Child and Family Services of Michigan
Administrative resource for local affiliated agencies around the state of Michigan, helps coordinate statewide programs and activities
Child and Family Services of Michigan at a glance
In short: Child and Family Services of Michigan gave $36K across 5 grants in 2021 (avg $7K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $36,110
- Grants made (2021)
- 5
- Average grant
- $7,222
- Median grant
- $7,222
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Child and Family Services of Michigan funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Arbor Circle ($7K). Together the top 5 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 5 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arbor Circle Grand Rapids, MI | Childrens Entitlement Funds | $7,222 |
| Family Service & Childrens Aid Jackson, MI | Childrens Entitlement Funds | $7,222 |
| Child & Family Services of the up Marquette, MI | Chilrens Entitlement Funds | $7,222 |
| Child & Family Services Ne MI Alpena, MI | Childrens Entitlement Funds | $7,222 |
| Child & Family Charities Lansing, MI | Childrens Entitlement Funds | $7,222 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $108,882 | $148,012 | $36,110 | 5 | $20,281 |
| 2020 | $2,937,600 | $1,897,792 | $1,300,783 | — | — | $552,302 |
| 2019 | $2,035,559 | $1,551,247 | $1,495,801 | — | — | $80,613 |
About Child and Family Services of Michigan
Based on IRS filings
Child and Family Services of Michigan is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Lansing, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 5 grants totaling $36K. Net investment income was $20K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Child and Family Services of Michigan is led by James Paparella, President since 2020 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 13 officers listed in 2021 is compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
James Paparella
President
Vice President → President, 2020
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Sherry Brackenwagen
Administrative Director
Administrati → Administrative Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$83K (2019) → $52K (2021)
Alan Brown
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Ben Griffith
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Denise Dalyrymple
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kristen Gietzen
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Michele Poorman
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Sara Miller
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Stephanie Dettloff
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Tracey Taylor
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Dean Greenblatt
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Gerrie Roeser
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Judith Jove
Vice President
Past President → Vice President, 2020
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Cam Vozar (2019) — Director
- Former: Gail Kleine (2019) — Director
- Former: Jack Greenfield (2019) — Director
- Former: Julie Thomasma PhD (2019) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $52K, to Sherry Brackenwagen (Administrative Director).
Frequently asked questions about Child and Family Services of Michigan
How much does Child and Family Services of Michigan give each year?
Child and Family Services of Michigan gave $36K across 5 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990.
What is Child and Family Services of Michigan's typical grant size?
Child and Family Services of Michigan's median grant in 2021 was $7,222, and its average grant was $7,222, across 5 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990.
Where does Child and Family Services of Michigan give grants?
Child and Family Services of Michigan gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Child and Family Services of Michigan give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Child and Family Services of Michigan's 2021 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Childrens Entitlement Funds" (4 grants).
Who are Child and Family Services of Michigan's largest grantees?
Child and Family Services of Michigan's largest 2021 grantees include Arbor Circle ($7,222), Family Service & Childrens Aid ($7,222) and Child & Family Services of the up ($7,222), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What is Child and Family Services of Michigan?
Child and Family Services of Michigan is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Lansing, MI.
What is Child and Family Services of Michigan's EIN?
Child and Family Services of Michigan's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-1358205. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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