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Porter Family Foundation is a private corporation based in ANN ARBOR, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Barbara Barrett Cpa. It holds total assets of $1.5M. Annual income is reported at $2.1M. Total assets have grown from $955K in 2010 to $1.4M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Michigan and Massachusetts. According to available records, Porter Family Foundation has made 80 grants totaling $377K, with a median grant of $4K. Annual giving has grown from $67K in 2020 to $105K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $109K distributed across 19 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $33K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 43 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Michigan, Illinois, Massachusetts, which account for 88% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$33K
Based on 16 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.
Porter Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 80 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MI, IL, MA.
Porter Family Foundation has distributed a total of $377K across 80 grants. The median grant size is $4K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $33K.
Porter Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Porter Family Foundation is headquartered in ANN ARBOR, MI. While based in MI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas S Porter | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$133K
Total Assets
$1.4M
Fair Market Value
$1.8M
Net Worth
$1.4M
Grants Paid
$105K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$22K
Distribution Amount
$88K
Total: $1.3M
Total Grants
80
Total Giving
$377K
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$4K
Unique Recipients
43
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan Climate Action NetworkENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION | Lansing, MI | $25K | 2023 |
| Planet Detroitcharitable | Lansing, MI | $18K | 2023 |
| Flow For Love Of WaterCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Traverse City, MI | $10K | 2023 |
| SouladarityCharitable | Highland Park, MI | $10K | 2023 |
| Tart TrailsCharitable purposes | Traverse City, MI | $7K | 2023 |
| Town Of DedhamCharitable purposes | Boston, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Michigan Environmental Councilcharitable purposes | Lansing, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| Heideberg Projectcharitable | Detroit, MI | $4K | 2023 |
| Center For Michigancharitable | Ann Arbor, MI | $4K | 2023 |
| Discovery Center & Piercharity | Traverse City, MI | $4K | 2023 |
| U Of M Campus Farm Carbon NeutralityCHARITY | Ann Arbor, MI | $3K | 2023 |
| Caura FuturesCHARITY | Berkley, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Make Food Not Wastecharity | Detroit, MI | $3K | 2023 |
| Council Of Michigan FoundationsPromote Private Foundations | Grand Haven, MI | $2K | 2023 |
| Ecology CenterCharitable purposes | Ann Arbor, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Detroiters Working For Environmental JusticeENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION | Detroit, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Great Lakes Funders CollaborativeENVIRONMENTAL | Detroit, MI | $500 | 2023 |
| Environmental Law And PolicyENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION | Chicago, IL | — | 2023 |
| William Gould Memorial ProjectCHARITABLE | Dedham, MA | — | 2023 |
| Ecology Center-Voice For Carbon NeutralityENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT | Ann Arbor, MI | — | 2023 |
| National Wildlife FederationCharitable purposes | Reston, VA | — | 2023 |
| Fresh EnergyCharitable | St Paul, MN | — | 2023 |
| Keith Center Race & Equity Reportingcharitable purposes | Detroit, MI | — | 2023 |
| GroundworkCharitable purposes | Petoskey, MI | — | 2023 |
| SoulardarityCHARITABLE | Highland Park, MI | $5K | 2022 |
| Keith Center For Race And EquityCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Detroit, MI | $3K | 2022 |
| Dedham Museum & ArchivesEDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES | Dedham, MA | $2K | 2022 |
| Mother Brooks Art CenterEDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES | Dedham, MA | $2K | 2022 |
| Greeman Studio-Climate CrocksENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT | New Haven, CT | $250 | 2022 |
| Environmental Law & Policy CenterCHARITABLE | Chicago, IL | $13K | 2021 |