The Richard F and Carolyn a Chormann Family Foundation
The Richard F and Carolyn a Chormann Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Grand Rapids, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $250K. Net investment income was $500K.
The Richard F and Carolyn a Chormann Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Richard F and Carolyn a Chormann Family Foundation gave $250K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $63K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $250,000
- +6.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $62,500
- +6.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $57,500
- Total assets
- $4,151,457
- +5.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who The Richard F and Carolyn a Chormann Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Leelanau Conservancy ($125K). Together the top 4 received $250K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 27 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Richard F and Carolyn a Chormann Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $177K (2021) to $274K (2023). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $250K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Leelanau Conservancy Leland, MI | Palmer Woods Pledge 1000 Acre Project | $125,000 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts Interlochen, MI | General operating, scholarship and cac endowment for visual arts | $90,000 |
| Fishtown Preservation Society Leeland, MI | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Glen Lake Fire and Rescue Association Inc Glen Arbor, MI | Assisting Those Prepared to Assist You Capital Campaign | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,151,457 | $531,531 | $303,790 | $250,000 | 4 | $271,914 | $499,655 | $283,155 |
| 2024 | $3,923,718 | $159,186 | $285,231 | $235,883 | 4 | $255,000 | $130,692 | $263,824 |
| 2023 | $4,050,119 | $209,295 | $321,201 | $274,000 | 6 | $291,936 | $182,504 | $248,854 |
| 2022 | $4,161,976 | $269,427 | $323,492 | $266,500 | 8 | $286,991 | $239,926 | $285,804 |
| 2021 | $4,216,041 | $302,988 | $224,423 | $176,500 | 5 | — | $274,762 | $283,122 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Richard F and Carolyn a Chormann Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $283K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Richard F and Carolyn a Chormann Family Foundation is led by Richard Chormann, Director, President & CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard Chormann
Director, President & CEO
Director, Chairman & CEO → Director, President & CEO, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Hann
Director, Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Chormann
Director, Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Plante Moran Trust (2021–2024) — Agent
- Former: Carolyn Chormann (2021) — Director, President & COO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Richard F and Carolyn a Chormann Family Foundation
How much does The Richard F and Carolyn a Chormann Family Foundation give each year?
The Richard F and Carolyn a Chormann Family Foundation gave $250K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $236K across 4 grants.
What is The Richard F and Carolyn a Chormann Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Richard F and Carolyn a Chormann Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $57,500, and its average grant was $62,500, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Richard F and Carolyn a Chormann Family Foundation give grants?
The Richard F and Carolyn a Chormann Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Richard F and Carolyn a Chormann Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of The Richard F and Carolyn a Chormann Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Richard F and Carolyn a Chormann Family Foundation?
The Richard F and Carolyn a Chormann Family Foundation reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $272K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $283K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Richard F and Carolyn a Chormann Family Foundation's EIN?
The Richard F and Carolyn a Chormann Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3439226. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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