David C and Ellen R Petrick Foundation

FRANKFORT, MI EIN: 36-4281619

The David C and Ellen R Petrick Foundation is a private foundation established in 2000 and based in Frankfort, Michigan. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees, functioning as a grantmaking entity that distributes funds to support various charitable causes.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$2.5M

+288.0% YoY

Grant Count

-38.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$317K

+530.5% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation primarily funds initiatives in the following areas:

Public television support
Natural lands protection
Animal rescue
Arts support
Red spruce restoration projects

Grantmaking

The foundation demonstrates active grantmaking activity with 25 grants awarded in 2023. Recent grants include:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation is based in Frankfort, Michigan and has demonstrated funding activity in Michigan and Illinois.

Grant Distribution by State

Illinois $4.8M (92%)

Michigan $346K (7%)

Florida $34K (1%)

Utah $13K (0%)

California $2K (0%)

District of Columbia $2K (0%)

New York $2K (0%)

Arkansas $1K (0%)

+4 more states

States

Arkansas California District of Columbia Florida Illinois Maryland Michigan New York Tennessee Texas Utah West Virginia

Cities

BENZONIABEULAHBLOOMINGTONCAPTIVACHICAGOEVANSTONFORT MEYERSFRANKFORTGLENDALEGRAYSLAKEHARPERS FERRYHOWELLHUNTLEYINTERLOCHENKANABKATYKENT CITYLITTLE ROCKMATENOMEMPHIS

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 31, 2023:

Total assets: $9,621,340
Total revenues: $256,034
Total expenses: $695,028
Investment income and dividends: $357,863
Total grants awarded: $653,600

As of December 31, 2022:

Investment income and dividends: $199,429

The foundation's revenue increased significantly from investment income, with a 79.4% increase in investment income and dividends between 2022 and 2023.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 8 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

109 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Illinois Wesleyan University ($2,500,000), Friends of the Garden Theater ($25,000), Halo Havanese Rescue ($8,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BENZIE WELLNESS & AQUATIC CENTER FRANKFORT, MI	TO SUPPORT WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES IN BENZIE COMMUNITY.	$1,000
CSA EDUCATION FUND HOWELL, MI	SUPPORT FOR TEACHER EDUCATION.	$250
FRIENDS OF THE GARDEN THEATER FRANKFORT, MI	TO SUPPORT THE ARTS.	$25,000
GRAND TRAVERSE REGIONAL LAND CONSERVANCY TRAVERSE CITY, MI	SUPPORT TO PROTECT NATURAL LANDS.	$1,000
HALO HAVANESE RESCUE HUNTLEY, IL	SUPPORT TO PROTECT NATURAL LANDS.	$8,000
ILLINOIS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY BLOOMINGTON, IL	PROVIDE FUNDING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS.	$2,500,000
LAKESIDE SHAKESPEARE THEATRE CHICAGO, IL	SUPPORT FOR THE ARTS.	$500
THE VINE UGANDA KATY, TX	TO SUPPORT THE LOCAL COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING EMPOWERMENT, EDUCATION, LIFE SKILLS, MEDICAL TREATMENT, AND SPIRITUAL DISCIPLESHIP.	$250

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ELLEN PETRICK	MANAGER	10	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does David C and Ellen R Petrick Foundation fund?

The foundation primarily funds initiatives in the following areas: • Public television support • Natural lands protection • Animal rescue • Arts support • Red spruce restoration projects

How do I apply for a grant from David C and Ellen R Petrick Foundation?

The foundation demonstrates active grantmaking activity with 25 grants awarded in 2023. Recent grants include: • Illinois Wesleyan University: $550,000 (scholarships) • Friends of the Garden Theater: $25,000 (arts support) • Benzie Area Christian Neighbors: $22,500 (quality of life enhancement) Total giving in 2023 reached $653,600.

Where does David C and Ellen R Petrick Foundation make grants?

The foundation is based in Frankfort, Michigan and has demonstrated funding activity in Michigan and Illinois.

What size grants does David C and Ellen R Petrick Foundation award?

In 2024, David C and Ellen R Petrick Foundation awarded 8 grants totaling $2.5M — an average of about $317K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is David C and Ellen R Petrick Foundation's EIN?

David C and Ellen R Petrick Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4281619. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.