Community Foundation for Oceana County
TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE OF OCEANA COUNTY BY LEADING, PROMOTING AND CHANNELING PHILANTHROPY TO CONNECT RESOURCES WITH NEEDS.
Key facts about Community Foundation for Oceana County
- EIN
- 83-1970895
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,562,051
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- Average grant
- $118,735
- Median grant
- $11,461
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (8 of 30, 2024)
- Total assets
- $19,692,921
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Who Community Foundation for Oceana County funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Community Foundation for Oceana County's 30 itemized 2024 grants were Michigan (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hart, MI (7 grants), Shelby, MI (7 grants), Muskegon, MI (3 grants) and New Era, MI (2 grants). 67% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Is Community Foundation for Oceana County open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 30 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $159K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $17K repeat.
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$19.7M
+4.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.6M
+76.5% YoY
Grant Count
30
+20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$119K
+47.1% YoY
About Community Foundation for Oceana County
Based on IRS filings
Community Foundation for Oceana County is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Pentwater, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $19.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 30 grants totaling $3.6M. Net investment income was $801K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 30 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $19,692,921 | $18,794,594 | $16,693,236 |
| Revenue | $4,239,911 | $3,139,460 | $3,019,734 |
| Expenses | $4,409,861 | $2,834,383 | $1,180,347 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $801,470 | $564,745 | $522,984 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Community Foundation for Oceana County
Campership Grants
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Complete Your Degree & Adult Student Scholarships
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
High School Seniors and Current College Students Scholarships
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Oceana County ($2,444,709), Shelby Township ($330,829), Oceana County Historical and Genealogical Society ($220,719).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| OCEANA COUNTY Hart, MI | SHELBY TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY PARK | $2,444,709 |
| SHELBY TOWNSHIP Shelby, MI | DEVELOPMENT OF A DOG PARK CEMETERY | $330,829 |
| OCEANA COUNTY HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY Hart, MI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $220,719 |
| OCEANA COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT Hart, MI | DIVE TEAM EXPENSES | $107,321 |
| VILLAGE OF SHELBY Shelby, MI | GENERAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| THE LADDER COMMUNITY CENTER Shelby, MI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $60,000 |
| HART PUBLIC SCHOOLS Hart, MI | GENERAL EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | $37,387 |
| OCEANA CONSERVATION DISTRICT Shelby, MI | VARIOUS CONSERVATION & EDUCATION PROGRAMS | $31,399 |
| TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH New Era, MI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $23,258 |
| SHELBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Shelby, MI | GENERAL EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | $19,149 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Klimovitz | Chair | 5 | — |
| Frank Arvai | Treasurer | 5 | — |
| Beth Snider | Vice Chair | 5 | — |
| Kristen Callen | Member | 2 | — |
| Kellie Fox | Member | 2 | — |
| Rita Grant | Member | 2 | — |
| Emma Kirwin | Member | 2 | — |
| Lois Lydens | Member | 2 | — |
| Dr Scott Karaptian | Member | 2 | — |
| Steve Paulus | Member | 2 | — |
| Lucy Ordoobadi | Member | 2 | — |
| Eva Berumen-Reyna | Member | 2 | — |
| Julie Stivers | Member | 2 | — |
| Jon Vanderploeg | Member | 2 | — |
| Tammy Carey | CEO | 40 | $108,470 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Community Foundation for Oceana County?
Community Foundation for Oceana County is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Pentwater, MI. It holds $19.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Community Foundation for Oceana County?
As of 2024, Community Foundation for Oceana County holds $19.7M in total assets with $4.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 30 grants totaling $3.6M in 2024.
Where does Community Foundation for Oceana County operate?
Community Foundation for Oceana County has awarded grants in Michigan.
What size grants does Community Foundation for Oceana County award?
In 2024, Community Foundation for Oceana County awarded 30 grants totaling $3.6M — an average of about $119K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Community Foundation for Oceana County's EIN?
Community Foundation for Oceana County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1970895. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.