Private foundation · EIN 81-6574551 · Marquette, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jack & Patricia Dixon Irrevocable Trust Fbo Mrhc and Upaws

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, $51K total, median $26K. 100% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$51K
Median grant
$26K
Stays in MI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Upper Peninsula Animal WelfareMarquette, MIGeneral operations or capital improv$28K
Marquette County Historical SocietyMarquette, MIGeneral operations or capital improv$23K

About this foundation

Jack & Patricia Dixon Irrevocable Trust Fbo Mrhc and Upaws is a private grantmaking foundation in Marquette, Michigan, administered in care of Northern Michigan Bank and Trust, tax-exempt since 2017. 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 Jack & Patricia Dixon Irrevocable Trust Fbo Mrhc and Upaws 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 Jack & Patricia Dixon Irrevocable Trust Fbo Mrhc and Upaws give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $51K across 2 grants, a median of $26K.

Where does Jack & Patricia Dixon Irrevocable Trust Fbo Mrhc and Upaws give?

Michigan (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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