Charlevoix County Community Foundation
The Charlevoix County Community Foundation (C3F) is a public charity based in East Jordan, Michigan. It makes grants to organizations, schools, and municipalities serving Charlevoix County, and its stated mission is to enhance quality of life for county residents now and for generations to come.
Charlevoix County Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Charlevoix County Community Foundation gave $3.4M across 88 grants in 2024 (avg $39K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,412,644
- +69.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 88
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $38,780
- +53.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $16,694
- Total assets
- $64,505,812
- +9.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Charlevoix County Community Foundation
- How to Apply
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Applicants must first speak with C3F staff before they can submit an online application. After the initial conversation, the applicant receives a code to access the application. For the Urgent Needs cycle, the application is made available annually in early January and is accepted through December 15; applicants must first discuss their proposal with a staff member.
- Review Cycle
- The 2026 deadlines listed for Environment & Land Use and Arts & Culture (March 1), Community Priorities (May 1), and Geographic Enrichment (October 1) have passed. The Urgent Needs cycle accepts applications through December 15.
- Deadline
- The 2026 deadlines listed for Environment & Land Use and Arts & Culture (March 1), Community Priorities (May 1), and…
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 718, East Jordan, MI 49727
Phone: (231) 536-2440
Website: https://c3f.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 Charlevoix County Community Foundation
Arts & Culture Grant
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Deadline
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C3F: Community Priorities Cycle
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C3F: Environment and Land Use Grants
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Who Charlevoix County Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bay Area Substance Education ($506K). Together the top 10 received $1.8M.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($23,850), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
318 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 273 grants of 318 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
C3F’s stated service area is Charlevoix County, Michigan. Its Geographic Enrichment cycle focuses on Beaver Island, Boyne City, Charlevoix, and East Jordan. In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan; the remaining reported shares were Minnesota and Florida at 1% each, with Colorado and Utah each listed at 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 88 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Charlevoix County Community Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.7M (2021) to $3.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 88 grants totaling $3.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Area Substance Education Charlevoix, MI | General operations | $506,280 |
| Womens Resource Center of No Petoskey, MI | General operations and program supp | $240,380 |
| Crooked Tree Arts Council Petoskey, MI | General operations and programs | $221,370 |
| Beaver Island Rural Health Ce Beaver Island, MI | General operations & repairs | $163,966 |
| Little Traverse Conservancy Harbor Springs, MI | Land purchase and operations | $142,895 |
| East Jordan Schools East Jordan, MI | Education programs | $119,030 |
| McLaren Northern Michigan Fdn Petoskey, MI | To support medical programs | $113,858 |
| Charlevoix Historical Society Charlevoix, MI | Support programs and repairs | $96,390 |
| Charlevoix Public Library Charlevoix, MI | General operations and programs | $84,940 |
| Tip of Mitt Watershed Council Petoskey, MI | Support youth education and monitor | $80,950 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $64,505,812 | $5,262,453 | $4,756,583 | $3,412,644 | 88 | $2,376,918 |
| 2023 | $59,152,567 | $5,159,500 | $3,255,853 | $2,015,423 | 80 | $2,815,214 |
| 2022 | $52,092,908 | $8,721,781 | $3,357,576 | $1,819,140 | 68 | $5,888,860 |
| 2021 | $63,074,524 | $9,467,474 | $3,362,474 | $1,717,216 | 81 | $3,100,034 |
| 2020 | $51,534,069 | $7,386,961 | $3,165,363 | $2,275,550 | 1 | $3,168,617 |
| 2019 | $43,258,184 | $5,236,749 | $2,864,209 | $2,016,138 | 1 | $3,053,874 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for all in Charlevoix County, now and for generations to come, by connecting inspired donors and dedicated community organizations. Its grantmaking supports a range of community needs, including environmental stewardship, arts and culture, health and wellness, youth initiatives, recreation, and education.
C3F’s 2024 filing describes its program as awarding grants to nonprofit organizations and scholarships to students. Its website says grants are available to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, and municipalities serving Charlevoix County. For the Community Priorities cycle, eligible applicants also include units of government and educational institutions; organizations must serve county residents, be in good standing with the IRS, and be current on follow-ups for prior C3F grants.
