Private foundation · EIN 87-3638132 · Traverse City, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Laus Deo 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: 6 grants paid, $100K total, median $20K. 100% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$100K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in MI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Single MommTraverse City, MICharitable$25K
Women's Resource CenterTraverse City, MICharitable$25K
Michael's PlaceTraverse City, MICharitable$20K
Traverse Bay Children's AdvocacyTraverse City, MICharitable$20K
Northwest Michigan Supporitve HousiTraverse City, MICharitable$5,000
Child & Family Services of Nw MichiTraverse City, MICharitable$5,000

About this foundation

Laus Deo Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Traverse City, Michigan, administered in care of Tonya Wildfong, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Laus Deo 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 Laus Deo Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $100K across 6 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Laus Deo Foundation Inc give?

Michigan (6 grants), per its latest filing.

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