Carter P Brown Legacy Preservation Fund
To support the preservation and restoration of historic buildings and grounds within the castle park reserve for the benefit of residents, visitors and the general public, and to promote the conservation and protection of both the wildlife habitat and the environmentally sensitive back dunes of northwest laketown township, Michigan.
Carter P Brown Legacy Preservation Fund at a glance
In short: Carter P Brown Legacy Preservation Fund gave $69K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $69K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $69,135
- -18.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $69,135
- -18.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $69,135
- Total assets
- $469,604
- +22.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Carter P Brown Legacy Preservation Fund
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Carter P Brown Legacy Preservation Fund
Who Carter P Brown Legacy Preservation Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Castle Park Association ($69K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $69K (2025) to $85K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $69K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Park Association Holland, MI | Castle Restoration | $69,135 |
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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 | $469,604 | $255,210 | $169,338 | $69,135 | 1 | $11,999 |
| 2024 | $383,732 | $165,918 | $90,018 | $84,525 | 1 | $10,899 |
| 2023 | $307,832 | $-401,518 | $95,623 | $76,079 | 1 | $-653,044 |
| 2022 | $880,386 | $142,181 | $49,699 | — | — | $-60 |
| 2021 | $796,654 | $121,671 | $27,911 | — | — | $453 |
| 2020 | $702,894 | $622,661 | $8,317 | — | — | $36 |
About Carter P Brown Legacy Preservation Fund
Based on IRS filings
Carter P Brown Legacy Preservation Fund is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Holland, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $470K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $69K. Net investment income was $12K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Carter P Brown Legacy Preservation Fund is led by Richard Muzzy, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard Muzzy
Director & President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Fuller
Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Burton
Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Keehn
Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Nobel
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Carter P Brown Legacy Preservation Fund
How much does Carter P Brown Legacy Preservation Fund give each year?
Carter P Brown Legacy Preservation Fund gave $69K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $85K across 1 grant.
How large is Carter P Brown Legacy Preservation Fund?
Carter P Brown Legacy Preservation Fund reported $470K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $255K.
What is Carter P Brown Legacy Preservation Fund?
Carter P Brown Legacy Preservation Fund is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Holland, MI. It holds $470K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Carter P Brown Legacy Preservation Fund operate?
Carter P Brown Legacy Preservation Fund has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Carter P Brown Legacy Preservation Fund's EIN?
Carter P Brown Legacy Preservation Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3842278. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 13, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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