Hitchens Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyTraverse City, Michigan · EIN 38-3577617 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$341K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$5,264
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
5% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munson Healthcare Foundations | Traverse City, MI | General charitable purposes | $95,000 |
| Leland Public Schools | Leland, MI | General charitable purposes | $40,000 |
| St Joseph Church | Traverse City, MI | General charitable purposes | $40,000 |
| Traverse Health Clinic | Traverse City, MI | General charitable purposes | $35,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Traverse City, MI | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Pine Rest Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Child and Family Services of Nw Michigan | Traverse City, MI | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Archangel Gabriel Greek Orthodox Church | Williamsburg, MI | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Santiago Panama Mission Adventure | Lubbock, TX | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Christ the King Church | Williamsburg, MI | General charitable purposes | $5,264 |
| Immaculate Conception Church | Traverse City, MI | General charitable purposes | $5,264 |
| St Francis Church | Traverse City, MI | General charitable purposes | $5,264 |
| St Wenceslaus Church | Suttons Bay, MI | General charitable purposes | $5,263 |
| Cederville Music Booster Club | Cederville, MI | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Leland Educational Foundation | Leland, MI | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Stepping Stones Montessori | East Lansing, MI | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Cederville Booster Club | Cederville, MI | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Clark Township Ambulance | Cedarville, MI | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Clark Township Fire Department | Cedarville, MI | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $341,055 | 19 |
| 2022 | $33,000 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Feb 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202540359349100209
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3577617
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.