Private foundation · EIN 81-2981640 · Grosse Pt Frm, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Patrick and Christie@scoggin 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 20 grants paid, $102K total, median $1,000. 80% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
20
$102K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in MI
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Oakland UniversityRochester, MIUnrestricted$50K
Loyola High School DetroitDetroit, MIUnrestricted$20K
Kettering UniversityFlint, MIUnrestricted$5,000
Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MIUnrestricted$5,000
US Department of Veterans AffairsNw Washington, DCUnrestricted$5,000
Our Lady Star of the SeaGrosse Pointe Woods, MIUnrestricted$3,400
Grosse Pointe Foundation for Public Education (gpfpe)Grosse Pointe Woods, MIUnrestricted$2,000
University Liggett SchoolGrosse Pointe Woods, MIUnrestricted$1,500
Boldli - Exceptional Youth ServicesWalled Lake, MIUnrestricted$1,000
Boston CollegeChestnut Hill, MAUnrestricted$1,000
Cornerstone School FoundationRoyal Oak, MIUnrestricted$1,000
Gleaners Community Food BankDetroit, MIUnrestricted$1,000
Mistletoe Magic - Sigma GammaGrosse Pointe Farms, MIUnrestricted$1,000
Motor City Mitten MissionSt Clair Shores, MIUnrestricted$1,000
Sigma Gamma AssociationGrosse Pointe Farms, MIUnrestricted$1,000
Pan Mass ChallengeNeedham, MAUnrestricted$513
City of Grosse Pointe Foundation - Go Green for BrianGrosse Point, MIUnrestricted$500
Grosse Pointe Library FoundationGrosse Pointe Farms, MIUnrestricted$500
The Helm at the Boll Life Center (formerly Services for Older Citizens)Grosse Pointe Farms, MIUnrestricted$500
Urban Squash ClevelandCleveland, OHUnrestricted$500

By state: Michigan 16 · District of Columbia 1 · Massachusetts 2 · Ohio 1

About this foundation

Patrick and Christie@scoggin Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Grosse Pt Frm, Michigan, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 Patrick and Christie@scoggin Family 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 Patrick and Christie@scoggin Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $102K across 20 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Patrick and Christie@scoggin Family Foundation give?

Michigan (16 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), Massachusetts (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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