Cunnington Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cunnington Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $498,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$498,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2025 was up from $363,498 the year before.
65% 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 | $192,000 | 14 | $37,949 |
| 2024 | $363,498 | 14 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $498,000 | 17 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Cunnington Family 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 Cunnington Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 13 | $347,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $75,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $20,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beyond Basics | Education | $100,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation | Health care | $75,000 |
| Corewell Health Foundation Southeast Michigan | Health care | $60,000 |
| Women of Tomorrow | Mentor & scholarship program | $55,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Health care | $50,000 |
| Kirk in the Hills | Religious | $45,000 |
| Teach for America | Education | $25,000 |
| Our Neighborhood Academy | Education | $21,000 |
| Suite Dreams Project | General welfare | $20,000 |
| International Foundation | Public health | $20,000 |
| The Sam and Nada Simon Foundation | Veteran support | $15,000 |
| Wounded Warriors | Veteran support | $5,500 |
| Toys for Tots | General welfare | $3,000 |
| Northwood University | Education | $1,000 |
| Corewell Health | Health care | $1,000 |
| Our Lady of the Lakes | Education | $1,000 |
| St Anne's Mead | General welfare | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Laurie Cunnington
- Thomas Cunnington
Questions people ask
Does Cunnington Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cunnington Family Foundation give?
$498,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Cunnington Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Laurie Cunnington (Pres/Secretary/Director) and Thomas Cunnington (Treasurer/Chairman of Board).
What does Cunnington Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and veterans.