Cinnaire Corporation
Preselected recipients only
Cinnaire Corporation is a private foundation in Lansing, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $177,135 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$177,135
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$72.2 million
- New grantees79%
Giving in 2024 was up from $139,417 the year before.
79% of its 2024 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 | $139,417 | 18 | $73.4 million |
| 2024 | $177,135 | 19 | $72.2 million |
How to apply
Cinnaire Corporation 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Cinnaire Corporation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 10 | $142,189 |
| Indiana | 4 | $18,234 |
| Delaware | 1 | $7,206 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $7,206 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $300 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Lansing Area Holiday Commission | General support | $50,000 |
| Michigan Association of United Ways | General support | $50,000 |
| Children Trust Michigan | General support | $21,267 |
| Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana | General support | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Capital Region | General support | $7,206 |
| Karuna Inc | General support | $7,206 |
| Nerdit Foundation | General support | $7,206 |
| Trinity Haven Inc | General support | $7,206 |
| Haven House | General support | $5,000 |
| Strikeout Baseball USA | General support | $5,000 |
| Casa for Kids Inc | General support | $2,533 |
| HDC Midatlantic | General support | $1,000 |
| Project for Pride in Living | General support | $1,000 |
| Chosen Vision | General support | $542 |
| Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity | General support | $528 |
| Andy's Angels | General support | $500 |
| Memorial Community Development Corporation | General support | $500 |
| Howard University Middle School of Mathematics & Science | General support | $300 |
| Hope Network | General support | $141 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark McDaniel
- Kevin Crawley
- Deborah Toby
- Brett Oumedian
- Lucius Vassar
- Susan Frank
- Jennifer Everhart
- Ryan Robinson
- Katherine Forth
- Donsia Strong Hill
- Christopher Laurent
- Sarah Greenberg
- Wendell Johns
- Michael J Taylor
- Christine R Hobbs
Questions people ask
Does Cinnaire Corporation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cinnaire Corporation give?
$177,135 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Cinnaire Corporation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mark McDaniel (Chief Executive Officer), Kevin Crawley (Chief Operating Officer), Deborah Toby (Chief Human Resource Officer) and Brett Oumedian (Chief Financial Officer) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Cinnaire Corporation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and housing and homelessness.