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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 38-2908719

Duffy Foundation

A private foundation in Ann Arbor, MI. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 63 grants and $18.2 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $18,219,173

    Grants listed
    63
    Assets, end of year
    $7,398,513
  • Tax year 2023

    $7,581,114

    Grants listed
    63
    Assets, end of year
    $12,048,474
  • Tax year 2022

    $8,785,217

    Grants listed
    64
    Assets, end of year
    $15,108,561
  • Tax year 2021

    $6,238,000

    Grants listed
    63
    Assets, end of year
    $18,507,347
  • Tax year 2020

    $6,003,500

    Grants listed
    64
    Assets, end of year
    $17,467,065
  • Tax year 2019

    $5,123,000

    Grants listed
    64
    Assets, end of year
    $20,354,090
  • Tax year 2018

    $4,849,000

    Grants listed
    65
    Assets, end of year
    $21,005,580

Grants paid in 2024

63 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Umrc FoundationChelsea, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $10,849,173
  2. Paws with A CauseWayland, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $650,000
  3. Shelter Association of Washtenaw CountyAnn Arbor, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $400,000
  4. (lacasa) Livingston Area Council Against Spouse Abuse IncHowell, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $300,000
  5. Food GatherersAnn Arbor, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $300,000
  6. St Louis Center for Exceptional Children - General OperatingChelsea, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $300,000
  7. American Red Cross - Southeastern Michigan Regional ChapterDetroit, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $250,000
  8. Huron Waterloo Pathways InitiativeAnn Arbor, MI

    Use consistent w 501(c)(3) status

    $250,000
  9. Ann Arbor Area Community FoundationAnn Arbor, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $220,000
  10. Hope Medical Clinic IncYpsilanti, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $220,000
  11. Ann Arbor Hands-On MuseumAnn Arbor, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $200,000
  12. Dawn IncAnn Arbor, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $200,000
  13. Humane Society of Huron ValleyAnn Arbor, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $200,000
  14. McLaren-Northern Michigan FDNPetoskey, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $200,000
  15. Ann Arbor YMCAAnn Arbor, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $185,000
  16. Domestic Violence Project IncAnn Arbor, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $185,000
  17. Michigan Anti-Cruelty SocietyDetroit, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $175,000
  18. Ozone House IncYpsilanti, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $160,000
  19. Trinity Health at HomeLivonia, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $160,000
  20. Sos Community ServicesYpsilanti, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $140,000
  21. Regents of the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Meals on WheelsAnn Arbor, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $130,000
  22. Ypsilanti Meals on WheelsYpsilanti, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $125,000
  23. Horses HavenHowell, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $120,000
  24. Washtenaw Housing AllianceAnn Arbor, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $115,000
  25. Michigan Humane SocietyDetroit, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $110,000
  26. Detroit Cristo Rey High School IncDetroit, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $100,000
  27. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Huron ValleyAnn Arbor, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $100,000
  28. University Musical SocietyAnn Arbor, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $100,000
  29. Michigan Ability PartnersAnn Arbor, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $95,000
  30. Corner Health CenterYpsilanti, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $90,000
  31. Michigan Theater Foundation IncAnn Arbor, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $90,000
  32. Most Holy Trinity SchoolDetroit, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $90,000
  33. Ann Arbor Center for Independent LivingAnn Arbor, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $85,000
  34. Ann Arbor Symphony OrchestraAnn Arbor, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $80,000
  35. Legacy Land ConservancyAnn Arbor, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $80,000
  36. Lifeline Inc DBA Lifeline PilotsPeoria, IL

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $80,000
  37. Peace Neighborhood CenterAnn Arbor, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $80,000
  38. Therapeutic Riding IncAnn Arbor, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $80,000
  39. Detroit Zoological SocietyRoyal Oak, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $75,000
  40. Washtenaw LiteracyYpsilanti, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $75,000
  41. Fisher House Michiganbuild It for the Brave IncAnn Arbor, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $70,000
  42. Ann Arbor Summer FestivalAnn Arbor, MI

    Use consistent w 501(c)(3) status

    $60,000
  43. Arbor Hospice FoundationAnn Arbor, MI

    Use consistent w/ 501(c)(3) status

    $50,000
  44. Intentional Communitiescatholic Social Services of Washtenaw CountyAnn Arbor, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $50,000
  45. Neutral Zone (DBA Ann Arbor Teen Center Inc)Ann Arbor, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $50,000
  46. Purple Rose Theatre CompanyChelsea, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $50,000
  47. Ele's PlaceAnn Arbor, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $45,000
  48. Habitat for Humanity of Huron ValleyAnn Arbor, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $45,000
  49. Barn SanctuaryChelsea, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $40,000
  50. Alliance for the Great LakesChicago, IL

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $35,000
  51. Detroit Catholic Central High SchoolNovi, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $30,000
  52. Great Lakes Rabbit SanctuaryPlymouth, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $30,000
  53. Southeast Michigan Land ConservancySuperior TWP, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $30,000
  54. Tip of the Mitt Watershed CouncilPetoskey, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $30,000
  55. Animals and Society Institute Inc for the Anicare ProgramAnn Arbor, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $25,000
  56. Ann Arbor Community CenterAnn Arbor, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $25,000
  57. Children's Literacy NetworkAnn Arbor, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $25,000
  58. Burt Lake Preservation AssociationIndian River, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $20,000
  59. Trail's End Wildlife Refuge IncMartinsville, IN

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $20,000
  60. Early Learning CenterAnn Arbor, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $15,000
  61. Regents of the University of Michigan - Exhibit Museum of Natural HistoryAnn Arbor, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $15,000
  62. Washtenaw County Historical SocietyAnn Arbor, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $10,000
  63. Lions Visually Impaired Youth Camp IncLapeer, MI

    Use consistent W/501(C)(3) status

    $5,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Health1 grant $10,849,17376% of the total
  2. Human services7 grants $1,335,0009% of the total
  3. Animals7 grants $740,0005% of the total
  4. Arts and culture6 grants $510,0004% of the total
  5. Environment5 grants $410,0003% of the total
  6. Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $220,0002% of the total
  7. 2 other causes2 grants $130,000<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Michigan60 grants $18,084,173
  2. Illinois2 grants $115,000
  3. Indiana1 grant $20,000

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Andrea HolmesPRESIDENT/TREASURER/DIRECT Hours 20Pay $0
  • Kathryn HolmesVICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR Hours 4Pay $0
  • Christine HolmesVICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR Hours 4Pay $0
  • Erik SerrSECRETARY Hours 10Pay $30,000

The return

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