The Cousins Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBrighton, Michigan · EIN 81-2044087 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$44K
Organizations funded57
Typical grant$500
Total assets$134K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $420 and $530.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
92% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Christian Academy | Detroit, MI | Kids education-center | $6,000 |
| Reciprocal Mininstries Intl | Lehigh Acres, FL | Student tuition/food haiti | $4,770 |
| Verity Pregnancy & Med Resrch Ctr | Ft Myers, FL | Choose life | $4,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | Storm relief | $2,000 |
| The Navigators | Colorado Springs, CO | Christian ministry | $1,800 |
| Intl Fellowship Christian Jews | Washington, DC | Human services | $1,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Atlanta, GA | Storm relief & human services | $1,000 |
| Folds of Honor | Tulsa, OK | Veterans & military | $750 |
| The Hunger Project | New York, NY | Hunger | $650 |
| Ft Myers Rescue Mission | Ft Myers, FL | Human services | $600 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Ft Myers, FL | Human services | $600 |
| Umrc Heritage Foundation | Chelsea, MI | Senior living | $600 |
| American Indian College Fund | Denver, CO | Education | $550 |
| Answers in Genesis | Petersburg, KY | Religious | $550 |
| Action Against Hunger - USA | New York, NY | Hunger | $530 |
| Aig - Ark Encounter | Hebron, KY | Religious | $530 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Scottsdale, AZ | Consumer protection, legal aid | $530 |
| Creation Ministries International | Powder Springs, GA | Religious | $530 |
| Feeding America | Washington, DC | Hunger | $530 |
| Fisher House Foundation | Rockville, MD | Veterans & military | $530 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Education | $530 |
| National Military Family Assn | Alexandria, VA | Veterans & military | $530 |
| National Wwii Museum | New Orleans, LA | History | $530 |
| National Law Enforcement Offices | Washington, DC | First responders | $530 |
| Open Doors | Santa Ana, CA | Religious | $530 |
| Prager University | Sherman Oaks, CA | Education | $530 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | Public policy | $530 |
| American Lung Assn | Chicago, IL | Health general | $500 |
| Concerned Women for America | Pueblo, CO | Religious | $500 |
| Fl Sheriffs Association | Tallahassee, FL | First responders | $500 |
| Madonna College | Livonia, MI | Education | $500 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Davie, FL | Terminally-Chronically ill | $500 |
| Als Therapy | Watertown, MA | Health general | $450 |
| American Diabetes Assn | Arlington, VA | Health general | $430 |
| Marine Corps Heritage Foundation | Triangle, VA | History | $430 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | Triangle, VA | Child protection & sponsorship | $430 |
| Capital Research Center | Washington, DC | Civics corruption | $420 |
| Judicial Watch | Washington, DC | Civics corruption | $420 |
| National Wasp-Wwii Museum | Sweetwater, TX | History | $420 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Chicago, IL | Child protection | $420 |
| Ronald Reagan Presidential Found | Simi Valley, CA | History | $420 |
| Special Olympics | Washington, DC | Mental health & disabilities | $420 |
| Uso | Washington, DC | Veterans & miltary support | $420 |
| Cfact | Washington, DC | Education | $400 |
| Intercollegiate Studies Institute | Wilmington, DE | Education | $400 |
| Jewish Voice Ministries | Phoenix, AZ | Religious | $400 |
| Leadership Institute | Washington, DC | Education | $400 |
| Arthritis Foundation | North Port, FL | Health general | $350 |
| Crohn's Colitis Foundation | Boca Raton, FL | Health general | $350 |
| Institute for Energy Research | Washington, DC | Education | $350 |
| Slavic Gospel Assn | Loves Park, IL | Religious | $320 |
| American Center for Law & Justice | Washington, DC | Defending religious liberty | $300 |
| Goldwater Institute | Phoenix, AZ | Education | $300 |
| Pathway to Victory | Dallas, TX | Education | $300 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | Education | $300 |
| Caringbridge | Albert Lea, MN | Health general | $200 |
| Charity Watch | Chicago, IL | Education | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $43,510 | 57 |
| 2024 | $47,285 | 58 |
| 2023 | $42,780 | 58 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611479349100106
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-2044087
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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