George and Amy Monroe Foundation
George and Amy Monroe Foundation is a private foundation, based in Ann Arbor, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $143K. Net investment income was $210K.
George and Amy Monroe Foundation at a glance
In short: George and Amy Monroe Foundation gave $143K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), top state Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $142,500
- -1.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,500
- -20.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $28,500
- Total assets
- $1,759,526
- +3.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (40% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who George and Amy Monroe Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Clean Water Fund ($29K). Together the top 5 received $143K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 67 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How George and Amy Monroe Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $132K (2020) to $144K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $143K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clean Water Fund Mt Clemens, MI | Operations | $28,500 |
| Greenpeace USA Washington, DC | Operations | $28,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Atlanta, GA | Operations | $28,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Operations | $28,500 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation Newtown, CT | Operations | $28,500 |
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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 | $1,759,526 | $225,918 | $159,079 | $142,500 | 5 | $142,850 | $210,198 | $139,244 |
| 2023 | $1,692,687 | $102,326 | $164,721 | $144,000 | 4 | $144,000 | $88,255 | $130,474 |
| 2022 | $1,755,082 | $66,545 | $163,210 | $144,000 | 20 | $144,000 | $51,958 | $134,800 |
| 2021 | $1,851,747 | $207,999 | $164,362 | $144,000 | 19 | $144,000 | $192,287 | $151,842 |
| 2020 | $1,808,110 | $205,268 | $152,432 | $132,000 | 19 | — | $191,428 | $132,174 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George and Amy Monroe Foundation reported a distributable amount of $139K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George and Amy Monroe Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Constance Monroe Mehaffie
Advisor
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hugh Mehaffie
Advisor
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy W. Schalk
Advisor
On filings since 2023
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth M. M. Capelli
Advisor
On filings since 2023
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Amy W. Mehaffie (2020–2022) — Advisor
- Former: Stephen Blackmar Monroe II (2020–2022) — Advisor
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 George and Amy Monroe Foundation
How much does George and Amy Monroe Foundation give each year?
George and Amy Monroe Foundation gave $143K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $144K across 4 grants.
What is George and Amy Monroe Foundation's typical grant size?
George and Amy Monroe Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $28,500, and its average grant was $28,500, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George and Amy Monroe Foundation give grants?
George and Amy Monroe Foundation's top state is Michigan, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (20%) and Georgia (20%).
Does George and Amy Monroe Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on George and Amy Monroe Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (5 grants).
Who are George and Amy Monroe Foundation's largest grantees?
George and Amy Monroe Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Clean Water Fund ($28,500), Greenpeace USA ($28,500) and Habitat for Humanity International ($28,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is George and Amy Monroe Foundation?
George and Amy Monroe Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $143K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $139K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is George and Amy Monroe Foundation's EIN?
George and Amy Monroe Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2701662. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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