2023 ANNUAL REPORT
Financials & Member Engagement
Member Organizations by Type
We are a community of philanthropy ─ united, diverse and working together for a better, more equitable Michigan.
Total: 269 Member Organizations in our CMF Community as of December 31, 2023
87
Family Foundations (32%)
58
Community Foundations (22%)
38
Independent Foundations (14%)
26
Corporate Foundations & Giving Programs (10%)
No Data Found
23
Public Charities & Community College Foundations (9%)
14
Professional Advisors (5%)
12
Community Foundation Hosted Donor Advised Funds (4%)
11
Out of State Associates (4%)
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Your leadership and engagement strengthen our CMF community and the efforts we collectively lead to support Michigan communities. Thank you for your service across our network and state!
Our membership remains strong because of you – with member retention at 92% in 2023.
787
33
29
CMF members engaged in CMF-supported collaboratives, including the Great Lakes Funders Collaboration and Southeast Michigan Early Childhood Funders Collaborative.
Events & Resources
965
CMF members engaged in 44 peer community events, connecting by roles, issue areas and shared identities
595
Philanthropy staff, trustees, nonprofit and sector partners attended our 2023 Annual Conference across 2.5 days. Fostering Communities of Belonging featured 175 thought leaders from Michigan and across the country. Our main stage event speakers included a panel of Detroit leaders, Governor Gretchen Whitmer, john a. powell, Eric Liu and a dynamic panel of Michigan philanthropy leaders from across our membership.
382
CMF members engaged in 10 events, briefings and the 20th anniversary event hosted by the Governor’s Office of Foundation Liaison
229
Attendees participated across six virtual programs in CMF’s 2023 Equity Signature Series
No Data Found
185
Attendees engaged across four youth philanthropy events hosted in partnership with the Michigan Community Foundations Youth Project (MCFYP) Committee, CMF’s Mawby Intern and Learning to Give
108
CMF member organizations received support through our Ask CMF 1:1 technical service
63
CMF members engaged with policymakers through Foundations in Lansing and Foundations on the Hill
28
Ask CMF-developed resources were created for members, informed by member questions, on topics such as legal and governance best practices
Nearly 400 CMF members, nonprofit leaders and sector partners from 200 organizations gathered during our 50th anniversary regional celebrations in Midland, Kalamazoo, Gaylord, Marquette and Detroit and Detroit to celebrate our storied history and look to the future together, grounded in our collective equity journey.
Annual Conference Sponsors
50th Anniversary Regional Celebration Sponsors
William S. White Fund for Innovations in Community Philanthropy
CMF's Financials
As a CMF member, you are part of a vibrant and highly connected network of Michigan philanthropy staff and trustees who come together to share best practices, collaborate, learn from your peers and national experts in the field, and access the latest data to inform your work. CMF is here to serve as your guide and champion. Your investment in CMF helps to ensure we’re leading on the issues you care about most, strengthening our sector and providing the critical, customized supports that meet your unique needs. 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.
Revenue Breakdown
CMF’s endowment portfolio has an asset value of slightly more than $31 million as of December 31, 2023. View our most recent audit.
Questions? Connect with Randy VanAntwerp, CFOO at CMF.
No Data Found
45%
Special Initiatives
$2,832,637
27%
Membership Dues
$1,724,500
12%
Leadership Fund
$764,327
*Details below
8%
Endowment
$498,648
8%
Events
$536,665
Expense Breakdown
Questions? Connect with Randy VanAntwerp, CFOO at CMF.
No Data Found
55%
Wages & Benefits
$3,577,927
28%
Professional Services
$1,816,255
8%
Events
$539,139
3%
Travel & Training
$203,398
2%
Technology
$147,558
4%
Other Expenses
$270,355
Leadership Fund
Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation
Center for Arab American Philanthropy
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
Charlevoix County Community Foundation
Community Foundation of Marquette County
Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation
Kate Pew Wolters Foundation
Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation
Saginaw Community Foundation
The Jewish Fund
The Kresge Foundation
The Skillman Foundation
W.K. Kellogg Foundation
New CMF Headquarters!
While maintaining a statewide presence with virtual and in-person convenings and member engagement, along with a staff presence in Grand Rapids and Lansing, CMF’s new headquarters is situated in the New Center area of Detroit, along the northern Woodward Corridor on East Grand Boulevard! Thanks to the support of several CMF members, CMF is creating a space that will be a resource to our membership. It is intentionally designed to honor Detroit while embracing our statewide presence and best practices in eco-conscious workspaces, accessibility and inclusiveness. Renovations will be completed this summer.
Please note our new address:
3101 East Grand Blvd., Suite 300
Detroit, MI 48202
CMF’s new headquarters is located on East Grand Boulevard in Detroit.
Thank you to the generous supporters of CMF’s new Detroit headquarters!