Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation is a private foundation based in Flint, Michigan. Established in 1926, it supports nonprofit organizations working to strengthen Flint and communities around the world through grantmaking in Civil Society, Youth Engagement, Environment and Flint Area initiatives.
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation at a glance
In short: Charles Stewart Mott Foundation gave $166.4M across 834 grants in 2024 (avg $200K), mostly in Michigan. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $166,416,133
- -0.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 834
- -16.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $199,540
- +19.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $55,000
- Total assets
- $3,769,795,383
- +1.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (88 of 697, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (61% 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 Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. General-purpose grant proposals are for organizations invited to apply. These grants can support the full range of a grantee’s activities and operating costs; the Foundation also provides project support, and sometimes a mix of both. General-purpose requests normally should be 10–15 pages or fewer and include a signed cover letter stating the amount requested and spending period, objectives, the organization’s budget for the grant period and sources of revenue, full-time-equivalent employee count, and recent audited financial statements and annual report. Renewal requests should also include a brief account of results or accomplishments during the current grant period. Domestic organizations that have never received a Foundation grant should include their latest IRS determination letter. General-purpose grants may be single- or multiyear, typically for no more than three years. Grant funds may not be used for lobbying expenditures. Exploratory and Special Projects grants are by invitation only.
- Review Cycle
- Submit a general-purpose grant request at least 60 days before the start of the grant period.
- Deadline
- Submit a general-purpose grant request at least 60 days before the start of the grant period.
- Contact
Mailing address: 503 S Saginaw St 1200, Flint, MI 48502-1851
Phone: (810) 238-5651
Website: https://mott.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles Stewart Mott Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Foundation of Greater Flint ($21.3M across 12 grants). Together the top 10 received $79.0M.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($225,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
5,003 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2,639 grants of 5,003 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation supports work in Flint and communities around the world. In 2024, 61% of its grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 8% to recipients in Washington, D.C., 5% to California and 2% to New York; 11% was listed with the recipient state unspecified.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 834 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Charles Stewart Mott Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 88 of 697 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $116K; repeat grants $256K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $135.3M (2020) to $182.6M (2022). In 2024 it made 834 grants totaling $166.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Greater Flint Flint, MI | To support organizations that have a positive impact on Flint residents. | $15,541,792 |
| Regents of the University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | To support the expansion of critical care programs at a hospital with expertise in innovative and patient-centered pediatric care. | $10,000,000 |
| Kettering University Flint, MI | To support the ongoing operations of a higher education university that prepares students for in-demand fields and contributes to the economic stability of its hometown. | $8,000,000 |
| Beecher Community School District Flint, MI | To support the renovation of a career academy high school in Beecher. | $7,000,000 |
| Foundation for the Uptown Reinvestment Corporation Flint, MI | To support revitalization efforts and community vitality in downtown Flint. | $6,000,000 |
| Friends of Berston Flint, MI | To support the renovation and construction of new facilities at a community center to enhance the health, recreational and educational programming for Flint residents. | $5,000,000 |
| Genesee Intermediate School District Flint, MI | To support renovations and upgrades for an early childhood education center to improve the learning experiences of young children and their families. | $5,000,000 |
| Regents of the University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | To strengthen the capacity of a children's hospital. | $3,652,544 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Flint Flint, MI | To support the delivery of a full-service community schools strategy, including an afterschool program, to ensure Flint kids have opportunities to thrive. | $3,340,000 |
| Mott Community College Flint, MI | To support renovations of the college's student services building to improve students success while enhancing campus assets. | $3,000,000 |
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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 | $3,769,795,383 | $228,318,921 | $201,775,388 | $166,416,133 | 834 | $188,236,701 | $217,960,264 | $184,310,209 |
| 2023 | $3,710,874,863 | $136,688,464 | $208,041,517 | $166,837,865 | 997 | $188,891,283 | $217,459,003 | $178,049,483 |
| 2022 | $3,663,290,955 | $109,597,876 | $221,687,834 | $182,629,619 | 1,020 | $202,204,628 | $65,776,216 | $195,422,168 |
| 2021 | $4,373,593,004 | $478,093,509 | $189,094,593 | $160,972,893 | 1,052 | $180,815,239 | $494,283,917 | $197,026,932 |
| 2020 | $3,940,484,030 | $248,723,144 | $164,259,480 | $135,258,331 | 1,100 | — | $249,536,395 | $152,229,692 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation reported a distributable amount of $184.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation envisions a world in which each individual’s quality of life is connected to the well-being of the community, locally and globally. Its four program areas are:
- Civil Society: Fostering engaged, empowered and equitable communities around the world.
