Private foundation · EIN 38-2641979 · Stanwood, Michigan

Bernard J and Camille Cebelak 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: 5 grants paid, $650K total, median $100K. 100% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$650K
Median grant
$100K
Stays in MI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Acts XxixDetroit, MIGeneral$250K
Alpha Women's CenterGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$200K
Christmas Outreach of Isabella CountyMount Pleasant, MIGeneral$100K
Reach the Forgotten Jail MinistryGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$50K
St Thomas the ApostleGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$50K

About this foundation

Bernard J and Camille Cebelak Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Stanwood, Michigan, tax-exempt since 1986. 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 Bernard J and Camille Cebelak 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 Bernard J and Camille Cebelak Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $650K across 5 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does Bernard J and Camille Cebelak Foundation give?

Michigan (5 grants), per its latest filing.

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