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Mps Foundation is a private corporation based in BIRMINGHAM, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Dawda Mann Mulcahy & Sadler Plc. It holds total assets of $2.3M. Annual income is reported at $1.1M. Total assets have decreased from $2.6M in 2011 to $2M in 2023. 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 2017 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Michigan. According to available records, Mps Foundation has made 88 grants totaling $753K, with a median grant of $2K. The foundation has distributed between $170K and $200K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $200K distributed across 22 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $46K, with an average award of $9K. The foundation has supported 23 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Michigan, Virginia, Alabama, which account for 95% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$9K
Largest Grant
$46K
Based on 22 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.
Mps Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 88 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MI, VA, AL.
Mps Foundation has distributed a total of $753K across 88 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $9K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $46K.
Mps Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Mps Foundation is headquartered in BIRMINGHAM, MI. While based in MI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joanne N Arbaugh | PRES., SEC., & TREAS. | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Steven L Arbaugh | VICE PRES. | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Flora Ottimer Arbaugh | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$246K
Total Assets
$2M
Fair Market Value
$3.3M
Net Worth
$2M
Grants Paid
$200K
Contributions
$1K
Net Investment Income
$19K
Distribution Amount
$156K
Total Grants
88
Total Giving
$753K
Average Grant
$9K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
23
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Superior Conservancy & Watershed CouncilGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Sault Ste Marie, MI | $45K | 2023 |
| Mclaren Northern Mi Hospital FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Petoskey, MI | $25K | 2023 |
| Harbor Springs Historical SocietyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Harbor Springs, MI | $25K | 2023 |
| Msrw (Mac Straits Raptor Watch)GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Petoskey, MI | $24K | 2023 |
| Little Traverse ConservancyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Petoskey, MI | $20K | 2023 |
| Little Traverse Bay Humane SocietyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Harbor Springs, MI | $17K | 2023 |
| No Central Mi College Foundation (Garden Party Foundation)GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Petoskey, MI | $13K | 2023 |
| National Wildlife FederationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Reston, VA | $7K | 2023 |
| Allen Bass FundGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Lansing, MI | $6K | 2023 |
| Scenic MiGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Ann Arbor, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| Rising Hope Equestrian CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Harbor Springs, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| Tip Of The Mitt Watershed CouncilGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Petoskey, MI | $2K | 2023 |
| Harbor IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Harbor Springs, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Harbor Hall FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Harbor Springs, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Adopt A Golden BirminghamGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Birmingham, AL | $1K | 2023 |
| Freshwater FutureGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Petoskey, MI | $500 | 2023 |
| Groundwork CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Traverse City, MI | $500 | 2023 |
| Seney National Wildlife RefugeGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Seney, MI | $500 | 2023 |
| Great Lakes Center For The ArtsGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Bay Harbor, MI | $500 | 2023 |
| Corksrew Swamp SanctuaryGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Naples, FL | $500 | 2023 |
| Petoskey Harbor Springs Comm FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Petoskey, MI | $400 | 2023 |
| Mi Audubon SocietyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Okemos, MI | $100 | 2023 |
| Michigan Environmental CouncilGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Lansing, MI | $500 | 2022 |