Private foundation · EIN 20-3927820 · Lansing, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ckt Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $433K total, median $433K. 100% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$433K
Median grant
$433K
Stays in MI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$10M

Grants paid in 2025

1 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Community Foundation for Se MichiganDetroit, MIUnrestricted general$433K

About this foundation

Ckt Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lansing, Michigan, administered in care of David J Ambrose Cpa, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Ckt Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Ckt Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $433K across 1 grants, a median of $433K.

Where does Ckt Foundation give?

Michigan (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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