Consumers Energy Foundation
Consumers Energy Foundation is a private foundation based in Jackson, Michigan. Established in 1990 as the charitable arm of Consumers Energy, it supports projects intended to strengthen Michigan communities and benefit the state’s people, environment and prosperity.
Consumers Energy Foundation at a glance
In short: Consumers Energy Foundation gave $7.5M across 296 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Michigan. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,524,138
- -3.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 296
- +2.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,419
- -6.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $67,056,730
- +21.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (84 of 263, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (93% 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 Consumers Energy Foundation
- How to Apply
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The Foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing refers applicants to Statements 10–12 for application materials, deadlines and award restrictions. The website directs grant seekers to review its priorities and eligibility guidance and says outcome metrics will be requested in the application.
- Contact
Application contact: Catherine A Wilson
Mailing address: One Energy Plaza Ep8-210, Jackson, MI 49201-2276
Phone: (517) 788-0432
Website: https://consumersenergy.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Consumers Energy Foundation
Who Consumers Energy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Grand Action 20 ($500K). Together the top 10 received $3.0M.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($15,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
2,804 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2,572 grants of 2,804 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation mainly focuses on communities in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula where Consumers Energy has a business presence. It will consider requests from other areas if they strongly align with its mission. In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 6% to South Carolina and 1% to Tennessee; California and Illinois each accounted for a rounded 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 296 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Consumers Energy Foundation open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 84 of 263 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $34K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 49% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 257% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
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 $7.5M (2024) to $9.7M (2020). In 2024 it made 296 grants totaling $7.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Action 20 Grand Rapids, MI | The Next Wave Capital Campaign | $500,000 |
| United Way of South Central Michigan Kalamazoo, MI | 2024 Corporate Contribution - | $290,700 |
| City of West Branch West Branch, MI | Gathering Place | $250,000 |
| Community Food Clubs Grand Rapids, MI | Community Food Club Facility Upgrades | $250,000 |
| Michigan Women's Foundation Detroit, MI | Womanup & Pitch Business Plan and Pitch Competition | $250,000 |
| Mundy Township Swartz Creek, MI | Mundy Township Accessible and Universally Designed Amphitheater | $250,000 |
| Muskegon County Parks Muskegon, MI | Dune harbor park habitat restoration and community engagement project | $250,000 |
| PKL Cares Oscoda, MI | PKL Cares Food Pantry and Community Garden | $250,000 |
| Six Rivers Regional Land Conservancy Rochester, MI | Monarch Meadows Preservation and Restoration Project | $250,000 |
| First in Michigan W Bloomfield, MI | 2024-2025 first robotics for high school and middle school | $228,000 |
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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 | $67,056,730 | $13,902,656 | $7,610,714 | $7,524,138 | 296 | $7,524,138 | $2,251,530 | $2,930,362 |
| 2023 | $55,085,639 | $-804,625 | $7,920,461 | $7,820,257 | 289 | $7,820,257 | $664,570 | $2,806,088 |
| 2022 | $63,004,403 | $5,846,714 | $7,948,317 | $7,827,894 | 323 | $7,827,914 | $5,736,815 | $3,329,138 |
| 2021 | $77,869,075 | $10,169,744 | $8,834,778 | $8,580,522 | 682 | $8,580,542 | $10,089,216 | $3,726,687 |
| 2020 | $77,280,388 | $27,001,122 | $9,789,455 | $9,702,658 | 1,214 | — | $2,855,239 | $2,560,713 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Consumers Energy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s mission is to grow and strengthen Michigan by investing in its people, its planet and the prosperity of the state. Its People priority includes basic needs, education and workforce readiness; Planet focuses on protecting, preserving or restoring land, water and air; and Prosperity includes neighborhood revitalization, job growth, business development, and arts and culture.
