The Ave Maria Foundation
The Ave Maria Foundation is a private foundation, based in Ann Arbor, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $46K.
The Ave Maria Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ave Maria Foundation gave $46K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $45,863
- -19.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,288
- +7.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,228
- Total assets
- $3,357,387
- +7.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Ave Maria Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ave Maria University ($35K). Together the top 3 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 21 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Ave Maria Foundation gives
- Giving fell 33% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 272% 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
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2025) to $150K (2020). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ave Maria University Ave Maria, FL | General Support | $34,635 |
| Ave Maria School of Law Naples, FL | General Support | $9,228 |
| ArborWomen HealthSt Margaret of Castillo Ann Arbor, MI | General Support | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,357,387 | $1,663,466 | $1,324,123 | $45,863 | 3 | $224,843 | — | $82,677 |
| 2024 | $3,125,631 | $932,430 | $1,106,117 | $56,673 | 4 | $210,698 | $6,630 | $90,310 |
| 2023 | $3,345,251 | $1,237,899 | $1,270,605 | $56,365 | 7 | $265,486 | $2,930 | $81,469 |
| 2022 | $4,865,579 | $904,168 | $939,581 | $68,773 | 4 | $212,993 | $564 | $80,736 |
| 2021 | $5,111,672 | $1,939,945 | $1,313,404 | $93,190 | 3 | $258,794 | $1,117 | $44,483 |
| 2020 | $4,552,965 | $2,190,898 | $1,444,998 | $150,336 | 5 | — | $9,114 | $18,914 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ave Maria Foundation reported a distributable amount of $83K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ave Maria Foundation is led by Thomas S Monaghan, President & Director on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas S Monaghan
President & Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$37K (2020) → $88K (2025)
Jeff Randolph
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$66K (2020) → $99K (2025)
Paul Roney
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$92K (2020) → $105K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $105K, to Paul Roney (Treasurer/Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Ave Maria Foundation
How much does The Ave Maria Foundation give each year?
The Ave Maria Foundation gave $46K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $57K across 4 grants.
What is The Ave Maria Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ave Maria Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $9,228, and its average grant was $15,288, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ave Maria Foundation give grants?
The Ave Maria Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Ave Maria Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Ave Maria Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Ave Maria Foundation?
The Ave Maria Foundation reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $225K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $83K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Ave Maria Foundation's EIN?
The Ave Maria Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2514364. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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