The Hough Foundation
Invitation OnlyBingham Farms, Michigan · EIN 45-2697781 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.1M
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$6,500
Total assets$16.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $25,000.
From the return
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
36% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Scholarships | $501,000 |
| Beaumont Hospital Foundation | Southfield, MI | Medical services | $250,000 |
| University of Michigan Health Syste | Ann Arbor, MI | Medical research | $75,000 |
| Big Sky Community Organization | Big Sky, MT | Preserve natural resources | $60,000 |
| Apopo US Inc | Washington, DC | Public safety | $35,000 |
| Northbrook Presbyterian Church | Beverly Hills, MI | Religious | $25,000 |
| Warriors and Quiet Waters | Bozeman, MT | Veteran services | $25,000 |
| Kalamazoo College | Kalamazoo, MI | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Saugatuck Dunes Coastal Alliance | Saugatuck, MI | Preserve natural areas | $10,000 |
| Foundation St Louis Academy | Coral Springs, FL | Education | $10,000 |
| Children's Miracle Network | Salt Lake City, UT | Children medical services | $10,000 |
| Henry Ford College Foundation | Dearborn, MI | Educational programs | $6,500 |
| Mary's Mercy Center | San Bernardino, CA | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Motor City Lyric Opera | Bloomfield Hills, MI | Arts enrichment programming | $5,000 |
| Society for Re-Institutionalization | Detroit, MI | Education | $5,000 |
| Yes Center Inc | Grand Ledge, MI | Youth mentoring | $4,500 |
| Remembering Cherubs | Canton, MI | Medical services | $2,000 |
| House of Providence | Detroit, MI | Social welfare, housing | $2,000 |
| Fly Fishers International | Grayling, MI | Education | $1,000 |
| Young America's Foundation Reagan Ranch Center | Reston, VA | Education | $1,000 |
| Franklin-Bingham Farms Police Ben | Franklin, MI | Social welfare | $1,000 |
| Warfighter Scuba | Cave Creek, AZ | Veterans services | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,055,000 | 22 |
| 2023 | $1,244,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523099349101822
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-2697781
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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