Kalkaska Area
Kalkaska Area is a private foundation based in Kalkaska, Michigan. Its 2025 filing reports grants for various school programs and scholarships to individuals.
Kalkaska Area at a glance
In short: Kalkaska Area gave $20K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,290
- +42.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +116.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,561
- -34.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $231,780
- -6.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Kalkaska Area
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 315 S Coral Street, Kalkaska, MI 49646
Phone: (231) 645-0965
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kalkaska Area funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kalkaska Public Schools ($8K).
Organizations only. It also paid 12 individual scholarships ($12,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported grant dollars in 2025 went to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Kalkaska Area gives
- Giving fell 30% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 115% of 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2023) to $29K (2022). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kalkaska Public Schools Kalkaska, MI | Various School Programs | $8,290 |
| 12 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $12,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $231,780 | $35,662 | $51,693 | $20,290 | 13 | $40,580 | $5,318 | $35,156 |
| 2024 | $247,811 | $31,922 | $36,585 | $14,267 | 6 | $28,534 | $10,392 | $35,280 |
| 2023 | $252,474 | $32,027 | $34,656 | $12,023 | 8 | $12,023 | $5,585 | $34,964 |
| 2022 | $255,103 | $63,071 | $51,790 | $28,810 | 4 | $28,810 | $10,177 | $27,255 |
| 2021 | $243,822 | $40,550 | $21,176 | — | — | — | $9,563 | $25,822 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kalkaska Area reported a distributable amount of $35K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Kalkaska Area reported 13 grants totaling $20,290. The grants ranged from $1,000 to $8,290, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest grant was $8,290 to KALKASKA PUBLIC SCHOOLS for “VARIOUS SCHOOL PROGRAMS.” The filing also lists $1,000 scholarships to individual recipients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Rick Heitmeyer as president, Michael Babcock as secretary, and Chad Anderson as treasurer. Directors listed are Jodie Disbrow, Andy Bratton, Barb Hulwick, Patrick Whiteford, Katie Little, and Sarah Manchester.
Kalkaska Area is led by Rick Heitmeyer, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rick Heitmeyer
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andy Bratton
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barb Hulwick
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jodie Disbrow
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Little
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Whiteford
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Manchester
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chad Anderson
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Babcock
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Darcy Shetler (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Kalkaska Area
How much does Kalkaska Area give each year?
Kalkaska Area gave $20K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $14K across 6 grants.
What is Kalkaska Area's typical grant size?
Kalkaska Area's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,561, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kalkaska Area give grants?
Kalkaska Area gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Kalkaska Area give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Kalkaska Area's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (12 grants).
How large is Kalkaska Area?
Kalkaska Area reported $232K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $41K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $35K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Kalkaska Area?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kalkaska Area's EIN?
Kalkaska Area's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2895209. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Kalkaska Area accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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