Robert E & Ann R
Robert E & Ann R is a private foundation based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including performing arts, human services, foster care, and conservation organizations.
Robert E & Ann R at a glance
In short: Robert E & Ann R gave $71K across 47 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Michigan. 43% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $70,550
- -57.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 47
- +51.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,501
- -72.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $656,356
- -9.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (18 of 42, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (63% 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 Robert E & Ann R
- 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: 3985 Penberton Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: (734) 665-9878
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert E & Ann R funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University Musical Society ($20K). Together the top 10 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
214 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 213 grants of 214 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 63% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan. Other leading recipient states were South Carolina and Illinois, each with 8%, Virginia with 6%, and Ohio with 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robert E & Ann R open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 42 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 64% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 173% 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 $71K (2024) to $235K (2022). In 2024 it made 47 grants totaling $71K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University Musical Society Ann Arbor, MI | General Support | $20,000 |
| Fostering Great Ideas Greenville, SC | General Support | $5,000 |
| Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries Detroit, MI | General Support | $5,000 |
| Easterseals Chicago, IL | General Support | $5,000 |
| Friends in Deed Ypsilanti, MI | General Support | $5,000 |
| Friends in Deed Ypsilanti, MI | General Support | $5,000 |
| Disabled American Veterans Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $3,000 |
| National Wild Life Reston, VA | General Support | $2,000 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Assocation of America Cherry Hill, NJ | General Support | $1,000 |
| Detroit Public TV Wixom, MI | General Support | $1,000 |
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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 | $656,356 | $42,512 | $83,465 | $70,550 | 47 | $70,550 | $24,227 | $40,810 |
| 2023 | $723,471 | $36,781 | $173,816 | $166,000 | 31 | $166,000 | $23,696 | $44,585 |
| 2022 | $860,506 | $20,763 | $252,150 | $235,200 | 49 | $235,200 | — | $54,878 |
| 2021 | $1,091,893 | $310,805 | $213,273 | $197,000 | 37 | $197,000 | $282,843 | $51,720 |
| 2020 | $994,361 | $56,426 | $134,857 | $118,809 | 50 | — | $40,378 | $58,735 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert E & Ann R reported a distributable amount of $41K 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 organizations serving people in need, children in foster care, the performing arts, and conservation. For example, University Musical Society describes its mission as connecting audiences and artists through performing arts experiences. Friends In Deed says it provides critical assistance and referrals to low-income Washtenaw County residents, while Fostering Great Ideas works to improve the lives of children in foster care. The Nature Conservancy describes its mission as conserving the lands and waters on which life depends.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 47 grants totaling $70,550. Grants ranged from $50 to $20,000, with a median grant of $500. Its largest award was $20,000 to University Musical Society. Other notable grants included $5,000 each to Fostering Great Ideas, Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries, Easterseals, and Friends In Deed; Friends In Deed appears twice in the grant listing, with a $5,000 award for each entry.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Ann Meredith was listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
Robert E & Ann R is led by Ann Meredith, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ann Meredith
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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.
Frequently asked questions about Robert E & Ann R
How much does Robert E & Ann R give each year?
Robert E & Ann R gave $71K across 47 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $166K across 31 grants.
What is Robert E & Ann R's typical grant size?
Robert E & Ann R's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $1,501, across 47 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert E & Ann R that year got $1K on average.
Where does Robert E & Ann R give grants?
Robert E & Ann R gives mostly in Michigan: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were South Carolina (8%) and Illinois (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ann Arbor, MI (10 grants), Ypsilanti, MI (5 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants) and Detroit, MI (3 grants).
Does Robert E & Ann R give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Robert E & Ann R's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (47 of 47) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert E & Ann R's largest grantees?
Robert E & Ann R's largest 2024 grantees include University Musical Society ($20,000), Friends in Deed ($10,000 across 2 grants) and Fostering Great Ideas ($5,500 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robert E & Ann R?
Robert E & Ann R reported $656K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $71K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert E & Ann R fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations serving people in need, children in foster care, the performing arts, and conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert E & Ann R?
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 Robert E & Ann R's EIN?
Robert E & Ann R's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2940698. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Robert E & Ann R 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
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Grantable. (2026). Robert E & Ann R funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/robert-e-and-ann-r-morg_a3f5dd38dacc4db4a74cb89a62adab18
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