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Northern Lights Family Foundation is a private corporation based in ANN ARBOR, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2016. It holds total assets of $3.9M. Annual income is reported at $1.1M. Total assets have grown from $114K in 2015 to $4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 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. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Washington, Michigan, District of Columbia. According to available records, Northern Lights Family Foundation has made 45 grants totaling $275K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $104K in 2021 to $171K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $20K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 38 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in District of Columbia, Michigan, New York, which account for 58% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 14 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.
Northern Lights Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 45 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in DC, MI, NY.
Northern Lights Family Foundation has distributed a total of $275K across 45 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $20K.
Northern Lights Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Northern Lights Family Foundation is headquartered in ANN ARBOR, MI. While based in MI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brienne O'Donnell | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael J O'Donnell | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Devin O'Donnell | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Keely O'Donnell | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jan L Garfinkle | TREASURER/SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$232K
Total Assets
$4M
Fair Market Value
$4.4M
Net Worth
$4M
Grants Paid
$205K
Contributions
$309K
Net Investment Income
$114K
Distribution Amount
$191K
Total: $3.9M
Total Grants
45
Total Giving
$275K
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
38
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brady FoundationHEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood (Check #000161)WOMEN'S EQUALITY | Ann Arbor, MI | $11K | 2022 |
| Direct ReliefHEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | Santa Barbara, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Razom IncHEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Leelanau ConservancyENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | Leland, MI | $10K | 2022 |
| Every Town For Gun Safety SupportHEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Violence Policy CenterHEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| Indigineous Women RisingWOMEN'S EQUALITY | Albuquerque, NM | $5K | 2022 |
| Tart Trails (Check #000153)HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | Traverse City, MI | $5K | 2022 |
| Yosemite ConservancyENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Midwest Access CoalitionWOMEN'S EQUALITY | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Common Cause Education FundHEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| Catholic Relief ServicesHEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | Harlan, IA | $5K | 2022 |
| Naral Pro-Choice America (Check #000162)WOMEN'S EQUALITY | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| National Black Women'S ReproductiveWOMEN'S EQUALITY | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| National Network Of AbortionWOMEN'S EQUALITY | Beaverton, OR | $5K | 2022 |
| AcluEDUCATION | Detroit, MI | $5K | 2022 |
| Protect Our WintersENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | Boulder, CO | $5K | 2022 |
| Doctors Without BordersHEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Planned ParenthoodWOMEN'S EQUALITY | Ann Arbor, MI | $5K | 2022 |
| Fos FeministaWOMEN'S EQUALITY | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Center For Reproductive RightsWOMEN'S EQUALITY | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| World Central KitchenUNDERSERVED COMMUNITITES | Washington, DC | $3K | 2022 |
| The Outreach ProgramUNDERSERVED COMMUNITITES | Haverhill, MA | $3K | 2022 |
| FarestartUNDERSERVED COMMUNITITES | Seattle, WA | $2K | 2022 |
| Northwest HarvestUNDERSERVED COMMUNITITES | Spokane Valley, WA | $2K | 2022 |
| Mary'S PlaceUNDERSERVED COMMUNITITES | Nashua, NH | $2K | 2022 |
| When We All VoteEDUCATION | Washington, DC | $20K | 2021 |
| Feeding AmericaUNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES | Washington, DC | $20K | 2021 |
| Aclu FoundationEDUCATION | New York, NY | $20K | 2021 |
| Tart TrailsHEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | Traverse City, MI | $10K | 2021 |
| Leelanau ConservatoryENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION | Leland, MI | $10K | 2021 |
| Boston Health Care For The HomelessUNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES | Boston, MA | $4K | 2021 |
| Glen Canyon InstituteENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION | Salt Lake City, UT | $4K | 2021 |
| Citizen'S Climate Edu FundENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION | Coronado, CA | $4K | 2021 |
| Women For Afghan WomenWOMEN'S QUALITY | Fresh Meadows, NY | $2K | 2021 |
| Afghan Health InitiativeHEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | Auburn, WA | $1K | 2021 |
| Fare StartUNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES | Seattle, WA | $500 | 2021 |