The Cold Heading Foundation
The Cold Heading Foundation is a private foundation based in Warren, Michigan. Its 2025 filing reports 46 grants totaling $1,285,000 to charitable organizations in several states, including Michigan and Nevada.
The Cold Heading Foundation at a glance
In short: The Cold Heading Foundation gave $1.3M across 46 grants in 2025 (avg $28K), top state Nevada. 26% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,285,000
- +14.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 46
- -2.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $27,935
- +16.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $21,760,110
- +0.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (12 of 46, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Nevada (41% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Cold Heading Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 21777 Hoover Road, Warren, MI 48089
Phone: (586) 497-7000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Cold Heading Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Warriors Baseball Club of Michigan ($360K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
232 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 203 grants of 232 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Nevada received 41% of grant dollars and Michigan received 40%. Illinois received 8%, Ohio 4%, and Arizona 2%. The grantee list also includes organizations in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Cold Heading Foundation open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 46 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $43K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 72% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2021) to $1.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 46 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Warriors Baseball Club of Michigan Beverly Hills, MI | To Support the Organization's Mission | $360,000 |
| UNLV Football Foundation Las Vegas, NV | To Support the Organization's Mission | $250,000 |
| Campus for Hope Foundation Las Vegas, NV | To Support the Organization's Mission | $100,000 |
| Vegas Golden Knights Foundation Las Vegas, NV | To Support the Organization's Mission | $100,000 |
| Chicago Blackhawks Foundation Chicago, IL | To Support the Organization's Mission | $100,000 |
| Grosse Pointe City Foundation Grosse Pointe, MI | To Support the Organization's Mission | $55,000 |
| University of Dayton Engineering Dayton, OH | To Support the Organization's Mission | $50,000 |
| Baller Dream Foundation Scottsdale, AZ | To Support the Organization's Mission | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Nevada Mansion Reno, NV | To Support the Organization's Mission | $25,000 |
| Mayo Foundation Rochester, MN | To Support the Organization's Mission | $25,000 |
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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 | $21,760,110 | $1,616,261 | $1,531,272 | $1,285,000 | 46 | $1,445,985 | $1,567,319 | $1,541,730 |
| 2024 | $21,675,121 | $1,100,814 | $1,363,015 | $1,127,500 | 47 | $1,287,216 | $1,057,453 | $1,441,364 |
| 2023 | $21,937,322 | $919,279 | $1,372,684 | $1,128,000 | 49 | $1,312,329 | $879,466 | $1,287,887 |
| 2022 | $22,390,727 | $1,333,661 | $1,554,705 | $1,266,000 | 51 | $1,475,480 | $1,289,287 | $1,326,159 |
| 2021 | $22,611,771 | $2,134,552 | $1,345,397 | $1,052,500 | 39 | $1,257,407 | $2,003,684 | $1,489,316 |
| 2020 | $21,823,536 | $974,685 | $1,319,080 | $1,059,000 | 38 | — | $917,060 | $1,234,704 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cold Heading Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.5M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants include support for youth baseball, sports and recreation, community organizations, churches, and other charitable organizations.
The Warriors Baseball Club of Michigan describes its mission as providing Detroit-area youth baseball education while supporting access to higher education, combating juvenile delinquency, and fostering baseball competition. The Chicago Blackhawks Foundation says it supports programs and institutions working to improve young people’s futures and help local residents, including people who are homeless, ill, abused, or otherwise at risk. The Vegas Golden Knights Foundation describes itself as a charitable link between the NHL team and the Las Vegas community that supports local nonprofits through grants and fundraising partnerships.
Other 2025 grantees include Baller Dream Foundation, which says it supports children and families through in-hospital programming, community events, and financial support; Friends of the Nevada Mansion, whose stated purpose is preserving, maintaining, and restoring the Nevada Governor’s Mansion; and Bayview Yacht Club Junior Sailors, which provides sailing and water-safety instruction to children, young adults, and other amateur sailors.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 46 grants totaling $1,285,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $360,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest awards included $360,000 to Warriors Baseball Club of Michigan, $250,000 to UNLV Football Foundation, $100,000 each to Campus for Hope Foundation, Vegas Golden Knights Foundation, and Chicago Blackhawks Foundation, and $55,000 to Grosse Pointe City Foundation. The listed grant purposes were to support each organization’s mission.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Derek Stevens as president, Elizabeth Stevens as vice-president and secretary, and Gregory Stevens as treasurer.
The Cold Heading Foundation is led by Derek Stevens, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Derek Stevens
President
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$48K (2020) → $48K (2025)
Gregory Stevens
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$48K (2020) → $48K (2025)
Elizabeth Stevens
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 $48K, to Derek Stevens (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Cold Heading Foundation
How much does The Cold Heading Foundation give each year?
The Cold Heading Foundation gave $1.3M across 46 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 47 grants.
What is The Cold Heading Foundation's typical grant size?
The Cold Heading Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $27,935, across 46 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Cold Heading Foundation that year got $43K on average.
Where does The Cold Heading Foundation give grants?
The Cold Heading Foundation's top state is Nevada, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Michigan (40%) and Illinois (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Las Vegas, NV (8 grants), Grosse Pointe Park, MI (3 grants), Detroit, MI (3 grants) and N Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does The Cold Heading Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 46 grants with a stated purpose on The Cold Heading Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Organization's Mission" (46 grants).
Who are The Cold Heading Foundation's largest grantees?
The Cold Heading Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Warriors Baseball Club of Michigan ($360,000), UNLV Football Foundation ($250,000) and Campus for Hope Foundation ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Cold Heading Foundation?
The Cold Heading Foundation reported $21.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Cold Heading Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants include support for youth baseball, sports and recreation, community organizations, churches, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Cold Heading Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Cold Heading Foundation's EIN?
The Cold Heading Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7005737. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Cold Heading Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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