The Herrington-fitch Family Foundation
The Herrington-Fitch Family Foundation is a private independent foundation established in 1996 and based in Traverse City, Michigan. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and has been tax-exempt since March 1998. It functions as a grantmaking foundation supporting charitable causes across multiple focus areas.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$186K
+29.1% YoY
Grant Count
35
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
+29.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary giving focuses on:
- Art and cultural programs
- Education
- Nature conservation
The foundation also supports the John Lee Endowment as part of its grantmaking activities.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 35 grants in 2023, with total giving of $144,250 that year. Grant amounts typically range from $25 to $124,356.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Michigan, Massachusetts, and Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $2,767,391
- Total Revenues: $96,372
- Total Expenses: $155,383
- Investment Income and Dividends: $88,771
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $2.79 million
- Revenue: $224,000
- Expenses: $200,000
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
176 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Leslie Lee serves as President of the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LESLIE LEE | PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| BYRDIE BUTKA | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 2 | — |
| LEE GEORGS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
Contact Information
Mailing Address: PO Box 2210 Traverse City, MI 49685-2210
Telephone: 231-632-5240
EIN: 38-3331023
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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