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Also known as: INC C/O LESLIE LEE
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Herrington Fitch Family Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in TRAVERSE CITY, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Leslie Lee. It holds total assets of $2.8M. Annual income is reported at $274K. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Michigan. According to available records, Herrington Fitch Family Foundation Inc. has made 180 grants totaling $919K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has decreased from $189K in 2020 to $144K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $383K distributed across 78 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $124K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 46 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Michigan, Massachusetts, Illinois, which account for 94% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 35 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Herrington Fitch Family Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 180 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MI, MA, IL.
Herrington Fitch Family Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $919K across 180 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $124K.
Herrington Fitch Family Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Herrington Fitch Family Foundation Inc. is headquartered in TRAVERSE CITY, MI. While based in MI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie Lee | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Byrdie Butka | SECRETARY/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lee Georgs | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$155K
Total Assets
$2.8M
Fair Market Value
$3.6M
Net Worth
$2.8M
Grants Paid
$144K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$91K
Distribution Amount
$169K
Total: $2.7M
Total Grants
180
Total Giving
$919K
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
46
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inland Seas Education AssociationGENERAL CHARITABLE | Traverse City, MI | $51K | 2023 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic InstitutionDIMETHYL SULFIDE RESEARCH PROJECT | Woods Hole, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Torch Lake Protection AllianceGENERAL CHARITABLE | Bellaire, MI | $10K | 2023 |
| Northwestern UniversityJOHN LEE ENDOWMENT | Evanston, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| American Red Cross2023 MAUI FIRE EMERGENCY FUND | Des Moines, IA | $2K | 2023 |
| Northwestern Michigan CollegeWATER STUDIES | Traverse City, MI | $2K | 2023 |
| International Women'S Media FoundationGENERAL CHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $2K | 2023 |
| Council Of Michigan FoundationsGENERAL CHARITABLE | Grand Haven, MI | $2K | 2023 |
| Munson Healthcare Regional FoundationGENERAL CHARITABLE | Traverse City, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Crooked Trees Arts CenterGENERAL CHARITABLE | Traverse City, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Elk Rapids Area Education FundGENERAL CHARITABLE | Elk Rapids, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Elk Rapids Scholarship FundGENERAL CHARITABLE | Elk Rapids, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Grand Traverse Regional Comm FoundationREPORT FOR AMERICA JOURNALISM FUND | Traverse City, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Groundwork CenterGENERAL CHARITABLE | Traverse City, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Michigan League Of Conservation Voters EdGENERAL CHARITABLE | Grand Rapids, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Watershed Center Grand Traverse BayGENERAL CHARITABLE | Traverse City, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Grand Traverse Regional Land ConservancyGENERAL CHARITABLE/CHAIN OF LAKES | Traverse City, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| SeedsGENERAL CHARITABLE | Traverse City, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Grass River Natural AreaGENERAL CHARITABLE | Bellaire, MI | $750 | 2023 |
| Northern Michigan Evironmental Action CouncilGENERAL CHARITABLE | Traverse City, MI | $750 | 2023 |
| The National Writers SeriesGENERAL CHARITABLE | Traverse City, MI | $600 | 2023 |
| Goodwill InnGENERAL CHARITABLE | Traverse City, MI | $500 | 2023 |
| Women'S Resource CenterGENERAL CHARITABLE | Traverse City, MI | $500 | 2023 |
| Dennos Museum CenterGENERAL CHARITABLE | Traverse City, MI | $500 | 2023 |
| Jordan River Arts CouncilGENERAL CHARITABLE | East Jordan, MI | $500 | 2023 |
| Interlochen Center For The ArtsGENERAL CHARITABLE | Interlochen, MI | $500 | 2023 |
| Michigan Women'S ForwardGENERAL CHARITABLE | Traverse City, MI | $300 | 2023 |
| Cmu Public TelevisionGENERAL CHARITABLE | Mt Pleasant, MI | $200 | 2023 |
| Conservation Resource AllianceGENERAL CHARITABLE | Traverse City, MI | $100 | 2023 |
| Elk Rapids Public LibraryGENERAL CHARITABLE | Elk Rapids, MI | $100 | 2023 |
| Elk Rapids Historical SocietyRAZE THE ROOF PROJECT | Elk Rapids, MI | $100 | 2023 |
| Central Michigan UniversityGENERAL CHARITABLE | Mt Pleasant, MI | $100 | 2023 |
| Three Lakes AssociationGENERAL CHARITABLE | Bellaire, MI | $100 | 2023 |
| Torch Conservation CenterGENERAL CHARITABLE | Alden, MI | N/A | 2023 |
| Wilkinson Homestead Historical SocietyGENERAL CHARITABLE | Eastport, MI | N/A | 2023 |
| Discovery Center & PierGENERAL CHARITABLE | Traverse City, MI | $50K | 2022 |
| Bentley Historical LibraryENDOWMENT | Ann Arbor, MI | $40K | 2022 |
| Tart TrailsNAKWEMA TRAIL FUND | Traverse City, MI | $40K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Haystack MountainGENERAL CHARITABLE | Edgecomb, ME | $10K | 2022 |
| Traverse City Film FestivalGENERAL CHARITABLE | Traverse City, MI | $5K | 2022 |