Daniel J Kobasic Foundation

Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024

Escanaba, MIEIN 831149474

Annual Giving

$1.9M+68% YoY

Grants

Median Grant

$7K

Organizations Funded

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Foundation Overview

Mission

The mission of the Daniel J. Kobasic Foundation is to return some of my father's legacy back to the community through education, especially the trades.

Focus Areas

k-12 educationteacher salary supporthigher education scholarshipseducational facilities and capital projectsmusic and performing artsfine arts capital projectsclassical music programmingcancer treatment and research

Grant Types

scholarshipscapital projects and constructionoperating supportevent and fundraiser sponsorshipsequipment purchasetravel and competition grants

Funded Initiatives

STEM Scholarship (renewable up to 4 years, minimum 3.75 GPA); Nursing Scholarship (Bachelor of Science, renewable up to 4 years, minimum 3.75 GPA); Welding Scholarship (full tuition to Bay De Noc Community College)

How to Apply

Applications due Friday March 14th, 2025, with interviews with finalists scheduled for April 2025. Multiple scholarship programs with specific requirements.

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

Giving History

2024+68%

$1.9M

Grants

Median

$7K

States

2023+4%

$1.1M

Grants

Median

$11K

States

2022

$1.1M

Grants

Median

$6K

States

Grant Size Distribution

$7K

Typical Grant (Median)

$359

Smallest

$3K

25th Pctile

$43K

75th Pctile

$309K

Largest

Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $3K and $43K.

Largest Recent Grants

$309K

2024

OSF Healthare Foundation

MI · Construction of cancer clinic

$305K

2024

Delta Schoolcraft ISD

MI · Construction of instructional building

$264K

2024

Holy Name Catholic School

MI · Teacher salary support

$250K

2024

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

IA · Cancer research

$134K

2024

MAPS Education Foundation

MI · Educational facilities

Geographic Focus

$1.5M31 grants

$250K1 grants

$110K1 grants

$15K1 grants

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

Financial Overview

YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid

2024

$31.1M

$1.9M(6.1%)

2023

$19.7M

$1.1M(5.7%)

2022

$19.9M

$1.1M(5.4%)

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.