Private foundation · EIN 38-3324462 · Bay City, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Fabiano 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: 14 grants paid, $479K total, median $3,000. 79% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$479K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in MI
79%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Sacred Heart FoundationMount Pleasant, MICharitable$192K
Central Michigan UniversityMount Pleasant, MICharitable$105K
Mayo ClinicScottsdale, AZCharitable$100K
Notre DameNotre Dame, INCharitable$50K
Indiana University FoundationBloomington, INCharitable$10K
Humane Animal Treatment SocietyMount Pleasant, MICharitable$10K
Hh Dow High SchoolMidland, MICharitable$5,000
Harbor Hall FoundationHarbor Springs, MICharitable$1,000
North Central Michigan College FoundationPetoskey, MICharitable$1,000
St Michael High SchoolPetoskey, MICharitable$1,000
ShagalaMount Pleasant, MICharitable$1,000
St Brigid Catholic SchoolMidland, MICharitable$1,000
United Way of Isabella Co Greater Central MichMount Pleasant, MICharitable$1,000
William & Janet Strickler Non-Profit CenterMount Pleasant, MICharitable$1,000

By state: Michigan 11 · Arizona 1 · Indiana 2

About this foundation

Fabiano Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bay City, Michigan, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 Fabiano 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 Fabiano Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $479K across 14 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Fabiano Foundation give?

Michigan (11 grants), Arizona (1 grants), Indiana (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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