Private foundation · EIN 38-3439226 · Grand Rapids, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Richard F & Carolyn a Chormann Family 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: 4 grants paid, $250K total, median $58K. 100% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$250K
Median grant
$58K
Stays in MI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Leelanau ConservancyLeland, MIPalmer woods pledge 1000 acre project$125K
Interlochen Center for the ArtsInterlochen, MIGeneral operating, scholarship and cac endowment for visual arts$90K
Fishtown Preservation SocietyLeeland, MIGeneral operating$25K
Glen Lake Fire and Rescue Association IncGlen Arbor, MIAssisting those prepared to assist you capital campaign$10K

About this foundation

Richard F & Carolyn a Chormann Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan, administered in care of Bank of America Na, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Richard F & Carolyn a Chormann Family 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 Richard F & Carolyn a Chormann Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $250K across 4 grants, a median of $58K.

Where does Richard F & Carolyn a Chormann Family Foundation give?

Michigan (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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