Amerisure Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Amerisure Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Farmington Hills, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $547,673 in 50 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $125,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$547,673
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was down from $738,581 the year before.
26% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $547,668 | 49 | $3.8 million |
| 2024 | $738,581 | 57 | $3.7 million |
| 2025 | $547,673 | 50 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
Amerisure Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Amerisure Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 18 | $339,000 |
| Georgia | 5 | $160,000 |
| Texas | 4 | $38,250 |
| California | 1 | $36,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $33,400 |
| Florida | 6 | $29,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $20,000 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $13,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Indiana | 2 | $6,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Center Foundation | General support | $125,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Mi | General support | $80,000 |
| Special Olympics of Michigan | General support | $72,500 |
| Junior Achievement of SE Michigan | General support | $70,000 |
| Vista Maria | General support | $41,000 |
| Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation | General support | $36,500 |
| National African-American Insurnace Association | General support | $33,400 |
| Invest | General support | $20,000 |
| Texas Tech Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| University of Georgia - Terry Risk Mgmt & Insurance Program | General support | $20,000 |
| Chapter One (Tutor Mate Detroit) | General support | $10,000 |
| Crossroads of Michigan | General support | $10,000 |
| June Shelton School & Evaluation Center | General support | $10,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation of Mid-South Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Michigan Colleges Alliance | General support | $10,000 |
| Cornerstone Schools Association | General support | $7,500 |
| Michigan Council of Economic Education | General support | $7,500 |
| McNish Family Foundation | General support | $7,000 |
| Michigan Council Women in Tech | General support | $7,000 |
| American Heart Association | General support | $6,250 |
| Reinhardt University | General support | $6,000 |
| University of South Florida Foundation | General support | $6,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Charlotte | General support | $6,000 |
| Operation One Voice | General support | $5,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General support | $5,000 |
| Autism Alliance | General support | $5,000 |
| Construction Angels | General support | $5,000 |
| Life Remodeled | General support | $5,000 |
| Michigan State Chamber Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| MJ Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| MJ Insurance Charitable Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas | General support | $4,500 |
| Abc Cares Foundation Inc | General support | $4,000 |
| Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation | General support | $3,500 |
| Autism Speaks Inc | General support | $3,000 |
| Kids' Chance of North Carolina | General support | $3,000 |
| Suncoast Animal League Inc | General support | $3,000 |
| United Way | General support | $3,000 |
| Toys 4 Tots | General support | $2,581 |
| Builders Association of Kansas City Missouri | General support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Erin Buddie
- Chris Spaude
- Stephanie Haas
- Greg J Crabb
- Angela McBride
- Steven Donnelly
- Chelcee McGowan
- Dan Johnson
Questions people ask
Does Amerisure Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Amerisure Charitable Foundation give?
$547,673 in tax year 2025, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Amerisure Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Erin Buddie (Dir. President & Ceo), Chris Spaude (Dir. VP & Chairman), Stephanie Haas (Dir. VP General Council & Secretary) and Greg J Crabb (Dir. VP) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Amerisure Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, disability and education.