Private foundation · EIN 38-2287345 · Marquette, Michigan

Frazier Fund Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Michigan. The foundation accepts applications (April 30 of each year) and its median grant is $5,000.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $130K total, median $5,000. 100% of grants stayed in Michigan. Stated restrictions: Grants are limited to organizations that have obtained 501(c)(3) status or are otherwise exempt under section 115 of the internal revenue code

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
15
$130K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MI
100%
of grants
Deadline
See below
April 30 of each year
Assets
$1.6M

How to apply

Request in writing to include: - history and purpose of requesting organization - statement of financial condition of requesting organization - evidence that requesting organization is exempt under sec 501(c)(3) or otherwise exempt under sec 115 of the internal revenue code - purpose or use of grant requested - amount of grant requested Contact: Michele Kontio, Range Bank 100 N Front Street, Marquette, Mi, 9062264045 Deadlines: April 30 of each year Restrictions: Grants are limited to organizations that have obtained 501(c)(3) status or are otherwise exempt under section 115 of the internal revenue code

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Women's CenterMarquette, MIPledge payment$20K
St Paul's Episcopal ChurchMarquette, MISacred places restoration project$20K
Marquette Regional History CenterMarquette, MIDebt reduction$15K
Trillium House IncMarquette, MIDan mazzuchi care fund$15K
Northern Lights Child Advocacy CenterMarquette, MIHope, help, & heal for youth$15K
Lake Superior HospiceMarquette, MIPatient support progams$9,000
Lake Superior TheaterMarquette, MIOperating expenses$7,500
Ishpeming Cancer SocietyMarquette, MIPatient care services$5,000
Up Children's MuseumMarquette, MILoan reduction$5,000
Willow Farm Therapudic RidingMarquette, MIOperating expenses$5,000
Camp New Day UpMarquette, MIOperating expenses$4,500
Superior String AllianceMarquette, MI2025 programming funds$3,000
8-18 MediaMarquette, MIOperating expenses$2,000
Marquette Area Public SchoolsMarquette, MIScholarships$2,000
Marquette Senior High SchoolMarquette, MIProjection graduation$1,500

About this foundation

Frazier Fund Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Marquette, Michigan, administered in care of First of America Bank-Michigan, tax-exempt since 1981. 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 Frazier Fund Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Request in writing to include: - history and purpose of requesting organization - statement of financial condition of requesting organization - evidence that requesting organization is exempt under… Deadlines: April 30 of each year.

How much does Frazier Fund Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $130K across 15 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Frazier Fund Inc give?

Michigan (15 grants), per its latest filing.

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