Appletree Hill Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Appletree Hill Foundation is a private foundation in Sterling Heights, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $208,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $9,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$208,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$9,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2025 was up from $136,000 the year before.
58% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $88,000 | 14 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $136,000 | 19 | $3.9 million |
| 2025 | $208,000 | 24 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
Appletree Hill 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 Appletree Hill Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 20 | $173,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heat 4 Heroes | General support | $20,000 |
| The Cassie Hines Shoes Cancer Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Fleece & Thank You | General support | $10,000 |
| Furniture Bank of Metro Detroit | General support | $10,000 |
| Next Step for Seniors Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Parents & Friends of Glen H Peters School | General support | $10,000 |
| Rsa Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Shriners Children's Hospitals | General support | $10,000 |
| The Bottomless Toy Chest | General support | $10,000 |
| Trinity Community Care | General support | $10,000 |
| Turning Point USA | General support | $10,000 |
| Woody Williams Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| A Rejoyceful Animal Rescue | General support | $8,000 |
| Almost Home Animal Rescue | General support | $8,000 |
| Big Family of Michigan | General support | $8,000 |
| Rosies Kitty Catfe | General support | $8,000 |
| Thrilla Gives | General support | $8,000 |
| 4 Paws 1 Heart | General support | $5,000 |
| Building Beds 4 Kids | General support | $5,000 |
| Feral Today Friend Tomorrow | General support | $5,000 |
| Festival of Trees | General support | $5,000 |
| Paws With A Cause | General support | $5,000 |
| St Judes Children Research Hospital | General support | $5,000 |
| Michigan Humane | General support | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carol S Fisher
- Henryk K Fisher
Questions people ask
Does Appletree Hill Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Appletree Hill Foundation give?
$208,000 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $9,000.
Who runs Appletree Hill Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Carol S Fisher (Director) and Henryk K Fisher (Director).
What does Appletree Hill Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and animals.