BERRIEN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC

Private FoundationIRS data 2022–2024

ST JOSEPH, MIEIN 386057160 Website

Annual Giving

$7.7M+23% YoY

Grants

195

Median Grant

$18K

Organizations Funded

199

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Foundation Overview

Mission

To connect the power of people who care with causes and organizations that strengthen our communities

Focus Areas

k-12 educationearly literacyschool technology (1-to-1 programs)youth development and summer youth programsafterschool and enrichment programsscholarshipsfood security and mobile food pantrieshomelessness and shelter services

Grant Types

general operating supportcapital campaigns and facility/capital improvementsproject/program grantsscholarshipsindividual assistance/direct aid

Funded Initiatives

For Good Grants (Major up to $15,000, Minor up to $1,500); Frederick S. Upton Foundation grants; Big Idea Grants ($50,000 and $25,000); Carolyns Kids grants; Heart of Cook grants

How to Apply

Multiple programs with different deadlines - For Good Grants due April 1 and October 1; Frederick S. Upton Foundation deadlines March 15, June 15, October 15; Big Idea LOI due April 1

Does Not Fund

Organizations receiving awards for three consecutive years must take one year off

Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

Giving History

2024+23%

$7.7M

Grants

195

Median

$18K

States

2023-4%

$6.2M

Grants

195

Median

$18K

States

2022

$6.5M

Grants

156

Median

$15K

States

Grant Size Distribution

$18K

Typical Grant (Median)

$5K

Smallest

$10K

25th Pctile

$32K

75th Pctile

$580K

Largest

Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $10K and $32K.

Largest Recent Grants

$580K

2024

THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO FOUNDATION

OH · SENIOR DESIGN CLINIC PROGRAM

$388K

2024

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

MI · SUMMER POP UP! SERIES EXPANSION, SPENDABLE DISTRIBUTION, SYMPHONY: UNEXPECTED, GENERAL SUPPORT, , LAKE MICHIGAN YOUTH SYMPHONY SUPPORT, RADICAL ACTS OF MUSIC, MUSIC OUTREACH PROGRAM, EDUCATIONAL CONCERTS

$361K

2024

ST JOSEPH PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION

MI · GENERAL SUPPORT, NO SHOW BALL, MARGARET B. UPTON VOLUNTEER AWARD, PRE-K-5 LITERACY INITIATIVE, STEINWAY PIANO PURCHASE & LIBRARY UPDATES, SJHS BAND & ORCHESTRA SUPPORT

$291K

2024

YMCA OF GREATER MICHIANA

MI · CAPITAL CAMPAIGN, BUILDING CAMPAIGN, GENERAL SUPPORT

$290K

2024

ST JOSEPH COMMUNITY PARK FOUNDATION

MI · KALEIDOSCOPE PLAYGROUND AT KIWANIS PARK PROJECT IS A COLLABORATION TO BUILD AN ALL-ABILITIES PARK., KALEIDOSCOPE PLAYGROUND AT KIWANIS PARK, GENERAL SUPPORT

Geographic Focus

$5.3M135 grants

$841K3 grants

$272K9 grants

$170K2 grants

$128K3 grants

Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

Financial Overview

YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid

2024

$109.5M

$8.1M(7.4%)

2023

$91.9M

$6.8M(7.4%)

2022

$80.8M

$7.0M(8.6%)

Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.