Peregrine-Huff Foundation
The Peregrine-Huff Foundation is a private foundation based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. In 2024, it reported 15 grants totaling $221,000, all to recipients in Michigan; its filing states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
Peregrine-Huff Foundation at a glance
In short: Peregrine-Huff Foundation gave $221K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Michigan. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $221,000
- -17.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -44.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,733
- +47.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,696,004
- +9.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (6 of 15, 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 Peregrine-Huff 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 S 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 Peregrine-Huff Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Huff Family Liquidating Foundation ($84K). Together the top 10 received $204K.
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 93 grants of 96 (97%).
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 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Peregrine-Huff Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 15 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 182% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $70K (2020) to $269K (2023). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $221K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Huff Family Liquidating Foundation Kalamazoo, MI | Grantmaking | $84,000 |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation Kalamazoo, MI | Hall Fund | $35,000 |
| City of Kalamazoo-Treasurer Kalamazoo, MI | Programming | $20,000 |
| WMU Foundation Kalamazoo, MI | WMUK | $15,000 |
| Kalamazoo Downtown Mall Kalamazoo, MI | Operations | $10,000 |
| Kalamazoo Experential Learning Center Kalamazoo, MI | Operations | $10,000 |
| MRC Industries Kalamazoo, MI | Operations | $10,000 |
| SPCA of Southwest Michigan Kalamazoo, MI | Operations | $10,000 |
| Centrica Care Navigators Kalamazoo, MI | Operations | $5,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Kalamazoo Kalamazoo, MI | Operations | $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 | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,696,004 | $772,394 | $384,714 | $221,000 | 15 | $325,803 | $713,483 | $379,457 |
| 2023 | $4,308,324 | $-67,822 | $363,864 | $269,000 | 27 | $334,018 | $52,045 | $295,826 |
| 2022 | $4,724,091 | $42,872 | $214,100 | $131,500 | 22 | $164,929 | — | $289,561 |
| 2021 | $4,895,319 | $3,840,673 | $132,351 | $78,500 | 18 | $110,085 | $130,627 | $163,096 |
| 2020 | $1,186,697 | $45,481 | $113,678 | $70,000 | 14 | — | $27,800 | $106,182 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Peregrine-Huff Foundation reported a distributable amount of $379K 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 community, education, human services, historic preservation, and other organizations. The Kalamazoo Community Foundation describes its mission as mobilizing people, resources, and expertise to advance racial, social, and economic justice. MRC Industries says it champions the potential of people with disabilities and mental illness by promoting equity, inspiring independence, and creating inclusive pathways. Family & Children Services says it strengthens the safety and well-being of children, individuals, and families through critical human services. Communities in Schools of Kalamazoo says it surrounds students with community support to help them stay in school and achieve in life. The Michigan Historic Preservation Network says it advocates for Michigan’s historic resources and their contributions to economic vitality, sense of place, and connection to the past.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $221,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $84,000, with a median of $10,000. Notable grants included $84,000 to HUFF FAMILY LIQUIDATING FOUNDATION for grantmaking, $35,000 to KALAMAZOO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION for the Hall Fund, $20,000 to CITY OF KALAMAZOO-TREASURER for programming, and $15,000 to WMU FOUNDATION for WMUK. Other listed grants included $10,000 each to KALAMAZOO DOWNTOWN MALL, KALAMAZOO EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING CENTER, MRC INDUSTRIES, and SPCA OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN. The Michigan Historic Preservation Network received $2,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists THOMAS T HUFF as president, NATALIE T VALENTINE as vice president, and RYAN BURNS and HEIDELINDE BURNS as directors.
Peregrine-Huff Foundation is led by Thomas T. Huff, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas T. Huff
President
President & Secretary → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$20K (2024)
Heidelinde Burns
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Burns
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Natalie T. Valentine
Vice President
Vice President & Treasurer → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $20K, to Thomas T Huff (President).
Frequently asked questions about Peregrine-Huff Foundation
How much does Peregrine-Huff Foundation give each year?
Peregrine-Huff Foundation gave $221K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $269K across 27 grants.
What is Peregrine-Huff Foundation's typical grant size?
Peregrine-Huff Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,733, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Peregrine-Huff Foundation that year got $22K on average.
Where does Peregrine-Huff Foundation give grants?
Peregrine-Huff 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 (14 grants).
Does Peregrine-Huff Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Peregrine-Huff Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (8 grants) and "Programming" (3 grants).
Who are Peregrine-Huff Foundation's largest grantees?
Peregrine-Huff Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Huff Family Liquidating Foundation ($84,000), Kalamazoo Community Foundation ($35,000) and City of Kalamazoo-Treasurer ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Peregrine-Huff Foundation?
Peregrine-Huff Foundation reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $326K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $379K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Peregrine-Huff Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for community, education, human services, historic preservation, and other organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Peregrine-Huff 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 Peregrine-Huff Foundation's EIN?
Peregrine-Huff Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3967042. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Peregrine-Huff 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Peregrine-Huff Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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