Cinnaire Corporation
Cinnaire Corporation is a private foundation based in Lansing, Michigan, that supports affordable housing and community development through capital investments and development solutions. Cinnaire describes itself as a nonprofit community development financial organization and a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI); its work includes lending and investment for affordable housing, community facilities, and economic opportunity.
Cinnaire Corporation at a glance
In short: Cinnaire Corporation gave $177K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Michigan. 74% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $177,135
- +27.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +5.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,323
- +20.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $72,188,344
- -1.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 74% first-time grantees (14 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (80% 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 Cinnaire Corporation
- 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. The CCC Recoverable Grant Program is invitation-only; invitees may submit an application upon request.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1118 S Washington Avenue, Lansing, MI 48910
Phone: (517) 482-8555
Website: https://cinnaire.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cinnaire Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Greater Lansing Area Holiday Commission ($50K). Together the top 10 received $170K.
Grant Size Distribution
126 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 115 grants of 126 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Cinnaire says its work extends across 13 states in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. Its website identifies offices in Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Delaware. The CCC Recoverable Grant Program is specifically for projects in Detroit, Michigan; Wilmington, Delaware; or approved projects undertaken by WE Build participants. In 2024, 80% of grant dollars went to Michigan recipients, 10% to Indiana, 4% each to Wisconsin and Delaware, and 1% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Cinnaire Corporation open to new grantees?
74%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 19 grantees (74%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $5K repeat.
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 $129K (2020) to $568K (2022). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $177K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Lansing Area Holiday Commission Lansing, MI | General Support | $50,000 |
| Michigan Association of United Ways Lansing, MI | General Support | $50,000 |
| Children Trust Michigan Lansing, MI | General Support | $21,267 |
| Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana Indianapolis, IN | General Support | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Capital Region Lansing, MI | General Support | $7,206 |
| Karuna Inc La Crosse, WI | General Support | $7,206 |
| Nerdit Foundation Wilmington, DE | General Support | $7,206 |
| Trinity Haven Inc Indianapolis, IN | General Support | $7,206 |
| Haven House East Lansing, MI | General Support | $5,000 |
| Strikeout Baseball USA Grand Ledge, MI | General Support | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Grant counts were 19 in 2024, 18 in 2023, and 29 in 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $72,188,344 | $24,964,966 | $24,124,052 | $177,135 | 19 | $4,274,781 | $387,947 |
| 2023 | $73,402,742 | $25,727,245 | $24,588,084 | $139,417 | 18 | $9,211,619 | $1,072,185 |
| 2022 | $75,554,015 | $49,832,830 | $22,642,903 | $568,306 | 29 | $568,306 | $15,745,190 |
| 2021 | $74,619,323 | $21,850,720 | $19,341,587 | $411,327 | 27 | $4,152,971 | $598,413 |
| 2020 | $63,935,512 | $16,658,496 | $16,445,543 | $129,237 | 33 | — | $969,395 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Cinnaire states that it provides equity capital and flexible loans to expand and preserve affordable housing in underserved communities, including loans to organizations developing affordable housing for low-income residents. It also holds partnership interests in Low-Income Housing Tax Credit funds to advance affordable housing. Its broader CDFI lending work includes financing for education, healthcare, community facilities, and economic development.
Among its 2024 grantees, Michigan Association of United Ways describes its role as providing leadership, partnership, and expert services to the charitable and human-service sector. Habitat for Humanity Capital Region says it provides and maintains affordable homeownership opportunities for low- to moderate-income community members. Other grantees describe work that includes housing support for LGBTQ youth experiencing housing instability (Trinity Haven), assistance for families facing homelessness (Haven House), and emergency and permanent housing for people experiencing homelessness or at risk of it (Karuna).
Grantmaking
In 2024, Cinnaire reported 19 grants totaling $177,135. Grants ranged from $141 to $50,000, with a median of $5,000. The two largest awards were $50,000 each to Greater Lansing Area Holiday Commission and Michigan Association of United Ways. Other notable awards included $21,267 to Children Trust Michigan; $10,000 to Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana; and $7,206 each to Habitat for Humanity Capital Region, Karuna, Nerdit Foundation, and Trinity Haven.
