Foundation for Excellence
FOSTER INNOVATION IN TEACHING AND LEARNING WITHIN THE WALLED LAKE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$463K
Annual Giving
$59K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$59K
About Foundation for Excellence
Based on IRS filings
Foundation for Excellence is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WALLED LAKE, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $463K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $59K. Net investment income was $7K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $462,665 | — | $397,470 |
| Revenue | $123,351 | — | $111,427 |
| Expenses | $103,282 | — | $139,227 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $6,671 | — | $3,702 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Walled Lake Cons Schools ($59,227).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Walled Lake Cons Schools Walled Lake, MI | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $59,227 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackie Gurwin | Executive Dir. | 32 | $38,520 |
| Michael Brodowicz | Chairman | 2 | — |
| Charles Phillipson | Vice President | 2 | — |
| Marsha Beattie | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Marci Augenstein | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Marc Siegler | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Susanna Crafton | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Jennifer Phillips-Weckstein | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Judy Evola | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Thomas Ropek | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Bryan Feldpausch | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Matthew Hewitt | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Brian Alpert | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Nayal Maktari | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Melanie Lawley | Trustee | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foundation for Excellence?
Foundation for Excellence is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WALLED LAKE, MI. It holds $463K in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Foundation for Excellence?
As of 2025, Foundation for Excellence holds $463K in total assets with $123K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $59K in 2025.
Where does Foundation for Excellence operate?
Foundation for Excellence has awarded grants in Michigan.
What size grants does Foundation for Excellence award?
In 2025, Foundation for Excellence awarded 1 grants totaling $59K — an average of about $59K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Foundation for Excellence's EIN?
Foundation for Excellence's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3041277. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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