Lapeer County Community Foundation
The Lapeer County Community Foundation is a public charity based in Lapeer, Michigan. It builds and manages permanent endowment funds and makes grants intended to enhance quality of life in Lapeer County.
Lapeer County Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Lapeer County Community Foundation gave $156K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Michigan. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $155,846
- -22.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,132
- -28.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,568
- Total assets
- $19,743,038
- +14.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (4 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lapeer County Community Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through its online grant application. It invites eligible 501(c)(3) organizations serving Lapeer County to apply; educational institutions and government agencies are also eligible. Applicants must provide an EIN. Projects must benefit the geographic area of Lapeer County and be future projects; funding is not provided for work completed before final board approval. Applications are reviewed by the Grant Committee or Youth Advisory Committee, with recommendations submitted to the full Board of Trustees. The website says board approval is usually within eight weeks of the deadline. The foundation normally does not fund operating expenses, annual fundraising campaigns, political campaigns, loans, sectarian purposes, or deficit funding. Its policy also excludes existing debt or obligations, endowment campaigns, and lobbying. The website says religious organizations may be considered only when serving the general public without sectarian overtones.
- Review Cycle
- Applications are accepted six times a year and are due by the 15th of each even-numbered month.
- Deadline
- Applications are accepted six times a year and are due by the 15th of each even-numbered month.
- Contact
Mailing address: 624 W Nepessing Street 106, Lapeer, MI 48446
Phone: (810) 664-0691
Website: https://lapeercountycf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lapeer County Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Elga ($27K). Together the top 10 received $135K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 52 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation focuses its grantmaking on Lapeer County, Michigan. Its grant application guidance requires projects to serve the county. In filing year 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan; the state for the remaining 4% is not specified.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lapeer County Community Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 14 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $12K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $89K (2020) to $201K (2023). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $156K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elga Lapeer, MI | Student Leaf Funding | $26,835 |
| Lapeer County Kind Lapeer, MI | Food for Local Pantr | $20,988 |
| Lapeer County ISD Lapeer, MI | Multiple Projects | $20,104 |
| Lapeer Comm Schools Lapeer, MI | Multiple Projects | $19,447 |
| Family Literacy Center Lapeer, MI | Multiple Projects | $15,942 |
| Non Profit Network Jackson, MI | Multiple Projects | $7,215 |
| Skyline Camp & Retreat Center Birmingham, MI | Raised Garden Beds | $7,000 |
| United Way of Lapeer County Lapeer, MI | Multiple Projects | $6,136 |
| Imlay City Comm Schools Imlay City, MI | Multiple Projects | $5,821 |
| Chatfield School | Multiple Projects | $5,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Figures below are from the foundation’s filings.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,743,038 | $2,584,123 | $1,157,781 | $155,846 | 14 | $1,000,188 |
| 2023 | $17,191,136 | $4,172,731 | $1,126,203 | $201,470 | 13 | $434,239 |
| 2022 | $12,881,802 | $1,769,199 | $925,497 | $136,422 | 10 | $285,594 |
| 2021 | $14,377,422 | $1,615,600 | $895,708 | $106,837 | 7 | $786,316 |
| 2020 | $12,500,898 | $1,023,062 | $846,532 | $88,943 | 8 | $260,760 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission stated in the foundation’s 2024 filing is to provide grants to individuals and organizations in Lapeer County to enhance quality of life. The filing describes scholarship support for students attending county high schools and grants to local organizations for special equipment, educational seminars, and community-oriented services.
The foundation’s website identifies areas it supports including education, arts and recreation, public safety, health and human services, economic development, the environment, animal welfare, and other local needs. It also manages funds for purposes such as scholarships, arts and culture, and access to recreation.
Among its 2024 grantees, the Family Literacy Center describes its mission as tutoring adults in reading, writing, spelling, and English, and providing family skill-building workshops. United Way of Lapeer County describes its mission as uniting the community and developing resources to meet community needs. The Child Advocacy Center of Lapeer County describes its mission as reducing trauma to children during abuse investigations and interventions, providing prevention programs, and offering ongoing support to schools and others.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 14 grants totaling $155,846 in filing year 2024. Grant amounts ranged from $5,149 to $26,835, with a median of $6,568.
Among the largest reported grants were $26,835 to ELGA for student LEAF funding; $20,988 to Lapeer County KIND for food for local pantries; $20,104 to Lapeer County ISD and $19,447 to Lapeer Community Schools for multiple projects; and $15,942 to the Family Literacy Center for multiple projects. Other listed recipients included Nonprofit Network ($7,215), Skyline Camp & Retreat Center ($7,000), United Way of Lapeer County ($6,136), Imlay City Community Schools ($5,821), Chatfield School ($5,500), and Child Advocacy Center of Lapeer County ($5,300).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nancy Boxey as executive director. Trustees listed are Eric Cassabon, Rick Fleming, Michael Gildner, Michael Hodges, Scott McKenna, Susan Morey, Bob Riehl, Bruce Robinson, and Dana Walker.
Lapeer County Community Foundation is led by Nancy Boxey, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 14 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nancy Boxey
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$67K (2020) → $100K (2024)
Michael Burke
Chairman
Trustee → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Riehl
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Robinson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana Walker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Gildner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Fleming
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott McKenna
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Zott
Trustee
Chairman → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Cassabon
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Hodges
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Morey
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Caswell
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Gibbons CPA
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Molly Muir (2020–2023) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Steve Hoffa (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Peter Damaska (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Betsy Felton (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Rick Burrough (2020) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $100K, to Nancy Boxey (Exec DIR).
Frequently asked questions about Lapeer County Community Foundation
How much does Lapeer County Community Foundation give each year?
Lapeer County Community Foundation gave $156K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $201K across 13 grants.
What is Lapeer County Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Lapeer County Community Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,568, and its average grant was $11,132, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lapeer County Community Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Lapeer County Community Foundation give grants?
Lapeer County Community Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lapeer, MI (8 grants) and Almont, MI (2 grants).
Does Lapeer County Community Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Lapeer County Community Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Multiple Projects" (9 grants).
Who are Lapeer County Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Lapeer County Community Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Elga ($26,835), Lapeer County Kind ($20,988) and Lapeer County ISD ($20,104), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lapeer County Community Foundation?
Lapeer County Community Foundation reported $19.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.
What does Lapeer County Community Foundation fund?
The mission stated in the foundation’s 2024 filing is to provide grants to individuals and organizations in Lapeer County to enhance quality of life. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lapeer County Community Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through its online grant application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lapeer County Community Foundation's EIN?
Lapeer County Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1271563. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lapeer County Community Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Lapeer County Community Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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