Private foundation · EIN 38-3499187 · Brooklyn, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ranger 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $320K total, median $75K. 100% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$320K
Median grant
$75K
Stays in MI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Main Street Park AllianceChelsea, MIGeneral purposes$125K
Umrc Porter Hills Foundation IncChelsea, MIHoward holmes endowment$100K
Umrc Porter Hills Foundation IncChelsea, MIVillage$50K
St Louis CenterChelsea, MIGeneral purposes$45K

About this foundation

Ranger Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Brooklyn, Michigan, administered in care of Erik Serr, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Ranger Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Ranger Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $320K across 4 grants, a median of $75K.

Where does Ranger Foundation give?

Michigan (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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