Tuktawa Foundation
Tuktawa Foundation is a private foundation based in Orchard Lake, Michigan. Its 2024 filing reports 51 grants totaling $609,415, with grant purposes listed as social welfare.
Tuktawa Foundation at a glance
In short: Tuktawa Foundation gave $609K across 51 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Michigan. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $609,415
- +16.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 51
- +27.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,949
- -8.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,965,239
- -0.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (4 of 51, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (84% 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 Tuktawa Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Tuktawa Foundation as the contact, states that no required form or materials are specified, and lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- No deadline is listed.
- Deadline
- No deadline is listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Tuktawa Foundation
Mailing address: 4812 Willow Lane, Orchard Lake, MI 48324
Phone: (248) 681-2475
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tuktawa Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Henry Ford Health Systems ($100K). Together the top 10 received $269K.
Grant Size Distribution
238 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 233 grants of 238 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan and 11% to recipients in Texas. The remaining shares went to Colorado (2%), New Jersey (2%), and Indiana (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Tuktawa Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 51 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 119% 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 $456K (2021) to $1.4M (2020). In 2024 it made 51 grants totaling $609K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Ford Health Systems Detroit, MI | Social Welfare | $100,000 |
| Austin Sunshine Camps Austin, TX | Social Welfare | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army Southfield, MI | Social Welfare | $25,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Se Mich -Detroit Service Ctr Detroit, MI | Social Welfare | $20,000 |
| Glen Lake Association Glen Arbor, MI | Social Welfare | $20,000 |
| Gleaners Food Bank Detroit, MI | Social Welfare | $18,000 |
| Leader Dogs for the Blind Rochester Hills, MI | Social Welfare | $16,000 |
| Austin Junior Forum Austin, TX | Social Welfare | $15,000 |
| Boy and Girls Club of Troy Troy, MI | Social Welfare | $15,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Detroit, MI | Social Welfare | $15,000 |
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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 | $4,965,239 | $615,103 | $696,961 | $609,415 | 51 | $609,415 | $532,332 | $512,981 |
| 2023 | $4,985,632 | $668,954 | $585,829 | $523,500 | 40 | $523,500 | $606,988 | $431,890 |
| 2022 | $4,943,621 | $59,470 | $679,023 | $601,165 | 53 | $601,165 | $57,760 | $449,884 |
| 2021 | $5,545,940 | $180,765 | $545,041 | $455,500 | 45 | $455,500 | $97,660 | $516,541 |
| 2020 | $5,934,807 | $439,025 | $1,477,410 | $1,405,092 | 49 | — | $368,398 | $191,873 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tuktawa Foundation reported a distributable amount of $513K 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 formal mission statement for the foundation is provided in the available information. Its 2024 grants supported organizations whose stated missions include health care, hunger relief, youth and community services, assistance for people who are blind or visually impaired, animal welfare, arts and cultural programs, and land and water conservation.
For example, Glen Lake Association says it works to protect and improve the Glen Lake area, while Leelanau Conservancy says it conserves the land, water, and scenic character of Leelanau County. Forgotten Harvest describes its mission as relieving hunger in Metro Detroit and preventing nutritious food waste. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not statements of the foundation’s own priorities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 51 grants totaling $609,415. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median of $10,000.
The largest reported grant was $100,000 to Henry Ford Health Systems in Detroit, Michigan. Other notable grants included $25,000 each to Austin Sunshine Camps in Austin, Texas, and The Salvation Army in Southfield, Michigan; $20,000 each to Girl Scouts of SE Mich–Detroit Service Center and Glen Lake Association; and $18,000 to Gleaners Food Bank. Other grants included $16,000 to Leader Dogs for the Blind and $15,000 each to Austin Junior Forum, Boy and Girls Club of Troy, Boy Scouts of America, Fishtown Preservation, and Forgotten Harvest.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Charles J Andrews as president; Gary Ford as secretary/treasurer; and Carolyn Ford Kowles, Joanna Ford Virgne, Tracey Andrews, Christopher C Andrews, and Jennifer Andrews Moilanen as directors.
Tuktawa Foundation is led by Charles J. Andrews, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles J. Andrews
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Ford Kowles
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher C. Andrews
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Andrews Moilanen
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joanna Ford Virgne
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracey Andrews
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Ford
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
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 Tuktawa Foundation
How much does Tuktawa Foundation give each year?
Tuktawa Foundation gave $609K across 51 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $524K across 40 grants.
What is Tuktawa Foundation's typical grant size?
Tuktawa Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,949, across 51 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tuktawa Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Tuktawa Foundation give grants?
Tuktawa Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (8 grants), Traverse City, MI (8 grants), Austin, TX (3 grants) and Southfield, MI (3 grants).
Does Tuktawa Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 51 grants with a stated purpose on Tuktawa Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Social Welfare" (47 grants).
Who are Tuktawa Foundation's largest grantees?
Tuktawa Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Henry Ford Health Systems ($100,000), Austin Sunshine Camps ($25,000) and The Salvation Army ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tuktawa Foundation?
Tuktawa Foundation reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $609K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $513K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Tuktawa Foundation fund?
No formal mission statement for the foundation is provided in the available information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tuktawa Foundation?
The filing lists Tuktawa Foundation as the contact, states that no required form or materials are specified, and lists no restrictions on awards. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Tuktawa Foundation's EIN?
Tuktawa Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3393453. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Tuktawa Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/tuktawa-foundation-morg_5a06d51e4ada4edbb0b72166b73e359c
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