James M Childs and Susan M Childs Fdn
EIN 856817533Total Given 2021–2024
$220K
111 grants · $55K avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$2K
typical micro grants · $1K–$2K
grant size
66%
deep partner · 27/41 multi-year
repeat
$3.1M
Assets (2024)
41
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
ANNA DIPPEL
Phone
(231) 929-4100
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $34K | $1.1M | $698K | 24 |
| 2022 | $42K | $871K | $-35K | 29 |
| 2023 | $38K | $2.0M | $1.0M | 27 |
| 2024 | $106K | $3.1M | $1.6M | 31 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 111 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$1K
Median
$2K
Average
$2K
75th Pctl
$2K
Maximum
$31K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
CL
Christopher M Lamb
4+ yrs
Officer
CL
Christopher M Lamb
4+ yrs
Officer
CL
Christopher M Lamb
4+ yrs
Officer
CL
Christopher M Lamb
4+ yrs
Officer
Grants Awarded (111 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gtbay Ymca Cdc | Traverse City, MI | $31,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2024 |
| Anna Dippel | Traverse City, MI | $10,000 | EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE | 2024 |
| Benzie County Central Schools | Benzonia, MI | $6,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2024 |
| The Rock of Kingsley Youth Center | Kingsley, MI | $5,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2024 |
| The Rock of Kingsley Youth Center | Kingsley, MI | $5,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2022 |
| Idaho Falls School District 91 | Idaho Falls, ID | $4,500 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2024 |
| Junior Achievement of Mi | Traverse City, MI | $4,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2024 |
| Newton'S Road Northwest | Traverse City, MI | $4,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2024 |
| Eastern Idaho Community | Idaho Falls, ID | $3,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2021 |
| The Rock of Kingsley Youth Center | Kingsley, MI | $3,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2023 |
| Long Lake Foundation | Interlochen, MI | $3,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2024 |
| Lssu Foundation | Sault Ste Marie, MI | $3,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2024 |
| Munson Healthcare Foundation | Traverse City, MI | $3,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2024 |
| Northwestern Michigan | Traverse City, MI | $3,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2024 |
| Traverse Health Clinic | Traverse City, MI | $2,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2021 |
| Kingsley Area Schools | Kingsley, MI | $2,000 | SPLIT 50/50 GENERAL PURPOSE AND WRESTLING PROGRAM | 2021 |
| Junior Achievement of Mi | Traverse City, MI | $2,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2021 |
| Newton'S Road Northwest | Traverse City, MI | $2,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2021 |
| United Way of Northwest Michigan | Traverse City, MI | $2,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2021 |
| Child & Family Services | Traverse City, MI | $2,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2021 |
| Newton'S Road Northwest | Traverse City, MI | $2,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2023 |
| Benzie County Central Schools | Benzonia, MI | $2,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2023 |
| Child & Family Services | Traverse City, MI | $2,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement of Mi | Traverse City, MI | $2,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2023 |
| Kingsley Area Schools | Kingsley, MI | $2,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2023 |