Gougeon Employees Foundation
Gougeon Employees Foundation is a private foundation based in Bay City, Michigan. In 2024, it awarded 70 grants totaling $120,275 to organizations in Michigan.
Gougeon Employees Foundation at a glance
In short: Gougeon Employees Foundation gave $120K across 70 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Michigan. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $120,275
- +83.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 70
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,718
- +57.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,100
- Total assets
- $193,162
- +14.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (21 of 70, 2024)
- 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 October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Gougeon Employees Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It has no formal request method; requests should be written and may be submitted by mail, email, or hand delivery. The filing states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Gougeon Employees Foundation
Mailing address: 100 Patterson Ave, Bay City, MI 48706
Phone: (989) 684-7286
Email: employeesfoundation@gougeon.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gougeon Employees Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Way of Bay County ($13K). Together the top 10 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
302 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 302 grants of 302 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 70 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Gougeon Employees Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 21 of 70 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 980% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $66K (2023) to $120K (2024). In 2024 it made 70 grants totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Bay County Bay City, MI | Community | $13,000 |
| Bay Veterans Foundation Bay City, MI | Community | $10,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul Society-Food Pant Bay City, MI | Service | $7,000 |
| Delta College University Center, MI | Community | $5,150 |
| Brians House Community Group Bay City, MI | Service | $5,000 |
| Good Samaritan Rescue Mission Bay City, MI | Service | $5,000 |
| Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum Bay City, MI | Community | $5,000 |
| Safe Harbor Kitchen Bay City, MI | Service | $4,000 |
| Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Founda Bay City, MI | Community | $3,000 |
| Hidden Harvest Saginaw, MI | Service | $2,500 |
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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 | $193,162 | $146,376 | $122,368 | $120,275 | 70 | $122,305 | $5,932 | $12,477 |
| 2023 | $169,154 | $81,618 | $67,524 | $65,600 | 60 | $67,395 | $4,565 | $9,357 |
| 2022 | $156,437 | $115,433 | $93,599 | $91,890 | 60 | $93,491 | $7,865 | $9,066 |
| 2021 | $135,023 | $131,519 | $110,465 | $108,750 | 61 | $110,361 | $6,327 | $9,348 |
| 2020 | $112,769 | $99,478 | $83,522 | $82,577 | 51 | — | $6,014 | $6,822 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gougeon Employees Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2024 — 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 available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for community organizations, service providers, and educational organizations. For example, United Way of Bay County describes its mission as engaging and empowering the community to improve lives; Brian’s House Community Group says it sustains and supports a guest house for the terminally ill; and Delta College received a grant listed for a community purpose. The Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum says it operates the retired USS Edson as a floating museum, educational site, and historical exhibit.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 70 grants totaling $120,275. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $13,000, with a median of $1,100. Its largest awards included $13,000 to United Way of Bay County, $10,000 to Bay Veterans Foundation, $7,000 to St Vincent DePaul Society-Food Pant, and $5,150 to Delta College. Other notable grants included $5,000 each to Brian’s House Community Group, Good Samaritan Rescue Mission, and Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Timothy J Atkinson as president; Dani Munsch Onweller as vice-president; Rachael Geerts as secretary; and Amy L Mueller as treasurer. Alan R Gurski, Gene Escobedo, and Daryl Brunette are listed as board members.
Gougeon Employees Foundation is led by Timothy J. Atkinson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Timothy J. Atkinson
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alan R. Gurski
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy L. Mueller
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachael Geerts
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gene Escobedo
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daryl Brunette
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dani Munsch Onweller
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Dani Munsch (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Kraig Lazarowicz (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Donald L. Gutzmer (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jenessa L. Hilger (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Ryan Cooley (2020) — Vice President
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 Gougeon Employees Foundation
How much does Gougeon Employees Foundation give each year?
Gougeon Employees Foundation gave $120K across 70 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $66K across 60 grants.
What is Gougeon Employees Foundation's typical grant size?
Gougeon Employees Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,100, and its average grant was $1,718, across 70 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gougeon Employees Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Gougeon Employees Foundation give grants?
Gougeon Employees Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bay City, MI (36 grants), Saginaw, MI (13 grants), Midland, MI (5 grants) and Pinconning, MI (2 grants).
Does Gougeon Employees Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 70 grants with a stated purpose on Gougeon Employees Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community" (27 grants), "Service" (22 grants) and "Youth" (10 grants).
Who are Gougeon Employees Foundation's largest grantees?
Gougeon Employees Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include United Way of Bay County ($13,000), Bay Veterans Foundation ($10,000) and St Vincent Depaul Society-Food Pant ($7,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gougeon Employees Foundation?
Gougeon Employees Foundation reported $193K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $122K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gougeon Employees Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for community organizations, service providers, and educational organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gougeon Employees Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gougeon Employees Foundation's EIN?
Gougeon Employees Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2356703. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Gougeon Employees Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/gougeon-employees-foundation-morg_a71e1d2fd040400298583ffcd685c994
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