Tuktawa Foundation
Accepts applications
Tuktawa Foundation is a private foundation in Orchard Lake, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $609,415 in 51 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$609,415
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$11.0 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2024 was up from $523,500 the year before.
37% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $523,500 | 40 | $9.7 million |
| 2024 | $609,415 | 51 | $11.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Tuktawa Foundation 4812 Willow Lane, Orchard Lake, MI 48324 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (248) 681-2475 |
| What to submit | No required form |
| Deadlines | No deadline |
What Tuktawa Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 42 | $513,415 |
| Texas | 5 | $70,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Ford Health Systems | Social welfare | $100,000 |
| Austin Sunshine Camps | Social welfare | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Social welfare | $25,000 |
| Girl Scouts of SE Mich -Detroit Service Ctr | Social welfare | $20,000 |
| Glen Lake Association | Social welfare | $20,000 |
| Gleaners Food Bank | Social welfare | $18,000 |
| Leader Dogs for the Blind | Social welfare | $16,000 |
| Austin Junior Forum | Social welfare | $15,000 |
| Boy and Girls Club of Troy | Social welfare | $15,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Social welfare | $15,000 |
| Fishtown Preservation | Social welfare | $15,000 |
| Forgotten Harvest | Social welfare | $15,000 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | Social welfaresocial welfare | $15,000 |
| Leelanau Conservation District | Social welfare | $15,000 |
| Libraries of Love | Social welfare | $15,000 |
| Michigan Humane Society | Social welfare | $15,000 |
| The Community House | Social welfare | $15,000 |
| The Henry Ford | Social welfare | $15,000 |
| Open Door Outreach Center | Social welfare | $13,000 |
| Leelanau Conservancy | Social welfare | $12,500 |
| Inland Seas Education Association | Social welfare | $12,000 |
| Crossroads of Michigan | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| Great Lakes Children's Museum | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| Karma Sue | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| Leelanau Historical | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| Maritime Heritage Alliance | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| Metroparks Foundation (Huron County) | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| Science and Engineering Fair of Met Detroit | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| Thrive Medical Foundation | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| Service Dogs Inc | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| Sam & Devorah Foundation for Trans Youth | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear | Social welfare | $6,415 |
| Far Therapeutic Arts and Recreation | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Fox Island Lighthouse Association | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Haven | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Indiana University Foundation | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Mariners Inn | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Munson Healthcare | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Old Newsboys' Goodfellow Fund | Social welfare | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles J Andrews
- Carolyn Ford Kowles
- Joanna Ford Virgne
- Tracey Andrews
- Christopher C Andrews
- Jennifer Andrews Moilanen
- Gary Ford
Questions people ask
Does Tuktawa Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadline.
How much does Tuktawa Foundation give?
$609,415 in tax year 2024, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Tuktawa Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Charles J Andrews (President), Carolyn Ford Kowles (Director), Joanna Ford Virgne (Director) and Tracey Andrews (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Tuktawa Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and animals.