Shared Mission Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Rochester, MI EIN: 87-1426042

Shared Mission Foundation is a private foundation, based in Rochester, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $425K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $120K. Net investment income was $24K.

Shared Mission Foundation at a glance

In short: Shared Mission Foundation gave $120K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$120,000
+0.0% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
7
-12.5% vs 2023
Average grant
$17,143
+14.3% vs 2023
Median grant
$15,000
Total assets
$425,366
-3.0% vs 2023
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 September 2026.

Who Shared Mission Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2024

Covenant House of Michigan: $25KCovenant House of Michigan$25KSparrow Freedom Project: $25KSparrow Freedom Project$25KFamily Services: $25KFamily Services$25KOzone House: $15KOzone House$15KDutton Farms: $10KDutton Farms$10KDowntown Boxing Gym: $10KDowntown Boxing Gym$10KSouth Oakland Shelter: $10KSouth Oakland Shelter$10K

The largest 2024 recipient was Covenant House of Michigan ($25K). Together the top 7 received $120K.

Grant Size Distribution

22 grants across all recorded years

22<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.

States

Cities

DetroitDearborn HeightsPontiacTroyPlymouthSouthfieldYpsilantiMt ClemensRochesterRochester Hills

How Shared Mission Foundation gives

  • In 2023 it paid out 661% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K0 grants2021 7 grants2022 8 grants2023 7 grants2024

From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2022) to $120K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $120K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Covenant House of Michigan Detroit, MIGeneral Operating Fund$25,000
Sparrow Freedom Project Southfield, MIGeneral Operating Fund$25,000
Family Services Troy, MIGeneral Operating Fund$25,000
Ozone House Ypsilanti, MIGeneral Operating Fund$15,000
Dutton Farms Rochester Hills, MIGeneral Operating Fund$10,000
Downtown Boxing Gym Detroit, MIGeneral Operating Fund$10,000
South Oakland Shelter Pontiac, MIGeberal Operating Fund$10,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$425,366$149,485$129,595$120,0007$124,319$23,854—
2023$438,615$118,499$130,159$120,0008$126,497$16,180$19,142
2022$430,154$10,151$89,442$75,0007$81,377$4,786$21,685
2021$509,445$674,338$10,227——$9,871$152,532—

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Shared Mission Foundation is led by Sarah J. Cable, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Sarah J. Cable

    President

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • Jennifer W. Fritsch

    V.p. & Secretary

    Vice President & Secretary → V.p. & Secretary, 2023

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • Margaret A. Walker

    V.p. & Treasurer

    Vice President & Treasurer → V.p. & Treasurer, 2023

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Shared Mission Foundation

How much does Shared Mission Foundation give each year?

Shared Mission Foundation gave $120K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $120K across 8 grants.

What is Shared Mission Foundation's typical grant size?

Shared Mission Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $17,143, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Shared Mission Foundation give grants?

Shared Mission 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 Detroit, MI (2 grants).

Does Shared Mission Foundation give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of Shared Mission Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Shared Mission Foundation's largest grantees?

Shared Mission Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Covenant House of Michigan ($25,000), Sparrow Freedom Project ($25,000) and Family Services ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Shared Mission Foundation?

Shared Mission Foundation reported $425K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $149K.

What is Shared Mission Foundation's EIN?

Shared Mission Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1426042. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

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