The Northern Lights Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyAnn Arbor, Michigan · EIN 81-0866529 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$230K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$5.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $10,000.
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
66% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leelanu Conservancy | Leland, MI | Environment | $25,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Human services | $20,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Human services | $19,000 |
| American Red Cross LA Region | Los Angeles, CA | Health | $10,000 |
| California Fire Foundation | Sacramento, CA | Environment | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Ann Arbor, MI | Health | $10,000 |
| Friends in Deed | Ypsilanti, MI | Human services | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Human services | $10,000 |
| Hopi Foundationkuyi Radio | Kykotsmovi, AZ | Education & arts | $10,000 |
| Skagit Valley Foundation | Mt Vernon, WA | Human services | $10,000 |
| West Michigan Community Help Network | Muskegon, MI | Civic engagement | $10,000 |
| Cet Public Media Connect | Cincinnati, OH | Education & arts | $10,000 |
| Kexp | Seattle, WA | Education & arts | $10,000 |
| Marfa Public Radio Krts | Marfa, TX | Education & arts | $10,000 |
| Kdna Org | Granger, WA | Education & arts | $10,000 |
| Wnmu Public Radio | Marquette, MI | Education & arts | $10,000 |
| Krwg Public Media | Las Cruces, NM | Education & arts | $10,000 |
| Ap Radio Orgksdp | Sand Point, AK | Education & arts | $10,000 |
| Hope Clinic - Ypsilanti | Ypsilanti, MI | Health | $10,000 |
| Ann Arbor Community Foundation | Ann Arbor, MI | Human services | $5,000 |
| The Afiya Center | Dallas, TX | Human rights | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $230,000 | 21 |
| 2024 | $169,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $205,000 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611359349101701
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-0866529
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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