Council of Michigan Foundations
TO LEAD, STRENGTHEN AND SUPPORT MICHIGAN'S COMMUNITY OF PHILANTHROPY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$44.0M
+14.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$506K
-56.8% YoY
Grant Count
6
-40.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$84K
-28.0% YoY
About Council of Michigan Foundations
Based on IRS filings
Council of Michigan Foundations is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in DETROIT, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $44.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $506K. Net investment income was $4.5M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $44,001,855 | $38,292,746 | $40,445,631 |
| Revenue | $13,085,801 | $5,763,932 | $7,716,635 |
| Expenses | $7,880,501 | $7,788,748 | $7,768,394 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,520,254 | $-1,339,032 | $594,076 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Launch Michigan ($460,267), Keweenaw Community Foundation ($15,000), Branch County Community Foundation ($10,550).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BATTLE CREEK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BATTLE CREEK, MI | TECH GRANT FOR SOFTWARE TRAINING AND CYBERSECURITY AUDIT & FOTH SCHOLARSHIP | $7,295 |
| BRANCH COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION COLDWATER, MI | GRANT CAPACITY BUILDING FOR ORGANIZATION & ANNUAL CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP & GRANT FOR FEASIBILITY STUDY | $10,550 |
| CANTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION CANTON, MI | GRANT FOR SOFTWARE CONVERSION & GRANT SOFTWARE TRAINING | $5,750 |
| KEWEENAW COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HANCOCK, MI | GRANT SUPPORT TO MOVE FROM AFFILIATE CF TO INDEPENDENT CF. | $15,000 |
| LAPEER COUNTY COMMUNITY LAPEER, MI | GRANT SOFTWARE TRAINING, GRANT TO ATTEND NATIONAL TRAINING, GRANT CF BOOTCAMP REGISTRATION SCHOLARSHIP, GRANT SOFTWARE TRAINING | $7,200 |
| LAUNCH MICHIGAN LANSING, MI | OPERATING GRANT | $460,267 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KYLE CALDWELL | PRESIDENT/CEO | 45 | $280,705 |
| OLIVIA ARNOLD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ZOSIA EPPENSTEINER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DAVID EGNER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER POTEAT | TRUSTEE (ENDED 11/07/23) | 1 | — |
| MARGO PERNICK | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RIDGWAY WHITE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARY CULLER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CAMILLE GERVILLE-REACHE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PUNITA DANI THURMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| WENDY JACKSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MEGAN JOHNSTON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DARIN MCKEEVER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DONNA NIESTER | TRUSTEE (ENDED 05/09/23) | 1 | — |
| KHALILAH BURT GASTON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LAURA GRANNEMANN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DANIEL WILLIAMS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MAHA FREIJ | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| SHANNON POLK | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| HOLLI SEABURY | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| FAYE ALEXANDER NELSON | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JENEE VELASQUEZ | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ISAIAH OLIVER | VICE CHAIR (ENDED 07/20/23) | 1 | — |
| RENEE JOHNSTON | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| VINCENT TILFORD | TREASURER (ENDED 11/07/23) | 1 | — |
| LIZABETH ARDISANA | CHAIR-ELECT | 1 | — |
| MELANCA CLARK | CHAIR-ELECT/CHAIR (ENDED 11/07/23) | 2 | — |
| DAVE MENGEBIER | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| RANDY VAN ANTWERP | CFO/COO | 45 | $177,159 |
| ANDREA JUDD-SHURMUR | DIRECTOR OF LEARNING SERVICES | 45 | $114,493 |
| REGINA BELL | CHIEF POLICY OFFICER | 45 | $194,075 |
| BRIDGET MCGUIGGAN | CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER | 45 | $161,451 |
| WILLIAM CORKILL | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF IT | 45 | $156,737 |
| DANA LINNANE | DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AND P | 45 | $175,570 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Council of Michigan Foundations?
Council of Michigan Foundations is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in DETROIT, MI. It holds $44.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Council of Michigan Foundations?
As of 2024, Council of Michigan Foundations holds $44.0M in total assets with $13.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $506K in 2024.
Where does Council of Michigan Foundations operate?
Council of Michigan Foundations has awarded grants in California, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio.
What size grants does Council of Michigan Foundations award?
In 2024, Council of Michigan Foundations awarded 6 grants totaling $506K — an average of about $84K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Council of Michigan Foundations's EIN?
Council of Michigan Foundations's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6263347. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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