The Hough Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 45-2697781
Foundation Overview
Based in Bingham Farms, MI, The Hough Foundation has awarded 184 grants totaling $10,355,722 to organizations in Michigan, Montana and 10 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $603,100, with a median award of $8,750.
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New Applicant Friendliness
6 of 22 recipients (27%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
74% of all grants are concentrated in Michigan, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Michigan, funding concentrates in Detroit (11%), Hillsdale (9%), Ann Arbor (9%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 69% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (45%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Hough Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont Hospital Foundation | $250,000 | Southfield, MI, US | Medical Services | 2024 |
| Big Sky Community Organization | $60,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | Preserve Natural Resources | 2024 |
| Fly Fishers International | $1,000 | Grayling, MI, US | Education | 2024 |
| Henry Ford College Foundation | $6,500 | Dearborn, MI, US | Educational Programs | 2024 |
| Hillsdale College | $501,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Scholarships | 2024 |
| Kalamazoo College | $20,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Scholarships | 2024 |
| Mary's Mercy Center | $5,000 | San Bernardino, CA, US | Social Welfare | 2024 |
| Motor City Lyric Opera | $5,000 | Bloomfield Hills, MI, US | Arts Enrichment Programming | 2024 |
| Northbrook Presbyterian Church | $25,000 | Beverly Hills, MI, US | Religious | 2024 |
| Remembering Cherubs | $2,000 | Canton, MI, US | Medical Services | 2024 |
| Saugatuck Dunes Coastal Alliance | $10,000 | Saugatuck, MI, US | Preserve Natural Areas | 2024 |
| Society For Re-institutionalization | $5,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Education | 2024 |
| University Of Michigan Health Syste | $75,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Medical Research | 2024 |
| Yes Center Inc | $4,500 | Grand Ledge, MI, US | Youth Mentoring | 2024 |
| Young America's Foundation | $1,000 | Reston, VA, US | Education | 2024 |
| Apopo Us Inc | $35,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Safety | 2024 |
| Warriors And Quiet Waters | $25,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | Veteran Services | 2024 |
| House Of Providence | $2,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Social Welfare, Housing | 2024 |
| Foundation St Louis Academy | $10,000 | Coral Springs, FL, US | Education | 2024 |
| Children's Miracle Network | $10,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Children Medical Services | 2024 |
| Franklin-bingham Farms Police Ben | $1,000 | Franklin, MI, US | Social Welfare | 2024 |
| Warfighter Scuba | $1,000 | Cave Creek, AZ, US | Veterans Services | 2024 |
| Beaumont Hospital Foundation | $520,000 | Southfield, MI, US | Medical Services | 2023 |
| Big Sky Community Organization | $110,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | Preserve Natural Resources | 2023 |
| Fly Fishers International | $1,000 | Grayling, MI, US | Education | 2023 |
| Global Education & Sports Found | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | Youth Sports Opportunity | 2023 |
| Henry Ford College Foundation | $4,500 | Dearborn, MI, US | Educational Programs | 2023 |
| Hillsdale College | $501,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Holley Family Village Inc | $2,500 | Brooklyn, MI, US | Services For Blind-hearing Impaired | 2023 |
| Kalamazoo College | $20,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Mary's Mercy Center | $5,000 | San Bernardino, CA, US | Social Welfare | 2023 |
| Mercy Foundation Of Des Moines | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Social Society Benefit | 2023 |
| Mitoaction | $2,000 | Novi, MI, US | Medical Research | 2023 |
| Motor City Lyric Opera | $5,000 | Bloomfield Hills, MI, US | Arts Enrichment Programming | 2023 |
| Northbrook Presbyterian Church | $25,000 | Beverly Hills, MI, US | Religious | 2023 |
| Remembering Cherubs | $5,000 | Canton, MI, US | Medical Services | 2023 |
| Saugatuck Dunes Coastal Alliance | $10,000 | Saugatuck, MI, US | Preserve Natural Areas | 2023 |
| Society For Re-institutionalization | $5,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Education | 2023 |
| University Of Michigan Health Syste | $10,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Medical Research | 2023 |
| Yes Center Inc | $3,000 | Grand Ledge, MI, US | Youth Mentoring | 2023 |
| Beaumont Hospital Foundation | $260,000 | Southfield, MI, US | Medical Services | 2022 |
