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Community Foundation of Monroe County

Public charity · Grantmaker Monroe, MI EIN: 38-2236628 Website

The Community Foundation of Monroe County is a public charity based in Monroe, Michigan. It connects donors with local causes and supports community initiatives through grants and scholarships, with work described by the foundation in areas including education, health, poverty, and community development.

Key facts about Community Foundation of Monroe County

In short: Community Foundation of Monroe County gave $649K across 13 grants in 2026 (avg $50K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.

EIN
38-2236628
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2026
Annual giving (2026)
$649,473
Grants made (2026)
13
Average grant
$49,959
Median grant
$10,715
Total assets
$18,365,973
Primary geography
Michigan (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
How to apply
The website says applicants use the online grant portal and create an organizational profile. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2026 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$18.4M

+3.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$649K

-48.2% YoY

Grant Count

13

-7.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$50K

-44.3% YoY

How Community Foundation of Monroe County gives

  • 23% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
  • Giving grew 1908% from 2023 to 2026. Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The organization’s stated values are stewardship, local impact, community partnership, inclusion, and legacy. Its 2025 filing describes programs providing scholarships for individuals pursuing education, as well as support for arts, education, youth programs, the environment, culture, and public activities in Monroe County.

The foundation’s 2026 grants included support for a county trail, K–8 scholarships, historical enrichment, school choir and robotics, emergency assistance, arts technology upgrades, and a mobile food pantry. One recipient, Monroe County Opportunity Program, describes its own mission as serving low-income individuals and families in Monroe County and promoting quality of life and self-sufficiency through community action.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $649,473. Individual grants ranged from $5,495 to $508,200, with a median grant of $10,715.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation is based in Monroe, Michigan. Its website describes CFMC Community Grants as supporting projects in Monroe County and its Greater Milan Area affiliate as funding projects within the Greater Milan Area. All 13 grants listed for filing year 2026 went to recipients in Michigan.

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.

Cities

MonroeMilanYpsilantiCarletonCharlotteLambertvilleMaybeeNewportTaylorTemperanceToledo

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M12 grants2021 16 grants2022 2 grants2023 17 grants2024 14 grants2025 13 grants2026

From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2023) to $1.3M (2025). In 2026 it made 13 grants totaling $649K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2026

County of Monroe: $508KCounty of Monroe$508KSt Charles Borromeo Catholic Academy: $23KSt Charles Borromeo CatholicAcademy$23KMilan Area Historical Society: $22KMilan Area Historical Society$22KMilan Area Schools: $15KMilan Area Schools$15KMilan Area Schools PTO: $13KMilan Area Schools PTO$13KOne Sheep Ministries: $12KOne Sheep Ministries$12KRiver Raisin Center for the Arts: $11KRiver Raisin Center for theArts$11KThe Monroe Trojan Academy: $10KThe Monroe Trojan Academy$10KThe Foundation at Monroe County Community College: $8KThe Foundation at MonroeCounty Community College$8KMilan Middle School: $8KMilan Middle School$8K

The largest 2026 recipient was County of Monroe ($508K). Together the top 10 received $630K.

Grant Size Distribution

62 grants across all recorded years

57<$50K2$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K2$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 62 (92%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
County of Monroe Monroe, MICompletion of the Loop Trail$508,200
St Charles Borromeo Catholic Academy Newport, MIFor Issuing K-8 Scholarships Awarded$23,125
Milan Area Historical Society Milan, MIEnrichment$22,238
Milan Area Schools Milan, MICHOIR$15,000
Milan Area Schools PTO Milan, MIEnrichment$13,000
One Sheep Ministries Monroe, MIEmergency Assistance$12,000
River Raisin Center for the Arts Monroe, MITechnology Upgrades$10,715
The Monroe Trojan Academy Monroe, MIVitual Learning Program - Computers$10,000
The Foundation at Monroe County Community College Monroe, MIA Countywide Reading Initiative Offering$8,200
Milan Middle School Milan, MIRobotics$8,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants reported
2026 $18,365,973 $3,378,627 $2,129,526 $649,473
2025 $17,768,086 $2,856,449 $2,197,311 $1,254,721
2024 $16,158,559 $2,465,179 $1,054,972 $220,478
Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Metric202620252024
Total Assets$18,365,973$17,768,086$16,158,559
Revenue$3,378,627$2,856,449$2,465,179
Expenses$2,129,526$2,197,311$1,054,972
Net Investment Income$1,244,985$494,697$1,979,772

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 2, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 11, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 21, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 21, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 13, 2025)
  6. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2026 filing lists the following trustees: Barry Buschmann, Sr Paula Cooney, Stephanie Blatt, Dave Snyder, Julie Everly, Joan Branham, Barry Kinsey, Stacey McCoy, Cassie Prior, and Kim Diven.

