James a Childs and Susan M Childs Foundation
Invitation OnlyTraverse City, Michigan · EIN 85-6817533 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
23% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gtbay YMCA Cdc | Traverse City, MI | General purpose | $31,000 |
| Benzie County Central Schools | Benzonia, MI | General purpose | $6,000 |
| The Rock of Kingsley Youth Center | Kingsley, MI | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Idaho Falls School District 91 | Idaho Falls, ID | General purpose | $4,500 |
| Junior Achievement of Mi | Traverse City, MI | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Newton's Road Northwest | Traverse City, MI | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Long Lake Foundation | Interlochen, MI | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Lssu Foundation | Sault Ste Marie, MI | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Munson Healthcare Foundation | Traverse City, MI | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Northwestern Michigan | Traverse City, MI | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Child & Family Services | Traverse City, MI | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Kingsley Area Schools | Kingsley, MI | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Project Feed the Kids | Traverse City, MI | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Teton Valley Trails and Pathways | Driggs, ID | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Traverse Health Clinic | Traverse City, MI | General purpose | $2,000 |
| United Way of Idaho Falls & Bonneville County | Idaho Falls, ID | General purpose | $2,000 |
| United Way of Northwest Michigan | Traverse City, MI | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Women's Resource Center | Traverse City, MI | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Cherryland Humane Society | Traverse City, MI | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Mountain Bike the Tetons | Driggs, ID | General purpose | $1,500 |
| 22 2 None | Driggs, ID | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Greater Mi Chapter | Washington DC, DC | General purpose | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Lansing, MI | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nw Michigan | Traverse City, MI | General purpose | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General purpose | $1,000 |
| The Father Fred Foundation | Traverse City, MI | General purpose | $1,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Traverse City, MI | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanitygrand Traverse Region | Traverse City, MI | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Mt Holiday | Traverse City, MI | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Pace North | Traverse City, MI | General purpose | $1,000 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($10,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $106,000 | 31 |
| 2023 | $38,500 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 29, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542109349100709
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-6817533
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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