Lynn & Paul Alandt Foundation
The Lynn & Paul Alandt Foundation is a private foundation based in Detroit, Michigan. In 2024, it awarded grants to charitable organizations including a health system, arts and cultural institutions, schools, and community organizations.
Lynn & Paul Alandt Foundation at a glance
In short: Lynn & Paul Alandt Foundation gave $526K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Michigan. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $526,100
- +13.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- -5.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,441
- +20.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,945,262
- -4.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (8 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (94% 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 Lynn & Paul Alandt Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should contact David P. Larsen and submit a brief letter, a financial statement, and a copy of the organization’s IRS determination letter. Awards are generally limited to charitable organizations already favorably known to and of interest to the foundation’s substantial contributors. The foundation does not make grants to individuals.
- Contact
Application contact: David P Larsen
Mailing address: 1901 St Antoine St 6Th Floor, Detroit, MI 48226
Phone: (313) 259-7777
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lynn & Paul Alandt Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Henry Ford Health System ($263K). Together the top 10 received $464K.
Grant Size Distribution
172 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 164 grants of 172 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 4% to recipients in Georgia, and 2% to recipients in New York. The filing also reports 0% for Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Lynn & Paul Alandt Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 32 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 125% 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 $458K (2022) to $830K (2020). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $526K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Ford Health System Detroit, MI | Program Services | $263,000 |
| The Children's Foundation Detroit, MI | Program Services | $75,000 |
| Detroit Institute of Arts Detroit, MI | Program Services | $30,000 |
| Center Line Public Schools Center Line, MI | Program Services | $20,000 |
| DEA Survivors Benefit Fund Roswell, GA | Program Services | $20,000 |
| Grosse Pointe Chamber Foundation Grosse Pointe Farms, MI | Program Services | $18,000 |
| Neighborhood Club Grosse Pointe, MI | Program Services | $10,000 |
| St Paul on the Lake Catholic Church Grosse Pointe Farms, MI | Program Services | $10,000 |
| Masters Fund Dobbs Ferry, NY | Program Services | $10,000 |
| Grosse Pointe Historical Society Grosse Pointe Farms, MI | Program Services | $8,000 |
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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 | $5,945,262 | $322,221 | $577,280 | $526,100 | 32 | $539,356 | $271,217 | $432,532 |
| 2023 | $6,200,321 | $300,176 | $492,972 | $462,527 | 34 | $474,035 | $252,158 | $411,058 |
| 2022 | $6,393,116 | $-20,482 | $493,639 | $457,618 | 28 | $468,746 | $86,850 | $420,275 |
| 2021 | $6,911,850 | $810,297 | $599,907 | $520,314 | 38 | $531,809 | $739,111 | $450,799 |
| 2020 | $6,698,487 | $273,420 | $890,686 | $829,700 | 40 | — | $299,168 | $516,349 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lynn & Paul Alandt Foundation reported a distributable amount of $433K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including health care, arts and culture, education, recreation, youth mentoring, and local history. For example, Henry Ford Health says its mission is to improve people’s lives through health care and healing; the Neighborhood Club describes its work as promoting health and well-being through recreation, social, and wellness programs; and Racquet Up Detroit says it supports Detroit youth through squash, academics, and community service.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 32 grants totaling $526,100. Grants ranged from $400 to $263,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards included $263,000 to Henry Ford Health System, $75,000 to The Children’s Foundation, $30,000 to the Detroit Institute of Arts, and $20,000 each to Center Line Public Schools and the DEA Survivors Benefit Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lynn F. Alandt as president/director, Paul D. Alandt as director, David P. Larsen as secretary, and David M. Hempstead as director.
Lynn & Paul Alandt Foundation is led by Lynn F. Alandt, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lynn F. Alandt
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul D. Alandt
Director
Vice President & Director → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David M. Hempstead
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David P. Larsen
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Daniel Faett (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Michael Montgomery (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Ryan Darichuk (2020)
- Former: Thomas Motschall (2020)
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 Lynn & Paul Alandt Foundation
How much does Lynn & Paul Alandt Foundation give each year?
Lynn & Paul Alandt Foundation gave $526K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $463K across 34 grants.
What is Lynn & Paul Alandt Foundation's typical grant size?
Lynn & Paul Alandt Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $16,441, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lynn & Paul Alandt Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does Lynn & Paul Alandt Foundation give grants?
Lynn & Paul Alandt Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (11 grants) and Grosse Pointe Farms, MI (6 grants).
Does Lynn & Paul Alandt Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on Lynn & Paul Alandt Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Services" (32 grants).
Who are Lynn & Paul Alandt Foundation's largest grantees?
Lynn & Paul Alandt Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Henry Ford Health System ($263,000), The Children's Foundation ($75,000) and Detroit Institute of Arts ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lynn & Paul Alandt Foundation?
Lynn & Paul Alandt Foundation reported $5.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $539K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $433K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lynn & Paul Alandt Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including health care, arts and culture, education, recreation, youth mentoring, and local history. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lynn & Paul Alandt Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lynn & Paul Alandt Foundation's EIN?
Lynn & Paul Alandt Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2677218. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Lynn & Paul Alandt Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lynn-and-paul-alandt-foundation-morg_ca0a3414ca2a4dbaa8d540cbd00b3564
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