2025 Annual Report
Financials & Engagement
As a CMF member, you are part of a community of Michigan philanthropy staff and trustees who come together to share leading-edge practices, engage in collective action, learn from peers and national experts in the field, and explore data and trends. CMF is here to serve as your guide and champion. Your investment in CMF helps to ensure we’re effectively supporting you in a fluid policy landscape and leading on the issues you care about most, strengthening our sector and providing the critical, customized supports that meet your unique needs.
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Member Organizations by Type
We are a community of philanthropy ─ united, diverse and working together for a better, more equitable Michigan.
56
Community Foundations
10
Community Foundations Hosted Donor Advised Funds
25
Corporate Foundations & Giving Programs
69
Family Foundations
31
Independent Foundations
9
Individuals & Out of State Associates
18
Professional Advisors
18
Public Charities & Community College Foundations
*Numbers represent counts, not percentages. | Total: 236 Member Organizations in our CMF community as of December 31, 2025.
Our CMF Community
Thank you for your leadership and engagement in our community of philanthropy! Our vibrant and highly connected network is stronger because of you and your contributions to Michigan philanthropy. CMF’s member retention rate is 94% because our members see and experience the value of this community and the strength and support of a leadership organization dedicated to you.
2025 by the Numbers
Networking & Learning Together Through Peer Connections
1,067 CMF members from 129 different organizations engaged in 46 peer community-hosted events, connecting by roles, issue areas and shared identities.
Expanding Your Network & Strengthening Connections
110 CMF members from 78 different organizations engaged in peer communities and committees.
Advocacy in Action
CMF sent 8 letters to state and federal policymakers, educating them about the role of philanthropy.
Fostering Connections in Our CMF Community
83 CMF members participated in our peer-to-peer PhilanthroPEERs activity during the Annual Conference to foster connections between emerging and experienced leaders, enhance the conference experience for those newer to the field, and build a strong community of philanthropy through networking. Many members volunteered to continue participating to help welcome new individuals to our membership.
Access to Thought Leaders & Experts
77 individuals from 59 different organizations shared insights with our CMF community as guest speakers at convenings, special briefings, and other events. CMF connects you with thought leaders and issue experts in Michigan philanthropy, state and national sector organizations, state agencies and beyond.
Our Community’s Annual Gathering
556 philanthropy staff and trustees, nonprofit partners and sector leaders attended our 2025 Annual Conference: Meeting the Moment Together. The conference featured 166 thought leaders from Michigan and across the country as presenters. Our main stage featured keynote speakers Titus Kaphar, Judy Woodruff, John Palfrey, Diane Yentel, Dr. Mona Hanna and Deborah Aubert Thomas.
Engaging Youth Leaders & Adult Allies
258 young people serving on youth advisory councils (YACs) at Michigan community foundations participated in regional trainings and youth philanthropy convenings supported by CMF. 152 YAC members attended the 2025 Youth Grantmakers Summer Leadership Conference, hosted by the Michigan Community Foundations Youth Project (MCFYP) Committee and CMF.
Building Relationships with Policymakers
46 individuals joined us in Washington, D.C., for Foundations on the Hill 2025, including CMF members and staff, along with staff from our partners at the Governor’s Office of Foundation Liaison and the Michigan Nonprofit Association. Additionally, 22 CMF members attended Foundations in Lansing, with meetings focused on early childhood education, housing, and career and technical education.
Ask CMF
99 CMF member organizations received support through our Ask CMF 1:1 technical service, submitting a total of 446 questions and requests. In 2025, Ask CMF produced several new and updated timely publications in our “What Boards and Executives Need to Know” series, a new “Political Activity for Foundations, Staff and Leadership” resource and a new on-demand video series.
Sharing Timely Policy Updates
CMF hosted a slate of advocacy trainings and webinars, 4 Quarterly Policy Updates and 4 Policy Roundtable virtual events, all to help CMF members gain insights into current and potential policy implications and explore opportunities for collective action on policy issues. CMF’s Policy team also shared 50 posts featuring state and federal policy news via the Policy Online Community, which is open to all members as another way to stay connected to the dynamic and fast-moving policy landscape.
Celebrating New & Returning CMF Members!
TRUE Community Credit Union
River City Foundation
Solve for X Impact Corporation
Doeren Mayhew
Güd Marketing
1837 Partners
Inspiring Impact, LLC
Friends of Lake Leelanau Foundation
Corewell Health Foundation Southwest Michigan
Herrick Foundation
Edward Lowe Foundation
Quatrro Business Support Services
Plante & Plante, PLLC
Michigan Women Forward
Cass County Mental Health Foundation
Annual Conference Sponsors & Exhibitors
Thank you to our 2025 sponsors and exhibitors for making our conference a highly impactful experience for Michigan philanthropy!
CMF’s Financials
We are deeply grateful for your continued trust in and support of CMF, and we are proud to serve as diligent stewards of your financial investment.
Revenues
CMF’s endowment portfolio has an asset value of slightly more than $38.6 million as of December 31, 2025. View our most recent audit. Questions? Connect with Randy VanAntwerp, CFOO at CMF.
43% | $ 3,100,767
Special Initiatives
23% | $1,645,360
Membership Dues
15% | $1,080,787
Events and Other Revenue
9% | $696,815
Endowment
10% | $722,852
Leadership Fund
Expenses
61% | $4,181,986
Wages & Benefits
18% | $1,243,447
Professional Services
10% | $679,203
Events
6% | $451,172
Other Expenses
3% | $203,058
Travel & Training
2% | $142,194
Technology
Leadership Fund
Thank you to the following CMF members for their generous contributions to our Leadership Fund, which directly supports implementation of our Equity at the Center strategic framework. When a nonprofit organization like CMF receives multi-year funding, general operating support and other contributions beyond dues, we have the flexibility to deepen the ways we live into our mission of leading, strengthening and supporting Michigan philanthropy, with equity at the center.
Birtwistle Family Foundation
Center for Arab American Philanthropy
Charles Steward Mott Foundation
Community Foundation of Marquette County
Fetzer Institute
Ford Philanthropy
Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Grand Traverse Regional Community
Keller Foundation
Martin Family Foundation
Megan Johnston
Phillip Wm. Fisher Fund
Rotary Charities of Traverse City
Saginaw Community Foundation
Song Foundation
Steelcase Foundation
The Kresge Foundation
The Skillman Foundation
Wege Foundation
W.K. Kellogg Foundation