Michigan Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired
Michigan Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired is a private foundation focused on Health, based in Lakeport, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $66K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $2K.
Michigan Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired at a glance
In short: Michigan Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired gave $2K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $750), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,500
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $750
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $65,800
- -9.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Michigan Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cornerstone University ($750). Together the top 2 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Michigan Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired gives
- Giving grew 400% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $300 (2021) to $2K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone University Grand Rapids, MI | Student Scholarship | $750 |
| Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | Student Scholarship | $750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $65,800 | $16,118 | $23,045 | $1,500 | 2 | $23,045 |
| 2023 | $72,727 | $11,455 | $8,478 | $1,500 | 3 | $8,478 |
| 2022 | $70,430 | $15,643 | $4,646 | — | — | $4,646 |
| 2021 | $50,867 | $6,406 | $3,199 | $300 | 1 | $3,199 |
| 2020 | $47,660 | $3,423 | $4,255 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Michigan Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired is led by Cornelius Dutmer, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cornelius Dutmer
President
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Todd
First Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Malaina Vanderwal
Secretary
Assistant Secretary → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Merisa Musemic
Second Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Kooistra
Treasurer
President → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dakota Burch
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trisha Brejnak
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Charis Austin (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Kristen Kelling (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Wayne Lepiors (2020–2021) — Assistant Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about Michigan Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired
How much does Michigan Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired give each year?
Michigan Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired gave $2K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 3 grants.
How large is Michigan Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired?
Michigan Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired reported $66K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $16K.
What is Michigan Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired?
Michigan Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired is a private foundation focused on Health, based in Lakeport, MI. It holds $66K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Michigan Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired operate?
Michigan Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Michigan Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired's EIN?
Michigan Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7365823. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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