Private foundation · EIN 38-3374062 · Plymouth, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ferrantino 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: 42 grants paid, $158K total, median $1,000. 64% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
42
$158K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in MI
64%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MIFerrantino scaffold technology research fund$33K
Dynami FoundationPlymouth, MIGeneral fund$24K
Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MIBailey ferrantino endowed fund cancer research$15K
Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, ILGeneral fund$10K
Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MILucky fund$10K
St Jude's Childrens' HospitalMemphis, TNGeneral fund$7,000
Sandy Hook Promise FoundationNewtown, CTGeneral fund$6,000
ChadtoughSaline, MIGeneral fund$5,000
Corewell Health FoundationSouthfield, MICenter for exceptional families$5,000
Dearborn GoodfellowsDearborn, MIGeneral fund$5,000
Make-A-Wish Foundation of MichiganSouthfield, MIGeneral fund$5,000
Mojo in the MorningFarmington Hills, MIGeneral fund$5,000
University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MIWomen's health luncheon$5,000
Aim at MelanomaFrisco, TXGeneral fund$5,000
Catholic Charities of Washtenaw CoAnn Arbor, MIGeneral fund$2,500
Cancer Support CommunityAnn Arbor, MIGeneral fund$1,000
Emerson SchoolAnn Arbor, MIGeneral fund$1,000
FIRST StepPlymouth, MIGeneral fund$1,000
Grieve WellAnn Arbor, MIGeneral fund$1,000
Michigan Humane SocietyDetroit, MIGeneral fund$1,000
Paws With a CauseWayland, MIGeneral fund$1,000
Wounded Warrior FoundationJacksonville, FLGeneral fund$1,000
Wreaths Across AmericaColumbia Falls, MEGeneral fund$1,000
ASPCANew York, NYGeneral fund$1,000
Childrens Healing CenterYpsilanti, MIGeneral fund$1,000
Detroit Dog RescueSt Clair Shores, MIGeneral fund$500
Friends of Dearborn Animal ShelterDearborn, MIGeneral fund$500
Gilda's ClubRoyal Oak, MIGeneral fund$500
Guiding EyesYorktown Heights, NYGeneral fund$500
Howell Nature CenterHowell, MIGeneral fund$500
Humane Society of Huron ValleyAnn Arbor, MIGeneral fund$500
Meals on Wheels AmericaArlington, VAGeneral fund$500
Shriners Children'sTampa, FLGeneral fund$500
Pilots to the RescueBrooklyn, NYGeneral fund$300
Capuchin Soup KitchenDetroit, MIGeneral fund$100
Covenant HouseNew York, NYGeneral fund$100
Leader Dogs for the BlindRochester Hills, MIGeneral fund$100
Mercy High SchoolFarmington Hills, MIGeneral fund$100
Operation SmileVirginia Beach, VAGeneral fund$100
Smile TrainNew York, NYGeneral fund$100
Special OlympicsGrand Rapids, MIGeneral fund$100
The Seeing EyeMorristown, NJGeneral fund$100

By state: Michigan 27 · Illinois 1 · Tennessee 1 · Connecticut 1 · Texas 1 · New York 5

About this foundation

Ferrantino Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Plymouth, Michigan, administered in care of Estela Ferrantino, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 Ferrantino 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 Ferrantino Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $158K across 42 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Ferrantino Charitable Foundation Inc give?

Michigan (27 grants), Illinois (1 grants), Tennessee (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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