Michigan First Foundation Inc
Michigan First Foundation Inc is a corporate foundation based in Lathrup Village, Michigan. Established in 2010 and tax-exempt since November 2010, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization classified under the NTEE category of Corporate Foundations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$40K
+29.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$171K
-0.3% YoY
Grant Count
86
+3.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
-3.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary purpose is to support community agencies and organizations while providing educational scholarships. Its funding priorities include:
- Community support and non-profit assistance
- Educational scholarships for students
- Educational support programs
- Human services
The foundation supports organizations across multiple states, with particular focus on Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations across multiple states including Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, California, Florida, New York, and other U.S. locations, with particular activity in major urban centers and smaller communities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Revenue: $210,100
- Total Expenses: $203,988
- Total Assets: $39,830
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Total Giving: $170,500
Organization Structure:
- 0 paid employees
- Limited staffing with volunteer board leadership
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $39,830 | $30,718 | $12,968 |
| Revenue | $210,100 | $221,160 | $167,622 |
| Expenses | $203,988 | $203,410 | $164,967 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $170,500 | $171,000 | $141,250 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $5,667 | $1,860 | $1,447 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation operates with a volunteer leadership team:
- Jennifer Borowy – President
- Janet Barden – Treasurer
- Delonaka Edwards – Secretary
- Deirdre Scott – Director
- Linda Height – Director
All board members serve without compensation and dedicate approximately 1 hour per week to the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER BOROWY | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JANET BARDEN | TREASURUER | 1 | — |
| DELONAKA EDWARDS | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| DEIRDRE SCOTT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LINDA HEIGHT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Contact Information
- Website: www.michiganfirstfoundation.com
- Phone: 248-395-4012
- Address: 27000 Evergreen Rd, Lathrup Village, MI 48076-3231
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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