Evergreene Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Otsego, MI EIN: 38-2737257

Evergreene Foundation is a private foundation located in Otsego, Michigan, established in August 1987. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a primary focus on providing grant funding to local charitable organizations in southwest Michigan.

Key facts about Evergreene Foundation

EIN: 38-2737257
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $82,000
Grants made (2024): 37
Average grant: $2,216
Median grant: $2,000
New grantees (estimate): 11% first-time grantees (4 of 37, 2024)
Total assets: $758,409
Primary geography: Michigan (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who Evergreene Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Evergreene Foundation's 37 itemized 2024 grants were Michigan (99%). The most frequent recipient cities were Three Rivers, MI (11 grants), Benton Harbor, MI (5 grants), Otsego, MI (3 grants) and Centreville, MI (3 grants). None of its 37 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assist in SW Michigan Communities" (37 grants).

Is Evergreene Foundation open to new grantees?

11%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 4 of 37 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count

Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.

89% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+20%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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

$758K

-1.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$82K

+1.9% YoY

Grant Count

+2.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2K

-0.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Evergreene Foundation reported a distributable amount of $95K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's stated purpose is to provide grant money to local charitable organizations that assist in southwest Michigan communities. The foundation supports a range of charitable initiatives across the region.

Grantmaking

Evergreene Foundation actively distributes grants to local organizations. In 2024, the foundation made 33 grants totaling approximately $59,500. Recent grantees have included:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in southwest Michigan, with a particular emphasis on the Otsego area and surrounding communities.

Grant Distribution by State

Michigan $81K (99%)

Indiana $1K (1%)

Share of all 37 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Indiana Michigan

Cities

Three RiversBenton HarborSt JosephCentrevilleOtsegoMarcellusMendonSouth BendComstock ParkGalesburgKalamazooPaw PawPlainwellYpsilantiAugustaRiversideSt Clair Shores

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $758,409
Total Revenues: $71,104
Total Expenses: $83,909

As of 2023:

Total Assets: $771,000
Total Revenues: $65,719
Total Expenses: $82,090
Net Income: -$16,371

The foundation operates with no employees and maintains a modest asset base while distributing grants annually to local organizations.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$758,409	$770,714	$787,085
Revenue	$71,104	$65,719	$23,919
Expenses	$83,909	$82,090	$82,132
Qualifying Distributions	$82,000	$80,500	$80,500
Net Investment Income	$69,195	$64,129	$23,270
Distributable Amount	$95,003	$81,883	$81,296

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 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

177 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Friends of Otsego Public Library ($4,000), Morton House Museum ($4,000), Otsego Area Historical Society ($4,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Friends of Otsego Public Library Otsego, MI	Assist in SW Michigan Communities	$4,000
Morton House Museum Benton Harbor, MI	Assist in SW Michigan Communities	$4,000
Otsego Area Historical Society Otsego, MI	Assist in SW Michigan Communities	$4,000
Water Street Glassworks Benton Harbor, MI	Assist in SW Michigan Communities	$4,000
Benton Harbor Public Library Benton Harbor, MI	Assist in SW Michigan Communities	$3,000
Domestic Sexual Abuse Services St Joseph County Three Rivers, MI	Assist in SW Michigan Communities	$3,000
Friends of the Mendon Library Mendon, MI	Assist in SW Michigan Communities	$3,000
Keystone Place Inc Centreville, MI	Assist in SW Michigan Communities	$3,000
Krasl Art Center St Joseph, MI	Assist in SW Michigan Communities	$3,000
Marcellus Library Marcellus, MI	Assist in SW Michigan Communities	$3,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Sharon Cupp	Director	1	—
Kathleen Rabbers	Director	1	—
Andrew Cupp	Director	1	—
Richard Rabbers	Director	1	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Evergreene Foundation fund?

How do I apply for a grant from Evergreene Foundation?

Evergreene Foundation actively distributes grants to local organizations. In 2024, the foundation made 33 grants totaling approximately $59,500. Recent grantees have included: • Water Street Glassworks ($4,000) • Otsego Area Historical Society ($4,000) • Morton House Museum ($4,000) • Otsego Public Schools Foundation ($2,000) Grant amounts typically range from $2,000 to $4,000 per award. The foundation's grant descriptions indicate support for organizations that "assist in SW Michigan communiti…

Where does Evergreene Foundation make grants?

The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in southwest Michigan, with a particular emphasis on the Otsego area and surrounding communities.

What size grants does Evergreene Foundation award?

In 2024, Evergreene Foundation awarded 37 grants totaling $82K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Evergreene Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Evergreene Foundation reported a distributable amount of $95K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.