Tau Beta Association
To Provide volunteers and support to children's charities, including the Children's Center of Detroit, and other qualifying organizations working on behalf of residents of Southeastern Michigan. With respect to the work Tau Beta does with children and families, its goal is to provide at-risk children and their families with the additional tools and resources they need to be succcessful in the world.
Tau Beta Association at a glance
In short: Tau Beta Association gave $168K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $168,052
- +24.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +400.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $33,610
- -75.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $2,633,684
- +6.5% 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 Tau Beta Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Childrens Center ($141K). Together the top 5 received $168K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 9 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Tau Beta Association gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). 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 $135K (2023) to $168K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $168K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Center Detroit, MI | General Support | $141,052 |
| Beds 4 Kids Oak Park, MI | General Support | $7,500 |
| Cap & Conquer Inc Bloomfld Hills, MI | General Support | $7,500 |
| Academy of Dreams Fraser, MI | General Support | $6,000 |
| Friends of the Children Detro Detroit, MI | General Support | $6,000 |
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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 | $2,633,684 | $424,721 | $265,070 | $168,052 | 5 | $239,570 |
| 2023 | $2,473,970 | $291,088 | $188,360 | $135,030 | 1 | $143,253 |
| 2022 | $2,371,242 | $350,607 | $217,027 | $161,242 | 1 | $128,992 |
| 2021 | $2,237,662 | $338,263 | $226,227 | $157,570 | 1 | $162,256 |
| 2020 | $2,125,626 | $290,824 | $182,073 | $140,762 | 1 | $123,540 |
About Tau Beta Association
Based on IRS filings
Tau Beta Association is a public charity, based in Bloomfield Hills, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $168K. Net investment income was $240K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Tau Beta Association is led by christy warren, President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 25 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
christy warren
President
Trustee → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bethine Whitney
Lifetime Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Catherine Shell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ginger Hrtanek
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane McFeely
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jane Reuther
Lifetime Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Liz Ottoway
Trustee
Finance → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Molly McDermott
Lifetime Trustee
Lifetime Trustee → Litetime Trustee, 2021
Litetime Trustee → Lifetime Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Anne Rahn
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Debbie Grob
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Mary Farley
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Mo Follis
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Yolanda Turner
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Gretchen Higbie
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jenny Fruehauf
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Nancy Cotton
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Betsy Huebner
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Jenny Parke
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Kim DeMeulemeester
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Libby Follis
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Anne Ugval
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
kelli unkel
Vp-Focus Area
Rec. Secretary → Vp-Focus Area, 2023
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Johns
Rec. Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Betsy Mogk
Corr. Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
cathy mestdagh
Vp-Association
On filings since 2023
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Ann Baxter (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Chin Rivard (2020–2022) — Vp-Association
- Former: Jen Welsh (2020–2022) — Corr. Secretary
- Former: Kelley Muzingo (2020–2022) — Vp-Focus Area
- Former: Libby Schudel (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Patsy Gotfredson (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Patti Theros (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Vickey Liggett (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Elizabeth Browns (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Lisbeth Jeffries (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Terry Brook (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Ann Rahm (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Ellen Doyle (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Laura Krueger (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Liz Griffin (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Sue Griffin (2020) — Trustee
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 Tau Beta Association
How much does Tau Beta Association give each year?
Tau Beta Association gave $168K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $135K across 1 grant.
What is Tau Beta Association's typical grant size?
Tau Beta Association's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $33,610, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Tau Beta Association give grants?
Tau Beta Association 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 (2 grants).
Does Tau Beta Association give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Tau Beta Association's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Tau Beta Association's largest grantees?
Tau Beta Association's largest 2024 grantees include Childrens Center ($141,052), Beds 4 Kids ($7,500) and Cap & Conquer Inc ($7,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tau Beta Association?
Tau Beta Association reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $425K.
What is Tau Beta Association's EIN?
Tau Beta Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-1359594. 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 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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