- Youth Engagement: Expanding opportunities that help young people reach their potential in school, work and life.
- Environment: Advancing economic development models that strengthen ecologically sustainable communities and protect nature.
- Flint Area: Connecting people, ideas and resources to foster a vibrant and inclusive community in Flint.
The Foundation supports nonprofit organizations. Examples among its 2024 grantees include the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, whose stated mission is to serve the common good in Genesee County by engaging people in philanthropy and developing the community’s permanent endowment, and Friends of Berston, which describes its mission as community enrichment through education, athletics, the arts and community service. Mizzen Education says it partners with the out-of-school-time field to design experiences that spark curiosity, cultivate joy and inspire a love of learning among children and youth.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation reported 834 grants totaling $166,416,133. Grant amounts ranged from $150 to $15,541,792, with a median of $55,000. Its largest reported grants included:
The Foundation also reported grants of $2,500,000 to Mizzen Education and $2,400,000 to Afterschool Alliance. Afterschool Alliance describes its mission as working to ensure youth have access to affordable, quality afterschool programs by engaging public will to increase investment in those programs.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation is led by Ridgway H. White, President, CEO & Trustee-Chairman on every filing since 2020; 9 of 26 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ridgway H. White
President, CEO & Trustee-Chairman
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$500K (2020) → $760K (2024)
Ashley Johnson
Director of Grants Administration
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$183K (2023) → $200K (2024)
A. Marshall Acuff Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlie Nelms
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George E. Ross
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Helen J. Taylor
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy R. M. Piper
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lizabeth Ardisana
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maryanne Mott
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany W. Lovett
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Webb F. Martin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Srinivas B. Mukkamala
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Butler
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Aldridge-Eason
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marise M. M. Sheehan
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay C. Flaherty
Vice President & CIO
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$1.4M (2020) → $1.3M (2024)
Kathryn A. Thomas
Vice President - Communications
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$327K (2020) → $382K (2024)
Mary A. Gailbreath
Vice President - Administration, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$432K (2020) → $407K (2024)
Michael L. Wright
Chief Technology Officer
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$210K (2020) → $309K (2024)
Neal R. Hegarty
Vice President - Programs
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$469K (2020) → $548K (2024)
Kevin Perkins
Vice President - Administration, Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
35 hrs/week
$197K (2024)
Nancy Orr
Vice President & CIO
New on the 2024 filing
35 hrs/week
$900K (2024)
Frederick S. Kirkpatrick
Trustee - Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Morning
Trustee Emeritus
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Olivia P. Maynard
Trustee Emeritus
Trustee → Trustee Emeritus, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William H. Piper
Trustee Emeritus
Trustee → Trustee Emeritus, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Marise M. M. Stewart (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Douglas X. Patino (2020–2022) — Trustee Emeritus
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $1.3M, to Jay C Flaherty (Vice President & CIO (Thru 1/5/24)). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
How much does Charles Stewart Mott Foundation give each year?
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation gave $166.4M across 834 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $166.8M across 997 grants.
What is Charles Stewart Mott Foundation's typical grant size?
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $55,000, and its average grant was $199,540, across 834 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Charles Stewart Mott Foundation that year got $116K on average.
Where does Charles Stewart Mott Foundation give grants?
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Flint, MI (154 grants), Washington, DC (63 grants), New York, NY (33 grants) and Detroit, MI (24 grants).
Does Charles Stewart Mott Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 38% of Charles Stewart Mott Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (314 of 834) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Charles Stewart Mott Foundation's largest grantees?
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Community Foundation of Greater Flint ($21,300,092 across 12 grants), Regents of the University of Michigan ($15,156,744 across 11 grants) and Kettering University ($8,165,400 across 4 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($225,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Charles Stewart Mott Foundation?
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation reported $3.8B in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $188.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $184.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Charles Stewart Mott Foundation fund?
The Foundation envisions a world in which each individual’s quality of life is connected to the well-being of the community, locally and globally. Its four program areas are: See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles Stewart Mott Foundation?
The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Charles Stewart Mott Foundation's EIN?
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-1211227. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Charles Stewart Mott 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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