Private foundation · EIN 38-2517070 · Cass City, Michigan

Pinney 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: 12 grants paid, $80K total, median $4,715. 100% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$80K
Median grant
$4,715
Stays in MI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
CcasapCass City, MIAthletics and sport equip$17K
Cass City Gun ClubCass City, MIGeneral$15K
Friends of the Thumb Octagon BarnGagetown, MIOperations$10K
Village of Cass CityCass City, MIGeneral and equipment$10K
Elkland Township Fire DepartmentCass City, MIFire dept equip$9,397
Cass City Chamber of CommerceCass City, MIGeneral$5,000
Cass City SchoolsCass City, MIGeneral and sports equip$4,430
Gagetown Fire DepartmentGagetown, MIFire equipment$3,000
Thumb Blessings BoxesKinde, MIGeneral$2,500
Cass City PromiseCass City, MIGeneral$2,500
Greenleaf Historical SocietyUbly, MIGeneral$1,000
Great Start Family Enrichment CenteCaro, MIGeneral$1,000

About this foundation

Pinney Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Cass City, Michigan, administered in care of Chemical Bank & Tst, tax-exempt since 1984. 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 Pinney 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 Pinney Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $80K across 12 grants, a median of $4,715.

Where does Pinney Foundation give?

Michigan (12 grants), per its latest filing.

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