Michigan State Horticultural Trust

BENTON HARBOR, MI EIN: 38-2564312 Website

The organization makes contributions to Michigan State University to support fruit research educational and extension programs

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.6M

+2.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$109K

-15.1% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$109K

-15.1% YoY

About Michigan State Horticultural Trust

Based on IRS filings

Michigan State Horticultural Trust is a nonprofit organization 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 grants totaling $109K. Net investment income was $302K.

Focus Areas

Science & Technology

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Michigan $652K (100%)

States

Michigan

Cities

East Lansing

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$2,637,971	$2,562,902	$2,124,600
Revenue	$197,425	$579,221	$268,192
Expenses	$122,356	$140,919	$73,124
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$302,355	$161,458	$-18,495
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Michigan State University ($108,518).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY EAST LANSING, MI	FRUIT RESEARCH	$108,518

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
MARK MIEZIO	TRUSTEE	2	—
WILLIAM BRISTOL	TRUSTEE	2	—
MARK EVANS	LIAISON	2	—
BRETT ANDERSON	CHAIRMAN	4	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Science & Technology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Michigan State Horticultural Trust?

Michigan State Horticultural Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in BENTON HARBOR, MI. It holds $2.6M in total assets as of 2025.

How large is Michigan State Horticultural Trust?

As of 2025, Michigan State Horticultural Trust holds $2.6M in total assets with $197K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $109K in 2025.

Where does Michigan State Horticultural Trust operate?

Michigan State Horticultural Trust has awarded grants in Michigan.

What size grants does Michigan State Horticultural Trust award?

In 2025, Michigan State Horticultural Trust awarded 1 grants totaling $109K — an average of about $109K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

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.