The Gillett Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 2007 and based in Ada, Michigan. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a family foundation focused on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.6M
+2.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$293K
+9.1% YoY
Grant Count
37
+8.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
+0.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds museums, education, youth centers, police canine support, animal welfare organizations, senior centers, religious organizations, public schools, and food assistance for children. Its funding interests span education, philanthropy and grantmaking, and human services.
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Michigan, New York, and Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $4.51M–$4.62M
- Total Revenue: $297,118
- Total Expenses: $309,221
- Investment Income and Dividends: $156,761
- Total Liabilities: $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,616,849 | $4,508,386 | $4,553,941 |
| Revenue | $449,868 | $297,118 | $169,088 |
| Expenses | $337,442 | $309,221 | $377,186 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $298,460 | $273,614 | $329,930 |
| Net Investment Income | $410,886 | $261,511 | $130,422 |
| Distributable Amount | $293,803 | $273,062 | $292,440 |
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
178 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD M GILLETT JR | PRESIDENT & TREASURER | 1 | — |
| MEGAN G VOGRIG | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| SARAH A GILLETT | CO-TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Telephone: 616-915-6024
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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