Bierlein Companies Foundation
Bierlein Companies Foundation is a private foundation based in Midland, Michigan. It makes charitable grants, with 99% of its 2024 grant dollars going to recipients in Michigan.
Bierlein Companies Foundation at a glance
In short: Bierlein Companies Foundation gave $250K across 108 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Michigan. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $250,095
- +17.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 108
- -15.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,316
- +38.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $725
- Total assets
- $5,182,523
- +10.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (29 of 108, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bierlein Companies 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: 2000 Bay City Road, Midland, MI 48642
Phone: (989) 698-2243
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bierlein Companies Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Covenant Health Care Foundation ($34K). Together the top 10 received $153K.
Grant Size Distribution
509 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 508 grants of 509 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to Michigan recipients. The listed grant recipients also included organizations in Ohio, Minnesota, New York, and Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 108 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bierlein Companies Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 29 of 108 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $800 repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 108% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $120K (2021) to $250K (2024). In 2024 it made 108 grants totaling $250K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Covenant Health Care Foundation Saginaw, MI | Charitable | $33,700 |
| Saginaw Community Foundation Sagina W, MI | Charitable | $28,800 |
| Rescue Ministries of Mid-Michigan Saginaw, MI | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Greater Midland Community Centers Do Midland, MI | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Saginaw Y M C a Saginaw, MI | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Great Er Midland Community Tennis Cen Midland, MI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Tri Star Charitable Foundation Saginaw, MI | Charitable | $5,500 |
| One Hundred Club of Saginaw Saginaw, MI | Charitable | $5,330 |
| Saginaw Future Inc Saginaw, MI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI | Charitable | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,182,523 | $752,756 | $268,525 | $250,095 | 108 | $250,095 | $232,326 | $253,664 |
| 2023 | $4,698,292 | $491,466 | $227,825 | $212,440 | 127 | $212,440 | $89,916 | $220,643 |
| 2022 | $4,434,651 | $853,182 | $210,975 | $198,405 | 140 | $198,405 | $90,612 | $166,459 |
| 2021 | $3,792,444 | $1,258,781 | $128,215 | $120,245 | 66 | $128,215 | $209,376 | $143,207 |
| 2020 | $2,661,878 | $29,721 | $162,590 | $152,590 | 68 | — | $23,016 | $149,134 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bierlein Companies Foundation reported a distributable amount of $254K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to aid organizations with limited fundraising capabilities. Its grantees describe a range of community purposes: Saginaw Community Foundation says it fulfills donor wishes and enables community initiatives; Rescue Ministries of Mid-Michigan describes providing shelter and care to hurting and homeless people in the Great Lakes Bay Region; and Saginaw Future says it works to increase economic opportunity in Saginaw County.
Other 2024 recipients include Saginaw Valley State University, whose stated mission is to cultivate donors supporting the university, and the Mid-Michigan Children’s Museum, which describes providing a hands-on learning environment for children.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 108 grants totaling $250,095. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $33,700, with a median of $725. Its largest awards included $33,700 to Covenant Health Care Foundation, $28,800 to Saginaw Community Foundation, $25,000 to Rescue Ministries of Mid-Michigan, $20,000 to Greater Midland Community Centers, and $15,000 to Saginaw YMCA.
Other notable 2024 grants included $10,000 to Greater Midland Community Tennis Center; $5,500 to Tri Star Charitable Foundation; $5,330 to One Hundred Club of Saginaw; $5,000 each to Saginaw Future, Saginaw Valley State University, and Temple Theatre Foundation; and $4,500 to CAN Council.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael D. Bierlein as president, Kenneth W. Lucureux as treasurer, and Ryan M. Bierlein as vice president.
Bierlein Companies Foundation is led by Michael D. Bierlein, President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael D. Bierlein
President
President Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan M. Bierlein
Vice President
Vice President → Vice President Director, 2021
Vice President Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth W. Lucureux
Treasurer
Secretary Trea Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Ken LeCureux (2020) — Secretary Treasurer
- Former: Mike Bierlein (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bierlein Companies Foundation
How much does Bierlein Companies Foundation give each year?
Bierlein Companies Foundation gave $250K across 108 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $212K across 127 grants.
What is Bierlein Companies Foundation's typical grant size?
Bierlein Companies Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $725, and its average grant was $2,316, across 108 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bierlein Companies Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Bierlein Companies Foundation give grants?
Bierlein Companies Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Saginaw, MI (46 grants), Midland, MI (27 grants), Bay City, MI (8 grants) and Freeland, MI (4 grants).
Does Bierlein Companies Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 108 grants with a stated purpose on Bierlein Companies Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (108 grants).
Who are Bierlein Companies Foundation's largest grantees?
Bierlein Companies Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Covenant Health Care Foundation ($33,700), Saginaw Community Foundation ($28,800) and Rescue Ministries of Mid-Michigan ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bierlein Companies Foundation?
Bierlein Companies Foundation reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $250K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $254K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Bierlein Companies Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to aid organizations with limited fundraising capabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bierlein Companies 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 Bierlein Companies Foundation's EIN?
Bierlein Companies Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2615341. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bierlein Companies 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Bierlein Companies Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/bierlein-companies-foundation-morg_b1b232f046744d73af2834e573c63b44
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