Robert H Tannahill Foundation
The robert h. Tannahill foundation supports the community foundation for southeast Michigan (CFSEM) by supporting organizations whose work furthers CFSEM's mission. The community foundation for southeast Michigan's mission is to build the resources, relationships and expertise required to expand equitable access to opportunities across southeast Michigan to make it a desirable place to live, work and play for all residents, today and tomorrow.
Robert H Tannahill Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert H Tannahill Foundation gave $3.2M across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $400K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,200,000
- +3.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $400,000
- +3.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $280,000
- Total assets
- $61,687,784
- +7.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Robert H Tannahill Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Detroit Institute of Arts ($1.6M). Together the top 8 received $3.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 15 grants of 40 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Robert H Tannahill Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.0M (2020) to $3.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $3.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Institute of Arts Detroit, MI | Acquisition of Works of Art | $1,600,000 |
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra Inc Detroit, MI | General Operations | $400,000 |
| Christ Church Grosse Pointe Grosse Pointe Farms, MI | General Operations | $320,000 |
| Episcopal Diocese of Michigan Detroit, MI | General Operations | $320,000 |
| Wayne State University Detroit, MI | General Operations of the Merrill-Palmer Skillman Institute | $240,000 |
| College for Creative Studies Detroit, MI | General Operations | $160,000 |
| Detroit Artists Market Detroit, MI | General Operations | $80,000 |
| Grosse Pointe War Memorial Association Grosse Pointe Farms, MI | General Operations | $80,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $61,687,784 | $9,036,744 | $3,689,930 | $3,200,000 | 8 | $9,036,744 |
| 2023 | $57,228,011 | $1,426,674 | $3,679,966 | $3,100,000 | 8 | $1,426,674 |
| 2022 | $54,352,357 | $4,611,530 | $3,469,173 | $3,100,000 | 8 | $4,611,530 |
| 2021 | $64,918,115 | $3,137,488 | $3,490,050 | $3,100,000 | 8 | $3,137,488 |
| 2020 | $59,482,715 | $1,106,328 | $3,263,510 | $3,000,000 | 8 | $1,106,328 |
About Robert H Tannahill Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Robert H Tannahill Foundation is a public charity, based in Detroit, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $61.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $3.2M. Net investment income was $9.0M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Robert H Tannahill Foundation is led by Jennifer Hudson Parke, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer Hudson Parke
President
Secretary → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Ford Alandt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph L. Hudson IV
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph R. Parke
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David M. Hempstead
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harvey B. Wallace II
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lindsey Ford Buhl
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Gilbert Hudson (2020–2022) — President · Filing note: Deceased 22422
- Former: Joseph L. Hudson Jr. (2020) — President · Filing note: Ended 10/2020
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 Robert H Tannahill Foundation
How much does Robert H Tannahill Foundation give each year?
Robert H Tannahill Foundation gave $3.2M across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $3.1M across 8 grants.
What is Robert H Tannahill Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert H Tannahill Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $280,000, and its average grant was $400,000, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Robert H Tannahill Foundation give grants?
Robert H Tannahill Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (6 grants) and Grosse Pointe Farms, MI (2 grants).
Does Robert H Tannahill Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of Robert H Tannahill Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Robert H Tannahill Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert H Tannahill Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Detroit Institute of Arts ($1,600,000), Detroit Symphony Orchestra Inc ($400,000) and Christ Church Grosse Pointe ($320,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robert H Tannahill Foundation?
Robert H Tannahill Foundation reported $61.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.0M.
What is Robert H Tannahill Foundation's EIN?
Robert H Tannahill Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6054453. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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