Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation is located in Ann Arbor, MI. The organization was established in 1965. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation generated $23.3m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $13.5m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2018, Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation has awarded 902 individual grants totaling $37,097,593. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
AAACF DISTRIBUTES PROCEEDS FROM ITS PERMANENT ENDOWED FUNDS TO WASHTENAW COUNTY CHARITABLE ORGS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
AAACF FULFILLS ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE BY GRANTING FUNDS TO A VARIETY OF TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS, PRIMARILY IN THE WASHTENAW COUNTY AREA, THROUGH A COMPETITIVE PROCESS DETERMINED BY STAFF AND COMMUNITY LEADERS. SINCE ITS FOUNDING MORE THAN A HALF CENTURY AGO, OVER $90 MILLION HAS BEEN DISTRIBUTED THROUGH 16,800+ GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS. SIGNATURE PROGRAMS INCLUDE A COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO INCENTIVIZE COLLEGE DEGREE ATTAINMENT BY LOCAL STUDENTS; THE EMPOWERMENT FUND, WHICH SUPPORTS YOUNG BLACK MEN IN ATTAINING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS; ADVANCEMENT OF HEALTHY & FULFILLING AGING FOR ALL; A DEEP COMMITMENT TO HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, FUNDING BOTH PROGRAMS AND SYSTEMS CHANGE; AND AN ALLOCATION OF 5% OF OUR ENDOWMENT TO LOCAL IMPACT INVESTMENTS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Shannon Polk CEO | Officer | 50 | $196,417 |
James Hunter CFO | Officer | 45 | $128,775 |
Betsy Petoskey Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Sean Duval Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Laura Hayden Treasurer (begin 4/2022) | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Michael Staebler Treasurer (thru 4/2022) | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,260,327 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $468,799 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,260,327 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $9,850 |
| Investment income | $3,466,089 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $15,545,666 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $23,281,932 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $9,114,406 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $60,123 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $348,815 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $184,344 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $913,713 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $52,882 |
| Other employee benefits | $74,792 |
| Payroll taxes | $88,483 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $6,004 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $78,014 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,909,225 |
| Fees for services: Other | $314,856 |
| Advertising and promotion | $62,653 |
| Office expenses | $38,574 |
| Information technology | $162,860 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $34,953 |
| Travel | $1,922 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $127,959 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $53,944 |
| Insurance | $16,032 |
| All other expenses | $9,791 |
| Total functional expenses | $13,519,607 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,408,443 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $735,952 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $977,900 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $103,500,835 |
| Investments—other securities | $75,969,385 |
| Investments—program-related | $1,441,000 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,067,988 |
| Total assets | $186,101,503 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $81,156 |
| Grants payable | $161,071 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $4,407,096 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $585,644 |
| Total liabilities | $5,234,967 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $179,534,594 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,331,942 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $186,101,503 |
Over the last fiscal year, Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation has awarded $8,965,836 in support to 205 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
VETERANS CONNECTED PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES - OTHER / MUTLIPURPOSE | $1,025,000 |
HUMANE SOCIETY OF HURON VALLEY PURPOSE: ANIMALS | $425,485 |
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN PURPOSE: EDUCATION / HEALTH - PHYSICAL & GENERAL HEALTH CARE / ARTS, CULTURE, HUMANITIES / HUMAN SERVICES - OTHER / MULTIPURPOSE | $345,914 |
UNITED WAY OF WASHTENAW COUNTY PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES - OTHER / MUTLIPURPOSE | $238,101 |
ANN ARBOR HANDS ON MUSEUM PURPOSE: EDUCATION / ENVIRONMENT | $206,744 |
COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES - YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $211,773 |