Keweenaw Community Foundation
Keweenaw Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Hancock, Michigan, and established in 1994. It connects community needs with resources to improve quality of life in the Keweenaw Peninsula and supports community organizations, students, and collaborative local efforts.
Keweenaw Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Keweenaw Community Foundation gave $1.5M across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $59K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,539,101
- +347.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +36.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $59,196
- +227.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,215
- Total assets
- $15,252,568
- +24.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Keweenaw Community Foundation
- How to Apply
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Apply online during the relevant grant cycle. The foundation’s website provides cycle-specific applications and eligibility details.
- Review Cycle
- Fall Grant Cycle applications close October 15, 2026, at 11 p.m. Eastern; Community Connection Grant applications close November 1, 2026, at 11:30 p.m. Eastern; Houghton County Historical Preservation Fund applications are listed with an October 15, 2026 deadline.
- Deadline
- Fall Grant Cycle applications close October 15, 2026, at 11 p.m.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 265, Hancock, MI 49930
Phone: (906) 482-9673
Website: https://keweenawcommunityfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from Keweenaw Community Foundation
Field of Interest Funds- Copper Shores Community Wellness and Recreation Fund Grant
Keweenaw Community Foundation
Amount
Up to US $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Field of Interest- David Wiitanen and Slim McLean Memorial Youth Hockey Fund Grant
Keweenaw Community Foundation
Amount
Up to US $3,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Houghton County Historical Preservation Fund Grant
Keweenaw Community Foundation
Amount
Up to US $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Keweenaw Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Nature Conservancy in Michigan ($1.3M). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 64 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes its work as serving the Keweenaw and identifies Houghton and Keweenaw counties as the main service area for grant projects. Its Fall 2026 Community Connection Grant also serves organizations in Baraga and Ontonagon counties. In filing year 2025, all reported grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
How Keweenaw Community Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2022) to $1.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $1.5M.
*2023: Covers 21 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy in Michigan Lansing, MI | General Support | $1,267,200 |
| Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly Hancock, MI | General Support | $25,373 |
| Omega House Inc Houghton, MI | General Support | $21,570 |
| Ruffed Grouse Society American Woodcock Society Houghton, MI | General Support | $18,056 |
| Copper Country Habitat for Humanity Houghton, MI | General Support | $17,636 |
| Right Start up Hancock, MI | General Support | $14,950 |
| Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter Home Calumet, MI | General Support | $12,351 |
| Copper Country Humane Society Houghton, MI | General Support | $12,146 |
| Calumet Theatre Company Calumet, MI | General Support | $11,751 |
| Copper Harbor Trails Society Inc Copper Harbor, MI | General Support | $11,506 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The IRS filing identifies the organization’s filing type as Form 990 (a public charity). The 2025 filing states that agency endowment funds are reported as liabilities rather than as foundation net assets.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,252,568 | $4,712,710 | $2,273,245 | $1,539,101 | 26 | $646,799 |
| 2024 | $12,261,070 | $1,870,728 | $827,762 | $343,777 | 19 | $1,089,202 |
| 2023* | $11,839,822 | $9,189,679 | $209,038 | $63,060 | 7 | $150,848 |
| 2022 | $927,072 | $215,792 | $122,936 | $18,291 | 3 | $213,715 |
| 2021 | $10,925,784 | $679,846 | $519,183 | $164,482 | 9 | $443,336 |
*2023: Covers 21 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission stated in the foundation’s 2025 filing is to connect community needs with resources to collaboratively improve quality of life in the Keweenaw Peninsula. The foundation’s website describes field-of-interest funds for areas including education, arts and culture, health and wellness, and basic needs; its Fall 2026 cycle also lists community impact, environmental, community wellness, outdoor recreation, and empowerment funds.
In its 2025 filing, the foundation reported grants to Michigan organizations including Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly, whose mission is to relieve isolation and loneliness among older adults, and Omega House, whose mission is to provide a caring home-like environment for terminally ill residents. Other 2025 grantees included Copper Country Habitat for Humanity, which describes its work as home construction, affordable furnishings, and critical home repairs for low-income families; Copper Country Humane Society, which operates a shelter for homeless dogs and cats; and Calumet Theatre Company, which offers cultural and artistic opportunities while preserving the historic theater.
