Private foundation · EIN 30-0289445 · Farmington Hills, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Amerisure Charitable Foundation Inc

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: 50 grants paid, $710K total, median $5,000. 36% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
50
$710K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MI
36%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.0M

Grants paid in 2025

50 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $710K; Part I reports $548K in contributions paid

RecipientPurposeAmount
Shepherd Center FoundationAtlanta, GAGeneral support$125K
Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern MiFarmington Hills, MIGeneral support$80K
Special Olympics of MichiganWaterford, MIGeneral support$73K
Junior Achievement of Se MichiganDetroit, MIGeneral support$70K
Vista MariaDearborn Heights, MIGeneral support$41K
Insurance Industry Charitable FoundationLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$37K
National African-American Insurnace AssociationColumbus, OHGeneral support$33K
InvestFarmington, CTGeneral support$20K
Texas Tech FoundationLubbock, TXGeneral support$20K
University of Georgia - Terry Risk Mgmt & Insurance ProgramAthens, GAGeneral support$20K
Chapter One (tutor Mate Detroit)Odessa, FLGeneral support$10K
Crossroads of MichiganDetroit, MIGeneral support$10K
June Shelton School & Evaluation CenterDallas, TXGeneral support$10K
Make a Wish Foundation of Mid-South IncMemphis, TNGeneral support$10K
Michigan Colleges AllianceSouthfield, MIGeneral support$10K
Cornerstone Schools AssociationDetroit, MIGeneral support$7,500
Michigan Council of Economic EducationFarmington Hills, MIGeneral support$7,500
McNish Family FoundationRoyal Oak, MIGeneral support$7,000
Michigan Council Women in TechSouthfield, MIGeneral support$7,000
American Heart AssociationDallas, TXGeneral support$6,250
Reinhardt UniversityWaleska, GAGeneral support$6,000
University of South Florida FoundationSarasota, FLGeneral support$6,000
YMCA of Greater CharlotteCharlotte, NCGeneral support$6,000
Operation One VoiceNorcross, GAGeneral support$5,500
Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, ILGeneral support$5,000
Autism AllianceSouthfield, MIGeneral support$5,000
Construction AngelsLighthouse Point, FLGeneral support$5,000
Life RemodeledSouthfield, MIGeneral support$5,000
Michigan State Chamber FoundationLansing, MIGeneral support$5,000
Mj FoundationCarmel, INGeneral support$5,000
Mj Insurance Charitable FoundationPhoenix, AZGeneral support$5,000
Junior Achievement of Central CarolinasCharlotte, NCGeneral support$4,500
Abc Cares Foundation IncCoconut Creek, FLGeneral support$4,000
Pediatric Brain Tumor FoundationAtlanta, GAGeneral support$3,500
Autism Speaks IncPrinceton, NJGeneral support$3,000
Kids' Chance of North CarolinaColfax, NCGeneral support$3,000
Suncoast Animal League IncPalm Harbour, FLGeneral support$3,000
United WayDetroit, MIGeneral support$3,000
Toys 4 TotsTriangle, VAGeneral support$2,581
Builders Association of Kansas City MissouriKansas City, MOGeneral support$2,500
Detroit Phoenix CenterDetroit, MIGeneral support$2,500
Friends of Detroit Animal Care & ControlDetroit, MIGeneral support$2,500
Sanctum HouseNovi, MIGeneral support$2,500
The Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyNew York, NYGeneral support$2,500
Charity Miles Step ChallengeMontclair, NJGeneral support$2,422
Black History 365Arlington, TXGeneral support$2,000
Insurance CaresDania Beach, FLGeneral support$1,500
Russell's Building CampIndianapolis, INGeneral support$1,500
Girls Group of Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MIGeneral support$1,000
Area Agency on Aging 1-BChicago, ILGeneral support$500

By state: Michigan 18 · Georgia 5 · Texas 4 · California 1 · Ohio 1 · Florida 6

About this foundation

Amerisure Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Farmington Hills, Michigan, administered in care of Daniel Graf, tax-exempt since 2005. 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 Amerisure Charitable Foundation Inc 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 Amerisure Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $710K across 50 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Amerisure Charitable Foundation Inc give?

Michigan (18 grants), Georgia (5 grants), Texas (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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