Community Foundation for Muskegon County
The Community Foundation for Muskegon County is a public charity based in Muskegon, Michigan. It makes grants and provides community leadership, with a mission of building community endowment and improving quality of life in the region.
Community Foundation for Muskegon County at a glance
In short: Community Foundation for Muskegon County gave $12.4M across 202 grants in 2024 (avg $62K), mostly in Michigan. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,435,262
- +29.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 202
- +12.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $61,561
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $16,754
- Total assets
- $250,516,358
- +7.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (54 of 202, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Community Foundation for Muskegon County
- Invitation Only
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The foundation lists a grant portal and program-specific grant resources for applicants. Community Empowerment Small Grants and Faith Partner Literacy Grants are described as accepting applications on a monthly or rolling basis until funds are depleted. Strategic Grants have an invitation-only fall process and a planned open round in spring 2027.
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Contact
Mailing address: 425 Western Avenue 200, Muskegon, MI 49440-1101
Phone: (231) 722-4538
Website: https://muskegonfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from Community Foundation for Muskegon County
Community Empowerment Small Grants (CESGs)
Community Foundation for Muskegon County
Amount
Up to US $3,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Community Foundation for Muskegon County: Strategic Grants
Community Foundation for Muskegon County
Amount
US $5,000 - US $50,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
COVID-19 Response Fund
Community Foundation for Muskegon County
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Community Foundation for Muskegon County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Muskegon Museum of Art ($2.6M). Together the top 10 received $5.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
909 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 692 grants of 909 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes its grantmaking as serving Muskegon County and supporting projects that reflect the needs and diversity of the region. In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan. The listed recipients included organizations in Muskegon and Ludington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 202 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Community Foundation for Muskegon County open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 54 of 202 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $36K; repeat grants $71K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $20K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $7.9M (2020) to $12.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 202 grants totaling $12.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Muskegon Museum of Art Muskegon, MI | Arts & Culture | $2,648,856 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Muskegon Lakeshore Muskegon, MI | Youth Development | $440,734 |
| Frauenthal Center Muskegon, MI | Arts & Culture | $402,460 |
| County of Muskegon Muskegon, MI | Community Development | $379,466 |
| Kids Belong Muskegon, MI | Youth Development | $350,000 |
| Trinity Health Muskegon - Office of Philanthropy Muskegon, MI | Health and Human Services | $343,317 |
| West Michigan Symphony Muskegon, MI | Arts & Culture | $340,907 |
| Community Foundation for Mason County Ludington, MI | Community Development | $338,090 |
| Hume Home Muskegon, MI | Health and Human Services | $327,142 |
| Community Foundation for Muskegon County Muskegon, MI | OTHER | $326,747 |
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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 | $250,516,358 | $19,355,546 | $18,129,065 | $12,435,262 | 202 | $9,111,175 |
| 2023 | $233,413,617 | $18,049,476 | $17,248,679 | $9,640,055 | 179 | $7,435,692 |
| 2022 | $209,235,541 | $19,966,872 | $14,261,103 | $12,166,865 | 182 | $5,921,547 |
| 2021 | $247,862,579 | $28,555,582 | $15,396,697 | $8,400,024 | 171 | $13,483,012 |
| 2020 | $219,976,917 | $18,670,487 | $14,110,946 | $7,851,380 | 175 | $6,534,460 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission stated by the foundation is to build community endowment, effect positive change through grantmaking, and provide leadership on key community issues, in service of donors’ desire to enhance quality of life for people in the region.
Its stated program areas include education, health and human services, and arts. Education activities include scholarships for Muskegon County students pursuing post-secondary education, career and college readiness, and extended learning. Health and human services work includes children’s and families’ basic needs, health care, healthy lifestyles, quality child care, and family self-sufficiency. In arts, the foundation describes support for the Frauenthal Center, diverse arts programming, youth access to cultural programs, and arts organizations’ financial stability and development. Its website also identifies community and economic development and community trust and cultural competence as priorities. Strategic grant topics include educational equity, workforce supports such as affordable daycare and housing, entrepreneurship, cultural competency, and community outreach.
The 2024 grantee list includes organizations working in youth development, health and human services, arts and culture, education, and community development. The Boys and Girls Club of the Muskegon Lakeshore describes its mission as inspiring young people to reach their full potential. Kids Belong says it believes children in the foster care system have their best chance to thrive in families. An individual recipient Symphony describes connecting and enriching the community through music and learning activities. Oaktree Academy says it administers funds for educational purposes and operates a day care center. Goodwill describes providing job training and employment placement services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 202 grants totaling $12,435,262. Grant amounts ranged from $5,160 to $2,648,856, with a median grant of $16,754.
