The Village Club Foundation
The Village Club Foundation is a public charity based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, affiliated with The Village Club. It makes grants to nonprofit organizations in Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb counties for basic human needs and services, educational opportunities, and cultural enrichment for underserved youth.
The Village Club Foundation at a glance
In short: The Village Club Foundation gave $81K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Michigan. 45% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $81,400
- -36.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,400
- -30.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $5,566,366
- +4.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (5 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Village Club Foundation
- How to Apply
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The Foundation lists a grant application form for the 2026–2027 cycle.
- Contact
Mailing address: 190 E Long Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304-2325
Phone: (248) 644-3450
Website: https://thevillageclub.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from The Village Club Foundation
Enrichment Continuing Education Grant
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Summer Camp Scholarship
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TVC Employee Scholarship
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Who The Village Club Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Crossroads of Michigan ($10K). Together the top 10 received $76K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 65 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s stated grantmaking area is Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb counties in Michigan. All 2025 grant dollars reported in the filing went to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Village Club Foundation open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 11 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 36% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $75K (2022) to $311K (2021). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $81K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crossroads of Michigan Detroit, MI | Purchase Food, Supplies, Child Development Experts, Coordinators Salary | $10,000 |
| Accent Pontiac Inc Pontiac, MI | Supplies, instruments, instrument repairs, music history/production, instructors and student meal service | $8,000 |
| Community Assistance Program Detroit, MI | Purchase Food, Fresh Produce, Turkeys During the Holidays | $8,000 |
| Far Conservatory of Therapeutic and Performing Arts Birmingham, MI | Therapist personnel expenses, equipment, program evaluation for individuals with disabilities | $8,000 |
| St Annes Mead Southfield, MI | Subsidize rent, meals, 24-7 supervision of daily living needs in full time care | $8,000 |
| Care House of Oakland County Inc Pontiac, MI | Training program fees of casa volunteers no longer federally funded | $7,500 |
| Midnight Golf Program Detroit, MI | Golf equipment, transportation, food, clothing, books, dorm supplies, student awards | $7,500 |
| Friends of the Children - Detroit Detroit, MI | Procure Books, Stickers, Bookmarks and Operational Costs | $6,500 |
| Metropolitan United Methodist Church Detroit, MI | Purchase Food and Toiletries | $6,500 |
| Troy Community Coalition for the Prevention of Drug and Alcohol Troy, MI | Transpiration for Campers. Water, T-Shirts, Art Supplies, Insurance | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The Foundation reported 11 grants in 2025, 12 in 2024, and 15 in 2023.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,566,366 | $592,638 | $345,281 | $81,400 | 11 | $447,613 |
| 2024 | $5,307,634 | $301,559 | $335,260 | $128,500 | 12 | $168,178 |
| 2023 | $4,922,807 | $286,515 | $331,959 | $160,700 | 15 | $155,009 |
| 2022 | $4,970,977 | $471,719 | $316,751 | $75,000 | 7 | $346,748 |
| 2021 | $5,254,314 | $939,078 | $377,755 | $311,000 | 20 | $294,239 |
| 2020 | $3,494,904 | $253,584 | $332,788 | $123,000 | 16 | $118,926 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to further educational, cultural, and civic activities, promote philanthropic projects, and serve the good of the community. It offers financial support to qualified nonprofit organizations throughout Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties, with a focus on basic human needs and services, educational enhancement, and cultural enrichment.
The 2025 grants illustrate support for organizations addressing a range of needs. Crossroads of Michigan describes its mission as providing counseling, advocacy, and material assistance to people in need. Accent Pontiac says it expands equitable access to music-making for Pontiac youth. The Midnight Golf Program describes its work as preparing youth for postsecondary education and professional life. Friends of the Children–Detroit says it supports youth facing significant obstacles through long-term professional mentoring. Hope Against Trafficking describes its work as providing restorative housing and comprehensive services to adult female survivors of trafficking.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Foundation reported 11 grants totaling $81,400. Grant amounts ranged from $5,400 to $10,000, with a median of $7,500.
Its largest reported grants included $10,000 to Crossroads of Michigan for food, supplies, child-development experts, and coordinator salary; $8,000 each to Accent Pontiac for music-program costs, Community Assistance Program for food and holiday turkeys, FAR Conservatory of Therapeutic and Performing Arts for services for individuals with disabilities, and St. Anne’s Mead for rent, meals, and care-related costs; and $7,500 each to CARE House of Oakland County for CASA volunteer training and the Midnight Golf Program for program supplies and student support.
The Foundation’s website says grant applicants are reviewed by its Grants Committee for impact, financial stewardship, and alignment with its mission. It lists a 2026–2027 grant application form. The stated deadline, July 31, 2026, has passed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Deborah Kitson as president; Julia Turner Baumhart as vice president; Marguerite Lentz as treasurer; Karen Pridemore for contributions; Carolyn Masserang for grants; Becky McLennan for public relations; Cathleen Clancy for special events; Cynthia Turchetti as secretary; and Pam Bingham as trustee at large.
The Village Club Foundation is led by Deborah Kitson, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Deborah Kitson
President
Grants → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pam Bingham
Trustee at Large
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cathleen Clancy
Special Events
Secretary → Special Events, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julia Turner Baumhart
Vice President
Trustee at Large → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Masserang
Grants
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marguerite Lentz
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Becky McLennan
Public Relations
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Turchetti
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Pridemore
Contributions
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Joan Primo (2021–2024) — Trustee at Large
- Former: Gay Garcia (2022–2024) — Contributions
- Former: Kathleen Schwartz (2022–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Anne Miller (2023–2024) — Public Relations
- Former: Deborah Gollnitz (2023–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Susan Sweeney (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Cynthia Cirar (2022–2023) — Special Events
- Former: Michelle Vanderheyden (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Linda Bomberski (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Judy Lindstrom (2021–2022) — Public Relations
- Former: Ann Manix (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Linda Day (2020–2021) — Grants
- Former: Marilynn Rusche (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Kathy Schwartz (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Helene Predhomme (2020) — Contributions
- Former: Rebecca McLennan (2020) — Public Relations
- Former: Susan Miles (2020) — Special Events
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 Village Club Foundation
How much does The Village Club Foundation give each year?
The Village Club Foundation gave $81K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $129K across 12 grants.
What is The Village Club Foundation's typical grant size?
The Village Club Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $7,400, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Village Club Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does The Village Club Foundation give grants?
The Village Club Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (5 grants) and Pontiac, MI (3 grants).
Does The Village Club Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 9% of The Village Club Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are The Village Club Foundation's largest grantees?
The Village Club Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Crossroads of Michigan ($10,000), Accent Pontiac Inc ($8,000) and Community Assistance Program ($8,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Village Club Foundation?
The Village Club Foundation reported $5.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $593K.
What does The Village Club Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to further educational, cultural, and civic activities, promote philanthropic projects, and serve the good of the community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Village Club Foundation?
The Foundation lists a grant application form for the 2026–2027 cycle. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Village Club Foundation's EIN?
The Village Club Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-1690100. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 31, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work The Village Club Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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