Festival of Trees Inc
The corporation is operated exclusively for the benefit of Childrens Hospital of Michigan Foundation. The purpose of its major annual fundraising event, known as the Festival of Trees, is to raise funds for the research into the causes and cures of childhood diseases.
Festival of Trees Inc at a glance
In short: Festival of Trees Inc gave $45K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $45K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $45,000
- +12.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $45,000
- +12.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $45,000
- Total assets
- $137,409
- -15.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Festival of Trees Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Children's Hospital of MI Foundation ($45K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Festival of Trees Inc gives
- Giving fell 25% from 2023 to 2026. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $60K (2023). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital of MI Foundation Detroit, MI | Research in childhood disease | $45,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $137,409 | $85,320 | $115,838 | $45,000 | 1 | $1,043 |
| 2025 | $162,927 | $107,321 | $104,999 | $40,000 | 1 | $1,141 |
| 2024 | $170,604 | $90,031 | $103,092 | $50,000 | 1 | $82 |
| 2023 | $193,666 | $112,559 | $115,017 | $60,000 | 1 | $12 |
| 2022 | $153,231 | $99,318 | $55,247 | $10,000 | 1 | $11 |
| 2021 | $97,053 | $28,896 | $7,233 | $5,000 | 1 | $16 |
| 2020 | $115,390 | $110,320 | $89,134 | $45,000 | 1 | $54 |
About Festival of Trees Inc
Based on IRS filings
Festival of Trees Inc is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Canton, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $137K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $45K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Festival of Trees Inc is led by Scott Killingbeck, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Scott Killingbeck
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martha Polakowski
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Stein
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl McNamara
Trustee
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Ribby
Trustee
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sue Cabadas
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anina Bachrach
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Schneck
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Lezotte
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Jill Lezotte-Kates (2022–2025) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Kimberly Schneck (2024–2025) — Executive Director
- Former: Benjamin Bachrach PhD (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Mark Sarver (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Brenda Tomblin (2020–2021) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Lawrence J Burnes (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Festival of Trees Inc
How much does Festival of Trees Inc give each year?
Festival of Trees Inc gave $45K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $40K across 1 grant.
How large is Festival of Trees Inc?
Festival of Trees Inc reported $137K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $85K.
What is Festival of Trees Inc?
Festival of Trees Inc is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Canton, MI. It holds $137K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Festival of Trees Inc operate?
Festival of Trees Inc has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Festival of Trees Inc's EIN?
Festival of Trees Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2785495. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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