Somerset Collection Charitable Foundation
Somerset Collection Charitable is a public charity based in Troy, Michigan. Formed in 2004, it raises funds and distributes net proceeds to other tax-exempt organizations, primarily in Michigan.
Somerset Collection Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Somerset Collection Charitable Foundation gave $394K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $33K), mostly in Michigan. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $394,003
- +78.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $32,834
- +49.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,003
- Total assets
- $472,729
- -26.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (4 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Somerset Collection Charitable Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 2800 West Big Beaver Road Room 300, Troy, MI 48084
Phone: (248) 643-6360
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Somerset Collection Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Detroit Historical Society ($166K). Together the top 10 received $380K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 59 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization states that it distributes proceeds primarily to tax-exempt organizations in Michigan. All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Somerset Collection Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 12 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $44K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $17K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $99K (2020) to $394K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $394K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Historical Society Detroit, MI | Donation | $166,058 |
| Various Donations Less Than 5001 Various, MI | Donation | $99,378 |
| Detroit Public Theatre Detroit, MI | Donation | $22,500 |
| Detroit Institute of Arts Detroit, MI | Donation | $20,133 |
| Michigan Statewide - Jatf Bloomfield Township, MI | Donation | $20,000 |
| Pewabic Pottery Art Institute Detroit, MI | Donation | $13,975 |
| Detroit Dog Rescue St Claire Shores, MI | Donation | $10,031 |
| Friends for Foster Kids Shelby Township, MI | Donation | $10,000 |
| The Guidance Center Southgate, MI | Donation | $10,000 |
| Peace Love and Paws Rescue Troy, MI | Donation | $7,660 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $472,729 | $219,821 | $394,003 | $394,003 | 12 | — |
| 2024 | $646,911 | $492,096 | $220,385 | $220,385 | 10 | — |
| 2023 | $375,200 | $110,913 | $290,070 | $289,845 | 17 | — |
| 2022 | $554,357 | $337,320 | $225,690 | $224,331 | 10 | — |
| 2021 | $442,727 | $362,973 | $218,543 | $218,523 | 10 | $175 |
| 2020 | $298,297 | $123,171 | $98,854 | $98,834 | 7 | $410 |
| 2019 | $273,980 | $176,425 | $162,363 | $162,363 | 10 | $808 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that it undertakes activities to raise funds and distributes the net proceeds to other tax-exempt organizations, primarily in Michigan. Its 2025 filing says 43 tax-exempt organizations benefited from fundraising proceeds that year.
The grantees’ stated missions illustrate the kinds of organizations supported. The Detroit Historical Society says it tells Detroit’s stories through exhibits, programs, outreach, and preservation of its collections. Detroit Public Theatre says it produces plays and programs in Detroit’s cultural district. Detroit Dog Rescue describes its work as rescuing and rehabilitating dogs and providing community outreach, clinics, and education. The Guidance Center states its mission is to nurture development, foster resilience, and cultivate well-being. Peace Love and Paws Rescue says it rescues, rehabilitates, and adopts out animals in need. Fleece & Thank You says it provides comfort and hope to children battling illness through blankets and video messages of support.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the filing reports $394,003 in grants across 12 itemized grants. Those itemized grants ranged from $6,876 to $166,058, with a median of $12,003. Separately, the organization’s program description says that 43 tax-exempt organizations benefited from its fundraising proceeds in 2025, with contributions ranging from $250 to $166,058.
The largest reported 2025 grants included $166,058 to the Detroit Historical Society, $99,378 to “Various Donations Less Than 5001,” $22,500 to Detroit Public Theatre, $20,133 to the Detroit Institute of Arts, and $20,000 to Michigan Statewide - JATF. Other listed recipients included Pewabic Pottery Art Institute ($13,975), Detroit Dog Rescue ($10,031), Friends for Foster Kids ($10,000), The Guidance Center ($10,000), Peace Love and Paws Rescue ($7,660), Fleece & Thank You ($7,392), and Motown Historical Museum ($6,876).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nathan Forbes as president; Sidney Forbes as director; Linda McIntosh and Mitchell Whitting as assistant vice presidents; and Andrea O’Connor as secretary/treasurer.
Somerset Collection Charitable Foundation is led by Nathan Forbes, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nathan Forbes
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Sidney Forbes
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Andrea O'Connor
Secretary
Vice President → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Linda McIntosh
Ass. Vice Pr
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mitchell Whitting
Ass. Vice Pr
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Kathryn Millea (2022–2024) — Ass. Vice Pr
- Former: John Myszak (2019–2021) — Ass. Vice Pr
- Former: Timothy S. Blair (2019–2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Somerset Collection Charitable Foundation
How much does Somerset Collection Charitable Foundation give each year?
Somerset Collection Charitable Foundation gave $394K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $220K across 10 grants.
What is Somerset Collection Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Somerset Collection Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $12,003, and its average grant was $32,834, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Somerset Collection Charitable Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does Somerset Collection Charitable Foundation give grants?
Somerset Collection Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (5 grants).
Does Somerset Collection Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Somerset Collection Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (12 grants).
Who are Somerset Collection Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Somerset Collection Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Detroit Historical Society ($166,058), Various Donations Less Than 5001 ($99,378) and Detroit Public Theatre ($22,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Somerset Collection Charitable Foundation?
Somerset Collection Charitable Foundation reported $473K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $220K.
What does Somerset Collection Charitable Foundation fund?
The organization states that it undertakes activities to raise funds and distributes the net proceeds to other tax-exempt organizations, primarily in Michigan. Its 2025 filing says 43 tax-exempt organizations benefited from fundraising proceeds that year. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Somerset Collection Charitable Foundation?
Somerset Collection Charitable Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Somerset Collection Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Somerset Collection Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0669940. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Somerset Collection Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/somerset-collection-charitable-foundation-morg_7f54c5d367dd4295bf0a8b895100b576
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