The 2024 grantees illustrate the range of supported work. Bay Area Substance Education describes its mission as substance abuse education, training, and consultation. The Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan says it provides supporting services for women and children. Crooked Tree Arts Council says it creates ways for people to connect, learn, and grow through the arts. Beaver Island Rural Health Center describes its work as providing patient treatment, wellness services, and primary care. Little Traverse Conservancy says it protects northern Michigan land through nature preserves, working forest reserves, and conservation easements.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, C3F reported 88 grants totaling $3,412,644. Grant amounts ranged from $5,600 to $506,280, with a median of $16,694. Among its largest grants were $506,280 to Bay Area Substance Education for general operations; $240,380 to the Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan for general operations and program support; $221,370 to Crooked Tree Arts Council for general operations and programs; and $163,966 to Beaver Island Rural Health Center for general operations and repairs. Other notable awards included $142,895 to Little Traverse Conservancy for land purchase and operations, $119,030 to East Jordan Schools for education programs, and $113,858 to McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation to support medical programs.
C3F lists seven community grant cycles—Arts & Culture, Environment, Community Priorities, Geographic Enrichment, Youth Needs, Housing, and Medical Needs—and two ongoing cycles for Urgent Needs and Mini Grants. For the Community Priorities cycle, proposals may address a wide variety of county needs. The cycle’s guidelines identify collaboration, addressing new or existing needs in new ways, prevention, and avoiding duplication of services as characteristics of successful requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sara Ward as president; Keith Carey as chair; Dean Solomon as vice-chair; Bill Lorne as treasurer; Jennifer Boyer as secretary; and Monica Peck as past chair. It also lists Carol Timmer, Jeff Crouse, Erika Van Dam, and Pam Grassmick as trustees.
Charlevoix County Community Foundation is led by Sara Ward, President on every filing since 2023; 1 of 16 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sara Ward
President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$102K (2023) → $112K (2024)
Keith Carey
Chair
Trustee → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angie Nachazel
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Grice
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erika Van Dam
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Timmer
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Crouse
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John McLeod
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pam Grassmick
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anna Young
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Lentz
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Teske
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monica Peck
Past Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
Chair → Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Lorne
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Boyer
Secretary
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dean Solomon
Vice Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Don Jess (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Fred Malpass (2019–2023) — Past Chair
- Former: John Doskoch (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Robert Hansen Jr. (2019–2023) — President
- Former: Bob Hoffman (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Carol Burton (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Josette Lory (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Tami Vincent (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Evelyn Howell (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Lori Meeder (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Tim Manchester (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Perry Irish Hodgson (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Scott Diller (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Jack Poindexter (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Pete Plastrik (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $112K, to Sara Ward (President).
Frequently asked questions about Charlevoix County Community Foundation
How much does Charlevoix County Community Foundation give each year?
Charlevoix County Community Foundation gave $3.4M across 88 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.0M across 80 grants.
What is Charlevoix County Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Charlevoix County Community Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $16,694, and its average grant was $38,780, across 88 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Charlevoix County Community Foundation give grants?
Charlevoix County Community Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Charlevoix, MI (19 grants), East Jordan, MI (12 grants), Petoskey, MI (11 grants) and Boyne City, MI (10 grants).
Does Charlevoix County Community Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 47% of Charlevoix County Community Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (41 of 88) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Education programs" (3 grants) and "Grantmaking" (3 grants).
Who are Charlevoix County Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Charlevoix County Community Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bay Area Substance Education ($506,280), Womens Resource Center of No ($240,380) and Crooked Tree Arts Council ($221,370), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($23,850), which are not listed by name. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Charlevoix County Community Foundation?
Charlevoix County Community Foundation reported $64.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.3M.
What does Charlevoix County Community Foundation fund?
The organization’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for all in Charlevoix County, now and for generations to come, by connecting inspired donors and dedicated community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charlevoix County Community Foundation?
Applicants must first speak with C3F staff before they can submit an online application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Charlevoix County Community Foundation's EIN?
Charlevoix County Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3033739. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 24, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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