Cousineau Family Charity
Cousineau Family Charity is a private foundation based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. In 2024, it made 57 grants totaling $27,357 to organizations in Michigan and other states.
Cousineau Family Charity at a glance
In short: Cousineau Family Charity gave $27K across 57 grants in 2024 (avg $479.947), mostly in Michigan. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $27,357
- -21.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 57
- -9.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $480
- -13.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $44,980
- +48.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (12 of 57, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (68% 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 Cousineau Family Charity
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing lists Ron Cousineau as the contact; it specifies no application form or materials and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Ron Cousineau
Mailing address: 1875 Long Pointe Dr, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Phone: (248) 425-0239
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cousineau Family Charity funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Hugo Church and School ($8K). Together the top 10 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
264 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 264 grants of 264 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan. Other leading recipient states were DC (9%), Pennsylvania (4%), Florida (4%), and New York (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 57 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Cousineau Family Charity open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 57 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $171; repeat grants $562. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $100 repeat.
- 61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 61% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $3K (2020) to $36K (2022). In 2024 it made 57 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Hugo Church and School Bloomfield Hills, MI | Cash Donation to Enrich the Lives of Others | $8,220 |
| St Vincent De Paul St Hugo Bloomfield Hills, MI | Cash Donation to Enrich the Lives of Others | $5,600 |
| Cnewa Washington, DC | Cash Donation to Enrich the Lives of Others | $2,000 |
| Archdiocese of Detroit Detroit, MI | Cash Donation to Enrich the Lives of Others | $1,500 |
| Catholic Relief Services Hanover, PA | Cash Donation to Enrich the Lives of Others | $1,000 |
| Cross Catholic Outreach Boca Raton, FL | Cash Donation to Enrich the Lives of Others | $1,000 |
| Ave Maria Radio Ann Arbor, MI | Cash Donation to Enrich the Lives of Others | $750 |
| Rotary Club of Pontiac Pontiac, MI | Cash Donation to Enrich the Lives of Others | $529 |
| Dominican Sisters of Mary Mother of the Eucharist Ann Arbor, MI | Cash Donation to Enrich the Lives of Others | $460 |
| Disabled American Veterans Cincinnati, OH | Cash Donation to Enrich the Lives of Others | $400 |
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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 | $44,980 | $43,310 | $28,697 | $27,357 | 57 | $27,457 | $655 | $1,851 |
| 2023 | $30,252 | $33,192 | $35,583 | $34,890 | 63 | $34,890 | $429 | $1,485 |
| 2022 | $32,643 | $42,345 | $36,705 | $36,235 | 62 | $36,235 | $112 | $1,606 |
| 2021 | $27,003 | $41,265 | $17,484 | $16,960 | 61 | $16,960 | $18 | $1,350 |
| 2020 | $3,222 | $6,102 | $2,880 | $2,827 | 21 | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cousineau Family Charity reported a distributable amount of $2K 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 filing does not state a separate mission. Grant descriptions use the purpose “CASH DONATION TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF OTHERS.”
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Lighthouse of Oakland County describes its work as building equitable communities and alleviating poverty with individuals, families, and organizations. The American Cancer Society says it works to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support. Eternal Word Television Network describes its work as operating media networks from a Catholic perspective.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 57 grants totaling $27,357. Grants ranged from $10 to $8,220, with a median of $100. Larger awards included $8,220 to St Hugo Church and School, $5,600 to St Vincent de Paul St Hugo, $2,000 to CNEWA, and $1,500 to the Archdiocese of Detroit. Each was listed with the purpose “CASH DONATION TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF OTHERS.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ron Cousineau as president, Carol Cousineau as vice president, and Melissa Srock and Allison Santi as members.
Cousineau Family Charity is led by Ron Cousineau, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ron Cousineau
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allison Santi
Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carol Cousineau
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Srock
Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Cousineau Family Charity
How much does Cousineau Family Charity give each year?
Cousineau Family Charity gave $27K across 57 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $35K across 63 grants.
What is Cousineau Family Charity's typical grant size?
Cousineau Family Charity's median grant in 2024 was $100, and its average grant was $480, across 57 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cousineau Family Charity that year got $171 on average.
Where does Cousineau Family Charity give grants?
Cousineau Family Charity gives mostly in Michigan: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (5 grants), Pontiac, MI (5 grants), Detroit, MI (4 grants) and Front Royal, VA (3 grants).
Does Cousineau Family Charity give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 57 grants with a stated purpose on Cousineau Family Charity's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Cash Donation to Enrich the Lives of Others" (56 grants).
Who are Cousineau Family Charity's largest grantees?
Cousineau Family Charity's largest 2024 grantees include St Hugo Church and School ($8,220), St Vincent De Paul St Hugo ($5,600) and Cnewa ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cousineau Family Charity?
Cousineau Family Charity reported $45K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Cousineau Family Charity fund?
The filing does not state a separate mission. Grant descriptions use the purpose “CASH DONATION TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF OTHERS.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cousineau Family Charity?
The foundation 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 Cousineau Family Charity's EIN?
Cousineau Family Charity's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-5033022. 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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