Tuktawa Foundation
Historical FunderOrchard Lake, Michigan · EIN 38-3393453 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$609K
Organizations funded51
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$11M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | TUKTAWA FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 4812 WILLOW LANE, ORCHARD LAKE MI 48324 |
| Phone | 2486812475 |
| N/A | |
| Form and materials | NO REQUIRED FORM |
| Deadlines | NO DEADLINE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
17% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Ford Health Systems | Detroit, MI | Social welfare | $100,000 |
| Austin Sunshine Camps | Austin, TX | Social welfare | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Southfield, MI | Social welfare | $25,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Se Mich -Detroit Service Ctr | Detroit, MI | Social welfare | $20,000 |
| Glen Lake Association | Glen Arbor, MI | Social welfare | $20,000 |
| Gleaners Food Bank | Detroit, MI | Social welfare | $18,000 |
| Leader Dogs for the Blind | Rochester Hills, MI | Social welfare | $16,000 |
| Austin Junior Forum | Austin, TX | Social welfare | $15,000 |
| Boy and Girls Club of Troy | Troy, MI | Social welfare | $15,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Detroit, MI | Social welfare | $15,000 |
| Fishtown Preservation | Leland, MI | Social welfare | $15,000 |
| Forgotten Harvest | Oak Park, MI | Social welfare | $15,000 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | Interlochen, MI | Social welfaresocial welfare | $15,000 |
| Leelanau Conservation District | Suttons Bay, MI | Social welfare | $15,000 |
| Libraries of Love | Pflugerville, TX | Social welfare | $15,000 |
| Michigan Humane Society | Bingham Farms, MI | Social welfare | $15,000 |
| The Community House | Birmingham, MI | Social welfare | $15,000 |
| The Henry Ford | Dearborn, MI | Social welfare | $15,000 |
| Open Door Outreach Center | Waterford, MI | Social welfare | $13,000 |
| Leelanau Conservancy | Leland, MI | Social welfare | $12,500 |
| Inland Seas Education Association | Suttons Bay, MI | Social welfare | $12,000 |
| Crossroads of Michigan | Detroit, MI | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan | Southfield, MI | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| Great Lakes Children's Museum | Traverse City, MI | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| Karma Sue | Aurora, CO | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| Leelanau Historical | Leland, MI | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| Maritime Heritage Alliance | Traverse City, MI | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| Metroparks Foundation (Huron County) | Brighton, MI | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| Science and Engineering Fair of Met Detroit | Farmington, MI | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| Thrive Medical Foundation | Traverse City, MI | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| Service Dogs Inc | Dripping Springs, TX | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| Sam & Devorah Foundation for Trans Youth | Chatham, NJ | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear | Empire, MI | Social welfare | $6,415 |
| Far Therapeutic Arts and Recreation | Birmingham, MI | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Fox Island Lighthouse Association | Traverse City, MI | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Haven | Pontiac, MI | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Indiana University Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Mariners Inn | Detroit, MI | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Munson Healthcare | Traverse City, MI | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Old Newsboys' Goodfellow Fund | Detroit, MI | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Sage Studio | Austin, TX | Socail welfare | $5,000 |
| St Anne's Mead | Southfield, MI | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Michael's Place | Traverse City, MI | Social welfare | $3,500 |
| Special Olympics | Bloomfield, MI | Social welfare | $3,000 |
| The Ark | Ann Arbor, MI | Social welfare | $3,000 |
| Wigs 4 Kids | St Clair Shores, MI | Social welfare | $3,000 |
| Power Book Bags | Suttons Bay, MI | Educational | $3,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit | Detroit, MI | Social welfare | $2,000 |
| Great Lakes Culinary Institute (Northwestern Michigan College) | Traverse City, MI | Educational | $2,000 |
| Child and Family Services of Northwestern Michigan | Traverse City, MI | Social welfare | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Hunley | Columbia, SC | Social welfare | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $609,415 | 51 |
| 2023 | $523,500 | 40 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532559349100218
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3393453
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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