The Mike and Linda Coulter Family Foundation
The Mike and Linda Coulter Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Lapeer, Michigan. It reported giving grants to charitable organizations in 2025, including organizations working in areas such as autism, cancer support, food assistance, and youth services.
The Mike and Linda Coulter Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mike and Linda Coulter Family Foundation gave $38K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Michigan. 40% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $37,750
- +14.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,775
- +3.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $685,103
- -0.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (68% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Mike and Linda Coulter Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 624 W Nepessing St Ste 202, Lapeer, MI 48446
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mike and Linda Coulter Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Autism Alliance of Michigan ($6K). Together the top 10 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Lapeer, Michigan. In 2025, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 16% to Texas, 8% to Tennessee, and 8% to Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Mike and Linda Coulter Family Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 89% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 137% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2020) to $38K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Autism Alliance of Michigan Southfield, MI | Charitable Contribution | $6,000 |
| Susan G Komen Foundation Dallas, TX | Charitable Cotribution | $6,000 |
| Gildas Club Metro Detroit Royal Oak, MI | Charitible Contribution | $5,000 |
| Forgotten Harvest Troy, MI | Charitable Contribution | $4,000 |
| Gleaners Community Food Bank Howell, MI | Charitable Contribution | $4,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Hospital Memphis, TN | Charitable Contribution | $3,000 |
| Ruth Ellis Center Highland Park, MI | Charitable Contribution | $3,000 |
| Harvest Tabernacle of Sarasota Sarasota, FL | Charitable Contribution | $3,000 |
| The Tate Myre Foundation Oxford, MI | Charitablecontribution | $3,000 |
| American Heart Association Southfield, MI | Charitable Contribution | $750 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $685,103 | $186,237 | $46,035 | $37,750 | 10 | — | $80,695 | — |
| 2024 | $687,066 | $178,914 | $39,376 | $33,000 | 9 | — | $71,510 | — |
| 2023 | $547,528 | $153,636 | $30,029 | $24,000 | 5 | — | $47,326 | $18,018 |
| 2022 | $423,921 | $164,701 | $24,215 | $20,000 | 6 | $20,000 | $61,090 | $14,566 |
| 2021 | $293,438 | $110,160 | $18,225 | $16,000 | 5 | $16,000 | $8,190 | $8,012 |
| 2020 | $191,500 | $203,397 | $11,897 | $11,000 | 4 | — | $2,500 | $9,885 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is “contributions to unrelated charitable organizations.” Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. Autism Alliance of Michigan says it works to raise expectations and expand opportunities for people touched by autism. Gilda’s Club Metro Detroit says it supports people impacted by cancer through knowledge, action, and community. Gleaners Community Food Bank describes its work as providing access to nutritious food and related resources, while Forgotten Harvest says it relieves hunger in Metro Detroit and prevents nutritious food waste. Ruth Ellis Center says it provides residential safe space and support services for LGBTQ young people facing barriers to housing, health, and wellness.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $37,750. Grants ranged from $750 to $6,000, with a median grant of $3,500.
Among its 2025 grants, the foundation gave $6,000 each to Autism Alliance of Michigan and Susan G. Komen Foundation; $5,000 to Gilda’s Club Metro Detroit; $4,000 each to Forgotten Harvest and Gleaners Community Food Bank; and $3,000 each to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Ruth Ellis Center, Harvest Tabernacle of Sarasota, and The Tate Myre Foundation. It gave $750 to the American Heart Association.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mike Coulter as president and Linda M. Coulter as vice president.
The Mike and Linda Coulter Family Foundation is led by Mike Coulter, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mike Coulter
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda M. Coulter
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Mike and Linda Coulter Family Foundation
How much does The Mike and Linda Coulter Family Foundation give each year?
The Mike and Linda Coulter Family Foundation gave $38K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $33K across 9 grants.
What is The Mike and Linda Coulter Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Mike and Linda Coulter Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,500, and its average grant was $3,775, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Mike and Linda Coulter Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Mike and Linda Coulter Family Foundation give grants?
The Mike and Linda Coulter Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (16%) and Tennessee (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Southfield, MI (2 grants).
Who are The Mike and Linda Coulter Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Mike and Linda Coulter Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Autism Alliance of Michigan ($6,000), Susan G Komen Foundation ($6,000) and Gildas Club Metro Detroit ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Mike and Linda Coulter Family Foundation?
The Mike and Linda Coulter Family Foundation reported $685K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $186K.
What does The Mike and Linda Coulter Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is “contributions to unrelated charitable organizations.” Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. Autism Alliance of Michigan says it works to raise expectations and expand opportunities for people touched by autism. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mike and Linda Coulter Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Mike and Linda Coulter Family Foundation's EIN?
The Mike and Linda Coulter Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4762785. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Mike and Linda Coulter Family 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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