Feldpausch Foundation
The Feldpausch Foundation is a private family foundation based in Battle Creek, Michigan. Established in 1999, it says its mission is to share its family’s spirit of caring and that it supports organizations and groups working to make its area a safe, enriching, beautiful, diverse, creative, and healthy place.
Feldpausch Foundation at a glance
In short: Feldpausch Foundation gave $165K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Michigan. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $164,500
- +19.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- +21.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,875
- -2.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,007,959
- +7.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (7 of 28, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Feldpausch Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its website describes a process in which applicants submit a letter of inquiry before requesting a full proposal; a full proposal may be submitted if requested. Applications are limited to IRS tax-exempt agencies; no grants are made to individuals. Organizations with a nonprofit fiscal sponsor or fiduciary agent may be eligible. Awardees are asked to share publicity or media coverage that includes the foundation, may be asked to host a site visit and photo opportunity, and are asked for a brief final report 30 days after the funding period. Previously successful applicants may apply every 12 months.
- Review Cycle
- The board makes decisions quarterly in February, May, September, and December. The website says letters of inquiry may be submitted at any time and that requested full proposals must be submitted by the first of the month of the next quarterly meeting. Final decisions are announced 6–12 weeks after each deadline.
- Deadline
- The board makes decisions quarterly in February, May, September, and December.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5934 Wellington Place, Battle Creek, MI 49017
Phone: (269) 968-9507
Website: https://feldpauschfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Feldpausch Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Binder Park Zoo ($20K). Together the top 10 received $99K.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 115 grants of 115 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation lists Calhoun County and Barry County, Michigan, as its geographic focus. All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Feldpausch Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 28 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 61% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $119K (2023) to $165K (2025). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $165K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Binder Park Zoo Battle Creek, MI | Annual Support | $20,000 |
| Bronson Health Foundation Kalamazoo, MI | Annual Support | $15,000 |
| Charitable Union Battle Creek, MI | Annual Support | $10,000 |
| Serenity Village of Barry County Hastings, MI | Annual Support | $10,000 |
| South Michigan Food Bank Battle Creek, MI | Annual Support | $10,000 |
| United Way of Battle Creek & Kalamazoo Region Battle Creek, MI | Annual Support | $10,000 |
| Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Kalamazoo, MI | Annual Support | $7,500 |
| Otsego Public Schools Otsego, MI | Annual Support | $6,000 |
| Battle Creek Community Foundation Battle Creek, MI | Annual Support | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Kalamazoo, MI | Annual Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,007,959 | $432,886 | $244,278 | $164,500 | 28 | $185,667 | $379,579 | $174,312 |
| 2024 | $2,805,245 | $305,291 | $206,421 | $138,050 | 23 | $156,194 | $256,852 | $165,669 |
| 2023 | $2,706,375 | $185,204 | $191,799 | $118,500 | 22 | $143,316 | $134,806 | $149,570 |
| 2022 | $2,712,970 | $192,540 | $226,710 | $151,250 | 18 | $169,771 | $142,654 | $154,611 |
| 2021 | $2,747,140 | $412,179 | $261,297 | $161,400 | 24 | $177,991 | $353,828 | $169,271 |
| 2020 | $2,596,258 | $172,482 | $226,590 | $145,500 | 19 | — | $124,010 | $144,139 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Feldpausch Foundation reported a distributable amount of $174K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is “to share our family’s spirit of caring.” It lists arts and culture, education, health and wellness, leadership, and literacy as priority issue areas.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate a range of charitable work. For example, Charitable Union says it serves children and families in need in the Calhoun County area, while South Michigan Food Bank says it works to feed hungry people and address basic needs. Bronson Health Foundation describes its role as connecting support with Bronson’s healing missions, and Serenity Village of Barry County says it provides dignity and peace to terminally ill patients and their loved ones.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $164,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median of $5,000. Its website lists an average grant award of $1,500 and says eligible requests may support programs, projects, or annual fund drives.
Among the largest reported 2025 grants were $20,000 to Binder Park Zoo; $15,000 to Bronson Health Foundation; and $10,000 each to Charitable Union, Serenity Village of Barry County, South Michigan Food Bank, and United Way of Battle Creek & Kalamazoo Region. Each was listed for annual support. Other reported awards included $7,500 to Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan and $6,000 to Otsego Public Schools.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kimberly Brubaker as president/treasurer and Mark S. Feldpausch as secretary. Directors listed are Keith R. Tolger, Corey LaGro, Kristi Tolger, Jaime Merlington, Katherine Busscher, and Stephen Tolger.
Feldpausch Foundation is led by Kimberly Brubaker, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; all 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kimberly Brubaker
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $6K (2025)
Corey Lagro
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2022) → $5K (2025)
Jaime Merlington
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Katherine Busscher
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Keith R. Tolger
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Kristi Tolger
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Stephen Tolger
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Mark S. Feldpausch
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $6K, to Kimberly Brubaker (President/Treasurer). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Feldpausch Foundation
How much does Feldpausch Foundation give each year?
Feldpausch Foundation gave $165K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $138K across 23 grants.
What is Feldpausch Foundation's typical grant size?
Feldpausch Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,875, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Feldpausch Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Feldpausch Foundation give grants?
Feldpausch Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Battle Creek, MI (8 grants), Kalamazoo, MI (8 grants), Hastings, MI (4 grants) and Grand Rapids, MI (2 grants).
Does Feldpausch Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on Feldpausch Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Annual Support" (28 grants).
Who are Feldpausch Foundation's largest grantees?
Feldpausch Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Binder Park Zoo ($20,000), Bronson Health Foundation ($15,000) and Charitable Union ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Feldpausch Foundation?
Feldpausch Foundation reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $186K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $174K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Feldpausch Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is “to share our family’s spirit of caring.” It lists arts and culture, education, health and wellness, leadership, and literacy as priority issue areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Feldpausch Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Feldpausch Foundation's EIN?
Feldpausch Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3417534. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Feldpausch Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Feldpausch Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/feldpausch-foundation-morg_82887f28692e46c487ed4425368f1acb
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