| Big Sky Community Organization | $100,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | Preserve Natural Resources | 2022 |
| Fly Fishers International | $1,000 | Grayling, MI, US | Education | 2022 |
| Franklin Bingham Farms Police Bene | $2,500 | Franklin, MI, US | Police Officer Family Support | 2022 |
| Henry Ford College Foundation | $5,000 | Dearborn, MI, US | Educational Programs | 2022 |
| Hillsdale College | $501,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| House Of Providence | $3,500 | Oxford, MI, US | Youth Foster Care Housing | 2022 |
| Kalamazoo College | $20,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Mercy Foundation Of Des Moines | $6,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Social Society Benefit | 2022 |
| Northbrook Presbyterian Church | $27,500 | Beverly Hills, MI, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Remembering Cherubs | $3,500 | Canton, MI, US | Medical Services | 2022 |
| Saugatuck Dunes Coastal Alliance | $10,000 | Saugatuck, MI, US | Preserve Natural Areas | 2022 |
| Society For Re-institutionalization | $5,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Education | 2022 |
| University Of Michigan Health Syste | $110,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Yes Center Inc | $3,000 | Grand Ledge, MI, US | Youth Mentoring | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Children Of Haiti Enhancement | $10,000 | Miami, FL, US | Child Welfare | 2022 |
| Gallatin River Task Force | $5,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | Water Conservation | 2022 |
| Fiscal Sponsor 4 Good Inc | $10,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Brain Health Research | 2022 |
| Mitoaction | $25,000 | Novi, MI, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Motor City Lyric Opera | $5,000 | Bloomfield Hills, MI, US | Arts Enrichment Programming | 2022 |
| Beaumont Hospital Foundation | $260,000 | Southfield, MI, US | Medical Services | 2022 |
| Big Sky Community Organization | $100,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | Preserve Natural Resources | 2022 |
| Fly Fishers International | $1,000 | Grayling, MI, US | Education | 2022 |
| Franklin Bingham Farms Police Bene | $2,500 | Franklin, MI, US | Police Officer Family Support | 2022 |
| Henry Ford College Foundation | $5,000 | Dearborn, MI, US | Educational Programs | 2022 |
| Hillsdale College | $501,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| House Of Providence | $3,500 | Oxford, MI, US | Youth Foster Care Housing | 2022 |
| Kalamazoo College | $20,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Mercy Foundation Of Des Moines | $6,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Social Society Benefit | 2022 |
| Northbrook Presbyterian Church | $27,500 | Beverly Hills, MI, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Remembering Cherubs | $3,500 | Canton, MI, US | Medical Services | 2022 |
| Saugatuck Dunes Coastal Alliance | $10,000 | Saugatuck, MI, US | Preserve Natural Areas | 2022 |
| Society For Re-institutionalization | $5,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Education | 2022 |
| University Of Michigan Health Syste | $110,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Yes Center Inc | $3,000 | Grand Ledge, MI, US | Youth Mentoring | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Children Of Haiti Enhancement | $10,000 | Miami, FL, US | Child Welfare | 2022 |
| Gallatin River Task Force | $5,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | Water Conservation | 2022 |
| Fiscal Sponsor 4 Good Inc | $10,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Brain Health Research | 2022 |
| Mitoaction | $25,000 | Novi, MI, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Motor City Lyric Opera | $5,000 | Bloomfield Hills, MI, US | Arts Enrichment Programming | 2022 |
| Beaumont Hospital Foundation | $260,000 | Southfield, MI, US | Medical Services | 2022 |
| Big Sky Community Organization | $100,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | Preserve Natural Resources | 2022 |
| Fly Fishers International | $1,000 | Grayling, MI, US | Education | 2022 |
| Franklin Bingham Farms Police Bene | $2,500 | Franklin, MI, US | Police Officer Family Support | 2022 |
| Henry Ford College Foundation | $5,000 | Dearborn, MI, US | Educational Programs | 2022 |
| Hillsdale College | $501,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| House Of Providence | $3,500 | Oxford, MI, US | Youth Foster Care Housing | 2022 |
| Kalamazoo College | $20,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Mercy Foundation Of Des Moines | $6,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Social Society Benefit | 2022 |
