Bernard J and Camille Cebelak Foundation
The Bernard J and Camille Cebelak Foundation is a private foundation based in Stanwood, Michigan. Its 2025 filing lists five grants totaling $650,000, all to recipients in Michigan.
Bernard J and Camille Cebelak Foundation at a glance
In short: Bernard J and Camille Cebelak Foundation gave $650K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $130K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $650,000
- -57.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $130,000
- +28.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $6,775,442
- -3.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Bernard J and Camille Cebelak Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11931 Timberlane Dr, Stanwood, MI 49346
Phone: (231) 972-2099
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bernard J and Camille Cebelak Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Acts Xxix ($250K). Together the top 5 received $650K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 24 grants of 68 (35%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2025 went to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bernard J and Camille Cebelak Foundation gives
- Giving fell 56% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 177% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $650K (2025) to $1.5M (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $650K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Acts Xxix Detroit, MI | General | $250,000 |
| Alpha Women's Center Grand Rapids, MI | General | $200,000 |
| Christmas Outreach of Isabella County Mount Pleasant, MI | General | $100,000 |
| Reach the Forgotten Jail Ministry Grand Rapids, MI | General | $50,000 |
| St Thomas the Apostle Grand Rapids, MI | General | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,775,442 | $554,567 | $790,116 | $650,000 | 5 | $697,400 | $461,851 | $394,359 |
| 2024 | $7,004,692 | $1,005,135 | $1,695,836 | $1,515,125 | 15 | $1,561,525 | $914,225 | $430,285 |
| 2023 | $7,685,096 | $799,298 | $1,297,917 | $1,155,000 | 15 | $1,200,600 | $701,981 | $456,284 |
| 2022 | $8,193,594 | $451,625 | $1,619,605 | $1,468,000 | 16 | $1,515,200 | $347,220 | $627,314 |
| 2021 | $9,260,808 | $742,336 | $1,359,896 | $1,195,000 | 17 | $1,243,000 | $627,832 | $623,448 |
| 2020 | $9,877,843 | $310,613 | $877,643 | $719,782 | 12 | — | $200,752 | $572,121 |
| 2019 | $10,444,376 | $703,378 | $1,379,187 | $1,211,000 | 16 | — | $564,238 | $587,415 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bernard J and Camille Cebelak Foundation reported a distributable amount of $394K for 2025 — 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 mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for charitable organizations including ACTS XXIX, Alpha Women’s Center, Christmas Outreach of Isabella County, Reach the Forgotten Jail Ministry, and St Thomas the Apostle. Alpha Women’s Center describes its mission as providing education and assistance to women in pregnancy-related crises. St Thomas the Apostle describes its mission as protecting life and health and providing assistance and aid to people in need.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made five grants totaling $650,000. Grant amounts ranged from $50,000 to $250,000, with a median of $100,000. The largest grants were $250,000 to ACTS XXIX, $200,000 to Alpha Women’s Center, and $100,000 to Christmas Outreach of Isabella County. It also gave $50,000 each to Reach the Forgotten Jail Ministry and St Thomas the Apostle.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael J Muraski as president and trustee; Joseph M Sweeney as assistant secretary and trust; and Suzanne Singel and Judy Siekman as trustees. Judy Siekman is also listed as secretary.
Bernard J and Camille Cebelak Foundation is led by Michael J. Muraski, President & Trustee on every filing since 2019; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael J. Muraski
President & Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$24K (2019) → $24K (2025)
Joseph M. Sweeney
Assistant Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$24K (2019) → $24K (2025)
Judy Siekman
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$24K (2019) → $24K (2025)
Suzanne Singel
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$24K (2019) → $23K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $24K, to Joseph M Sweeney (Assistant Secretary, Trust). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Bernard J and Camille Cebelak Foundation
How much does Bernard J and Camille Cebelak Foundation give each year?
Bernard J and Camille Cebelak Foundation gave $650K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.5M across 15 grants.
What is Bernard J and Camille Cebelak Foundation's typical grant size?
Bernard J and Camille Cebelak Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $100,000, and its average grant was $130,000, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bernard J and Camille Cebelak Foundation give grants?
Bernard J and Camille Cebelak Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (3 grants).
Does Bernard J and Camille Cebelak Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Bernard J and Camille Cebelak Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bernard J and Camille Cebelak Foundation's largest grantees?
Bernard J and Camille Cebelak Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Acts Xxix ($250,000), Alpha Women's Center ($200,000) and Christmas Outreach of Isabella County ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bernard J and Camille Cebelak Foundation?
Bernard J and Camille Cebelak Foundation reported $6.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $697K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $394K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bernard J and Camille Cebelak Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for charitable organizations including ACTS XXIX, Alpha Women’s Center, Christmas Outreach of Isabella County, Reach the Forgotten Jail Ministry, and St Thomas the Apostle. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bernard J and Camille Cebelak Foundation?
The foundation 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 ↑
What is Bernard J and Camille Cebelak Foundation's EIN?
Bernard J and Camille Cebelak Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2641979. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Bernard J and Camille Cebelak Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
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