kiwanis club of ann arbor foundation

What kiwanis club of ann arbor foundation does

The Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation founded in 1921 (incorporated separately in 1964) that operates the Kiwanis Thrift Sale to fund charitable programs serving children and families in Washtenaw County, Michigan. The Foundation's primary revenue engine is the Thrift Sale, a physical retail operation at the 123,000 sq ft Kiwanis Center at 100 N. Staebler Road in Ann Arbor, open Fridays 9AM-1PM and Saturdays 9AM-3PM, selling donated gently-used furniture, clothing, and household items at modest prices and averaging over $20,000 in gross sales per weekend. Secondary revenue includes member dues ($205/year for traditional members as of October 2024), rental income from tenant-occupied spaces within the facility, and Amazon Smile contributions.

The Foundation deploys this revenue across an interconnected portfolio of community programs. The Voucher Program allows social workers to bring clients to shop at the Thrift Sale at no cost; Warm the Children (sponsored in partnership with Old National Bank since 2017) provides $90 of new winter clothing per child; Finish Line Scholarships (with Washtenaw Community College since 2019) fund full-ride tuition/fees for degree completion; and Kiwanis members deliver over 4,000 meals annually through Ann Arbor Meals on Wheels. The Foundation also runs the Kiwanis Environmental Education Preserve (KEEP), youth Service Leadership Programs (Key Club, Circle K, Aktion Club), and the Flippin' for Kiwanis upcycling event. In FY2025 the Foundation distributed $1,346,794 in cash grants and gifted goods, bringing cumulative giving since 1921 to over $14.28 million across 80+ local agencies.

The Foundation is governed by an elected Board of Directors and operates with approximately 160 club members and 180 community volunteers (313 combined). It owns its Staebler Road facility debt-free after a 2017 sale of its prior downtown building for $2.75 million, and added solar panels in 2025. It is affiliated with but operationally independent from Kiwanis International.

Name

kiwanis club of ann arbor foundation

Legal name

Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor Foundation, Inc.

Website

https://a2kiwanis.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates a community thrift sale to fund grants, scholarships, and direct service programs for children, families, and students in Washtenaw County, Michigan, distributing over $1.3M in FY2025.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Philanthropy Services

NAICS

Used Merchandise Retailers (459510), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Donation, Resale & Disposal Coordination (HSAFAAAK)

Keywords

• Community philanthropy services
• Thrift retail operations
• Nonprofit grant making
• Volunteer service organization
• Youth and family support

Headquarters

HQ city

Ann Arbor

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Thrift Sale Operations: The Kiwanis Thrift Sale generates revenue through the sale of donated gently used goods including furniture, clothing, household items, and collectibles. All merchandise is donated by the community. Open Fridays 9AM-1PM and Saturdays 9AM-3PM at 100 N. Staebler Rd. location.
2. Member Dues and Donations: Club members pay annual dues ($205 for traditional and young professional members as of 10/1/2024). Individual members also make direct donations supporting causes like Haiti Nursing Foundation and Eliminate Project.
3. Rental Income: The organization owns and operates a 123,000 square foot facility with tenant-occupied spaces that generate supplemental rental income to support building expenses and fundraising activities.
4. Amazon Smile Program: The organization receives donations through Amazon Smile when supporters shop at smile.amazon.com, with Amazon donating 0.5% of eligible purchase prices to the foundation.

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Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor Foundation operates a weekly Thrift Sale that accepts donated goods from the community and resells them at modest prices to generate funds. Proceeds support grants to 80+ local nonprofits, full-ride scholarships at Washtenaw Community College, winter clothing for children in need, and volunteer-driven meal delivery for homebound adults.

Product overview

The Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor Foundation is a nonprofit charitable organization that operates as a single unified entity focused on serving children and families in Washtenaw County. The primary offering is the Kiwanis Thrift Sale, which accepts donated goods and sells them to raise funds. The organization supports the community through multiple interconnected programs: the Voucher Program enables social workers to provide free goods to families in need; the Warm the Children Program supplies winter clothing to children; Finish Line Scholarships fund full-ride education at Washtenaw Community College; and Meals on Wheels support delivers meals to homebound adults. Additional programs include the Kiwanis Environmental Education Preserve (KEEP) for environmental education, Service Leadership Programs for youth development, and the Flippin' for Kiwanis upcycling initiative. The Amazon Smile program provides an additional donation mechanism. All programs are funded primarily through proceeds from the Thrift Sale operations.

