Foundation for Flint
Foundation for Flint is a public charity based in Flint, Michigan, formed in 2016. Its stated mission is to support and benefit the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, address community needs in Greater Flint, and provide aid to people affected by the Flint water crisis.
Foundation for Flint at a glance
In short: Foundation for Flint gave $11.1M across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $693K), mostly in Michigan. 56% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,091,910
- +1085.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $693,244
- +1011.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,606
- Total assets
- $4,557,368
- -70.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 56% first-time grantees (9 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Foundation for Flint
- Contact
Mailing address: 500 S Saginaw Street 200, Flint, MI 48502
Phone: (810) 767-8270
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Foundation for Flint funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Foundation of Greater Flint ($10.6M). Together the top 10 received $11.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 35 grants of 93 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated priorities concern Greater Flint and the city of Flint. In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan and 10% to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Foundation for Flint open to new grantees?
56%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 16 grantees (56%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $1.2M; repeat grants $45K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $50K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $936K (2023) to $11.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $11.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Greater Flint Flint, MI | New Market Tax Credit Debt Relief | $10,621,699 |
| Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Flint Institute of Science and History Flint, MI | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Flint Freedom Schools Collaborative Flint, MI | Program Support | $50,000 |
| El Ballet Folklorico Estudiantil Flint, MI | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Developing Respectful Educated Aspiring Minds with Sports Flint, MI | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Project Syncere Chicago, IL | Program Support | $46,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater Flint Flint, MI | Program Support | $41,211 |
| Crim Fitness Foundation Inc Flint, MI | Program Support | $30,000 |
| Hand of Hope - FLM Flint, MI | Program Support | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
In 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,557,368 | $330,268 | $11,202,510 | $11,091,910 | 16 | $299,066 |
| 2023 | $15,389,707 | $277,197 | $1,128,726 | $936,000 | 15 | $249,804 |
| 2022 | $15,901,477 | $299,795 | $1,649,696 | $1,452,750 | 19 | $238,516 |
| 2021 | $18,213,449 | $993,569 | $2,744,637 | $2,550,250 | 25 | $905,812 |
| 2020 | $20,403,324 | $609,162 | $2,526,376 | $2,016,671 | 18 | $462,810 |
| 2019 | $21,684,673 | $940,133 | $2,467,512 | $1,908,396 | 14 | $629,143 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “to support and benefit the Community Foundation of Greater Flint.” Its filing describes priorities that include assistance with the emergency and recovery from the water crisis, resources for the long-term health and development needs of Flint children and their families, and improving Flint’s economic vitality through the Flint Child Health and Development Fund and the Moving Flint Forward Fund.
Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions span education, cultural arts, engineering education, and community services. For example, Flint Freedom Schools Collaborative says it facilitates culturally relevant, literacy-focused programming and equitable learning opportunities; El Ballet Folklorico Estudiantil says it promotes and preserves Hispanic cultural arts; and Project SYNCERE says it provides professional and educational services focused on engineering to teachers and students in the Chicagoland area. Saint Mark Community Outreach Center says its services include mental health, youth programming, and food distribution.
Grantmaking
The filing describes the listed grants as program support.
Notable 2024 grants included $50,000 each to Michigan State University, Flint Institute of Science and History, Flint Freedom Schools Collaborative, El Ballet Folklorico Estudiantil, and Developing Respectful Educated Aspiring Minds with Sports; $46,500 to Project SYNCERE; and $41,211 to Boys and Girls Club of Greater Flint. Saint Mark Community Outreach Center received $15,000.
The filing says the board oversees distributions and their application by recipient organizations. It also says the foundation monitors expenditures by requiring periodic status reports, as appropriate, from recipients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing were Leanne Panduren, chair; Bobby Mukkamala, vice chair; Manal Saab, secretary; Shannon White, George Wilkinson, and Mark Piper, directors; Brett Hunkins, CFO/treasurer; Mark Miller, interim president and CEO; David McGhee, EVP and COO/treasurer; and Sue Peters, VP of Community Impact.
Foundation for Flint is led by Mark Miller, Interim President & CEO on every filing since 2023; none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark Miller
Interim President & CEO
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leanne Panduren
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2020
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Wilkinson
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Piper
Director
Vice Chair → Chair, 2020
Chair → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon White
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelli Glomski
Director of Finance
Senior Accountant → Director of Finance, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bobby B. Mukkamala
Vice Chair
Chair → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brett Hunkins
CFO & Treasurer
Executive Vice President of Finance & Administrator → CFO, 2020
CFO → CFO & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Manal Saab
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sue Peters
Vice President of Community Impact
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexandria Dawson
Associate Vice President of Marketing & Communications
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David McGhee
Executive Vice President, COO & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lottie Ferguson
Vice President of Development & Donor Service
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Isaiah Oliver (2019–2023) — President & CEO
- Former: Karima Amlani Bostick (2020–2022) — Vice President of Development
- Former: Bobby B. Mukkumula (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Ja'nel Jamerson (2020–2021) — Executive Director & Fecc
- Former: Cathy Zell (2019) — Vice President of Development
- Former: Denise Smith (2019) — Director & Fecc
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Foundation for Flint
How much does Foundation for Flint give each year?
Foundation for Flint gave $11.1M across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $936K across 15 grants.
What is Foundation for Flint's typical grant size?
Foundation for Flint's median grant in 2024 was $35,606, and its average grant was $693,244, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Foundation for Flint that year got $1.2M on average.
Where does Foundation for Flint give grants?
Foundation for Flint gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Flint, MI (11 grants).
Does Foundation for Flint give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Foundation for Flint's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (15 grants).
Who are Foundation for Flint's largest grantees?
Foundation for Flint's largest 2024 grantees include Community Foundation of Greater Flint ($10,621,699), Michigan State University ($50,000) and Flint Institute of Science and History ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Foundation for Flint?
Foundation for Flint reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $330K.
What does Foundation for Flint fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to support and benefit the Community Foundation of Greater Flint.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Foundation for Flint?
Foundation for Flint has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Foundation for Flint's EIN?
Foundation for Flint's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2649933. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Foundation for Flint funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/foundation-for-flint-morg_52b07dddbb494654a729141a2fdae1a1
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