The Mosaic Foundation
The Mosaic Foundation is a private foundation based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including historic and land preservation, social justice, public broadcasting, education, and museums.
The Mosaic Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mosaic Foundation gave $393K across 103 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Michigan. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $393,340
- +13.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 103
- +14.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,819
- -1.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $3,078,634
- +1.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (25 of 103, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Mosaic Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 324 East Washington Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Phone: (734) 747-7070
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mosaic Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach ($40K). Together the top 10 received $165K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
467 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 467 grants of 467 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Michigan recipients received 55% of grant dollars, Florida recipients 17%, New York recipients 8%, New Jersey recipients 3%, and District of Columbia recipients 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 103 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Mosaic Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 25 of 103 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 97% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 287% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $185K (2020) to $393K (2024). In 2024 it made 103 grants totaling $393K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach Palm Beach, FL | Support Historic and Land Preservation | $40,000 |
| The Food Gatherers Incorporated Ann Arbor, MI | Support Social Justice | $20,000 |
| Wemu Public Radio Ypsilanti, MI | Support Public Broadcasting | $15,000 |
| Ecology Center of Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | Support Historic and Land Preservation | $15,000 |
| Legacy Land Conservancy Ann Arbor, MI | Support Historic and Land Preservation | $15,000 |
| University of Michigan William L Clements Library Ann Arbor, MI | Support Education | $15,000 |
| Michigan State University - Wkar Public Radio East Lansing, MI | Support Public Broadcasting | $13,500 |
| American Trust for the British Library New York, NY | Support Museums | $11,000 |
| Lowertown Riverfront Conservancy Detroit, MI | Support Historic and Land Preservation | $10,000 |
| Michigan League of Conservation Voters Edu Fund Ann Arbor, MI | Support Historic and Land Preservation | $10,000 |
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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 | $3,078,634 | $526,232 | $475,915 | $393,340 | 103 | $433,647 | $421,974 | $151,300 |
| 2023 | $3,026,691 | $563,838 | $437,871 | $347,550 | 90 | $386,010 | $456,098 | $142,665 |
| 2022 | $2,898,310 | $727,817 | $407,556 | $320,500 | 93 | $361,224 | $618,701 | $136,895 |
| 2021 | $2,577,768 | $522,290 | $290,308 | $199,220 | 97 | $269,264 | $413,079 | $122,968 |
| 2020 | $2,345,786 | $415,888 | $305,470 | $184,600 | 84 | — | $298,398 | $114,925 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mosaic Foundation reported a distributable amount of $151K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. The Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach says it advocates, educates, and invests to protect Palm Beach’s architectural, botanical, and cultural heritage. Legacy Land Conservancy describes its mission as safeguarding southern Michigan’s land and water to support diverse, resilient, and thriving communities. The Society of the Four Arts says it enriches and engages the Palm Beach County community through educational and cultural programs.
Other 2024 grantees include organizations whose stated missions concern support for children, families, and individuals affected by social and economic problems, as described by Peace Neighborhood Center; educational opportunities for Monterey County youth, as described by Pebble Beach Company Foundation; and historic resources in Michigan, as described by the Michigan Historic Preservation Network. The Southern Poverty Law Center describes its mission as advancing racial justice and human rights.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 103 grants totaling $393,340. Grants ranged from $200 to $40,000, with a median of $2,000. Among the largest grants were $40,000 to the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach for historic and land preservation; $20,000 to The Food Gatherers Incorporated for social justice; and $15,000 each to WEMU Public Radio, Ecology Center of Ann Arbor, Legacy Land Conservancy, and the University of Michigan William L. Clements Library.
The foundation also awarded $13,500 to Michigan State University–WKAR Public Radio, $11,000 to the American Trust for the British Library, and $10,000 each to Lowertown Riverfront Conservancy, Michigan League of Conservation Voters Edu Fund, an individual recipient, and The Society of the Four Arts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Peter N Heydon, Marie R Deveney, C Wendell Dunbar, Richard Handelman, C Allan Heydon, Scott N Heydon, and Sarah Schriber as directors.
The Mosaic Foundation's 2024 filing lists 7 officers; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
C Allan Heydon
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
C Wendell Dunbar
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marie R Deveney
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Peter N. Heydon
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard Handelman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sarah Schriber
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Scott N Heydon
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Mosaic Foundation
How much does The Mosaic Foundation give each year?
The Mosaic Foundation gave $393K across 103 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $348K across 90 grants.
What is The Mosaic Foundation's typical grant size?
The Mosaic Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,819, across 103 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Mosaic Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Mosaic Foundation give grants?
The Mosaic Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (17%) and New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ann Arbor, MI (25 grants), New York, NY (9 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants) and Ypsilanti, MI (5 grants).
Does The Mosaic Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 103 grants with a stated purpose on The Mosaic Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Social Justice" (21 grants), "Support Cultural Enrichment" (15 grants) and "Support Museums" (13 grants).
Who are The Mosaic Foundation's largest grantees?
The Mosaic Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach ($40,000), The Food Gatherers Incorporated ($20,000) and Wemu Public Radio ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Mosaic Foundation?
The Mosaic Foundation reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $434K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $151K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Mosaic Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. The Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach says it advocates, educates, and invests to protect Palm Beach’s architectural, botanical, and cultural heritage. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mosaic Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Mosaic Foundation's EIN?
The Mosaic Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2910797. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Mosaic 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 October 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). The Mosaic Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-mosaic-foundation-morg_cf0f97bb9b78461ea6eb1e5dafed2c80
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