J Ferrantino Charitable Foundation
The J Ferrantino Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its 2024 filing lists 25 grants totaling $1,737,001, with each listed grant’s purpose reported as “humanitarian.”
J Ferrantino Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: J Ferrantino Charitable Foundation gave $1.7M across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $69K), mostly in Michigan. 12% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,737,001
- +30.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- -7.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $69,480
- +40.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $11,259,467
- +1.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (3 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (88% 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 J Ferrantino Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 555 Briarwood Cir Ste 300, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Phone: (734) 761-2005
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who J Ferrantino Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Friends of the Animals of Metro Detroit ($500K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
135 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 135 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 7% to Illinois, 4% to Virginia, and 1% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is J Ferrantino Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 25 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $35K; repeat grants $74K. How we count
Medians: $45K first-time, $51K repeat.
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 52% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 228% of 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 $1.1M (2020) to $1.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Animals of Metro Detroit Dearborn, MI | Humanitarian | $500,000 |
| Zero Day Lansing, MI | Humanitarian | $125,000 |
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Humanitarian | $100,001 |
| Fallen and Wounded Soldier Fund Bloomfield Hills, MI | Humanitarian | $100,000 |
| Environmental Law and Policy Center Chicago, IL | Humanitarian | $75,000 |
| Girls Group Ann Arbor, MI | Humanitarian | $75,000 |
| Lacasa Howell, MI | Humanitarian | $75,000 |
| Make-a-Wish Detroit, MI | Humanitarian | $75,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation Merrifield, VA | Humanitarian | $75,000 |
| Avalon Ann Arbor, MI | Humanitarian | $60,000 |
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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 | $11,259,467 | $2,817,410 | $1,804,717 | $1,737,001 | 25 | $1,746,001 | $1,759,028 | $765,150 |
| 2023 | $11,096,594 | $1,098,768 | $1,382,550 | $1,333,000 | 27 | $1,342,000 | $850,878 | $749,470 |
| 2022 | $11,537,127 | $822,216 | $1,411,463 | $1,352,000 | 26 | $1,360,000 | $274,773 | $802,968 |
| 2021 | $12,547,219 | $1,651,952 | $1,203,444 | $1,146,000 | 30 | $1,154,000 | $1,301,679 | $921,890 |
| 2020 | $12,303,952 | $857,917 | $1,149,780 | $1,101,000 | 27 | — | $435,544 | $793,038 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J Ferrantino Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $765K 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
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in areas such as veteran employment, education and mentoring, survivor support, environmental advocacy, and nature education. For example, Girls Group says it helps middle and high school women build emotional and economic security through year-round programming and mentoring. LACASA says it supports survivors of child abuse, domestic violence, and sexual violence and promotes interpersonal safety. The Environmental Law & Policy Center describes its work as environmental legal advocacy and ecobusiness innovation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $1,737,001. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $500,000, with a median grant of $50,000.
The largest reported grants included $500,000 to Friends of the Animals of Metro Detroit, $125,000 to ZERO DAY, $100,001 to the University of Michigan, and $100,000 to the Fallen and Wounded Soldier Fund. Other grants included $75,000 each to the Environmental Law and Policy Center, Girls Group, LACASA, Make-A-Wish, and the National Wildlife Federation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Janette Ferrantino as president; Bruce T Wallace as secretary; George Borel as treasurer; and Sean Williams, Elise Brown, and Janelle Green as directors.
J Ferrantino Charitable Foundation is led by Janette Ferrantino, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Janette Ferrantino
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janelle Green
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Williams
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elise Brown
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce T. Wallace
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Borel
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Elise Williams (2020) — Director
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 J Ferrantino Charitable Foundation
How much does J Ferrantino Charitable Foundation give each year?
J Ferrantino Charitable Foundation gave $1.7M across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 27 grants.
What is J Ferrantino Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
J Ferrantino Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $69,480, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from J Ferrantino Charitable Foundation that year got $35K on average.
Where does J Ferrantino Charitable Foundation give grants?
J Ferrantino Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ann Arbor, MI (9 grants), Lansing, MI (2 grants), Chicago, IL (2 grants) and Detroit, MI (2 grants).
Does J Ferrantino Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on J Ferrantino Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Humanitarian" (23 grants).
Who are J Ferrantino Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
J Ferrantino Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Friends of the Animals of Metro Detroit ($500,000), Zero Day ($125,000) and University of Michigan ($100,001), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is J Ferrantino Charitable Foundation?
J Ferrantino Charitable Foundation reported $11.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $765K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does J Ferrantino Charitable Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in areas such as veteran employment, education and mentoring, survivor support, environmental advocacy, and nature education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from J Ferrantino Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is J Ferrantino Charitable Foundation's EIN?
J Ferrantino Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4457061. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does J Ferrantino Charitable 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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