Among its largest reported 2024 grants were $2,648,856 to Muskegon Museum of Art for arts and culture; $440,734 to Boys & Girls Club of the Muskegon Lakeshore for youth development; $402,460 to Frauenthal Center for arts and culture; $379,466 to the County of Muskegon for community development; and $350,000 to Kids Belong for youth development. Other large awards included $343,317 to Trinity Health Muskegon – Office of Philanthropy for health and human services, $340,907 to an individual recipient Symphony for arts and culture, and $308,646 to Muskegon Public Schools – Finance Department for education.
The foundation’s listed active opportunities include Community Empowerment Small Grants of $500–$3,000 for grassroots initiatives; Faith Partner Literacy Grants of up to $3,000 for church collaborations supporting lifelong literacy and educational equity; and Muskegon LEAD grants of $5,000–$7,000 for nonprofit, school, and government applicants working on diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in Muskegon County. The first two programs describe monthly or rolling reviews until funds are depleted. Strategic Grants are invitation-only in the fall, with the next open round scheduled for spring 2027.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Priscilla Wilcox as chair, Edward Garner as vice chair, Todd Jacobs as secretary/president, and Katie Hensley as treasurer. It also lists Asaline Scott as special advisor to the board, Brad Hilleary as immediate past chair, and David Hazekamp, Hon. Maria Ladas Hoopes, Rozelia Patino, and Gary Allore as trustees.
Community Foundation for Muskegon County is led by Todd Jacobs, Secretary & President on every filing since 2020; 4 of 22 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Todd Jacobs
Secretary & President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$166K (2020) → $191K (2024)
Priscilla Wilcox
Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Wilson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Hazekamp
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Allore
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria Ladas Hoopes
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rozelia Patino
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Troycie Nichols
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angelita Valdez
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Shafer
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Duane Bennett
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deidre Briegel
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dwight Vines
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Otrhalek
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michele Vanderlinde
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Israel Velez
CFO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$100K (2020) → $111K (2024)
Janelle Mair
Vice President Community Investment
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$100K (2022) → $103K (2024)
Amy Moore
Vice President Capacity & Community
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$101K (2024)
Asaline Scott
Special Advisor to the Board
Immediate Past Chair → Special Advisor to the Board, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Hilleary
Immediate Past Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward Garner
Vice Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Hensley
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Dick Kamps MD (2020–2023) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Pastor Duane E. Bennett (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Thomas G. Witt (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Sheli Vanderlinde (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Jan L. Deur (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Jill Batka (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Michelle Lloyd-Paige (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Pat Donahue (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Stuart Jones (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Judith Stojak (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Charles E. Johnson III (2020) — Special Advisor
- Former: Kathleen Tyler (2020) — Trustee
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 $191K, to Todd Jacobs (Secretary/President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Community Foundation for Muskegon County
How much does Community Foundation for Muskegon County give each year?
Community Foundation for Muskegon County gave $12.4M across 202 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $9.6M across 179 grants.
What is Community Foundation for Muskegon County's typical grant size?
Community Foundation for Muskegon County's median grant in 2024 was $16,754, and its average grant was $61,561, across 202 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Community Foundation for Muskegon County that year got $36K on average.
Where does Community Foundation for Muskegon County give grants?
Community Foundation for Muskegon County gives mostly in Michigan: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Muskegon, MI (81 grants), Ludington, MI (36 grants), Grand Rapids, MI (11 grants) and Whitehall, MI (6 grants).
Does Community Foundation for Muskegon County give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 202 grants with a stated purpose on Community Foundation for Muskegon County's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Health and Human Services" (70 grants), "Religious Related" (31 grants) and "Education" (29 grants).
Who are Community Foundation for Muskegon County's largest grantees?
Community Foundation for Muskegon County's largest 2024 grantees include Muskegon Museum of Art ($2,648,856), Boys & Girls Club of the Muskegon Lakeshore ($440,734) and Frauenthal Center ($402,460), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Community Foundation for Muskegon County?
Community Foundation for Muskegon County reported $250.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $19.4M.
What does Community Foundation for Muskegon County fund?
The mission stated by the foundation is to build community endowment, effect positive change through grantmaking, and provide leadership on key community issues, in service of donors’ desire to enhance quality of life for people in the region. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Community Foundation for Muskegon County?
The foundation lists a grant portal and program-specific grant resources for applicants. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Community Foundation for Muskegon County's EIN?
Community Foundation for Muskegon County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6114135. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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