Hilda E Bretzlaff Foundation Inc
Hilda E Bretzlaff Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Milford, Michigan. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return and states that the foundation dissolved and distributed all its net assets to one or more public charities without retaining any right, title, or interest in them. The foundation therefore appears to have wound down; its filing also says it processed no applications for that year.
Hilda E Bretzlaff Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Hilda E Bretzlaff Foundation Inc gave $11.4M across 45 grants in 2023 (avg $254K), top state Michigan. 47% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $11,426,750
- +144.1% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 45
- -54.1% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $253,928
- +431.5% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $124,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (20 of 43, 2023)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (45% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Hilda E Bretzlaff Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists an application including personal, academic, work experience, and parents’ information, and names Kathleen Lindbeck as the contact. However, the filing also says no applications were processed for 2023, and the return is marked final; these details should not be taken as current application instructions. The stated restrictions were to demonstrate financial need and be creative, moral, ambitious, and conservative.
- Review Cycle
- The filing says no applications were processed for 2023.
- Deadline
- The filing says no applications were processed for 2023.
- Contact
Application contact: Kathleen Lindbeck
Mailing address: 2896 Wildemere Drive, Milford, MI 48380
Phone: (248) 310-4287
Website: https://www.hebf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hilda E Bretzlaff Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Alice Lloyd College ($1.5M). Together the top 10 received $7.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
370 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 291 grants of 370 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, Michigan recipients received 45% of grant dollars, followed by Kentucky (13%), Pennsylvania (11%), Ohio (8%), and Virginia (5%). Grants also went to organizations in other states, including Delaware, Missouri, and Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hilda E Bretzlaff Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 20 of 43 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $136K; repeat grants $378K. How we count
Medians: $80K first-time, $275K repeat.
- 49% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 440% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $2.1M (2020) to $11.4M (2023). In 2023 it made 45 grants totaling $11.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alice Lloyd College Pippa Passes, KY | Education | $1,500,000 |
| Cairn University Langhorne, PA | Education | $1,200,000 |
| John M Ashbrook Center Ashland, OH | Education | $800,000 |
| Eton Academy Birmingham, MI | Education | $650,000 |
| Oakdale Academy Waterford, MI | Education | $625,000 |
| Patrick Heny College Purcellville, VA | Education | $625,000 |
| Russell Kirk Center Mecosta, MI | Education | $550,000 |
| Intercollegiate Stud Inst Wilmington, DE | Education | $532,500 |
| Spring Hill Camps Evert, MI | Education | $500,000 |
| St Matthew Lutheran Walled Lake, MI | Education | $420,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2023 filing’s financial data provided here does not include an asset figure.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $290,286 | $11,943,850 | $11,426,750 | 45 | $11,778,822 | $105,256 | $329,378 |
| 2022 | $11,783,817 | $1,732,367 | $5,346,004 | $4,681,750 | 98 | $5,016,323 | $1,391,747 | $691,892 |
| 2021 | $15,340,483 | $3,155,955 | $3,880,954 | $3,324,691 | 108 | $3,651,496 | $2,926,497 | $862,710 |
| 2020 | $15,607,519 | $898,999 | $2,671,930 | $2,117,083 | 119 | — | $667,815 | $914,122 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hilda E Bretzlaff Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $329K for 2023 — 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 filing does not state a mission. Its 2023 grants show support for educational institutions and other organizations. For example, Alice Lloyd College describes its mission as educating mountain people for leadership and making college accessible to qualified mountain students regardless of their financial situation. Cairn University says it educates students to serve Christ as biblically minded, well-educated, professionally competent people of character. Eton Academy says it educates students who learn differently.
The foundation also gave to Paws With A Cause, whose stated mission is to transform lives and strengthen communities through partnerships with custom-trained working dogs.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 45 grants totaling $11,426,750. Grant amounts ranged from $4,500 to $1,500,000, with a median of $124,000. Among the largest awards were $1,500,000 to Alice Lloyd College, $1,200,000 to Cairn University, $800,000 to John M Ashbrook Center, $650,000 to Eton Academy, and $625,000 each to Oakdale Academy and Patrick Heny College. The filing lists education as the purpose for these grants.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hilda E Bretzlaff Foundation Inc is led by Gerald Radtke, President on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2023 are compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Gerald Radtke
President
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$70K (2020) → $70K (2023)
Janelle Radtke
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$70K (2020) → $70K (2023)
Kathleen Lindbeck
Office Manager
On filings since 2020
22 hrs/week
$52K (2020) → $64K (2023)
Susan Vogt
Vice President
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$70K (2020) → $70K (2023)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $70K, to Gerald Radtke (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Hilda E Bretzlaff Foundation Inc
How much does Hilda E Bretzlaff Foundation Inc give each year?
Hilda E Bretzlaff Foundation Inc gave $11.4M across 45 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $4.7M across 98 grants.
What is Hilda E Bretzlaff Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Hilda E Bretzlaff Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $124,000, and its average grant was $253,928, across 45 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hilda E Bretzlaff Foundation Inc that year got $136K on average.
Where does Hilda E Bretzlaff Foundation Inc give grants?
Hilda E Bretzlaff Foundation Inc's top state is Michigan, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Kentucky (13%) and Pennsylvania (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (3 grants), Ashland, OH (2 grants), Birmingham, MI (2 grants) and Mecosta, MI (2 grants).
Does Hilda E Bretzlaff Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 45 grants with a stated purpose on Hilda E Bretzlaff Foundation Inc's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (45 grants).
Who are Hilda E Bretzlaff Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Hilda E Bretzlaff Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include Alice Lloyd College ($1,500,000), Cairn University ($1,200,000) and John M Ashbrook Center ($800,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Hilda E Bretzlaff Foundation Inc fund?
The available filing does not state a mission. Its 2023 grants show support for educational institutions and other organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hilda E Bretzlaff Foundation Inc?
The filing says the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Hilda E Bretzlaff Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Hilda E Bretzlaff Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $329K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Hilda E Bretzlaff Foundation Inc's EIN?
Hilda E Bretzlaff Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2619845. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 24, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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