The Isabel Foundation
The Isabel Foundation is a private foundation based in Flint, Michigan, established in 1989 as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Named in honor of Isabel Mott, the foundation carries forward her legacy through philanthropic support aligned with Christian Science principles and values.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$88.3M
+6.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.3M
+11.9% YoY
Grant Count
82
+17.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$40K
-4.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Isabel Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that advance Christian Science ideals and entities with shared values. The foundation's primary focus areas include:
- Christian Science nursing
- Youth programs
- Arts and beauty
- Healing initiatives
The foundation emphasizes grants that produce meaningful outcomes and make a profound impact. The founders' love of art is reflected in historical grants to arts organizations, including the Flint Institute of Arts and other Flint-area cultural institutions.
Grantmaking
The foundation has maintained an active grantmaking program for over 25 years, beginning in 1996. Specific grant sizes and detailed application procedures are not detailed in available sources. The foundation maintains a grants page on its website where funding opportunities and guidelines can be accessed.
Grant Range
s and detailed application procedures are not detailed in available sources. The foundation maintains a grants page on its website where funding opportunities and guidelines can be accessed.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Isabel Foundation is based in Flint, Michigan, with a demonstrated history of supporting local arts organizations in the Flint area. The foundation supports nonprofit organizations nationally that align with its Christian Science mission.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending June 2024:
- Total Assets: $83.3 million
- Annual Revenue: $8.22 million
- Annual Expenses: $4.04 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Tax-exempt status: Since October 1989
- EIN: 38-2853004
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $88,312,914 | $83,250,442 | $75,052,548 |
| Revenue | $3,551,710 | $8,221,417 | $5,413,358 |
| Expenses | $3,987,069 | $4,044,385 | $3,345,476 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,593,413 | $3,258,456 | $2,918,655 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,198,089 | $7,531,722 | $4,979,161 |
| Distributable Amount | $4,055,817 | $3,583,359 | $3,356,075 |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Isabel Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Isabel Mott and C.S. Harding Mott were the founders, described as strongly devoted to the ministry and healing power of the Christian Science faith. The foundation was established to honor Isabel's passion for art, beauty, and healing.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIFFANY W LOVETT | PRESIDENT & TRUSTEE | 20 | $83,000 |
| RIDGWAY H WHITE | V/P, TREASURER, SECRETARY & TRUSTEE | — | — |
| JENNIFER HEBERT | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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