Community Foundation of Monroe County is led by Valerie Orr, Executive Director since 2026 (on filings since 2025); 1 of 19 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Valerie Orr

    Executive Director

    Executive Di → Executive Director, 2026

    On filings since 2025

    40 hrs/week

    $55K (2025) → $98K (2026)

  • Susan Vanisacker

    President

    Trustee → Vice President, 2024

    Vice President → President, 2026

    On filings since 2021

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Barry Buschmann

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Barry Kinsey

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Julie Everly

    Trustee

    Vice President → President, 2022

    President → Trustee, 2026

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Stacey McCoy

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Cynthia Stump

    Trustee

    On filings since 2025

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Cassie Prior

    Trustee

    New on the 2026 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dave Snyder

    Trustee

    New on the 2026 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Joan Branham

    Trustee

    New on the 2026 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kim Diven

    Trustee

    New on the 2026 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Matthew Vanisacker

    Trustee

    New on the 2026 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sr Paula Cooney

    Trustee

    New on the 2026 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Stephanie Blatt

    Trustee

    New on the 2026 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Woody Hoffer

    Trustee

    New on the 2026 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Zayla Brown

    Trustee

    New on the 2026 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Maria Zagorski

    Secretary

    Trustee → Secretary, 2026

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Amy Zangara

    Vice President

    Trustee → Vice President, 2026

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ryan Thompson

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (16)
  • Former: David Uhl (2021–2025) — Trustee
  • Former: Deb Dushane (2021–2025) — Secretary
  • Former: Eddie Harwood (2021–2025) — Trustee
  • Former: Keith Masserant (2021–2025) — President
  • Former: Richard Kenny (2021–2025) — Trustee
  • Former: Sr Margaret Gaffney (2021–2025) — Trustee
  • Former: Eric Peacock (2022–2025) — Trustee
  • Former: Todd Schultz (2022–2025) — Trustee
  • Former: Carl Schultz (2023–2025) — Trustee
  • Former: Adelaide Pascaris (2022–2024) — Trustee
  • Former: Amanda Phebus (2021–2023) — Treasurer
  • Former: Garrett Keeton (2021–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Molly Luempert-Coy (2021–2022) — Trustee & Past
  • Former: Stacey Goans (2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Jonathan Pasko (2021) — Trustee
  • Former: Mark Cochran (2021) — President

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2026 IRS filing

Valerie Orr — Executive Director: $98KValerie OrrExecutive Director$98K

The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $98K, to Valerie Orr (Executive Director).

Contact

Mailing address: 9 Washington Street, Monroe, MI 48161
Phone: (734) 242-1976
Website: https://cfmonroe.org

Frequently asked questions about Community Foundation of Monroe County

How much does Community Foundation of Monroe County give each year?

Community Foundation of Monroe County gave $649K across 13 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $1.3M across 14 grants.

What is Community Foundation of Monroe County's typical grant size?

Community Foundation of Monroe County's median grant in 2026 was $10,715, and its average grant was $49,959, across 13 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.

Where does Community Foundation of Monroe County give grants?

Community Foundation of Monroe County gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Monroe, MI (6 grants) and Milan, MI (5 grants).

Does Community Foundation of Monroe County give general operating support?

Not in 2026: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Community Foundation of Monroe County's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.

Who are Community Foundation of Monroe County's largest grantees?

Community Foundation of Monroe County's largest 2026 grantees include County of Monroe ($508,200), St Charles Borromeo Catholic Academy ($23,125) and Milan Area Historical Society ($22,238), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.

How large is Community Foundation of Monroe County?

Community Foundation of Monroe County reported $18.4M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.4M.

What does Community Foundation of Monroe County fund?

The organization’s stated values are stewardship, local impact, community partnership, inclusion, and legacy. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Community Foundation of Monroe County?

The website says applicants use the online grant portal and create an organizational profile. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Community Foundation of Monroe County's EIN?

Community Foundation of Monroe County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2236628. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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