Daniel J Kobasic Foundation
The Daniel J Kobasic Foundation is a private foundation based in Escanaba, Michigan. In 2024, it reported 38 grants totaling $1,886,071, supporting organizations and projects in areas including education, health, arts, and community development.
Daniel J Kobasic Foundation at a glance
In short: Daniel J Kobasic Foundation gave $1.9M across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in Michigan. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,886,071
- +68.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- +72.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $49,633
- -2.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,497
- Total assets
- $31,092,200
- +57.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (7 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (78% 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 Daniel J Kobasic Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. No application process or materials are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3939 1375 Rd, Escanaba, MI 49829
Phone: (906) 553-3282
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Daniel J Kobasic Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was OSF Healthare Foundation ($309K). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($13,358), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
120 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 94 grants of 120 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 13% to Iowa, 6% to New York, and 1% each to Wisconsin and Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Daniel J Kobasic Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 32 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $74K; repeat grants $55K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 121% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% 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 $530K (2020) to $1.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| OSF Healthare Foundation Escanaba, MI | Construction of cancer clinic | $308,663 |
| Delta Schoolcraft ISD Escanaba, MI | Construction of instructional building | $305,000 |
| Holy Name Catholic School Escanaba, MI | Teacher salary support | $264,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Boone, IA | Cancer research | $250,000 |
| MAPS Education Foundation Marquette, MI | Educational facilities | $134,447 |
| The William Bonifas Fine Arts Center Escanaba, MI | Roof replacement | $119,100 |
| Bay Cliff Health Camp Big Bay, MI | Lake access project | $115,000 |
| Save Ukraine New York, NY | Child rescue | $110,000 |
| Delta County Chamber of Commerce Escanaba, MI | Mortgage paydown | $50,000 |
| UP State Fair Escanaba, MI | Event sponsorship | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $31,092,200 | $8,649,697 | $2,409,325 | $1,886,071 | 38 | $1,945,858 | $2,588,353 | $1,941,014 |
| 2023 | $19,689,986 | $727,372 | $1,182,026 | $1,120,589 | 22 | $1,596,111 | $936,842 | $1,670,514 |
| 2022 | $19,940,720 | $670,649 | $1,136,618 | $1,074,464 | 23 | $1,423,840 | $658,441 | $1,596,396 |
| 2021 | $20,407,296 | $7,855,085 | $885,637 | $851,639 | 20 | $872,631 | $615,333 | $1,426,798 |
| 2020 | $13,437,758 | $332,128 | $561,577 | $529,908 | 17 | — | $326,969 | $889,415 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Daniel J Kobasic Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.9M 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in education, health, arts, and community initiatives.
Among its grantees, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network describes its mission as advancing scientific research, building community, sharing knowledge, and advocating for people affected by pancreatic cancer. Bay Cliff Health Camp says it promotes the health, welfare, happiness, and development of children and adults. Save Ukraine describes its work as rescuing, restoring, and rebuilding the lives of vulnerable children and families affected by war.
Bay de Noc Community College says it provides student scholarships and develops educational programs to meet community needs. The William Bonifas Fine Arts Center received support for roof replacement, and Delta County Chamber of Commerce received support for mortgage paydown.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 38 grants totaling $1,886,071. Grant amounts ranged from $359 to $308,663, with a median of $7,497.
Among the largest grants were $308,663 to OSF Healthare Foundation for construction of a cancer clinic; $305,000 to Delta Schoolcraft ISD for construction of an instructional building; $264,000 to Holy Name Catholic School for teacher salary support; and $250,000 to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network for cancer research. Other notable grants included $134,447 to MAPS Education Foundation for educational facilities, $119,100 to The William Bonifas Fine Arts Center for roof replacement, $115,000 to Bay Cliff Health Camp for a lake access project, and $110,000 to Save Ukraine for child rescue.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Krystal Kobasic, Arthur H Evans, and Danica K Stanciu as directors. Todd C Lafave is listed as Chief Finanical Office.
Daniel J Kobasic Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Arthur H. Evans
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
$24K (2022) → $6K (2024)
Krystal Kobasic
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $15K (2024)
Danica K. Stanciu
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$550 (2023) → $24K (2024)
Todd C. Lafave
Chief Finanical Officer
Financial Manager → Chief Finanical Officer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
$9K (2022) → $9K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Claude A. Kobasic (2020–2022) — Director
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 $24K, to Danica K Stanciu (Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Daniel J Kobasic Foundation
How much does Daniel J Kobasic Foundation give each year?
Daniel J Kobasic Foundation gave $1.9M across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 22 grants.
What is Daniel J Kobasic Foundation's typical grant size?
Daniel J Kobasic Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,497, and its average grant was $49,633, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Daniel J Kobasic Foundation that year got $74K on average.
Where does Daniel J Kobasic Foundation give grants?
Daniel J Kobasic Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Iowa (13%) and New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Escanaba, MI (17 grants), Marquette, MI (6 grants) and Big Bay, MI (2 grants).
Does Daniel J Kobasic Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 16% of Daniel J Kobasic Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (3 grants) and "Scholarship" (3 grants).
Who are Daniel J Kobasic Foundation's largest grantees?
Daniel J Kobasic Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include OSF Healthare Foundation ($308,663), Delta Schoolcraft ISD ($305,000) and Holy Name Catholic School ($270,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($13,358), which are not listed by name. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Daniel J Kobasic Foundation?
Daniel J Kobasic Foundation reported $31.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Daniel J Kobasic Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in education, health, arts, and community initiatives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Daniel J Kobasic Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Daniel J Kobasic Foundation's EIN?
Daniel J Kobasic Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1149474. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Daniel J Kobasic 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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