Private foundation · EIN 36-4281619 · Frankfort, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

David C Petrick and Ellen R Petrick 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: 20 grants paid, $2.5M total, median $275. 45% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
20
$2.5M
Median grant
$275
Stays in MI
45%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Illinois Wesleyan UniversityBloomington, ILProvide funding for scholarships.$2.5M
Halo Havanese RescueHuntley, ILSupport to protect natural lands.$13K
Grand Traverse Regional Land ConservancyTraverse City, MISupport to protect natural lands.$2,500
Save-A-PetGrayslake, ILSupport for animal rescue.$1,000
Benzie Wellness & Aquatic CenterFrankfort, MITo support wellness opportunities in benzie community.$500
Crystal Lake & Watershed AssociationBeulah, MITo support environmental preservation.$500
Csa Education FundHowell, MISupport for teacher education.$500
San Francisco Community Health CenterSan Francisco, CATo support health care for lgbtq communities and people of color.$500
Best Friends Animal SanctuaryKanab, UTSupport for animal rescue.$450
Benzie Area Christian NeighborsBenzonia, MISupporting enhancement of quality of life.$300
Munson Healthcare FoundationTraverse City, MITo support healthcare.$250
The World StageLos Angeles, CATo support the arts.$250
Boys and Girls Club Center VirginiaNew Port News, VATo support young people by providing skills and encouragement to reach their potential.$200
Csa Pilgrim FundFrankfort, MITo support church programs.$200
Woodgreen Pets CharityGodmanchester Cambridgesh, UKTo support animals in need of shelter and care.$130
Wcmu Public MediaMount Pleasant, MITo support public television.$120
American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to AnimalsNew York, NYSupport for animal rescue.$100
Il Peruvian Medical SocietyWest Bloomfield, MIProvide health resources.$100
St Judes Children Research HospitalMemphis, TNSupport for medical research.$100
Wttw Channel 11Chicago, ILTo support public television.$100

By state: Illinois 4 · Michigan 9 · California 2 · Utah 1 · Virginia 1 · INTL 1

About this foundation

David C Petrick and Ellen R Petrick Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Frankfort, Michigan, administered in care of James M Lynch, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 David C Petrick and Ellen R Petrick 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 David C Petrick and Ellen R Petrick Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2.5M across 20 grants, a median of $275.

Where does David C Petrick and Ellen R Petrick Foundation give?

Illinois (4 grants), Michigan (9 grants), California (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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