Frank B and Virginia V Fehsenfeld Charitable Foundation
Frank B and Virginia V Fehsenfeld Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Grand Rapids, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.5M. Net investment income was $28K.
Frank B and Virginia V Fehsenfeld Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Frank B and Virginia V Fehsenfeld Charitable Foundation gave $1.5M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.5M), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,470,914
- +1237.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -93.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,470,914
- +19957.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,470,914
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Frank B and Virginia V Fehsenfeld Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Grand Rapids Community Foundation ($1.5M).
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 71 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Frank B and Virginia V Fehsenfeld Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1393% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $99K (2021) to $1.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids Community Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | Dissolution of Foundation | $1,470,914 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $34,243 | $1,497,234 | $1,470,914 | 1 | $1,470,914 | $27,972 | $55,410 |
| 2023 | $1,343,200 | $31,299 | $121,356 | $110,000 | 15 | $110,000 | $23,663 | $54,577 |
| 2022 | $1,287,747 | $39,810 | $141,756 | $127,000 | 16 | $127,000 | $32,091 | $68,102 |
| 2021 | $1,545,487 | $125,127 | $114,277 | $98,500 | 16 | $98,500 | $116,491 | $66,155 |
| 2020 | $1,477,499 | $230,828 | $122,699 | $110,500 | 23 | — | $220,499 | $67,061 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frank B and Virginia V Fehsenfeld Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $55K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Frank B and Virginia V Fehsenfeld Charitable Foundation is led by William S. Fehsenfeld, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William S. Fehsenfeld
President
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cecile C. Fehsenfeld
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
H. Warren Smith
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy F. Smith
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas V. Fehsenfeld
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John A. Fehsenfeld (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Frank B and Virginia V Fehsenfeld Charitable Foundation
How much does Frank B and Virginia V Fehsenfeld Charitable Foundation give each year?
Frank B and Virginia V Fehsenfeld Charitable Foundation gave $1.5M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $110K across 15 grants.
What is Frank B and Virginia V Fehsenfeld Charitable Foundation?
Frank B and Virginia V Fehsenfeld Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Grand Rapids, MI.
Where does Frank B and Virginia V Fehsenfeld Charitable Foundation operate?
Frank B and Virginia V Fehsenfeld Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.
How much is Frank B and Virginia V Fehsenfeld Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Frank B and Virginia V Fehsenfeld Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $55K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Frank B and Virginia V Fehsenfeld Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Frank B and Virginia V Fehsenfeld Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2775201. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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