Private foundation · EIN 33-2963416 · East Lansing, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Dickert Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $82K total, median $28K. 100% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$82K
Median grant
$28K
Stays in MI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2025

3 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Davies ProjectLansing, MIGeneral support$30K
Refugee Development CenterLansing, MITransportation, staff, gardening, scholarship$28K
Kcs AngelsLansing, MIGeneral support$25K

About this foundation

Dickert Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in East Lansing, Michigan, tax-exempt since 2025. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Dickert Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Dickert Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $82K across 3 grants, a median of $28K.

Where does Dickert Family Foundation give?

Michigan (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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