Its 2024 grants illustrate support for varied organizations and projects. For example, Community Food Clubs describes its mission as providing a dignified approach to food security rooted in consumer choice, member participation and access to healthy foods. First in Michigan says it works to establish FIRST Robotics Competition teams at Michigan high schools and foster earlier interest in robotics. Habitat for Humanity of Michigan says it helps affiliates build simple, decent homes in partnership with people in need in Michigan.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Foundation made 296 grants totaling $7,524,138. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $500,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Among the largest awards were $500,000 to Grand Action 20 for “The Next Wave Capital Campaign”; $290,700 to United Way of South Central Michigan; and $250,000 each to City of West Branch, Community Food Clubs, Michigan Women’s Foundation, Mundy Township, Muskegon County Parks, PKL Cares and Six Rivers Regional Land Conservancy. Other notable grants included $228,000 to First in Michigan and $200,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Michigan.
The Foundation’s website describes a 2026 Community Impact Grant Program offering up to $500,000 for community-driven projects, with awards of up to $20,000 per project. A separate grant-program listing gives an award range of $5,000–$50,000. The Foundation says applicants should review its priorities and provide metrics showing how a project supports its goals. Its grant-seeker guidance lists eligibility for 501(c)(3) organizations, municipalities and federally recognized Indian Tribal Governments; organizations must operate in Michigan or have a project benefiting Michigan, serve a community or project area served by Consumers Energy, and serve communities without discrimination. Listed exclusions include debt-reduction campaigns, energy-related projects or costs, individuals, fraternal organizations, social clubs, alumni organizations and labor organizations. The website also says it does not fund tickets or fundraising-event payments for charity, or ads supporting such events.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Garrick J. Rochow as chairman and director, and Brandon J. Hofmeister as president and director. Directors listed are Brian F. Rich, Catherine A. Hendrian, Leeroy Wells Jr., Rejji P. Hayes, Shaun M. Johnson, Scott B. McIntosh and Tonya L. Berry. Venkat Dhenuvakonda DV Rao is listed as a director through April 2024.
Consumers Energy Foundation is led by Brandon J. Hofmeister, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brandon J. Hofmeister
President & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Garrick J. Rochow
Chairman & Director
Director → Chairman & Director, 2021
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
Scott B. McIntosh
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
Venkat Dhenuvakonda Dv Rao
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tonya L. Berry
Director
Director - Joined Feb → Director, 2023
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
Sectretary, Treasurer & Director
Secretary, Treasurer & Director → Sectretary, Treasurer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
17.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Carolyn A. Bloodworth (2020–2023) — Secretary, Treasurer & Director
- Former: Roger A. Curtis (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jean-Francois Brossoit (2020–2022) — Director -
- Former: Patricia K. Poppe (2020) — Chairman & 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 Consumers Energy Foundation
How much does Consumers Energy Foundation give each year?
Consumers Energy Foundation gave $7.5M across 296 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7.8M across 289 grants.
What is Consumers Energy Foundation's typical grant size?
Consumers Energy Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $25,419, across 296 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Consumers Energy Foundation that year got $34K on average.
Where does Consumers Energy Foundation give grants?
Consumers Energy Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was South Carolina (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, MI (25 grants), Lansing, MI (17 grants), Grand Rapids, MI (14 grants) and Detroit, MI (12 grants).
Does Consumers Energy Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 2% of Consumers Energy Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 296) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "2024 Corporate Contribution" (36 grants), "We Are That Awards" (23 grants) and "Community Foundation DEI Program - Phase III" (10 grants).
Who are Consumers Energy Foundation's largest grantees?
Consumers Energy Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Grand Action 20 ($500,000), Yourcause FBO the Blackbaud Giving Fund ($478,179 across 12 grants) and United Way of South Central Michigan ($310,700 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($15,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Consumers Energy Foundation?
Consumers Energy Foundation reported $67.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Consumers Energy Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s mission is to grow and strengthen Michigan by investing in its people, its planet and the prosperity of the state. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Consumers Energy Foundation?
The Foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Consumers Energy Foundation's EIN?
Consumers Energy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2935534. 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. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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