Child Welfare Society of Flint
Child Welfare Society of Flint is a private foundation based in Columbus, Ohio. It made 19 grants totaling $206,000 in 2025, primarily to organizations in Michigan.
Child Welfare Society of Flint at a glance
In short: Child Welfare Society of Flint gave $206K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $206,000
- +28.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +1800.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,842
- -93.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,758,469
- -2.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (88% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Child Welfare Society of Flint
- How to Apply
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It says requests may be sent by email or mail and lists the materials above.
- Review Cycle
- The filing states that requests are reviewed bi-annually, with receipt by April 1 or October 1. The April 1, 2026 cycle has passed; the next stated date is October 1, 2026.
- Deadline
- The filing states that requests are reviewed bi-annually, with receipt by April 1 or October 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Anne M Farver Co Huntington Natio
Mailing address: 328 S Saginaw St, Flint, MI 48502
Phone: (810) 342-7089
Email: anne.farver@huntington.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Child Welfare Society of Flint funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Food Bank of Eastern Michigan ($24K). Together the top 10 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 71 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 8% to Virginia, and 4% to the District of Columbia. The filing’s stated award restrictions specify Genesee County 501(c)(3) organizations, subject to the exclusions and religiously sponsored nonsectarian-program provision described above.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
How Child Welfare Society of Flint gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $142K (2021) to $215K (2023). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $206K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food Bank of Eastern Michigan Flint, MI | General Operating | $24,000 |
| Michigan Basketball Association Flint, MI | General Operating | $19,500 |
| The Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | General Operating | $16,500 |
| NGA Inc Burton, MI | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Crossover Outreach Flint, MI | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Motherly Intercession Flint, MI | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Old Newsboys of Flint Flint, MI | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Faith Foundation Resources Flint, MI | General Operating | $10,000 |
| YWCA of Greater Flint Flint, MI | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Flint Institute of Science & History Flint, MI | General Operating | $10,000 |
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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 | $2,758,469 | $178,592 | $246,189 | $206,000 | 19 | $221,174 | $148,164 | $209,449 |
| 2024 | $2,829,472 | $244,836 | $201,966 | $160,500 | 1 | $178,339 | $214,756 | $197,310 |
| 2023 | $4,113,396 | $162,054 | $222,358 | $215,000 | 19 | $215,000 | $149,254 | $180,094 |
| 2022 | $3,750,870 | $497,942 | $211,630 | $203,000 | 21 | $406,000 | $94,352 | $191,432 |
| 2021 | $4,674,578 | $305,806 | $148,296 | $141,500 | 11 | $325,500 | $158,478 | $199,920 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Child Welfare Society of Flint reported a distributable amount of $209K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants were reported as general operating support. The grantees’ own descriptions show a range of activities: the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan says it works with partners to feed people in need; Motherly Intercession describes support for children of currently or formerly incarcerated parents; and Old Newsboys of Flint says it provides clothing, toys, and gifts to needy families. These are descriptions of the grantees’ missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 19 grants totaling $206,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $24,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards included $24,000 to Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, $19,500 to Michigan Basketball Association, and $16,500 to The Salvation Army. Other notable grants were $15,000 each to NGA Inc., Crossover Outreach, Motherly Intercession, and Old Newsboys of Flint; and $10,000 each to Faith Foundation Resources, YWCA of Greater Flint, and Flint Institute of Science & History.
The filing lists requests by email or mail and says the foundation reviews requests twice a year. It calls for a proposal cover sheet; a concise organizational history and mission; a board-of-directors list with locations; a copy of the most recent 501(c)(3) determination letter with tax ID; and a copy of the most recent financial report.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Huntington National Bank as trustee.
Child Welfare Society of Flint's only listed officer is Huntington National Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2024 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Huntington National Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$29K (2024) → $30K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Linda Kilgore (2021–2023) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $30K, to Huntington National Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Child Welfare Society of Flint
How much does Child Welfare Society of Flint give each year?
Child Welfare Society of Flint gave $206K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $161K across 1 grant.
What is Child Welfare Society of Flint's typical grant size?
Child Welfare Society of Flint's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,842, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Child Welfare Society of Flint give grants?
Child Welfare Society of Flint gives mostly in Michigan: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Flint, MI (12 grants) and Burton, MI (3 grants).
Does Child Welfare Society of Flint give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Child Welfare Society of Flint's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Child Welfare Society of Flint's largest grantees?
Child Welfare Society of Flint's largest 2025 grantees include Food Bank of Eastern Michigan ($24,000), Michigan Basketball Association ($19,500) and The Salvation Army ($16,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Child Welfare Society of Flint?
Child Welfare Society of Flint reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $221K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $209K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Child Welfare Society of Flint fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants were reported as general operating support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Child Welfare Society of Flint?
It says requests may be sent by email or mail and lists the materials above. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Child Welfare Society of Flint's EIN?
Child Welfare Society of Flint's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-1366909. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Child Welfare Society of Flint funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/child-welfare-society-of-flint-morg_75408855c99844bcb44d3434a92afe13
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