The Auto Club Group Foundation
Accepts applications
The Auto Club Group Foundation is a private foundation in Dearborn, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $539,268 in 74 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$539,268
- Number of grants74
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$6.4 million
- New grantees95%
Giving in 2024 was up from $457,156 the year before.
95% 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 | $457,156 | 47 | $5.8 million |
| 2024 | $539,268 | 74 | $6.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Matt Nasworthy 1 Auto Club Drive, Dearborn, MI 48126 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (313) 336-1877 |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Auto Club Group Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 9 | $91,254 |
| Wisconsin | 12 | $78,058 |
| Florida | 18 | $77,479 |
| Georgia | 7 | $68,534 |
| Maryland | 1 | $50,000 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $49,395 |
| Nebraska | 5 | $21,660 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $20,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $20,000 |
| Iowa | 4 | $18,037 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Safe Kids Worldwide | Traffic safety | $50,000 |
| Nashville International Center for Empowerment | Driver education | $30,480 |
| University of Michigan | Traffic safety | $26,500 |
| Milwaukee Board of School Directors | Driver education | $25,000 |
| Lincoln Township Fire Department | Traffic safety | $18,095 |
| City of Forsyth Fire Dept | Traffic safety | $16,534 |
| Foothills Regional Emergency Medical and Trauma Advisory Council | Driver education | $15,000 |
| Marietta Schools Foundation Inc | Driver education | $15,000 |
| Village of Hoffman Estates | Traffic safety | $14,736 |
| Mount Clemens High School | Driver education | $14,000 |
| Caswell Cares | Driver education | $13,915 |
| Georgia Committee on Employment of People With Disabilities Inc | Driver education | $13,500 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin | Traffic safety | $10,800 |
| SC Career Kids | Traffic safety | $10,500 |
| Asset Builders of America Inc | Financial literacy | $10,000 |
| Breakthrough Miami | Financial literacy | $10,000 |
| Chaldean Community Foundation | Driver education | $10,000 |
| Childrens Home of Cleveland County Inc | Driver education | $10,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Georgia Inc | Financial literacy | $10,000 |
| Naples Pathways Coalition Inc | Traffic safety | $10,000 |
| St Petersburg Police Department | Traffic safety | $10,000 |
| The Oshkosh Boys and Girls Club | Driver education | $10,000 |
| University of Detroit Mercy | Financial literacy | $10,000 |
| Childrens Hospital & Medical Center Foundation | Traffic safety | $8,400 |
| Fort Dodge Police Department | Traffic safety | $6,373 |
| East Lake Foundation | Financial literacy | $6,000 |
| Webster County | Traffic safety | $5,999 |
| Madeira Beach Fire Rescue | Traffic safety | $5,400 |
| Books in Homes USA Inc | Financial literacy | $5,000 |
| Center for Childhood Safety | Traffic safety | $5,000 |
| Denver Police Law Enforcement Museum | Traffic safety | $5,000 |
| Destin Legieza Foundation Inc | Traffic safety | $5,000 |
| Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition FL Spark Inc | Traffic safety | $5,000 |
| Nebraska Safety Council | Driver education | $5,000 |
| Phelpscounty of | Traffic safety | $5,000 |
| Securefutures Foundation Inc | Financial literacy | $5,000 |
| Student U | Financial literacy | $5,000 |
| Suncoast Voices for Children Foundation Inc | Traffic safety | $5,000 |
| Tebony and James Rosa Family Foundation | Financial literacy | $5,000 |
| Women Moving on Inc | Financial literacy | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Heather Drake
- John Q Bruno
- Sean Maloney
- Margaret A Scheske
- Marcia L Hannewald
- Brian McNally
- Roger Odle II
- Donald Sain
- Gene J Boehm
- Jim McCafferty
- Richard Gradone
- Matt Nasworthy
Questions people ask
Does The Auto Club Group Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Auto Club Group Foundation give?
$539,268 in tax year 2024, across 74 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Auto Club Group Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Heather Drake (President), John Q Bruno (Secretary), Sean Maloney (Treasurer) and Margaret A Scheske (Member) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does The Auto Club Group Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and youth programs.