Charles M Bauervic Foundation Inc
Charles M Bauervic Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Suttons Bay, Michigan. Its filing states that it awards grants essentially for educational purposes, with an emphasis in Michigan, and does not award scholarship support.
Charles M Bauervic Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Charles M Bauervic Foundation Inc gave $77K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Michigan. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $77,000
- +24.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,529
- +16.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $1,352,768
- -11.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (3 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (51% 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 Charles M Bauervic Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Application information and required materials are available from the foundation. The filing states that grants are limited to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations and are to be awarded essentially for educational purposes, with emphasis in Michigan; scholarship support is not funded.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists April 30 of the year for which the grant is requested. The April 30, 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- The filing lists April 30 of the year for which the grant is requested.
- Contact
Application contact: Exec Dir Charles M Bauervic Fdn
Mailing address: 10260 E Hilltop Rd, Suttons Bay, MI 49682
Phone: (231) 271-6885
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles M Bauervic Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hillsdale College Academy ($12K). Together the top 10 received $66K.
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 97 grants of 97 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing identifies Michigan as an emphasis. In 2024, 51% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, followed by Virginia (17%), Wisconsin (13%), Maryland (8%), and Indiana (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Charles M Bauervic Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 17 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 155% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $62K (2023) to $79K (2022). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $77K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale College Academy Hillsdale, MI | Books & Equipment for Classrooms | $12,000 |
| American Opinion Foundation (Freedomproject Academy - FPA) Appleton, WI | Elementary Math Book Creation | $10,000 |
| The Leadership Institute Arlington, VA | Campus Leadership Project Materials | $7,000 |
| Christendom College Front Royal, VA | Science Major Laboratory Materials | $6,000 |
| Harmel Academy of the Trades Grand Rapids, MI | Skilled Stewardship Program and Oratory Materials | $6,000 |
| Mackinac Center for Public Policy Midland, MI | Educational Video Series & Civics Module Pilot | $6,000 |
| National Center for Homeopathy Clarksburg, MD | Educational Course Development & Publication | $6,000 |
| Sacred Heart Academy Grand Rapids, MI | Expansion of Good Shepherd Program | $5,000 |
| Roncalli High School Indianapolis, IN | Virtual Learning Software & Equipment for Physics Classroom | $4,000 |
| Cedar Classical Academy Lansing, MI | Whiteboard, Projectors and School Equipment | $3,500 |
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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 | $1,352,768 | $49,971 | $233,541 | $77,000 | 17 | $150,081 | — | $96,822 |
| 2023 | $1,536,138 | $56,927 | $210,312 | $62,000 | 16 | $127,508 | — | $92,802 |
| 2022 | $1,689,615 | $52,991 | $225,377 | $79,000 | 20 | $146,899 | — | $104,951 |
| 2021 | $1,859,792 | $191,181 | $228,858 | $78,000 | 22 | $146,434 | $112,653 | $109,424 |
| 2020 | $1,873,111 | $219,860 | $206,533 | $65,000 | 22 | — | $147,334 | $107,105 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles M Bauervic Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $97K 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 stated grant purpose is educational. Its 2024 grants supported projects including classroom books and equipment, educational materials and course development, science and physics classroom resources, and school programs.
Among its grantees, Harmel Academy of the Trades describes itself as a Michigan post-secondary institution where men develop skilled trades expertise while growing in their Catholic faith. Cedar Classical Academy says it assists parents in educating children through a rigorous course of study in the Western liberal arts tradition. The Great Lakes Children’s Museum describes its work as celebrating learning through play, with exhibits and programs focused on children’s and caregivers’ skills.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $77,000 through 17 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $12,000, with a median of $4,000. Recent totals were $62,000 across 16 grants in 2023 and $79,000 across 20 grants in 2022.
Notable 2024 awards included $12,000 to Hillsdale College Academy for classroom books and equipment; $10,000 to American Opinion Foundation (FreedomProject Academy) for elementary math book creation; $7,000 to Leadership Institute for campus leadership project materials; and $6,000 each to Christendom College for science laboratory materials, Harmel Academy of the Trades for program and oratory materials, Mackinac Center for Public Policy for an educational video series and civics module pilot, and National Center for Homeopathy for educational course development and publication.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Patricia Leonard as president; Beverly D Sewell as vice president; Theodore Leonard as treasurer; Kathryn R Bolton as secretary; and John C Leonard and Timothy J Leonard as directors.
Charles M Bauervic Foundation Inc is led by Patricia Leonard, President on every filing since 2020; all 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patricia Leonard
President
On filings since 2020
32 hrs/week
$95K (2020) → $89K (2024)
John C. Leonard
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$250 (2020) → $595 (2024)
Timothy J. Leonard
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$595 (2020) → $595 (2024)
Beverly D. Sewell
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$595 (2020) → $595 (2024)
Kathryn R. Bolton
Secretary
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$13K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Theodore Leonard
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $13K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $89K, to Patricia Leonard (President). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Charles M Bauervic Foundation Inc
How much does Charles M Bauervic Foundation Inc give each year?
Charles M Bauervic Foundation Inc gave $77K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $62K across 16 grants.
What is Charles M Bauervic Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Charles M Bauervic Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $4,529, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Charles M Bauervic Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Charles M Bauervic Foundation Inc give grants?
Charles M Bauervic Foundation Inc gives mostly in Michigan: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (17%) and Wisconsin (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (2 grants).
Does Charles M Bauervic Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Charles M Bauervic Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Charles M Bauervic Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Charles M Bauervic Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Hillsdale College Academy ($12,000), American Opinion Foundation (Freedomproject Academy - FPA) ($10,000) and The Leadership Institute ($7,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Charles M Bauervic Foundation Inc?
Charles M Bauervic Foundation Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $150K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $97K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Charles M Bauervic Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated grant purpose is educational. Its 2024 grants supported projects including classroom books and equipment, educational materials and course development, science and physics classroom resources, and school programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles M Bauervic Foundation Inc?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Charles M Bauervic Foundation Inc's EIN?
Charles M Bauervic Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6146352. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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 November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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