Private foundation · EIN 38-2528185 · Traverse City, Michigan

Berndine Macmullen Tuohy University of Michigan Student Loan Fund

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: 2 grants paid, $43K total, median $22K. 100% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$43K
Median grant
$22K
Stays in MI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

About this foundation

Berndine Macmullen Tuohy University of Michigan Student Loan Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Traverse City, Michigan, administered in care of West Shore Bank, 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.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Berndine Macmullen Tuohy University of Michigan Student Loan Fund 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 Berndine Macmullen Tuohy University of Michigan Student Loan Fund give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $43K across 2 grants, a median of $22K.

Where does Berndine Macmullen Tuohy University of Michigan Student Loan Fund give?

Michigan (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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