Nartel Family Foundation

BURTON, MI EIN: 38-2477768 Website

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

+6.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$7K

-14.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nartel Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $225K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

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

Michigan $813K (67%)

Illinois $340K (28%)

Ohio $47K (4%)

District of Columbia $15K (1%)

Wisconsin $2K (0%)

States

District of Columbia Illinois Michigan Ohio Wisconsin

Cities

BrightonBrilliantBurtonChicagoClawsonFarmington HillsFentonFlintGrand BlancGrand RapidsHowellMadisonRochesterSaginawSouthfieldWashington

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.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Alzheimers Association ($60,000), Flint Institute of Arts ($21,000), Flint Neighborhoods United ($8,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Young Life of Genesee County Flint, MI	Middle & High School Youth Mentoring Program	$5,000
Flint Institute of Arts Flint, MI	Museum and Art School	$21,000
Flint Jewish Federation Flint, MI	Community Outreach & Aid	$4,000
The Salvation Army of Genesee Cnty Flint, MI	Provide for Physical & Spiritual Needs	$5,000
Humane Society of Genesee County Burton, MI	Protection & Adoption of Companion Pets	$7,000
International Crane Foundation Brilliant, OH	WildLife Welfare	$7,000
Flint Community Players Flint, MI	Theatre Arts	$5,000
University of Michigan Flint Flint, MI	University Advancement	$2,000
Adopt a Pet Inc Fenton, MI	Protection & Adoption of Pets	$6,000
Alzheimers Association Chicago, IL	Medical Research	$60,000

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Nartel Family Foundation fund?

**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

How do I apply for a grant from Nartel Family Foundation?

In fiscal year 2024, the foundation made 26 grants totaling approximately $293,000. Notable recent grants include: • Alzheimer's Association: $70,000 (Medical Research) • Flint Institute of Arts: $11,500 (Art Institute) • Boys and Girls Club of Greater Flint: $10,000 (Youth Enrichment Programs) The foundation supports a diverse range of organizations across its five focus areas, including: • McLaren Flint Foundation • Whaley Historic House Museum • Flint Community Players • Flint Institute of A…

Where does Nartel Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation focuses on the Genesee County, Michigan area, with particular emphasis on the Flint region.

What size grants does Nartel Family Foundation award?

In 2025, Nartel Family Foundation awarded 33 grants totaling $231K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Nartel Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Nartel Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $225K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.