Cinnaire’s CCC Recoverable Grant Program supports pre-development expenses for eligible equitable real estate projects in Detroit, Wilmington, or approved projects undertaken by participants in its WE Build program. Projects must be in pre-development, have demonstrated site control, and meet the program’s other requirements. The grants are repayable upon construction financing closing or other agreed milestones; the stated grant term is 18 months. Applicants must be invited to apply, and award announcements are expected approximately eight weeks after full application review.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mark McDaniel as chief executive officer; Kevin Crawley as chief operating officer; Deborah Toby as chief human resource officer; Brett Oumedian as chief financial officer; Lucius Vassar as chief legal officer; and Susan Frank, Jennifer Everhart, Ryan Robinson, Katherine Forth, and Donsia Strong Hill as executive vice presidents.
Cinnaire Corporation is led by Mark McDaniel, Chief Executive Officer since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 12 of 24 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark McDaniel
Chief Executive Officer
Cheif Executive Officer → Chief Executive Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$814K (2020) → $951K (2024)
Brett Macleod
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine R. Hobbs
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derrick Collins
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald F. Tucker
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael J. Taylor
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul J. Weaver
Director
Director → Director & Treasurer, 2021
Director & Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendell Johns
Director
Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Quinetta Roberson Connally
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amandula Anderson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fred Greene
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarida Scott
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tamara Dudukovich
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brett Oumedian
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$228K (2020) → $591K (2024)
Deborah Toby
Chief Human Resource Officer
Executive Vice President → Chief Human Resource Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$199K (2020) → $578K (2024)
Jennifer Everhart
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$303K (2020) → $435K (2024)
Katherine Forth
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$218K (2020) → $350K (2024)
Kevin Crawley
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$474K (2020) → $606K (2024)
Ryan Robinson
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$225K (2020) → $407K (2024)
Susan Frank
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$281K (2020) → $379K (2024)
Lucius Vassar
Chief Legal Officer
Executive Vice President → Chief Legal Officer, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$291K (2021) → $469K (2024)
Christopher Laurent
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$243K (2023) → $300K (2024)
Donsia Strong Hill
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$252K (2023) → $281K (2024)
Sarah Greenberg
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$221K (2023) → $323K (2024)
Former officers (10)
- Former: Jeffrey Benson (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Carl Riedy (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: James Logue (2020–2021) — Executive Vice President
- Former: James Peffley (2020–2021) — Chief Strategy Officer
- Former: William Perkins (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Anne McCulloch (2021) — Director
- Former: Catherine Cawthon Part Year (2021) — Director
- Former: Quinetta Roberson (2021) — Director
- Former: Catherine Cawthon (2020) — Director
- Former: Rick Laber (2020) — Executive Vice President
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 $951K, to Mark McDaniel (Chief Executive Officer). 12 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Cinnaire Corporation
How much does Cinnaire Corporation give each year?
Cinnaire Corporation gave $177K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $139K across 18 grants.
What is Cinnaire Corporation's typical grant size?
Cinnaire Corporation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,323, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cinnaire Corporation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Cinnaire Corporation give grants?
Cinnaire Corporation gives mostly in Michigan: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lansing, MI (5 grants), Indianapolis, IN (3 grants) and Grand Ledge, MI (2 grants).
Does Cinnaire Corporation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Cinnaire Corporation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Cinnaire Corporation's largest grantees?
Cinnaire Corporation's largest 2024 grantees include Greater Lansing Area Holiday Commission ($50,000), Michigan Association of United Ways ($50,000) and Children Trust Michigan ($21,267), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cinnaire Corporation?
Cinnaire Corporation reported $72.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $25.0M.
What does Cinnaire Corporation fund?
Cinnaire states that it provides equity capital and flexible loans to expand and preserve affordable housing in underserved communities, including loans to organizations developing affordable housing for low-income residents. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cinnaire Corporation?
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 Cinnaire Corporation's EIN?
Cinnaire Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3126310. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Cinnaire Corporation 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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Grantable. (2026). Cinnaire Corporation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/cinnaire-corporation-morg_3eed1599af5d41e39183aa2ad72ba238
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