Huff Family Liquidating Foundation
Huff Family Liquidating Foundation is a private foundation based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. It reported giving $115,000 in 2024 through 18 grants, all to recipients in Michigan.
Huff Family Liquidating Foundation at a glance
In short: Huff Family Liquidating Foundation gave $115K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Michigan. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $115,000
- +913.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +260.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,389
- +181.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $55,926
- -22.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (9 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% 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 Huff Family Liquidating Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 336 South Kalamazoo Mall Suite 702, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Phone: (269) 226-6336
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Huff Family Liquidating Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was WMU Foundation Adult Wellness ($20K). Together the top 10 received $102K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 43 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Huff Family Liquidating Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 18 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 11% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 490% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $5K (2022) to $115K (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WMU Foundation Adult Wellness Kalamazoo, MI | Operations | $20,000 |
| Kalamazoo Downtown Mall Kalamazoo, MI | Operations | $15,000 |
| Farmers Alley Theatre Kalamazoo, MI | General | $11,500 |
| Foundation for Excellence Kalamazoo Kalamazoo, MI | Operations | $10,000 |
| WMU Foundation Kalamazoo, MI | Operations | $10,000 |
| Is Gilmore Int'l Keyboard Festival Kalamazoo, MI | Operations | $10,000 |
| Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra Kalamazoo, MI | Operations | $10,000 |
| Alzheimers Association Southfield, MI | Operations | $5,000 |
| Centrica Rose Arbor Kalamazoo, MI | Operations | $5,000 |
| Kalamazoo Civic Theatre Kalamazoo, MI | General | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $55,926 | $100,347 | $116,100 | $115,000 | 18 | $115,550 | $2,121 |
| 2023 | $71,679 | $60,033 | $11,780 | $11,350 | 5 | $11,380 | $766 |
| 2022 | $23,426 | $22,008 | $5,175 | $4,500 | 6 | $4,500 | $239 |
| 2021 | $6,593 | $20,001 | $20,150 | $19,500 | 8 | $19,950 | $285 |
| 2020 | $6,742 | $16,002 | $10,630 | $10,000 | 6 | — | $304 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Huff Family Liquidating Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for several arts organizations. Farmers Alley Theatre describes its mission as producing professional educational theatre in an intimate atmosphere; the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra says it serves the community through musical listening and learning experiences; and Kalamazoo Civic Theatre describes its work as creating theatrical productions and educational experiences with community partners and volunteers.
The foundation also gave to Southwest Michigan First Corp, whose stated mission is to increase prosperity for all in Southwest Michigan.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $115,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median of $5,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $20,000 to WMU Foundation Adult Wellness, $15,000 to Kalamazoo Downtown Mall, $11,500 to Farmers Alley Theatre, and $10,000 each to Foundation for Excellence Kalamazoo, WMU Foundation, IS Gilmore Int’l Keyboard Festival, and Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra. Other grants included $5,000 to Kalamazoo Civic Theatre and $3,500 to Southwest Michigan First Corp.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas T Huff as president, Natalie Valentine as treasurer, and Heidelinde Burns as secretary.
Huff Family Liquidating Foundation is led by Thomas T. Huff, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas T. Huff
President
President → President & Treasurer, 2022
President & Treasurer → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heidelinde Burns
Secretary
Secretary & Vice President → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Huff Valentine
Treasurer
Treasurer & Vice President → Secretary & Vice President, 2023
Secretary & Vice President → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Brigitte E. Huff (2020–2022) — Secretary & Vice President
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 Huff Family Liquidating Foundation
How much does Huff Family Liquidating Foundation give each year?
Huff Family Liquidating Foundation gave $115K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $11K across 5 grants.
What is Huff Family Liquidating Foundation's typical grant size?
Huff Family Liquidating Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,389, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Huff Family Liquidating Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does Huff Family Liquidating Foundation give grants?
Huff Family Liquidating Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Kalamazoo, MI (15 grants).
Does Huff Family Liquidating Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 11% of Huff Family Liquidating Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (16 grants).
Who are Huff Family Liquidating Foundation's largest grantees?
Huff Family Liquidating Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include WMU Foundation Adult Wellness ($20,000), Kalamazoo Downtown Mall ($15,000) and Farmers Alley Theatre ($11,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Huff Family Liquidating Foundation?
Huff Family Liquidating Foundation reported $56K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $116K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Huff Family Liquidating Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for several arts organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Huff Family Liquidating Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Huff Family Liquidating Foundation's EIN?
Huff Family Liquidating Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3745264. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Huff Family Liquidating 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Huff Family Liquidating Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/huff-family-liquidating-foundation-morg_6f3772914aa04f7694ae17a4cf0cd89b
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