Nartel Family Foundation
The Nartel Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Burton, Michigan, serving the Genesee County area. Established in 1990 by Werner Nartel, the foundation began as the Nartel Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary before pivoting in 1995 to focus on broader charitable causes benefiting the community.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.5M
-1.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$231K
-8.8% YoY
Grant Count
33
+6.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
-14.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: The Nartel Family Foundation seeks to help and improve the lives of people and programs that fall within five general areas of support.
Five Areas of Support:
- Local Cultural Activities
- Animal Support
- Community Outreach and Jewish & Christian Faith Based Programs
- Medical and Medical Research
- Children and Education
Grantmaking
In fiscal year 2024, the foundation made 26 grants totaling approximately $293,000. Notable recent grants include:
How to Apply
All grant requests must be submitted by mail to:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation focuses on the Genesee County, Michigan area, with particular emphasis on the Flint region.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending June 2025:
- Total Assets: $3.5 million
- Total Revenue: $280,000
- Total Expenses: $330,000
- Net Income: -$50,600
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of Fiscal Year Ending June 2024:
- Total Assets: $3.56 million
- Total Revenue: $297,839
- Total Expenses: $347,902
- Investment Income and Dividends: $113,939
Tax Status: 501(c)(3) organization, tax-exempt since May 1984. Donations are tax-deductible.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,504,658 | $3,555,258 | $3,605,321 |
| Revenue | $279,608 | $297,839 | $201,639 |
| Expenses | $330,208 | $347,902 | $349,815 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $280,326 | $304,574 | $289,573 |
| Net Investment Income | $234,090 | $254,511 | $160,150 |
| Distributable Amount | $225,290 | $212,345 | $210,186 |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
159 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evelyn Nartelski | President Treasurer | 16 | $35,000 |
| Kathy Rembowski | Trustee | 1 | $4,000 |
| Timothy Allen | Secretary Commications Ofcr | 1 | $5,000 |
| Sylvia McCown | Trustee | 1 | $1,000 |
| Yolanda Bellanger | Trustee | 1 | $3,000 |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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