Cadillac Area Community Foundation
The Cadillac Area Community Foundation is a public charity based in Cadillac, Michigan. Founded in 1988, it describes its purpose as building permanent community endowments and awarding grants to carry out donors’ charitable wishes and improve quality of life in the area.
Cadillac Area Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Cadillac Area Community Foundation gave $457K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Michigan. 23% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $457,206
- -33.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,585
- -38.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,000
- Total assets
- $23,596,065
- +13.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (6 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Cadillac Area Community Foundation
- Review Cycle
- The website lists Community Trustee Grant cycles on February 28, June 30, and October 31. As of October 2, 2026, the February and June dates have passed; October 31 is the next listed cycle date. The Wexford-Missaukee Counties Veterans’ Grants are listed as available anytime.
- Deadline
- The website lists Community Trustee Grant cycles on February 28, June 30, and October 31.
- Contact
Mailing address: 201 N Mitchell St 101, Cadillac, MI 49601
Phone: (231) 775-9911
Website: https://cadillacfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
8 open opportunities from Cadillac Area Community Foundation
CACF: Community Trustee Grant Program
Cadillac Area Community Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Cadillac & Kellogg for Youth Grants
Cadillac Area Community Foundation
Amount
Up to US $1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Cadillac Area Community Foundation CAPS Scholarships
Cadillac Area Community Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Cadillac Area Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Dollywood Foundation ($45K). Together the top 10 received $300K.
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 104 grants of 108 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Community Trustee Grant Program focuses on the Cadillac Area Public Schools District. The Foundation’s grant resources say organizations outside the district may be considered if their proposed project or program directly benefits CAPS residents or students. The youth program also serves youth ages 0–18 who reside within the CAPS District. The Wexford-Missaukee Counties Veterans’ Grants support veterans and their families in those counties.
In 2025, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 10% to Tennessee, and 2% to Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Cadillac Area Community Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 26 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $16K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $255K (2019) to $682K (2024). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $457K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dollywood Foundation Pigeon Forge, TN | Books for Children | $44,613 |
| Oasis Family Resources Cadillac, MI | Operations/Shelter | $36,600 |
| Love Inc Cadillac, MI | Various Programs | $33,500 |
| Healing Private Wounds Cadillac, MI | Various Programs | $32,500 |
| Wexford Missaukee ISD Cadillac, MI | Various Programs | $31,300 |
| Boon Sports Management Cadillac, MI | Operations | $30,600 |
| Eagle Village Hersey, MI | Various Programs | $29,500 |
| Cadillac Land Conservency Cadillac, MI | Operations | $24,507 |
| Rehoboth Reformed Church McBain, MI | Operations | $20,997 |
| Cadillac Area Public Schools Cadillac, MI | Various Programs | $16,116 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,596,065 | $5,947,413 | $973,078 | $457,206 | 26 | $4,505,955 |
| 2024 | $20,771,488 | $2,520,321 | $1,092,861 | $682,094 | 24 | $785,255 |
| 2023 | $15,236,140 | $1,013,829 | $931,086 | $564,324 | 21 | $431,505 |
| 2022 | $13,876,411 | $1,958,338 | $621,192 | $298,499 | 18 | $1,282,367 |
| 2021 | $16,472,822 | $1,559,744 | $596,523 | $304,022 | 19 | $1,195,907 |
| 2020 | $14,123,993 | $818,159 | $662,490 | $329,697 | 13 | $469,952 |
| 2019 | $12,654,135 | $1,084,198 | $590,016 | $254,572 | 16 | $677,915 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to provide a vehicle for civic-minded citizens’ donations, build permanent endowments for the community, award grants that carry out donors’ charitable wishes, and improve quality of life in the area.
Its general grantmaking guidelines prioritize potential community impact, innovative approaches, local volunteer involvement, collaboration with other organizations, fiscal responsibility, and projects that develop new solutions, strengthen nonprofit activities, or encourage civic involvement. The Foundation’s website describes its youth program as supporting projects benefiting CAPS District residents ages 0–18. It also lists a veterans’ grant program for emergency needs.
