Hancock Public Schools Foundation Inc
To assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of education programs which significantly contribute to the education of hancock public schools students.
Hancock Public Schools Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Hancock Public Schools Foundation Inc gave $65K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $65K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $65,430
- -1.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $65,430
- -1.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $65,430
- Total assets
- $3,245,233
- +12.4% 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 November 2026.
Who Hancock Public Schools Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Hancock Public Schools ($65K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
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 Hancock Public Schools Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−18%). 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 $65K (2026) to $162K (2022). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hancock Public Schools Hancock, MI | Assist Education | $65,430 |
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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 | $3,245,233 | $344,046 | $141,635 | $65,430 | 1 | $321,996 |
| 2025 | $2,887,344 | $358,182 | $130,009 | $66,599 | 1 | $249,286 |
| 2024 | $2,531,291 | $113,004 | $150,545 | $80,476 | 1 | $106,999 |
| 2023 | $2,452,270 | $151,409 | $152,951 | $79,700 | 1 | $114,649 |
| 2022 | $2,382,789 | $255,406 | $224,935 | $162,253 | 1 | $190,756 |
| 2021 | $2,790,879 | $204,499 | $156,606 | $95,476 | 1 | $187,654 |
| 2020 | $2,390,672 | $112,218 | $144,147 | $92,930 | 1 | $101,862 |
About Hancock Public Schools Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Hancock Public Schools Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Hancock, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $3.2M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $65K. Net investment income was $322K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hancock Public Schools Foundation Inc is led by David Dow, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 11 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
David Dow
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dean Woodbeck
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Vaara
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michele Blau
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Fisher
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monica Healy
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Kass
Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Babcock
Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Hauswirth
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neil Ahola
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paula Nutini
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Dennis Walikainen (2020–2025) — Director
- Former: Kevin Kalinec (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Robbyn Lucier (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Tom Suchenek (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Donald Carli (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Rod Paavola (2020–2021) — Brd of Educa
- Former: Stephen Patchin (2020–2021) — Superintende
- Former: Gregg Fisher (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Jeffery Kangas (2020) — Director
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 Hancock Public Schools Foundation Inc
How much does Hancock Public Schools Foundation Inc give each year?
Hancock Public Schools Foundation Inc gave $65K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $67K across 1 grant.
How large is Hancock Public Schools Foundation Inc?
Hancock Public Schools Foundation Inc reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $344K.
Where does Hancock Public Schools Foundation Inc operate?
Hancock Public Schools Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Hancock Public Schools Foundation Inc's EIN?
Hancock Public Schools Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2781851. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 28, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 23, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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