Private foundation · EIN 26-3926595 · Plymouth, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ferrantino 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: 11 grants paid, $155K total, median $5,000. 73% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$155K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MI
73%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Dynami FoundationPlymouth, MIGeneral fund$74K
University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MIFerrantino scaffold technology research fund$33K
Alzheimer AssociationChicago, ILGeneral fund$15K
The Chadtough FoundationSaline, MIGeneral fund$10K
Caf AmericaAlexandria, VAGeneral fund$5,760
Aim at MelanomaFrisco, TXGeneral fund$5,000
Keifer Foundation IncPlymouth, MIGeneral fund$5,000
Mercy Education ProjectDetroit, MIGeneral fund$3,150
Plymouth GoodfellowsPlymouth, MIGeneral fund$2,000
Henry Butch Deblouw Memorial FoundationChesterfield, MIGeneral fund$1,000
Sturgeon for Tomorrow IncCheboygan, MIGeneral fund$1,000

By state: Michigan 8 · Illinois 1 · Virginia 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Ferrantino Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Plymouth, Michigan, administered in care of Michael Ferrantino, tax-exempt since 2011. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Ferrantino 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 Ferrantino Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $155K across 11 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Ferrantino Foundation give?

Michigan (8 grants), Illinois (1 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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