The Ferrantino Foundation
The Ferrantino Foundation is a private foundation based in Plymouth, Michigan. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including support for research, community organizations, and other causes.
The Ferrantino Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ferrantino Foundation gave $147K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Michigan. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $147,127
- -5.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +44.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,317
- -34.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $3,243,636
- -1.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (5 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Ferrantino Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 585 W Ann Arbor Trail, Plymouth, MI 48170
Phone: (734) 662-0204
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ferrantino Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Michigan ($67K). Together the top 10 received $145K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 57 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 18% to recipients in Florida, and 4% to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Ferrantino Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 12 grantees (42%) 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 $3K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 20% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 80% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2020) to $226K (2022). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $147K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Ferrantino Scaffold Technology Research Fund | $66,667 |
| CAF America Ponte Verde Beach, FL | General Fund | $27,000 |
| The Chadtough Foundation Saline, MI | General Fund | $20,000 |
| The Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson's Birmingham, MI | Kirk Gibson Center for Parkinson's Wellness | $10,000 |
| Dynami Foundation Plymouth, MI | General Fund | $6,500 |
| CAF America Alexandria, VA | General Fund | $5,760 |
| Keifer Foundation Plymouth, MI | General Fund | $3,000 |
| Festa Italiana Warren, MI | General Fund | $2,200 |
| Plymouth Goodfellows Plymouth, MI | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Living and Learning Enrichment Center Northville, MI | General Fund | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,243,636 | $95,445 | $159,946 | $147,127 | 13 | $148,499 | $105,498 | $185,137 |
| 2023 | $3,308,137 | $158,358 | $171,052 | $156,388 | 9 | $157,051 | $145,352 | $171,453 |
| 2022 | $3,320,831 | $165,290 | $244,529 | $225,855 | 11 | $226,540 | $150,176 | $178,986 |
| 2021 | $3,400,070 | $265,765 | $136,296 | $122,310 | 13 | $122,945 | $254,934 | $202,541 |
| 2020 | $3,270,601 | $137,225 | $52,668 | $40,005 | 11 | — | $126,335 | $176,552 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ferrantino Foundation reported a distributable amount of $185K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the University of Michigan received a grant for the Ferrantino Scaffold Technology Research Fund. The Dynami Foundation describes its mission as research, treatment, and prevention of breast cancer. Friends of the Penn says it works to preserve and operate Plymouth’s historic Penn Theatre and promote appreciation of cinematic, literary, and performing arts. Thaar Care Foundation describes its work as funding mental health counseling for people who might otherwise be unable to afford help.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $147,127. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $66,667, with a median of $3,000. The largest grants included $66,667 to the University of Michigan for the Ferrantino Scaffold Technology Research Fund, $27,000 to CAF America for its general fund, $20,000 to the ChadTough Foundation for its general fund, and $10,000 to the Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s for the Kirk Gibson Center for Parkinson’s Wellness. Other 2024 recipients included the Dynami Foundation ($6,500), Festa Italiana ($2,200), Friends of the Penn ($1,000), Thaar Care Foundation ($1,000), and Pink Fund ($1,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael J. Ferrantino as president, Kellie S. Ferrantino as secretary, and Peter A. Davis as treasurer.
The Ferrantino Foundation is led by Michael J. Ferrantino, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael J. Ferrantino
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kellie S. Ferrantino
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter A. Davis
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 The Ferrantino Foundation
How much does The Ferrantino Foundation give each year?
The Ferrantino Foundation gave $147K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $156K across 9 grants.
What is The Ferrantino Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ferrantino Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $11,317, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ferrantino Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Ferrantino Foundation give grants?
The Ferrantino Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Plymouth, MI (4 grants).
Does The Ferrantino Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 85% of The Ferrantino Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Ferrantino Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ferrantino Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Michigan ($66,667), CAF America ($32,760 across 2 grants) and The Chadtough Foundation ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Ferrantino Foundation?
The Ferrantino Foundation reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $148K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $185K (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 Ferrantino Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the University of Michigan received a grant for the Ferrantino Scaffold Technology Research Fund. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ferrantino Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Ferrantino Foundation's EIN?
The Ferrantino Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3926595. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Ferrantino 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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