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The Fetter Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Farmington Hills, Michigan · EIN 810823561

The Fetter Family Foundation is a private foundation in Farmington Hills, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $365,833 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $701,833 the year before.

38% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$701,83315$4.6 million
2024$365,8338$5.6 million

How to apply

The Fetter 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Fetter Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Michigan.

StateGrantsAmount
Michigan5$262,500
New York3$103,333

Grants paid in 2024

All 8 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
United Jewish Federation
Bloomfield Hills, MI
General fund$200,000
Friends of United Hatzalah
New York, NY
General fund$58,333
Congregation Beth Ahm
West Bloomfield, MI
General fund$50,000
Friends of Israel Defense Forces
New York, NY
General fund$30,000
Friends of the Lone Soldier
Brooklyn, NY
General fund$15,000
St Judes Childrens Research
Royal Oak, MI
General fund$5,000
Zekelman Holocaust Center
Farmington Hills, MI
General fund$5,000
Childrens Hospital of Michigan
Detroit, MI
General fund$2,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Fetter Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Fetter Family Foundation give?

$365,833 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.

Who runs The Fetter Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Neil H Fetter (Director), Allen Olender (Director), Joshua A Fetter (Director) and Mitchell B Fetter (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does The Fetter Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and youth programs.

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