C & N Foundation
Preselected recipients only
C & N Foundation is a private foundation in Southfield, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $300,000 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $66,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$300,000
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$66,000
- Assets$6.4 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was down from $315,000 the year before.
14% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $270,000 | 30 | $5.9 million |
| 2023 | $315,000 | 36 | $6.3 million |
| 2024 | $300,000 | 36 | $6.4 million |
How to apply
C & N 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 C & N Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 22 | $126,000 |
| Wyoming | 8 | $70,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $66,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 2 | $15,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable | General | $66,000 |
| Grand Teton Music Festival | General | $25,000 |
| Hillsdale College | General | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Teton River | General | $20,000 |
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra | General | $15,000 |
| Our Lady Queen of Martyrs School | General | $15,000 |
| Climb Wyoming | General | $10,000 |
| Grand Teton Park Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Kirk in the Hills | General | $10,000 |
| Notre Dame Prep | General | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | General | $10,000 |
| Chamber Soloists of Detroit | General | $5,000 |
| Detroit Public Television | General | $5,000 |
| Jackson Hole Land Trust | General | $5,000 |
| Michigan Opera Theatre | General | $5,000 |
| Michigan Philharmonic Orchestra | General | $5,000 |
| Racquet Up Detroit | General | $5,000 |
| Senior Center of Jackson Hole | General | $5,000 |
| St John's Episcopal Church | General | $5,000 |
| Teton Raptor Center | General | $5,000 |
| The Christian Brothers Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General | $5,000 |
| The Village Club Enrichment Fund | General | $5,000 |
| Hidden Lake Gardens | General | $4,000 |
| Tollgate Farm | General | $3,000 |
| All About Animals | General | $2,500 |
| Angels Place | General | $2,500 |
| WRCJ | General | $2,500 |
| Decorative Arts Trust | General | $2,000 |
| Orchestra Sono | General | $1,500 |
| Archangel Ancient Tree Archive | General | $1,000 |
| Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park | General | $1,000 |
| Free Bikes 4 Kidz Detroit | General | $1,000 |
| Johann Fust Library Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Michigan Botanical Society | General | $1,000 |
| Releaf Michigan | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carole S Hofley
- Eric L Hofley
- Jonathon A Hofley
Questions people ask
Does C & N Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does C & N Foundation give?
$300,000 in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs C & N Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Carole S Hofley (President- Treasurer), Eric L Hofley (Vice President- Secretary) and Jonathon A Hofley (Assistant Treasurer).
What does C & N Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and education.