The organizations supported in 2025 illustrate a range of services. Oasis Family Resources says it serves victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and homelessness. Love INC of Wexford and Osceola Counties describes its work as coordinating local churches and helping organizations to respond to individual and family needs. Healing Private Wounds says it helps survivors of sexual abuse and their families and provides community and school-age education. Other 2025 grantees include Boon Sports Management, which promotes recreational sports and manages sports facilities; Eagle Village, which provides services to children and families; the Cadillac Area Land Conservancy, which protects ecologically significant lands; and the Cadillac Area YMCA, which offers enrichment and developmental programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Foundation reported 26 grants totaling $457,206. Grant amounts ranged from $5,500 to $44,613, with a median of $13,000. The largest listed grant was $44,613 to Dollywood Foundation for books for children. Other large grants included $36,600 to Oasis Family Resources for operations and shelter, $33,500 to Love INC for various programs, $32,500 to Healing Private Wounds for various programs, and $31,300 to Wexford Missaukee ISD for various programs.
The Foundation’s filing describes an application process in which nonprofit organizations apply using a Foundation-approved application. Staff review applications for exempt tax status and completeness, then present qualifying applications to the board for approval or rejection. Approved grantees must provide a report at the end of the grant verifying use of funds and analyzing results. The Community Trustee Grant Program is for qualified nonprofit groups or organizations with 501(c)(3) status. The website says grant agreements are required for approved Trustee grants.
The Foundation normally does not fund general operating support, endowments, fundraising campaigns, sectarian or political programs, grants to individuals, or conferences. Its website says personnel costs directly tied to delivering a specific grant-funded project may be considered if clearly outlined in the proposal.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Doreen Lanc as Executive DI; Erin Barbus as President; Lorri King, Greg Lambourne, Cori Lindelldenman, Jennifer Mitchell, and William Potvin as trustees; Mike Mcquire as Secretary; Trent Mulder as Treasurer; and Jennifer Neff as Vice Chair.
Cadillac Area Community Foundation is led by Erin Barbus, President since 2025 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 14 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Erin Barbus
President
Vice Chair → President, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Santangelo
Trustee
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Potvin
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Owen Roberts
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Lambourne
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Mitchell
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lorri King
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cori Lindelldenman
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doreen Lanc
Executive Di
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$43K (2019) → $55K (2025)
John Bishop
Assistant Tr
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Hunter
Assistant Tr
Assistant Treasurer → Assistant Tr, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Neff
Vice Chair
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trent Mulder
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike McQuire
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Erin King (2021–2024) — President
- Former: Eric Baker (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Nathan Piwowarski (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Michael McQuire (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Peter Eliot (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Dennis Benson (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Duane Elenbaas (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Jeremy Winkle (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Jon Catlin (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Peter Stalker (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Pete Meyer (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Jenny Reaume (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: Steve Anderson (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Dean Dekryger (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Tania Lebaron (2019) — Trustee
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 $55K, to Doreen Lanc (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Cadillac Area Community Foundation
How much does Cadillac Area Community Foundation give each year?
Cadillac Area Community Foundation gave $457K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $682K across 24 grants.
What is Cadillac Area Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Cadillac Area Community Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $13,000, and its average grant was $17,585, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cadillac Area Community Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Cadillac Area Community Foundation give grants?
Cadillac Area Community Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cadillac, MI (15 grants), McBain, MI (2 grants) and Lake City, MI (2 grants).
Does Cadillac Area Community Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Cadillac Area Community Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (10 grants) and "Various Programs" (8 grants).
Who are Cadillac Area Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Cadillac Area Community Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Dollywood Foundation ($44,613), Oasis Family Resources ($36,600) and Love Inc ($33,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Cadillac Area Community Foundation?
Cadillac Area Community Foundation reported $23.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.9M.
What does Cadillac Area Community Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to provide a vehicle for civic-minded citizens’ donations, build permanent endowments for the community, award grants that carry out donors’ charitable wishes, and improve quality of life in the area. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cadillac Area Community Foundation?
Cadillac Area Community Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check cadillacfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Cadillac Area Community Foundation's EIN?
Cadillac Area Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2848513. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 11, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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