CMS Energy Foundation
CMS Energy Foundation is a private foundation, based in Jackson, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $235K. Net investment income was $79K.
CMS Energy Foundation at a glance
In short: CMS Energy Foundation gave $235K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $39K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $235,000
- +370.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +500.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $39,167
- -21.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $2,528,903
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who CMS Energy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Foundation of Greater Flint ($155K across 2 grants). Together the top 5 received $235K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 12 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How CMS Energy Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2250% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 184% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100 (2022) to $235K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $235K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Greater Flint Flint, MI | Flint Promise Scholarship Non-Endowed Fund | $125,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Flint Flint, MI | Genesee power station citizens' advisory committee scholarship fund of the community foundation of greater flint | $30,000 |
| Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts Detroit, MI | Detroit Music Hall - Youth Music Education Program | $25,000 |
| North Carolina Community Foundation Raleigh, NC | Disaster Relief - Hurricane Helene | $25,000 |
| One City Schools Foundation Inc Madison, WI | Education & Essential Services Program Support | $25,000 |
| Food Gatherers Ann Arbor, MI | Food Gatherers' Community Kitchen FY25 | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,528,903 | $95,066 | $266,711 | $235,000 | 6 | $235,000 | $79,347 | $127,545 |
| 2023 | $2,481,393 | $86,754 | $66,630 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 | $10,922 | $120,896 |
| 2022 | $2,575,027 | $65,639 | $19,220 | $100 | 1 | $120 | $49,539 | $125,749 |
| 2021 | $2,587,211 | $2,564,022 | $20,270 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,020 | $3,772 | $132,164 |
| 2020 | $6,985 | $9,150 | $5,570 | $1,550 | 3 | — | — | $6,433 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, CMS Energy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $128K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
CMS Energy Foundation is led by Brandon J. Hofmeister, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brandon J. Hofmeister
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Garrick J. Rochow
Chairman & Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian F. Rich
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine A. Hendrian
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leeroy Wells Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rejji P. Hayes
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard R. Mukhtar
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shaun M. Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tonya L. Berry
Director
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Thompkins
Director
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine A. Wilson
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Carolyn A. Bloodworth (2020–2023) — Secretary, Treasurer & Director
- Former: Roger A. Curtis (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Venkat Dhenuvakonda Rao (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jean-Francois Broissot (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Patricia K. Poppe (2020) — Chairman & Director
- Former: Scott B. McIntosh (2020) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about CMS Energy Foundation
How much does CMS Energy Foundation give each year?
CMS Energy Foundation gave $235K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $50K across 1 grant.
What is CMS Energy Foundation's typical grant size?
CMS Energy Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $39,167, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does CMS Energy Foundation give grants?
CMS Energy Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (11%) and Wisconsin (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Flint, MI (2 grants).
Does CMS Energy Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on CMS Energy Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are CMS Energy Foundation's largest grantees?
CMS Energy Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Community Foundation of Greater Flint ($155,000 across 2 grants), Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts ($25,000) and North Carolina Community Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is CMS Energy Foundation?
CMS Energy Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $235K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $128K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is CMS Energy Foundation's EIN?
CMS Energy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3575175. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work CMS Energy Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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