Coldwater Township Sunrise Rotary Foundation
Coldwater Township Sunrise Rotary Foundation is a private foundation located in Coldwater, Michigan. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2025 filing lists 16 grants totaling $95,850, all to recipients in Michigan.
Coldwater Township Sunrise Rotary Foundation at a glance
In short: Coldwater Township Sunrise Rotary Foundation gave $96K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Michigan. 58% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $95,850
- +28.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +45.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,991
- -11.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,400
- Total assets
- $1,131,860
- +14.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 58% first-time grantees (7 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Coldwater Township Sunrise Rotary Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as contributions to twelve local 501(c)(3) and tax-exempt organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 725, Coldwater, MI 49036
Phone: (517) 278-1500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Coldwater Township Sunrise Rotary Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kellogg Community College Foundation ($20K). Together the top 10 received $91K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($4,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 50 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in filing year 2025 went to recipients in Michigan. The listed grants include recipients in Coldwater and Battle Creek.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Coldwater Township Sunrise Rotary Foundation open to new grantees?
58%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 12 grantees (58%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 33% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 47% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 153% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $105K (2023). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $96K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kellogg Community College Foundation Battle Creek, MI | College scholarships | $20,000 |
| Lakeland Fire Dept Coldwater, MI | Program support | $15,700 |
| Coldwater Community Center Coldwater, MI | Program support | $13,000 |
| Branch County Coalition Against Domestic Violence Coldwater, MI | Program support | $10,500 |
| Branch Intermediate School District Coldwater, MI | Program support | $8,000 |
| Aira Inc Coldwater, MI | Program support | $7,000 |
| Tibbits Opera Foundation Coldwater, MI | Program support | $6,500 |
| Branch District Library Coldwater, MI | Program support | $5,000 |
| Coldwater Housing Matters Coldwater, MI | Program support | $3,800 |
| Coldwater High School Interact Club Coldwater, MI | Program support | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,131,860 | $232,548 | $108,788 | $95,850 | 16 | $95,850 | $72,376 | $62,609 |
| 2024 | $991,883 | $193,519 | $86,424 | $74,360 | 11 | $74,360 | $15,373 | $52,958 |
| 2023 | $879,709 | $155,370 | $115,331 | $105,446 | 9 | $115,446 | $5,561 | $43,061 |
| 2022 | $803,323 | $234,886 | $76,032 | $65,367 | 10 | $65,367 | $61,770 | $40,831 |
| 2021 | $644,469 | $83,723 | $18,895 | $10,290 | 4 | — | — | $29,502 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Coldwater Township Sunrise Rotary Foundation reported a distributable amount of $63K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission. Its 2025 grants included college scholarships and program support for community, education, safety, cultural, and other organizations.
Among its 2025 grantees, the Kellogg Community College Foundation says it manages philanthropic funds for Kellogg Community College to enhance education and build stronger communities. The Branch County Coalition Against Domestic Violence describes its mission as providing emergency shelter and support services to victims of violence and advocating for community education and prevention. Tibbits Opera Foundation says it provides cultural and educational benefits and preserves the historic Tibbits Opera House.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $95,850 through 16 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median grant of $4,400.
The largest grants included $20,000 to Kellogg Community College Foundation for college scholarships; $15,700 to Lakeland Fire Dept for program support; $13,000 to Coldwater Community Center for program support; $10,500 to Branch County Coalition Against Domestic Violence for program support; and $8,000 to Branch Intermediate School District for program support. Other listed grants included $7,000 to Aira Inc, $6,500 to Tibbits Opera Foundation, $5,000 to Branch District Library, and $3,800 to Coldwater Housing Matters, each for program support. The filing also lists $1,000 for program support to Coldwater High School Interact Club and two $1,000 academic scholarships to individual recipients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Neil Wilcox as President; Bruce Young as Vice Chair; Susan Germann as Secretary; Ryan Saddler as Treasurer; and Tom Eldridge, Jon Harpst, George Babcoke, Kathy Merrill, and Vanessa Crandall as directors. George Babcoke is also listed as Chair.
Coldwater Township Sunrise Rotary Foundation is led by Neil Wilcox, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Neil Wilcox
President
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
Vice Chair → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Babcoke
Director & Chair
Chair → Director & Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Benjamin
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Harpst
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Merrill
Director
Secretary → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Eldridge
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vanessa Crandall
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Young
Vice Chair
Vice Chair → Director, 2024
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Saddler
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Germann
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Andrew French (2024) — Director
- Former: Shari Deevers (2023) — Director
- Former: Brian Kerspilo (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: David McMillan (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Coldwater Township Sunrise Rotary Foundation
How much does Coldwater Township Sunrise Rotary Foundation give each year?
Coldwater Township Sunrise Rotary Foundation gave $96K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $74K across 11 grants.
What is Coldwater Township Sunrise Rotary Foundation's typical grant size?
Coldwater Township Sunrise Rotary Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,400, and its average grant was $5,991, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Coldwater Township Sunrise Rotary Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does Coldwater Township Sunrise Rotary Foundation give grants?
Coldwater Township Sunrise Rotary Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Coldwater, MI (9 grants).
Does Coldwater Township Sunrise Rotary Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Coldwater Township Sunrise Rotary Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program support" (11 grants) and "Academic scholarship" (4 grants).
Who are Coldwater Township Sunrise Rotary Foundation's largest grantees?
Coldwater Township Sunrise Rotary Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Kellogg Community College Foundation ($20,000), Lakeland Fire Dept ($15,700) and Coldwater Community Center ($13,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($4,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Coldwater Township Sunrise Rotary Foundation?
Coldwater Township Sunrise Rotary Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $96K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $63K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Coldwater Township Sunrise Rotary Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission. Its 2025 grants included college scholarships and program support for community, education, safety, cultural, and other organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Coldwater Township Sunrise Rotary Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Coldwater Township Sunrise Rotary Foundation's EIN?
Coldwater Township Sunrise Rotary Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1728754. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Coldwater Township Sunrise Rotary 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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