Midland Area Community Foundation
The Midland Area Community Foundation (MACF) is a 501(c)(3) community foundation established on October 2, 1973, by twenty-five Midland leaders and volunteers. Based in Midland, Michigan, it operates as a philanthropic giving organization that pools resources from donors to support community initiatives. The foundation holds over 700 individual funds, each with its own unique purpose, and serves as a vehicle for individuals, families, and corporations to invest in their community.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$138.8M
+10.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$6.0M
+26.0% YoY
Grant Count
116
-3.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$52K
+30.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To provide philanthropic leadership to strengthen the community by fostering collaboration and giving today and in the future.
Focus Areas: The foundation reflects and supports donors' interests across a wide array of sectors:
- Arts and culture
- Economic development
- Education
- Environment
- Health
- Human services
- Recreation
Grantmaking
The Midland Area Community Foundation provides over $2 million annually to support community programs. The foundation administers several types of philanthropic giving:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds initiatives in the greater Midland area and Michigan, though some grantmaking extends to Texas and Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $126 million
- Annual Revenue: $13.5 million
- Annual Expenses: $12.6 million
- Total Liabilities: $3.65 million
Staffing: The foundation employs 9 people.
Donor-Advised Funds: The organization maintains a donor-advised fund through which donors can direct the distribution or investment of funds.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $138,820,946 | $125,987,299 | $114,895,702 |
| Revenue | $15,713,381 | $13,513,786 | $16,911,059 |
| Expenses | $12,605,675 | $12,575,682 | $13,749,116 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $6,208,968 | $6,641,449 | $6,839,080 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
22 open opportunities from Midland Area Community Foundation
Clare County Community Foundation Grants
MIDLAND AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Clare County Youth Action Council Grants (ClareYAC)
MIDLAND AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Community Gives Youth Service Program Grant
MIDLAND AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
US $500 - US $1,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Sharon Mortensen: President & CEO
- L Kyle Fahrner: Chief Financial Officer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHARON MORTENSEN | PRESIDENT/CE | 40 | $210,282 |
| KYLE FAHRNER | CFO | 40 | $134,146 |
| WILLIAM GARCHOW | CHAIR | 4 | — |
| ANN HOLMON | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| KATIE HORNING | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ALI HUNTOON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| NOAH KENT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JON LYNCH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LOU MENCIA | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| GRANT MURSCHEL | PART-YEAR TR | 1 | — |
| MWEMBA MWEMBA | PART-YEAR TR | 1 | — |
| DICK PETERSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JEFF PROVENZANO | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| GERALDINE READO | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KRISTIN STEHOUWER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DEBORAH STEPHENS | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| MIKE WEIDEMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has announced multiple rounds of grantmaking in recent periods:
2025 First Quarter Grantmaking \u2013 Midland Area Community FoundationFirst Quarter 2025 grants awarded
Midland Area Community Foundation announces first quarter awardsFourth Quarter 2024 grants exceeded $100,000
Midland Area Community Foundation Grants Over $100,000 in Fourth Quarter\Second Quarter 2025 grants announced
Midland Area Community Foundation Grants Over $100,000 in Fourth Quarter\Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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