The foundation’s website says eligible applicants for field-of-interest grants may include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, educational institutions, governmental entities, and religious organizations, with projects serving the Keweenaw Peninsula.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $1,539,101. Grant amounts ranged from $5,250 to $1,267,200, with a median of $10,214. The largest grant was $1,267,200 to The Nature Conservancy in Michigan for general support. Other notable grants included $25,373 to Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly, $21,570 to Omega House, $17,636 to Copper Country Habitat for Humanity, and $12,146 to Copper Country Humane Society; each was reported for general support.
The foundation’s website lists a Fall 2026 Grant Cycle for programs, projects, and initiatives across community priorities. The application opens September 1, 2026, and closes October 15, 2026, at 11 p.m. Eastern; applicants are to be notified by the end of November, with awardees publicly announced December 1. Eligible organizations include nonprofits, schools, municipalities, and community organizations serving Houghton and/or Keweenaw counties; projects outside those counties must take place within them.
The website also lists a one-time Community Connection Grant opportunity for Fall 2026, totaling $50,000. Applications open September 28 and close November 1, 2026, at 11:30 p.m. Eastern. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, schools, municipalities, Tribal Nations, and community organizations serving Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon counties.
A separate Houghton County Historical Preservation Fund grant is listed as active, with awards up to $10,000 for local historical preservation and education projects or activities related to Houghton County. Its stated deadline is October 15, 2026. Eligibility information says grants must directly benefit the foundation’s Houghton and Keweenaw county service areas and identifies tax-exempt nonprofits, school districts, and municipalities as eligible.
For its general grant process, the foundation says applicants should check eligibility, complete the online application, and include a 501(c)(3) determination letter if required. Staff review applications for eligibility and completeness; volunteer advisory committees evaluate applications and recommend decisions to the Board of Advisors, which makes final determinations. Awardees receive a grant letter and must request funds when needed, then report on the goals and activities in their application. Unused funds are canceled at the end of the grant period.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2025 filing lists Robin Meneguzzo as chief executive officer; Kim Salmi as president; Rich Probst Jr as vice-president; Trevor Salata as treasurer; Sharon Fisher as secretary; and Kelly Kamm, Frank Fiala, and Jason Makela as trustees.
Keweenaw Community Foundation is led by Robin Meneguzzo, Chief Executive Officer since 2025 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 8 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robin Meneguzzo
Chief Executive Officer
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2024
Executive Director → Chief Executive Officer, 2025
On filings since 2022
30 hrs/week
$70K (2024) → $69K (2025)
Kim Salmi
President
Trustee → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Kamm
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Fiala
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Makela
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Fisher
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trevor Salata
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rich Probst Jr.
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Andy Costic (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: George Twardzik (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: John Lehman (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Cassy Tefft De Munoz (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Iola Brubaker (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Jodi Santeford (2023–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Matthew Krause (2024) — Trustee
- Former: Matt Krause (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Richard Probst (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Angela Piche (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Brian Rendel (2021–2022) — Board Vice Chair
- Former: Chris Riesgraf (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: John Sanregret (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Scott Dianda (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Charles Oulette (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Charles Ouellette (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Erin Minne (2021) — Executive 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $69K, to Robin Meneguzzo (Chief Executive Officer).
Frequently asked questions about Keweenaw Community Foundation
How much does Keweenaw Community Foundation give each year?
Keweenaw Community Foundation gave $1.5M across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $344K across 19 grants.
What is Keweenaw Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Keweenaw Community Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,215, and its average grant was $59,196, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Keweenaw Community Foundation give grants?
Keweenaw Community Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houghton, MI (8 grants), Hancock, MI (8 grants) and Calumet, MI (5 grants).
Does Keweenaw Community Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 77% of Keweenaw Community Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Community Support" (4 grants).
Who are Keweenaw Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Keweenaw Community Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Nature Conservancy in Michigan ($1,267,200), Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly ($25,373) and Omega House Inc ($21,570), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Keweenaw Community Foundation?
Keweenaw Community Foundation reported $15.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.7M.
What does Keweenaw Community Foundation fund?
The mission stated in the foundation’s 2025 filing is to connect community needs with resources to collaboratively improve quality of life in the Keweenaw Peninsula. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Keweenaw Community Foundation?
Apply online during the relevant grant cycle. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Keweenaw Community Foundation's EIN?
Keweenaw Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3223079. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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