Private foundation · EIN 38-2908719 · Ann Arbor, Michigan

Duffy 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 63 grants paid, $18M total, median $90K. 95% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
63
$18M
Median grant
$90K
Stays in MI
95%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.4M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 63 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Umrc FoundationChelsea, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$11M
Paws With a CauseWayland, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$650K
Shelter Association of Washtenaw CountyAnn Arbor, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$400K
(lacasa) Livingston Area Council Against Spouse Abuse IncHowell, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$300K
Food GatherersAnn Arbor, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$300K
St Louis Center for Exceptional Children - General OperatingChelsea, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$300K
American Red Cross - Southeastern Michigan Regional ChapterDetroit, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$250K
Huron Waterloo Pathways InitiativeChelsea, MIUse consistent w 501(c)(3) status$250K
Ann Arbor Area Community FoundationAnn Arbor, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$220K
Hope Medical Clinic IncYpsilanti, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$220K
Ann Arbor Hands-On MuseumAnn Arbor, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$200K
Dawn IncAnn Arbor, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$200K
Humane Society of Huron ValleyAnn Arbor, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$200K
McLaren-Northern Michigan FdnPetoskey, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$200K
Ann Arbor YMCAAnn Arbor, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$185K
Domestic Violence Project IncAnn Arbor, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$185K
Michigan Anti-Cruelty SocietyDetroit, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$175K
Ozone House IncAnn Arbor, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$160K
Trinity Health at HomeLivonia, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$160K
SOS Community ServicesYpsilanti, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$140K
Regents of the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Meals on WheelsAnn Arbor, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$130K
Ypsilanti Meals on WheelsYpsilanti, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$125K
Horses HavenHowell, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$120K
Washtenaw Housing AllianceAnn Arbor, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$115K
Michigan Humane SocietyBingham Farms, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$110K
Detroit Cristo Rey High School IncDetroit, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$100K
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Huron ValleyAnn Arbor, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$100K
University Musical SocietyAnn Arbor, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$100K
Michigan Ability PartnersAnn Arbor, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$95K
Corner Health CenterYpsilanti, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$90K
Michigan Theater Foundation IncAnn Arbor, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$90K
Most Holy Trinity SchoolDetroit, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$90K
Ann Arbor Center for Independent LivingAnn Arbor, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$85K
Ann Arbor Symphony OrchestraAnn Arbor, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$80K
Legacy Land ConservancyAnn Arbor, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$80K
Lifeline Inc Dba Lifeline PilotsPeoria, ILUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$80K
Peace Neighborhood CenterAnn Arbor, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$80K
Therapeutic Riding IncAnn Arbor, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$80K
Detroit Zoological SocietyRoyal Oak, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$75K
Washtenaw LiteracyYpsilanti, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$75K
Fisher House Michiganbuild It for the Brave IncAnn Arbor, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$70K
Ann Arbor Summer FestivalAnn Arbor, MIUse consistent w 501(c)(3) status$60K
Arbor Hospice FoundationAnn Arbor, MIUse consistent w/ 501(c)(3) status$50K
Intentional Communitiescatholic Social Services of Washtenaw CountyAnn Arbor, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$50K
Neutral Zone (dba Ann Arbor Teen Center Inc)Ann Arbor, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$50K
Purple Rose Theatre CompanyChelsea, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$50K
Ele's PlaceAnn Arbor, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$45K
Habitat for Humanity of Huron ValleyAnn Arbor, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$45K
Barn SanctuaryChelsea, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$40K
Alliance for the Great LakesChicago, ILUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$35K
Detroit Catholic Central High SchoolNovi, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$30K
Great Lakes Rabbit SanctuaryPlymouth, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$30K
Southeast Michigan Land ConservancyYpsilanti, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$30K
Tip of the Mitt Watershed CouncilPetoskey, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$30K
Animals and Society Institute Inc for the Anicare ProgramAnn Arbor, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$25K
Ann Arbor Community CenterAnn Arbor, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$25K
Children's Literacy NetworkAnn Arbor, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$25K
Burt Lake Preservation AssociationIndian River, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$20K
Trail's End Wildlife Refuge IncMartinsville, INUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$20K
Early Learning CenterAnn Arbor, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$15K

By state: Michigan 60 · Illinois 2 · Indiana 1

About this foundation

Duffy Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Ann Arbor, Michigan, administered in care of Erik H Serr, tax-exempt since 1990. 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 Duffy Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Duffy Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $18M across 63 grants, a median of $90K.

Where does Duffy Foundation give?

Michigan (60 grants), Illinois (2 grants), Indiana (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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