Duffy Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Ann Arbor, MI EIN: 38-2908719 Website

Arts and cultureEnvironmentNatural resourcesDomesticated animalsAnimal welfare

The Duffy Foundation is a private foundation established in 1989 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and is classified as a private grantmaking foundation.

Key facts about Duffy Foundation

EIN: 38-2908719
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $18,219,173
Grants made (2024): 63
Average grant: $289,193
Median grant: $90,000
New grantees (estimate): 0% first-time grantees (0 of 63, 2024)
Total assets: $7,398,513
Primary geography: Michigan (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals: No

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Duffy Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Duffy Foundation's 63 itemized 2024 grants were Michigan (99%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ann Arbor, MI (33 grants), Ypsilanti, MI (6 grants), Chelsea, MI (5 grants) and Detroit, MI (4 grants). None of its 63 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Use Consistent W/501(C)(3) Status" (63 grants).

Is Duffy Foundation open to new grantees?

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 IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$7.4M

-38.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$18.2M

+140.3% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$289K

+140.3% YoY

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 April 2026.

Grantmaking

The Duffy Foundation is an invite-only funder that does not accept unsolicited applications.

Grant Range

$5,000 to $10,849,173

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana.

Grant Distribution by State

Michigan $18.1M (99%)

Illinois $115K (1%)

Indiana $20K (0%)

Share of all 63 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Illinois Indiana Michigan

Cities

Ann ArborYpsilantiChelseaDetroitHowellPetoskeyBingham FarmsChicagoIndian RiverLapeerLivoniaMartinsvilleNoviPeoriaPlymouthRoyal OakWaylandRochester

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

Total assets: $7,398,513
Total revenues: $13,739,879
Total expenses: $18,389,840
Total giving: $18,219,173
Investment income and dividends: $682,464
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $13,057,415

As of December 2023:

Investment income and dividends: $696,435

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$7,398,513	$12,048,474	$15,108,561
Revenue	$13,739,879	$4,688,313	$5,618,962
Expenses	$18,389,840	$7,748,400	$9,017,748
Qualifying Distributions	$18,266,849	$7,628,541	$8,832,492
Net Investment Income	$13,691,888	$4,640,454	$5,571,118
Distributable Amount	$1,880,381	$2,040,240	$2,293,817

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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

317 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Duffy Foundation

Foundation

Duffy's Foundation Donation Request Grant

Duffy Foundation

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Umrc Foundation ($10,849,173), Paws with a Cause ($650,000), Shelter Association of Washtenaw County ($400,000).

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

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Key trustees include Andrea Holmes, Kathryn Holmes, and Christine Holmes.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Andrea Holmes	President/Treasurer/Direct	20	—
Kathryn Holmes	Vice President/Director	4	—
Christine Holmes	Vice President/Director	4	—
Erik Serr	Secretary	10	$30,000

Contact Information

Address: 101 N Main St, Floor 7, Ann Arbor, MI 48104-5507

Phone: 734-663-2445

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Arts and cultureEnvironmentNatural resourcesDomesticated animalsAnimal welfare

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from Duffy Foundation?

The Duffy Foundation is an invite-only funder that does not accept unsolicited applications. **Grant Activity:** • Made 64 grants in 2024 • Made 63 grants in 2023 • Grant range: $5,000 to $10,849,173 • Median grant amount: $80,000 • Annual giving rate: approximately 62.9% of assets **Recent Notable Grants (2024):** • UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation: $10,849,173 • Paws With A Cause: $650,000 • Shelter Association of Washtenaw County (SAW): $400,000 **Focus Areas:** The foundation supports Education…

Where does Duffy Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana.

What size grants does Duffy Foundation award?

In 2024, Duffy Foundation awarded 63 grants totaling $18.2M — an average of about $289K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Duffy Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Duffy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.9M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.