Edward J Sackerson Charitable

Foundation · Grantmaker Escanaba, MI EIN: 38-3351811
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

The Edward J Sackerson Charitable Foundation is a private foundation established in July 1997 and based in Escanaba, Michigan. The foundation operates as a grantmaking organization focused on supporting charitable initiatives across multiple sectors.

Key facts about Edward J Sackerson Charitable

EIN
38-3351811
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$533,056
Grants made (2024)
50
Average grant
$10,661
Median grant
$4,250
New grantees (estimate)
13% first-time grantees (6 of 45, 2024)
Primary geography
Michigan (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
How to apply
The foundation accepts applications. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Edward J Sackerson Charitable funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Edward J Sackerson Charitable's 50 itemized 2024 grants were Michigan (99%). The most frequent recipient cities were Escanaba, MI (36 grants), Gladstone, MI (4 grants), Marquette, MI (2 grants) and Appleton, WI (2 grants). 58% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Is Edward J Sackerson Charitable open to new grantees?

13%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 6 of 45 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $13K. How we count

Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.

  • 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving grew 119% from 2021 to 2024. Method

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

—

Annual Giving

$533K

-1.7% YoY

Grant Count

50

-10.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$11K

+10.1% YoY

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

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's stated purpose is to provide support for:

  • Education
  • Eye diseases
  • Kidney diseases
  • Residential care
  • Hospices
  • Community and economic development
  • Religion (specifically Christianity)
  • Human services
  • Youth development

Grantmaking

Grant Range

$4,000

Review Cycle

is provided; foundations without stipulated deadlines are best approached directly. The fiscal year end is December.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily supports projects in Michigan and Wisconsin. Funded cities include Appleton, Bark River, Big Bay, Escanaba, Gladstone, Harris, Marquette, Munising, Norway, Rapid River, and Wells.

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of all 50 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

MichiganSouth CarolinaWisconsin

Cities

EscanabaGladstoneBark RiverMarquetteAppletonHarrisMunisingNorwayWellsBig BayRapid RiverEdgefieldManistique

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2023:

  • Total assets: $11,086,026
  • Total revenues: $330,772
  • Total expenses: $604,583
  • Total giving: $542,420
  • Total liabilities: $0

As of 2024:

  • Total assets: $11.1 million
  • Revenue: $614,000
  • Expenses: $606,000

The foundation is ranked 662 among Michigan foundations by assets.

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.12020202120232024
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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$136K$271K$407K$542K38 grants202040 grants202156 grants202350 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Holy Name Catholic School: $292KHoly Name Catholic School$292KSt Joseph & St Patrick Church: $21KSt Joseph & St Patrick Church$21KCommunity Action Agency: $16K across 3 grantsCommunity Action Agency$16K · 3 grantsCommunity Foundation of the up: $16K across 3 grantsCommunity Foundation of the up$16K · 3 grantsSalvation Army: $16KSalvation Army$16KSt Vincent De Paul Society Escanaba: $16KSt Vincent De Paul SocietyEscanaba$16KEscanaba Area Figure Skating Club: $10KEscanaba Area Figure SkatingClub$10KDelta County Cancer Alliance: $8KDelta County Cancer Alliance$8KPathways Community Mental Health: $8KPathways Community MentalHealth$8KSt Vincent De Paul: $7KSt Vincent De Paul$7K

Grant Size Distribution

184 grants across all recorded years

180<$50K$50–100K2$100–250K2$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Holy Name Catholic School ($292,356), St Joseph & St Patrick Church ($21,262), Community Action Agency ($16,000 across 3 grants).

RecipientPurposeAmount
HOLY NAME CATHOLIC SCHOOL Escanaba, MIOPERATING EXPENSES$292,356
ST JOSEPH & ST PATRICK CHURCH Escanaba, MIOPERATING EXPENSE$21,262
SALVATION ARMY Escanaba, MIOPERATING EXPENSES$15,500
ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY ESCANABA Escanaba, MIOPERATING EXPENSES$15,500
COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY Escanaba, MIWALK FOR WARMTH$10,000
ESCANABA AREA FIGURE SKATING CLUB Escanaba, MIOPERATING EXPENSES$10,000
DELTA COUNTY CANCER ALLIANCE Escanaba, MIOPERATING EXPENSES$8,000
PATHWAYS COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH Marquette, MICOMMUNITY EVENTS$8,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE UP Escanaba, MIYOUTH EMPOWERING SERVICES$7,000
ST VINCENT DE PAUL Gladstone, MIOPERATING EXPENSES$7,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The board of trustees includes:

  • Paul Kangas
  • Gary Olsen
  • Jenine Maloney
  • Christina Kobasic

Board members serve with minimal hours and receive no compensation.

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Paul KangasTrustee0.5—
Gary OlsenTrustee0.5—
Jenine MaloneyTrustee0.5—
Christina KobasicTrustee0.5—

Contact Information

  • Address: 1921 3rd Ave N, Escanaba, MI 49829-2721
  • Telephone: 906-786-0220

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Edward J Sackerson Charitable fund?

The foundation's stated purpose is to provide support for: • Education • Eye diseases • Kidney diseases • Residential care • Hospices • Community and economic development • Religion (specifically Christianity) • Human services • Youth development

How do I apply for a grant from Edward J Sackerson Charitable?

The foundation accepts applications. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

Where does Edward J Sackerson Charitable make grants?

The foundation primarily supports projects in Michigan and Wisconsin. Funded cities include Appleton, Bark River, Big Bay, Escanaba, Gladstone, Harris, Marquette, Munising, Norway, Rapid River, and Wells.

What size grants does Edward J Sackerson Charitable award?

In 2024, Edward J Sackerson Charitable awarded 50 grants totaling $533K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Edward J Sackerson Charitable's EIN?

Edward J Sackerson Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3351811. 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. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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