Petoskey-harbor Springs Area
The Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation is a public charity and community foundation headquartered in Petoskey, Michigan. Founded in 1992, it serves as a connector, partner, collaborator, and resource for the greater good in Emmet County. The organization facilitates philanthropic giving by bringing together generous donors and innovative nonprofits to create positive community change.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$62.0M
+1.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$6.0M
-1.0% YoY
Grant Count
104
-7.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$58K
+6.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation's mission is to improve the quality of life for all people in Emmet County by:
- Connecting donors with community needs
- Building a permanent source of charitable funds to serve the area
- Addressing a broad range of community issues through innovative grantmaking
- Championing philanthropy and active citizenship
Primary Funding Areas:
- Arts and culture
- Education
- Environment
- Community and economic development
- Health and human services
- Recreation
- Historic preservation
- Youth development
- Seniors
- Housing
Grantmaking
The Community Foundation operates multiple funding mechanisms and committees to distribute grants:
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Community Foundation primarily funds organizations and initiatives serving Emmet County, Michigan, with some grants extending to organizations in Michigan, New York, and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024 Tax Filing:
- Total Assets: $61,226,065
- Total Revenue: $9,300,684
- Total Expenses: $9,217,826
- Total Liabilities: $13,500,000
Organizational Structure:
- 501(c)(3) public charity
- Tax-exempt since May 1992
- EIN: 38-3032185
- Operates donor-advised funds
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $61,985,629 | $61,226,065 | $55,398,624 |
| Revenue | $9,074,377 | $9,300,684 | $8,085,618 |
| Expenses | $7,905,984 | $9,217,826 | $6,342,237 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,992,210 | $2,578,723 | $1,552,739 |
| 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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
8 open opportunities from Petoskey-harbor Springs Area
Discretionary Grants
PETOSKEY-HARBOR SPRINGS AREA
Amount
Up to $1,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Emmet Housing Solutions Fund
PETOSKEY-HARBOR SPRINGS AREA
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Environmental Education Fund
PETOSKEY-HARBOR SPRINGS AREA
Amount
Up to $500
Deadline
October 31, 2026
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Staff:
- Liz Erlewine – Director of Communications and Donor Engagement
- Sarah Ford – Community & Donor Engagement Officer
- Jake Myers – Community Philanthropy Officer
- Betsy Petersen – Herrick Communications Fellow
- Robert Yarger – Database and Operations Officer
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JANET M MANCINELLI | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ROBERT E KEEDY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARY E RAPIN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CLAIRE FORSTER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER H ATTIE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| EMERSON J MEYER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| COURTNEY FONT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM HENAGAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DOUG LARSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DAVID DEAL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| NORA RILEY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DANA F ANDREWS | PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| STEVEN L BOECKMAN | VICE PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| MELISSA A NGUYEN | TREASURER | 4 | — |
| SARAH L SHUMAN | SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| DAVID JONES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $124,650 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Community Foundation has been actively awarding grants in 2025, with announcements of both spring and fall grant distributions. Recent initiatives include watershed protection grants and emergency response funding to support local relief efforts. The organization publishes annual reports documenting its grantmaking activities and community impact.
Fall 2025 Grants AwardedSubject 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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