Pentwater Historical Society
Pentwater Historical Society seeks to connect people to the history of Pentwater by collecting, preserving, and sharing information and artifacts.
Pentwater Historical Society at a glance
In short: Pentwater Historical Society gave $20K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,083
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $20,083
- Median grant
- $20,083
- Total assets
- $478,460
- 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 Pentwater Historical Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Oceana Community Foundation ($20K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oceana Community Foundation Pentwater, MI | Purpose of grant was to support our building expansion fund being held and managed at Oceana Community Foundation. | $20,083 |
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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 | $478,460 | $255,293 | $58,300 | $20,083 | 1 | $3,784 |
| 2024 | — | $61,643 | $42,235 | — | — | — |
About Pentwater Historical Society
Based on IRS filings
Pentwater Historical Society is a public charity, based in Pentwater, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $478K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20K. Net investment income was $4K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pentwater Historical Society is led by Richard Warner, President Trustee on every filing since 2024; none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard Warner
President Trustee
On filings since 2024
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy VanderZwart
Trustee
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Girvan
Secretary Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Hoekstra
Trustee
On filings since 2024
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Russell
Trustee
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Lambrix
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Way
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Waidelich
Treasurer Trustee
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Norman Shotwell
Trustee
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Roisen
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barton Zachrich
Vice President Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Robert French
Vice President Trustee
Trustee → Vice President Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Pentwater Historical Society
How much does Pentwater Historical Society give each year?
Pentwater Historical Society gave $20K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Pentwater Historical Society?
Pentwater Historical Society reported $478K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $255K.
Where does Pentwater Historical Society operate?
Pentwater Historical Society has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Pentwater Historical Society's EIN?
Pentwater Historical Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2477422. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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