| Northbrook Presbyterian Church | $27,500 | Beverly Hills, MI, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Remembering Cherubs | $3,500 | Canton, MI, US | Medical Services | 2022 |
| Saugatuck Dunes Coastal Alliance | $10,000 | Saugatuck, MI, US | Preserve Natural Areas | 2022 |
| Society For Re-institutionalization | $5,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Education | 2022 |
| University Of Michigan Health Syste | $110,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Yes Center Inc | $3,000 | Grand Ledge, MI, US | Youth Mentoring | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Children Of Haiti Enhancement | $10,000 | Miami, FL, US | Child Welfare | 2022 |
| Gallatin River Task Force | $5,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | Water Conservation | 2022 |
| Fiscal Sponsor 4 Good Inc | $10,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Brain Health Research | 2022 |
| Mitoaction | $25,000 | Novi, MI, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Motor City Lyric Opera | $5,000 | Bloomfield Hills, MI, US | Arts Enrichment Programming | 2022 |
| Beaumont Hospital Foundation | $510,000 | Southfield, MI, US | Medical Services | 2021 |
| Big Sky Community Organization | $100,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | Preserve Natural Resources | 2021 |
| Blank Park Zoo | $100,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Education | 2021 |
| Fly Fishers International | $1,000 | Grayling, MI, US | Education | 2021 |
| Frank Mclean Forever Inc | $25,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Sudc Awarness And Research | 2021 |
| Franklin Bingham Farms Police Bene | $2,500 | Franklin, MI, US | Police Officer Family Support | 2021 |
| Henry Ford College Foundation | $5,000 | Dearborn, MI, US | Educational Programs | 2021 |
| Hillsdale College | $603,100 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| House Of Providence | $3,000 | Oxford, MI, US | Youth Foster Care Housing | 2021 |
| Kalamazoo College | $20,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Mercy Foundation Of Des Moines | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Social Society Benefit | 2021 |
| Northbrook Presbyterian Church | $27,500 | Beverly Hills, MI, US | Religious | 2021 |
| Plant Based Nutrition Support Group | $7,500 | West Bloomfield, MI, US | Education | 2021 |
| Remembering Cherubs | $3,500 | Canton, MI, US | Medical Services | 2021 |
| Saugatuck Dunes Coastal Alliance | $2,500 | Saugatuck, MI, US | Preserve Natural Areas | 2021 |
| Society For Re-institutionalization | $5,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Education | 2021 |
| University Of Michigan Health Syste | $50,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Medical Research | 2021 |
| Yes Center Inc | $3,500 | Grand Ledge, MI, US | Youth Mentoring | 2021 |
| American Heart Association | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Medical Research | 2020 |
| Beaumont Hospital Foundation | $285,000 | Southfield, MI, US | Medical Services | 2020 |
| Blank Park Zoo | $100,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Education | 2020 |
| Citywide Mentoring | $4,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Education | 2020 |
| Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation | $10,000 | Birmingham, MI, US | Medical Research | 2020 |
| Fems For Change | $2,000 | Bloomfield Hills, MI, US | Education | 2020 |
| Fly Fishers International | $1,000 | Grayling, MI, US | Education | 2020 |
| Frank Mclean Forever Inc | $25,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Sudc Awarness And Research | 2020 |
| Gleaner's Food Bank | $50,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Food Bank Support | 2020 |
| Henry Ford College Foundation | $4,000 | Dearborn, MI, US | Educational Programs | 2020 |
| Hillsdale College | $410,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Kalamazoo College | $20,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Mercy Foundation Of Des Moines | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Social Society Benefit | 2020 |
| Northbrook Presbyterian Church | $25,000 | Beverly Hills, MI, US | Religious | 2020 |
| Plant Based Nutrition Support Group | $5,000 | West Bloomfield, MI, US | Education | 2020 |
| Remembering Cherubs | $2,000 | Canton, MI, US | Medical Services | 2020 |
| Saugatuck Dunes Coastal Alliance | $5,000 | Saugatuck, MI, US | Preserve Natural Areas | 2020 |
| Society For Re-institutionalization | $5,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Education | 2020 |
| University Of Michigan Health Syste | $10,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Medical Research | 2020 |
| Yes Center Inc | $3,000 | Grand Ledge, MI, US | Youth Mentoring | 2020 |
