,089,161 | $291,955 | $240,388 | $143,110 | 17 | $143,110 | $109,850 | $98,280 |
| 2023 | $1,976,592 | $193,438 | $242,848 | $178,660 | 16 | $178,660 | $135,063 | $97,391 |
| 2022 | $2,026,002 | $124,917 | $98,895 | $97,845 | 31 | $97,845 | $24,917 | $96,949 |
| 2021 | $1,999,980 | $2,000,000 | $20 | — | — | — | — | $2,699 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cathy and James Deutchman Family reported a distributable amount of $98K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $143,110. Grant amounts ranged from $110 to $50,000, with a median grant of $1,000.
Its largest reported grants included $50,000 to American Technion Society, $32,000 to Jewish Hospice of Michigan, $22,500 to United Hatzalah, $20,000 to Friends of IDF, and $10,000 to Magan David Adom. The filing listed support for the Technion–Israel Institute of Technology’s education and impact work as the purpose of the American Technion Society grant; the other grants’ stated purpose was “support organization goals.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Cathy Deutchman as president and James Deutchman as treasurer.
Cathy and James Deutchman Family is led by Cathy Deutchman, President on every filing since 2021; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cathy Deutchman
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$60K (2023) → $85K (2024)
James Deutchman
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $85K, to Cathy Deutchman (President).
Frequently asked questions about Cathy and James Deutchman Family
How much does Cathy and James Deutchman Family give each year?
Cathy and James Deutchman Family gave $143K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $179K across 16 grants.
What is Cathy and James Deutchman Family's typical grant size?
Cathy and James Deutchman Family's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $8,418, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cathy and James Deutchman Family that year got $9K on average.
Where does Cathy and James Deutchman Family give grants?
Cathy and James Deutchman Family gives mostly in New York: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants) and Farmington Hills, MI (2 grants).
Does Cathy and James Deutchman Family give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Cathy and James Deutchman Family's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Organization Goals" (16 grants).
Who are Cathy and James Deutchman Family's largest grantees?
Cathy and James Deutchman Family's largest 2024 grantees include American Technion Society ($50,000), Jewish Hospice of Michigan ($32,000) and United Hatzalah ($22,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cathy and James Deutchman Family?
Cathy and James Deutchman Family reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $143K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $98K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Cathy and James Deutchman Family?
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 Cathy and James Deutchman Family's EIN?
Cathy and James Deutchman Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3245688. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Cathy and James Deutchman Family 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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