Hugh & Constance Mehaffie Family
Hugh & Constance Mehaffie Family is a private foundation, based in Kalamazoo, 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 7 grants totaling $98K. Net investment income was $143K.
Hugh & Constance Mehaffie Family at a glance
In short: Hugh & Constance Mehaffie Family gave $98K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $98,000
- -2.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,000
- -16.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,000
- Total assets
- $1,776,069
- -0.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (71% 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 Hugh & Constance Mehaffie Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Food Gatherers ($14K). Together the top 7 received $98K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Hugh & Constance Mehaffie Family gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 108% 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 $95K (2020) to $100K (2023). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $98K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food Gatherers Ann Arbor, MI | General | $14,000 |
| Garrett's Space Ann Arbor, MI | General | $14,000 |
| Kalamazoo Animal Rescue Portage, MI | General | $14,000 |
| San Juan Citizens Alliance Durango, CO | General | $14,000 |
| Shelter Association of Washtenaw County Ann Arbor, MI | General | $14,000 |
| Shoshone Pet Rescue Kellogg, ID | General | $14,000 |
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Michigan Public | $14,000 |
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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 | $1,776,069 | $148,271 | $152,463 | $98,000 | 7 | $118,645 | $142,513 | $109,594 |
| 2023 | $1,780,261 | $1,039,888 | $120,403 | $100,000 | 6 | $109,731 | $1,031,656 | $88,003 |
| 2022 | $860,776 | $59,780 | $106,510 | $95,000 | 13 | $95,000 | $48,951 | $100,540 |
| 2021 | $907,506 | $59,862 | $111,363 | $100,000 | 12 | $100,000 | $49,007 | $109,516 |
| 2020 | $959,007 | $60,076 | $104,928 | $95,000 | 12 | — | $50,927 | $88,311 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hugh & Constance Mehaffie Family reported a distributable amount of $110K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hugh & Constance Mehaffie Family is led by Amy W. Schalk, President, Treasurer & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amy W. Schalk
President, Treasurer & Director
President & Treasurer → President, Treasurer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Constance M. Mehaffie
Secretary & Director
Vice President → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hugh F. Mehaffie Jr.
Vice President & Director
President → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → Vice President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth M. M. Capelli
Director
On filings since 2023
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: George Mehaffie (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: H. Fred Mehaffie (2020–2022) — Secretary
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 Hugh & Constance Mehaffie Family
How much does Hugh & Constance Mehaffie Family give each year?
Hugh & Constance Mehaffie Family gave $98K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $100K across 6 grants.
What is Hugh & Constance Mehaffie Family's typical grant size?
Hugh & Constance Mehaffie Family's median grant in 2024 was $14,000, and its average grant was $14,000, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hugh & Constance Mehaffie Family give grants?
Hugh & Constance Mehaffie Family gives mostly in Michigan: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (14%) and Idaho (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ann Arbor, MI (4 grants).
Does Hugh & Constance Mehaffie Family give general operating support?
Yes: 86% of Hugh & Constance Mehaffie Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hugh & Constance Mehaffie Family's largest grantees?
Hugh & Constance Mehaffie Family's largest 2024 grantees include Food Gatherers ($14,000), Garrett's Space ($14,000) and Kalamazoo Animal Rescue ($14,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hugh & Constance Mehaffie Family?
Hugh & Constance Mehaffie Family reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $119K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $110K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Hugh & Constance Mehaffie Family's EIN?
Hugh & Constance Mehaffie Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3775657. 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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