Barton J Ingraham & Gail G Ingraham Foundation
BARTON J INGRAHAM & GAIL G INGRAHAM is a private foundation based in Williamsburg, Michigan. Its 2023 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, so it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Barton J Ingraham & Gail G Ingraham Foundation at a glance
In short: Barton J Ingraham & Gail G Ingraham Foundation gave $319K across 10 grants in 2023 (avg $32K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $318,807
- -86.3% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 10
- -75.6% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $31,881
- -43.9% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $35,457
- Primary geography
- Michigan (78% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Barton J Ingraham & Gail G Ingraham Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. This policy is reported on a filing marked as the organization’s final return and is not presented as a current application opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 250, Williamsburg, MI 49690
Phone: (231) 632-4118
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Barton J Ingraham & Gail G Ingraham Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Interlochen Public Radio ($79K). Together the top 10 received $319K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 55 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 11% to recipients in Washington, DC, and 11% to recipients in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Barton J Ingraham & Gail G Ingraham Foundation gives
- 80% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 31781% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2020) to $2.3M (2022). In 2023 it made 10 grants totaling $319K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Interlochen Public Radio Interlochen, MI | Public Radio | $79,461 |
| Leelanau Conservancy Leland, MI | Preservation of Farmland | $58,922 |
| Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Traverse City, MI | Preservation of Open Space | $35,457 |
| Greenpeace Fund Inc Washington, DC | Ecological Education | $35,457 |
| Old Town Playhouse Traverse City, MI | Upgrade Sound Equipment | $35,457 |
| Unity Church Unity Village, MO | Church Newsletter | $35,457 |
| Bingham Township Traverse City, MI | Refurbish Public Park | $25,000 |
| Traverse Symphony Orchestra Traverse City, MI | Concert Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| North Sky Raptor Sanctuary Interlochen, MI | Training Facility | $4,596 |
| From Books to Brilliance Ravenna, MI | Ecological Education | $4,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $19,546 | $376,709 | $318,807 | 10 | $318,807 | $16,920 |
| 2022 | $357,163 | $2,728,784 | $2,379,741 | $2,328,500 | 41 | $2,328,500 | $26,290 |
| 2021 | $8,120 | $6,000 | $3,848 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 | $324 |
| 2020 | $5,968 | $1,000 | $1,037 | $1,000 | 1 | — | $295 |
| 2019 | $6,005 | $2,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 | 2 | — | $226 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Barton J Ingraham & Gail G Ingraham Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2023 grants included support for environmental conservation and education, arts and culture, public radio, and a church newsletter.
Among the recipients, Leelanau Conservancy describes its mission as conserving the land, water, and scenic character of Leelanau County and providing education about the county’s natural heritage. Old Town Playhouse describes its mission as promoting community theatre in Northwest Michigan through educational opportunities and theatrical entertainment. Traverse Symphony Orchestra describes its mission as increasing musical knowledge and appreciation through education and performances.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $318,807. Grant amounts ranged from $4,000 to $79,461, with a median of $35,457.
Notable 2023 grants included $79,461 to Interlochen Public Radio for public radio; $58,922 to Leelanau Conservancy for farmland preservation; $35,457 to Botanic Garden at Historic Barns for open-space preservation; $35,457 to Greenpeace Fund Inc for ecological education; and $35,457 to Old Town Playhouse for sound-equipment upgrades. Other listed grants included $25,000 to Bingham Township to refurbish a public park and $5,000 to Traverse Symphony Orchestra for concert sponsorship.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Char P Kirchner as trustee.
Barton J Ingraham & Gail G Ingraham Foundation is led by Char P. Kirchner, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Char P. Kirchner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
$45K (2022) → $47K (2023)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Barton J. Ingraham (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Gail Ingraham (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $47K, to Char P Kirchner (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Barton J Ingraham & Gail G Ingraham Foundation
How much does Barton J Ingraham & Gail G Ingraham Foundation give each year?
Barton J Ingraham & Gail G Ingraham Foundation gave $319K across 10 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $2.3M across 41 grants.
What is Barton J Ingraham & Gail G Ingraham Foundation's typical grant size?
Barton J Ingraham & Gail G Ingraham Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $35,457, and its average grant was $31,881, across 10 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Barton J Ingraham & Gail G Ingraham Foundation give grants?
Barton J Ingraham & Gail G Ingraham Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (11%) and Missouri (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Traverse City, MI (4 grants) and Interlochen, MI (2 grants).
Does Barton J Ingraham & Gail G Ingraham Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Barton J Ingraham & Gail G Ingraham Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Barton J Ingraham & Gail G Ingraham Foundation's largest grantees?
Barton J Ingraham & Gail G Ingraham Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Interlochen Public Radio ($79,461), Leelanau Conservancy ($58,922) and Botanic Garden at Historic Barns ($35,457), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Barton J Ingraham & Gail G Ingraham Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2023 grants included support for environmental conservation and education, arts and culture, public radio, and a church newsletter. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Barton J Ingraham & Gail G Ingraham Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Barton J Ingraham & Gail G Ingraham Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Barton J Ingraham & Gail G Ingraham Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Barton J Ingraham & Gail G Ingraham Foundation's EIN?
Barton J Ingraham & Gail G Ingraham Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3597295. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Does Barton J Ingraham & Gail G Ingraham Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2023
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