Private foundation · EIN 88-4064997 · Rockford, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Fawcett Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Michigan. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $2,000.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $34K total, median $2,000. 92% of grants stayed in Michigan. Stated restrictions: Section 501(c)(3) organizations

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$34K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in MI
92%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$1.2M

How to apply

LETTER Contact: Claire M Fawcett, 5780 Arroyo Vista Dr Ne, Rockford, Mi, 6164468402 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Section 501(c)(3) organizations

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Grand Rapids BalletGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$10K
Down Syndrome Association of West MichiganGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$5,000
Pan Massachusetts ChallengeNeedham, MAGeneral support$5,000
YMCA of Greater Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$2,000
Community Food Club of Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$2,000
Kent District LibraryComstock Park, MIGeneral support$2,000
John Ball ZooGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$2,000
Literacy Center of West MichiganGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$1,000
New Growth ProjectRockford, MIGeneral support$1,000
Beer City Dog BiscuitsGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$1,000
Gracious GroundsSpring Lake, MIGeneral support$1,000
Amplify GrGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$1,000
Grand City Show SkiersGrand Haven, MIGeneral support$500

By state: Michigan 12 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Fawcett Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Rockford, Michigan, tax-exempt since 2023. 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 Fawcett Family Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. LETTER Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Fawcett Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $34K across 13 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Fawcett Family Foundation give?

Michigan (12 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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