Duffy Foundation
The Duffy Foundation is a private foundation based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its 2024 filing reports 63 grants totaling $18,219,173, with nearly all grant dollars going to recipients in Michigan.
Duffy Foundation at a glance
In short: Duffy Foundation gave $18.2M across 63 grants in 2024 (avg $289K), mostly in Michigan. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $18,219,173
- +140.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 63
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $289,193
- +140.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $90,000
- Total assets
- $7,398,513
- -38.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 63, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (99% 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 Duffy Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 101 N Main Street 7Th Floor, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Phone: (734) 663-2445
Website: https://duffyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Duffy Foundation
Who Duffy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Umrc Foundation ($10.8M). Together the top 10 received $13.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
317 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 97 grants of 317 (31%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 1% to recipients in Illinois, and less than 1% to recipients in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 63 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Duffy Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 63 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 192% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 971% 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 $6.0M (2020) to $18.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 63 grants totaling $18.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Umrc Foundation Chelsea, MI | Use Consistent W/501(C)(3) Status | $10,849,173 |
| Paws with a Cause Wayland, MI | Use Consistent W/501(C)(3) Status | $650,000 |
| Shelter Association of Washtenaw County Ann Arbor, MI | Use Consistent W/501(C)(3) Status | $400,000 |
| (Lacasa) Livingston Area Council Against Spouse Abuse Inc Howell, MI | Use Consistent W/501(C)(3) Status | $300,000 |
| Food Gatherers Ann Arbor, MI | Use Consistent W/501(C)(3) Status | $300,000 |
| St Louis Center for Exceptional Children - General Operating Chelsea, MI | Use Consistent W/501(C)(3) Status | $300,000 |
| American Red Cross - Southeastern Michigan Regional Chapter Detroit, MI | Use Consistent W/501(C)(3) Status | $250,000 |
| Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative Chelsea, MI | Use Consistent W 501(C)(3) Status | $250,000 |
| Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation Ann Arbor, MI | Use Consistent W/501(C)(3) Status | $220,000 |
| Hope Medical Clinic Inc Ypsilanti, MI | Use Consistent W/501(C)(3) Status | $220,000 |
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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 | $7,398,513 | $13,739,879 | $18,389,840 | $18,219,173 | 63 | $18,266,849 | $13,691,888 | $1,880,381 |
| 2023 | $12,048,474 | $4,688,313 | $7,748,400 | $7,581,114 | 63 | $7,628,541 | $4,640,454 | $2,040,240 |
| 2022 | $15,108,561 | $5,618,962 | $9,017,748 | $8,785,217 | 64 | $8,832,492 | $5,571,118 | $2,293,817 |
| 2021 | $18,507,347 | $7,446,512 | $6,406,230 | $6,238,000 | 63 | $6,282,055 | $7,354,837 | $2,721,255 |
| 2020 | $17,467,065 | $3,341,029 | $6,228,054 | $6,003,500 | 64 | — | $3,239,537 | $2,333,922 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Duffy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.9M 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 stated mission is to promote education and research on substance and alcohol dependency and provide treatment assistance. Its described activities include raising awareness and reducing stigma, financing research, and helping people access treatment. Its stated leading initiative is increasing access to substance and alcohol treatment in the Oslo region.
The 2024 grantees’ own descriptions illustrate a range of supported work. Paws With A Cause says it transforms lives and strengthens communities through custom-trained working dogs. Food Gatherers says it works to alleviate hunger and address its root causes in Washtenaw County. Dawn Incorporated says Dawn Farm assists people with addiction and alcoholism in achieving long-term recovery and removing barriers to joining the recovering community. Other 2024 grantees include the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, whose stated mission centers on curiosity, STEM, and the natural world, and Hope Medical Clinic, which describes providing health care and other services to people in need.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 63 grants totaling $18,219,173. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $10,849,173, with a median grant of $90,000. The largest reported awards included $10,849,173 to UMRC Foundation; $650,000 to Paws With A Cause; $400,000 to Shelter Association of Washtenaw County; and $300,000 each to LACASA and Food Gatherers.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. A donation-request grant listing describes a program for community enhancement and says individuals, sponsorships, for-profit ventures, political organizations, and transportation or travel expenses are ineligible. The listing does not provide a deadline. Its description of a donation-request opportunity differs from the foundation’s stated policy on unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Andrea Holmes as president, treasurer, and director; Kathryn Holmes and Christine Holmes as vice presidents and directors; and Erik Serr as secretary.
Duffy Foundation is led by Andrea Holmes, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrea Holmes
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Holmes
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Holmes
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erik Serr
Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $30K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $30K, to Erik Serr (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Duffy Foundation
How much does Duffy Foundation give each year?
Duffy Foundation gave $18.2M across 63 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7.6M across 63 grants.
What is Duffy Foundation's typical grant size?
Duffy Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $90,000, and its average grant was $289,193, across 63 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Duffy Foundation give grants?
Duffy Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ann Arbor, MI (33 grants), Ypsilanti, MI (6 grants), Chelsea, MI (5 grants) and Detroit, MI (4 grants).
Does Duffy Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 63 grants with a stated purpose on Duffy Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Use Consistent W/501(C)(3) Status" (63 grants).
Who are Duffy Foundation's largest grantees?
Duffy Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Umrc Foundation ($10,849,173), Paws with a Cause ($650,000) and Shelter Association of Washtenaw County ($400,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Duffy Foundation?
Duffy Foundation reported $7.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $18.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Duffy Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to promote education and research on substance and alcohol dependency and provide treatment assistance. Its described activities include raising awareness and reducing stigma, financing research, and helping people access treatment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Duffy Foundation?
Duffy Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check duffyfoundation.org for any change to that policy.
What is Duffy Foundation's EIN?
Duffy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2908719. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Duffy Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Duffy Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/duffy-foundation-morg_1d07ea077e9a4426a46b06d7f5e8254e
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