The M&M Family Foundation
The M&M Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in South Lyon, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $48K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $209K. Net investment income was $180.
The M&M Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The M&M Family Foundation gave $209K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $70K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $208,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $69,500
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $48,196
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% 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 M&M Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Michigan Tech University ($200K). Together the top 3 received $209K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 7 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The M&M Family Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $209K (2024) to $211K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $209K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan Tech University Houghton, MI | Survey Recruiter Program | $200,000 |
| The Ferris Foundation Big Rapids, MI | Scholarship/Endowment | $7,500 |
| Purdue Foundation West Lafayette, IN | Women in Engineering Program | $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 | $48,196 | $206,244 | $210,222 | $208,500 | 3 | $210,070 | $180 | $3,081 |
| 2022 | $89,360 | $300,000 | $210,640 | $210,617 | 4 | $210,617 | — | $4,428 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The M&M Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The M&M Family Foundation is led by Matthew Bisset, President & S on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matthew Bisset
President & S
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Edward Lustenader
Founding Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Melissa Bissett
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 M&M Family Foundation
How much does The M&M Family Foundation give each year?
The M&M Family Foundation gave $209K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The M&M Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The M&M Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $69,500, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The M&M Family Foundation give grants?
The M&M Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The M&M Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The M&M Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The M&M Family Foundation?
The M&M Family Foundation reported $48K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $210K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The M&M Family Foundation's EIN?
The M&M Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3181481. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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