Fremont Area Community Foundation
Fremont Area Community Foundation is a community foundation established in 1951 in Fremont, Michigan. The organization is one of the largest community foundations in the United States on a per capita basis, serving a population of approximately 50,000 with net assets exceeding $200 million. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and manages over 700 charitable funds ranging in size from $10,000 to $30 million.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$306.7M
+14.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$8.8M
+17.8% YoY
Grant Count
137
+5.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$64K
+11.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: To promote philanthropy through grants to nonprofit organizations providing charitable services that benefit the people of Newaygo County and the surrounding area of western Michigan.
The foundation enhances the quality of life for all people in Newaygo County and surrounding communities by connecting community needs with the passions of families, businesses, and individuals.
Primary Program Areas:
Community Development – Decreases unemployment in Newaygo County by distributing grants to charitable organizations focused on education, certifications, training, employment of skilled workforce, small business development, and entrepreneurship development.
Education – Decreases the impact of poverty by increasing education levels in the community. Grants support kindergarten readiness, STEAM, literacy, remediation assistance, educational scholarships, and tuition assistance for students in Newaygo County and West Michigan.
Poverty to Prosperity – Reduces the impact of poverty by providing grants to charitable organizations focused on self-sufficiency development.
Grantmaking
The foundation manages six types of funds:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily serves Newaygo County and surrounding areas of western Michigan. For over 20 years, the foundation has supported three geographic affiliate foundations: Lake, Mecosta, and Osceola community foundations. The foundation manages assets for these affiliates while advisory boards from each respective community review grant proposals and recommend funding.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2023:
- Total Assets: $269 million
- Total Liabilities: $4.98 million
- Total Revenue: $14.9 million
- Total Expenses: $10.7 million
- Investment Income: $9,807,996
- Program Service Revenue: $339,016
As of December 31, 2024:
- Total Assets: $306,738,307
- Total Revenue: $15,175,959
- Total Expenses: $12,858,682
Staffing: The foundation employs 20-24 staff members and engages approximately 200 volunteers.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $306,738,307 | $268,983,898 | $241,936,076 |
| Revenue | $15,175,959 | $14,863,634 | $14,536,377 |
| Expenses | $12,858,682 | $10,675,286 | $11,767,007 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $12,289,920 | $9,807,996 | $12,718,637 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
18 open opportunities from Fremont Area Community Foundation
Amazing X Charitable Fund
Fremont Area Community Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Bridging Generations Fund
Fremont Area Community Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Community Grants
Fremont Area Community Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
September 1, 2026
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation was founded in 1951 by local attorney William J. Branstrom, along with Frank Gerber, Horace Loomis, Dick Pikaart, Herman Schuiteman, and Bessie Slautterback. They gathered charitable funds established by donors including Harry Williams and J. Andrew and Mattie Gerber.
The organization has 15 voting members serving on its governing body, all of whom are independent members.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEN DELAAT | VICE CHAIR STARTING 6/13/24 | 1 | — |
| LORI TUBBERGEN CLARK | CHAIR part-year through 6/13/2024 | 1 | — |
| MIKHAIL SALACINA | SECRETARY THROUGH 6/13/24 TREASURER STARTING 6/13/24 | 1 | — |
| SUSAN WENTE | SECRETARY STARTING 6/13/24 | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM ALSOVER | TREASURER THROUGH 6/13/24, CHAIR STARTING 6/13/24 | 1 | — |
| CHARLES CHANDLER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CHRIS WREN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DENISE SUTTLES | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DOROTHY PARIS | TRUSTEE STARTING 6/13/24 | 1 | — |
| JULIE BURRELL | TRUSTEE STARTING 6/13/24 | 1 | — |
| JULIE TATKO | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MICHEAL ANDERSON | TRUSTEE THROUGH 6/13/24 | 1 | — |
| PEGGY ROSSLER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| TODD DEKRYGER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| TRAVIS BULL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KATHYRN POPE | VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 35 | $158,290 |
| SHELLY KASPRZYCKI | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 35 | $247,848 |
| LINDSAY HAGER | VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER | 35 | $135,061 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation announced the awarding of $2 million and $3 million in grants to nonprofits and community projects. The foundation released a 2025 annual report highlighting donor and organizational partnerships making a difference in Newaygo County.
FACF awards grants to nonprofits, projects | FremontSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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