Bay Harbor Foundation
Bay Harbor Foundation, in close harmony with its members, dedicated itself to provide assistance to not for profit cultural, social service and arts based organizations in northern Michigan geographic focus area.
Bay Harbor Foundation at a glance
In short: Bay Harbor Foundation reported $6K in grants paid in 2023 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2023)
- $5,815 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -3.1% vs 2022
- Total assets
- $588,280
- +11.7% vs 2022
- Revenue (2023)
- $56,553
- -7.6% vs 2022
- Net investment income (2023)
- $7,456
- +4.6% vs 2022
- Expenses (2023)
- $63,226
- +4.0% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Bay Harbor Foundation
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Bay Harbor Foundation
Who Bay Harbor Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2023) to $42K (2021). In 2023 it reported $6K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kiwanis Ski Club Iron Mountain, MI | Directed Donation | $20,000 |
| Manna Food Project Harbor Springs, MI | Directed Donation | $15,000 |
| First Tee of Northern Michigan Harbor Springs, MI | 2021 Grant Award | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $588,280 | $56,553 | $63,226 | $5,815 | Total only | $7,456 |
| 2022 | $526,430 | $61,203 | $60,785 | $6,000 | Total only | $7,128 |
| 2021 | $608,872 | $170,111 | $125,359 | $42,000 | 3 | $8,063 |
| 2020 | $521,327 | $121,545 | $114,260 | $12,500 | 1 | $9,875 |
| 2019 | $471,282 | $233,624 | $218,191 | $24,441 | Total only | $6,766 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Bay Harbor Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Bay Harbor Foundation is a public charity, based in Bay Harbor, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $588K in total assets. In 2023, it reported $6K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $7K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bay Harbor Foundation is led by Candace Fitzsimons, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2023 is compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Candace Fitzsimons
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
26 hrs/week
$81K (2019) → $8K (2023)
Jason Allen
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Johnson
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Ramer
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Phillips
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scot Morrison
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Abrash
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clayton Waldorf
Vice Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2020
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rodney Phillips
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Catherine Musto (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Catherine Phillips (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Debra Goodman (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Michael Higgins (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Craig Stolzenfels (2022) — Director
- Former: Patricia Laporte (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Christine Etienne (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Julie Wentworth (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Sally Cannon (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: William Wentworth (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Heather Frick (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Kathryn Wisne (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Leonard D. Frescoln (2019–2020) — Chairman
- Former: Robert Roskam (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Tina Frescoln (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Cindy Brammer (2020) — Director
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 $8K, to Candace Fitzsimons (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Bay Harbor Foundation
How much does Bay Harbor Foundation give each year?
Bay Harbor Foundation reported $6K in grants paid in 2023 on its 2023 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2022 it reported $6K in grants paid.
How large is Bay Harbor Foundation?
Bay Harbor Foundation reported $588K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $57K.
Where does Bay Harbor Foundation operate?
Bay Harbor Foundation has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Bay Harbor Foundation's EIN?
Bay Harbor Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1491024. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 12, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
Live grants for the work Bay Harbor Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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