OUR MISSION IS TO PARTNER WITH DONORS TO EMPOWER TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGE TO MAKE A DUSTAINABLE DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.5M
-6.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$786K
+30.2% YoY
Grant Count
16
-15.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$49K
+54.6% YoY
About Desk Drawer Fund
Based on IRS filings
Desk Drawer Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in EAST LANSING, 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 16 grants totaling $786K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,490,302 | $2,670,368 | $186,107 |
| Revenue | $680,167 | $3,201,547 | $597,167 |
| Expenses | $878,667 | $658,488 | $589,303 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Desk Drawer Fund
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Child and Family Charities ($100,000), Lighthouse Mi ($100,000), Traverse City Philharmonic ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS MI CAP REGION LANSING, MI | YOUTH EMPOWERMENT | $50,000 |
| CHILD AND FAMILY CHARITIES LANSING, MI | YOUTH EMPOWERMENT | $100,000 |
| CHILDREN'S HEALING CENTER GRAND RAPIDS, MI | YOUTH EMPOWERMENT | $45,859 |
| CITY OF EAST LANSING JAZZ FESTIVAL LANSING, MI | THE ARTS | $10,000 |
| DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS DETROIT, MI | THE ARTS | $50,000 |
| FIRST STEP PLYMOUTH, MI | STABLE HOUSING | $25,000 |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY CAPITAL REGION LANSING, MI | STABLE HOUSING | $50,000 |
| HOME REPAIR SERVICES OF KENT COUNTY GRAND RAPIDS, MI | FINANCIAL EDUCATION | $20,000 |
| IMPRESSION 5 LANSING, MI | YOUTH EMPOWERMENT | $25,000 |
| LANSING ART GALLERY & EDUCATION CENTER LANSING, MI | THE ARTS | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANGELA BROWN | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| DANIEL SPADAFORE | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 2 | — |
| ELIZABETH LAWRENCE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ERNEST BETTS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ERIN CARTER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ELLIOT DANIELS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DIANE OTTARSON-LANDRY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| REBECCA SURIAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 8 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desk Drawer Fund?
Desk Drawer Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in EAST LANSING, MI. It holds $2.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Desk Drawer Fund?
As of 2024, Desk Drawer Fund holds $2.5M in total assets with $680K in annual revenue. It awarded 16 grants totaling $786K in 2024.
Where does Desk Drawer Fund operate?
Desk Drawer Fund has awarded grants in Michigan.
What size grants does Desk Drawer Fund award?
In 2024, Desk Drawer Fund awarded 16 grants totaling $786K — an average of about $49K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Desk Drawer Fund's EIN?
Desk Drawer Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3598690. 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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