Private foundation · EIN 38-6088638 · Traverse City, Michigan

Stonisch 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: 11 grants paid, $210K total, median $10K. 64% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$210K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MI
64%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Life BuildersHarper Woods, MIOperations funding$75K
Chicondi MalawiFort Worth, TXSupplies$30K
New HopeNorthville, MISupplies$25K
GtiSan Dimas, CASupplies$20K
Bellaire Youth InitiativeBellaire, MISupplies$17K
U of D MercyDetroit, MIOperations funding$10K
Albion CollegeAlbion, MIOperations funding$10K
BarabasCrete, ILOperations funding$10K
The Parade CompanyDetroit, MIOperations funding$5,000
Free ReinHuntington Beach, CASupplies$5,000
Elizabeth Courage FundAnn Arbor, MIOperations funding$3,000

By state: Michigan 7 · Texas 1 · California 2 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Stonisch Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Traverse City, Michigan, administered in care of Stonisch Foundation, tax-exempt since 1961. 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 Stonisch 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 Stonisch Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $210K across 11 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Stonisch Foundation give?

Michigan (7 grants), Texas (1 grants), California (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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