Ray & Peg Hirvonen Charitable Foundation
The Ray & Peg Hirvonen Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Marquette, Michigan. Established in 1994, it operates as a family foundation providing grants to nonprofit organizations serving communities in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and the Treasure Coast of Florida.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.3M
-2.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$843K
+31.6% YoY
Grant Count
47
+11.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
+17.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not maintain a published mission statement. However, its grantmaking demonstrates a focus on:
- Arts and culture
- Education
- Human services
- Philanthropy and voluntarism
- Capital campaigns and infrastructure projects
- Community development
Grantmaking
Applications must be submitted through the Community Foundation of Marquette County online portal. Applicants are advised to:
Grant Range
$5,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Upper Peninsula of Michigan (primary focus)
- Treasure Coast of Florida
- Additional activity noted in Illinois
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $13,312,287
- Total giving: $843,115
- Total revenues: $567,028
- Total expenses: $922,236
- Number of employees: 0
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $15,000,000 (approximate)
- Total distributions: $763,000
- Total contributions: $138,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,312,287 | $13,667,495 | $13,810,140 |
| Revenue | $567,028 | $620,179 | $11,860,271 |
| Expenses | $922,236 | $762,824 | $225,955 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $922,236 | $762,824 | $225,955 |
| Net Investment Income | $487,707 | $359,559 | $316,506 |
| Distributable Amount | $850,403 | — | $191,927 |
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
219 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is governed by family members:
- Linda Hirvonen – President
- Matt Hirvonen – Vice President
- Mark Hirvonen – Secretary and Foundation Director
- Ray Hirvonen – Treasurer
- Erik Hirvonen Allkins – Director
- Kyle Hirvonen Allkins – Director
- Corey Blake – Director
All officers serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINDA HIRVONEN | President | 1 | — |
| MATT HIRVONEN | Vice President | 1 | — |
| MARK HIRVONEN | Secretary | 1 | — |
| RAY HIRVONEN | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| ERIK HIRVONEN ALLKINS | Director | — | — |
| KYLE HIRVONEN ALLKINS | Director | — | — |
| COREY BLAKE | Director | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation made a significant contribution to the Peg Hirvonen Bandshell campaign in Marquette. The project involves constructing a new band shell at Presque Isle Park to replace the original structure built in 1935, which became unsafe and impractical for use. The new shell features:
The Peg Hirvonen Bandshell Campaign kicks offAccessible walkways and seating
Laminate beams meeting at a central oculus for natural light
New lighting and sound equipment
Capacity to accommodate the expanded Marquette City Band (120 active members) and symphonic instruments
The total project cost is approximately $2 million.
**Recent Grant Recipients (2024):**
Marquette County Fair – $40,000 (capital campaign for new building)
United Way of Marquette County – $25,000 (Kids Cove Playground capital campaign)
Shiras Institute – $25,000 (new planetarium projector)
**Marquette Maritime Museum Support (2022)**
Ray and Peg Hirvonen Foundation supports Marquette Maritime Museum | News,The foundation provided grants to the Marquette Maritime Museum for maintenance of its 1891 Waterworks building and for updating exhibits.
Ray and Peg Hirvonen Foundation supports Marquette Maritime Museum | News,Related Funders
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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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