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Brands

• Finish Line Scholarships: Full-ride scholarships covering tuition, books, and fees for students at Washtenaw Community College to complete an Associate Degree or certificate.
• Warm the Children
• Voucher Program
• Kiwanis Environmental Education Preserve (KEEP)

Products and services

• Kiwanis Thrift Sale A weekly thrift sale that accepts donated gently used goods (furniture, clothing, household items, collectibles) from the community and resells them at modest prices, with all proceeds funding charitable programs in Washtenaw County. Open to the public two days per week at a 70,000 sq ft retail space.
• Voucher Program Program enabling social workers to bring clients in need to shop for free clothing and household items at the Kiwanis Thrift Sale, supporting families facing hardship. Supported 445 individuals and families with $83,000 in goods.
• Warm the Children Program Program providing $90 worth of new winter clothing (coats, hats, boots, mittens) per child at no cost to families in need in Washtenaw County. Has served thousands of local children since 1995.
• Finish Line Scholarships Full-ride scholarships covering tuition, books, and fees for Washtenaw Community College students to complete an Associate Degree or certificate program. Provided $118,787 in FY2025.
• Meals on Wheels Support Volunteer-driven meal delivery to homebound adults through the Ann Arbor Meals on Wheels program. Kiwanis volunteers handle one of 18 routes with 13-15 clients, delivering over 4,000 meals annually.
• Kiwanis Environmental Education Preserve (KEEP) A 7.6-acre environmental preserve with trails, educational programs, and conservation efforts adjacent to the Kiwanis Center, developed as a community resource for environmental education.
• Service Leadership Programs
• Annual Grant Program Annual grant cycle distributing cash grants to local nonprofits and service agencies in Washtenaw County serving children and families. Funds 80+ agencies supporting youth programs, after-school tutoring, educational services, summer camps, and family support services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Distributed over $1.3 million in cash grants and gifted goods in FY2025
• +3 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Circle K International at University of MichiganmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024University of Michigan collegiate service organization sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor. Large Circle K club participates in thrift sale volunteer activities and community service projects.
• Huron High School Key ClubmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024High school service leadership program sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor. Students develop leadership skills through community service.
• Aktion ClubmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Service leadership program for adults living with disabilities, sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor. Develops initiative and leadership skills while enabling integration into society.
• Six Youth Mental Health OrganizationsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Youth mental health grants totaling $150,000: $25,000 each to Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County, Michigan Medicine Patient/Family Life Specialists, Eisenberg Family Depression Center, Washtenaw Area Council for Teen Mental Wellness, Safehouse Center, and Ozone House.
• C S Mott Hospital, Corner Health, High Scope PreschoolmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Centennial anniversary grants totaling $124,125: $40,000 to Mott Hospital's Child and Family Life Programs, $44,125 to Corner Health, $40,000 to High Scope Preschool to support mental health services.
• Food Gatherers, Shelter Association of Washtenaw County, Hope Clinic of Ypsilanti, Foundations PreschoolmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020COVID-19 emergency response grants totaling $75,000: $20,000 each to Food Gatherers and Shelter Association, $20,000 to Hope Clinic, $15,000 to Foundations Preschool to assist with pandemic response.
• Washtenaw Community College FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Partnership to administer the 'Finish Line' scholarship program providing full-ride scholarships covering tuition, books, and fees for students to complete associate degrees. Students can receive first and second year funding based on progress toward degree completion.
• Eastern Michigan University, Washtenaw Community College, University of MichiganminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2018Academic partnerships for Kiwanis Environmental Education Preserve (KEEP). Students conduct studies of existing habitats, plant and animal life, and stormwater management as part of the environmental education initiative.
• Old National BankcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Partnership to lead the Warm the Children program in Washtenaw County. Bank provides administrative support and serves as donation collection point for the program providing new winter clothing to children in need.
• Ann Arbor Meals on Wheels (AAMOW)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1974Kiwanis members deliver meals to homebound adults five days a week. Kiwanis volunteers handle one of 18 routes with 13-15 clients, making approximately 10 deliveries daily. Over 4,000 meals delivered annually by Kiwanis volunteers.
• C.S. Mott Children's Hospital / University of Michigan Health SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1922Long-standing support for Child and Family Life Services Program. Club members make annual gifts to support Clement Child and Family Life Services at four Michigan hospitals including Mott Children's Hospital. Monthly contributions to 'Mott Pott' for additional support.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

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Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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