Michigan State Horticultural Trust
The organization makes contributions to Michigan State University to support fruit research educational and extension programs
Michigan State Horticultural Trust at a glance
In short: Michigan State Horticultural Trust gave $109K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $109K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $108,518
- -15.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $108,518
- -15.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $108,518
- Total assets
- $2,637,971
- +2.9% 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 September 2026.
Who Michigan State Horticultural Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Michigan State University ($109K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Michigan State Horticultural Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−15%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $61K (2023) to $226K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $109K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | Fruit Research | $108,518 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,637,971 | $197,425 | $122,356 | $108,518 | 1 | $302,355 |
| 2024 | $2,562,902 | $579,221 | $140,919 | $127,848 | 1 | $161,458 |
| 2023 | $2,124,600 | $268,192 | $73,124 | $60,842 | 1 | $-18,495 |
| 2022 | $1,929,532 | $-240,283 | $141,961 | $128,094 | 1 | $68,684 |
| 2021 | $2,311,776 | $614,775 | $238,928 | $226,255 | 1 | $137,402 |
| 2020 | $1,935,929 | $292,076 | $111,362 | $100,500 | 1 | $69,940 |
About Michigan State Horticultural Trust
Based on IRS filings
Michigan State Horticultural Trust is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Benton Harbor, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $109K. Net investment income was $302K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Michigan State Horticultural Trust is led by Brett Anderson, Chairman since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brett Anderson
Chairman
Liaison → Trustee, 2024
Trustee → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Miezio
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Bristol
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Evans
Liaison
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Larry Bodtke (2020–2024) — Chairman
- Former: Steven Hunt (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Ed Robinette (2020–2022) — Chairman
- Former: Mike Degrandchamp (2022) — Liaison
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Michigan State Horticultural Trust
How much does Michigan State Horticultural Trust give each year?
Michigan State Horticultural Trust gave $109K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $128K across 1 grant.
How large is Michigan State Horticultural Trust?
Michigan State Horticultural Trust reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $197K.
What is Michigan State Horticultural Trust?
Michigan State Horticultural Trust is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Benton Harbor, MI. It holds $2.6M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Michigan State Horticultural Trust operate?
Michigan State Horticultural Trust has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Michigan State Horticultural Trust's EIN?
Michigan State Horticultural Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2564312. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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