The Fetter Family Foundation
The Fetter Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Farmington Hills, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $366K. Net investment income was $98K.
The Fetter Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Fetter Family Foundation gave $366K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $46K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $365,833
- -47.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -46.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $45,729
- -2.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $4,925,254
- +25.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Fetter Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Jewish Federation ($200K). Together the top 8 received $366K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 48 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Fetter Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 153% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $285K (2021) to $760K (2022). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $366K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Jewish Federation Bloomfield Hills, MI | General Fund | $200,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah New York, NY | General Fund | $58,333 |
| Congregation Beth AHM West Bloomfield, MI | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | General Fund | $30,000 |
| Friends of the Lone Soldier Brooklyn, NY | General Fund | $15,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Research Royal Oak, MI | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Zekelman Holocaust Center Farmington Hills, MI | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Childrens Hospital of Michigan Detroit, MI | General Fund | $2,500 |
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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 | $4,925,254 | $1,389,632 | $394,501 | $365,833 | 8 | $365,833 | $98,079 | $239,562 |
| 2023 | $3,930,891 | $1,403,438 | $723,898 | $701,833 | 15 | $701,833 | $98,974 | $193,380 |
| 2022 | $3,251,985 | $719,110 | $787,564 | $760,000 | 11 | $760,000 | $69,034 | $194,815 |
| 2021 | $3,320,914 | $833,508 | $302,241 | $285,000 | 8 | $285,000 | $55,785 | $203,655 |
| 2020 | $2,788,840 | $218,957 | $433,570 | $411,222 | 6 | — | $32,159 | $148,978 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Fetter Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $240K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Fetter Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Allen Olender
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Neil H. Fetter
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gary Fetter
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Joshua A. Fetter
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Mitchell B. Fetter
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bruce H. Seyburn (2020–2021) — Director
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 Fetter Family Foundation
How much does The Fetter Family Foundation give each year?
The Fetter Family Foundation gave $366K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $702K across 15 grants.
What is The Fetter Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Fetter Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $22,500, and its average grant was $45,729, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Fetter Family Foundation give grants?
The Fetter Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Fetter Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Fetter Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Fetter Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Fetter Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include United Jewish Federation ($200,000), Friends of United Hatzalah ($58,333) and Congregation Beth AHM ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Fetter Family Foundation?
The Fetter Family Foundation reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $366K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $240K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Fetter Family Foundation's EIN?
The Fetter Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0823561. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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