| Young Americas Foundation | $2,500 | Bloomfield Hills, MI, US | Education | 2020 |
| Big Sky Community Foundation | $225,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | Preserve Natural Areas | 2018 |
| Des Moines Area Community College | $2,500 | Ankeny, IA, US | Educational Programs | 2018 |
| Henry Ford College Foundation | $6,000 | Dearborn, MI, US | Educational Programs | 2018 |
| Hillsdale College | $500,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| House Of Providence | $3,000 | Oxford, MI, US | Child Welfare | 2018 |
| Kalamazoo College | $20,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Mercy Foundation Of Des Moines | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Social Society Benefit | 2018 |
| Northbrook Presbyterian Church | $25,000 | Beverly Hills, MI, US | Religious | 2018 |
| Rotary Club Of Des Moines | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Humanitarian Service | 2018 |
| Saugatuck Dunes Coastal Alliance | $5,000 | Saugatuck, MI, US | Preserve Natural Areas | 2018 |
| Society For Re-institutionalization | $5,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Education | 2018 |
| University Of Michigan Health Syste | $10,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Medical Research | 2018 |
| University Of Michigan Health Syste | $52,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Wilma Angel Of Mercy | $2,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Social Society Benefit | 2018 |
| Yes Center Inc | $4,000 | Grand Ledge, MI, US | Youth Mentoring | 2018 |
| Big Sky Community Foundation | $100,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | Preserve Natural Areas | 2017 |
| Henry Ford College Foundation | $7,500 | Dearborn, MI, US | Educational Programs | 2017 |
| Hillsdale College | $500,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Kalamazoo College | $20,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Saugatuck Dunes Coastal Alliance | $5,000 | Saugatuck, MI, US | Preserve Natural Areas | 2017 |
| University Of Michigan Health Syste | $50,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Medical Research | 2017 |
| Yes Center Inc | $3,000 | Grand Ledge, MI, US | Youth Mentoring | 2017 |
| Loras College | $25,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Education | 2017 |
| Children's Miracle Network | $1,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Patient Treatment | 2017 |
| Society For Re-institutionalization | $5,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Education | 2017 |
| Wilma Angel Of Mercy | $2,500 | Detroit, MI, US | Social Society Benefit | 2017 |
| International Federation Of Fly Fis | $2,500 | Grayling, MI, US | Education/conservation | 2017 |
| Detroit Dog Rescue | $5,000 | St Claire Shores, MI, US | Animal Welfare | 2017 |
| Yoga Moves Ms | $5,000 | Franklin, MI, US | Diseases & Disorders | 2017 |
| Big Sky Community Foundation | $80,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | Preserve Natural Areas | 2016 |
| Detroit Athletic Club Foundation | $10,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Military Academics | 2016 |
| Henry Ford College Foundation | $5,000 | Dearborn, MI, US | Educational Programs | 2016 |
| Hillsdale College | $250,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Scholarships | 2016 |
| Kalamazoo College | $20,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Scholarships | 2016 |
| Saugatuck Dunes Coastal Alliance | $5,000 | Saugatuck, MI, US | Preserve Natural Areas | 2016 |
| University Of Michigan Health Syste | $10,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Alzheimer's Research | 2016 |
| University Of Michigan Health Syste | $80,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Pharmacy Scholarship | 2016 |
| Yes Center Inc | $5,000 | Grand Ledge, MI, US | Youth Mentoring | 2016 |
| Defender Mobility | $14,122 | Redford, MI, US | Veterans' Welfare | 2016 |
| Hillsdale College | $25,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Scholarships | 2016 |
| Hillsdale College | $100,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Scholarships | 2016 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $20,000 | Gainesville, FL, US | Medical Support Facility | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 45-2697781 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 32907 BINGHAM LANE Bingham Farms, MI 48025-0000 |
Key People (6)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Hough Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | David R Hough |
|---|---|
| Vice Preside | Bonnie J Hough |
| Treasurer | Trevor D Hough |
| Director | Hilary M Romkey |
| Director | Shannon M Hough |
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