Saginaw Community Foundation
Saginaw Community Foundation (SCF) is a community foundation and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Saginaw, Michigan. Established in 1984, SCF operates as a tax-exempt charitable organization created by and for the people of Saginaw County. The foundation functions as a grantmaker, philanthropic vehicle, community leader, and volunteer organization that brings people and resources together to build an equitable community with lasting philanthropic impact.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$105.7M
+11.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.9M
-2.1% YoY
Grant Count
71
+26.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$27K
-22.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To fulfill donor wishes and enable community initiatives to come to life, now and forever.
Vision: A flourishing community for all, forever.
Core Values: Equity, diversity, inclusiveness, collaboration, sustainability, stewardship, and community engagement in philanthropy.
SCF supports activities across a range of philanthropic interests including arts, health, education, social services, environment, and community improvement. Unless specified otherwise, money raised in Saginaw County remains in Saginaw County to benefit its citizens and communities.
Grantmaking
SCF operates as a grantmaking organization that assists charitable agencies and activities providing specific and necessary services in the community. The foundation maintains donor-advised funds through which donors can direct the distribution or investment of funds.
Review Cycle
- $40,000 grant available for community organizations (2026)
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Saginaw County, Michigan, with some giving activity in Florida. Unless donors specify otherwise, funds raised in Saginaw County are directed to benefit Saginaw County citizens and communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $105,685,649 (2024)
Annual Revenue: $12,328,285 (2024)
Total Expenses: $7,415,140 (2024)
Historical Financial Data:
- Assets: $94.6 million (2023)
- Revenue: $6.35 million (2023)
- Expenses: $6.53 million (2023)
- Total Liabilities: $6,680 (2023)
Staffing: 10 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $105,685,649 | $94,581,491 | $84,067,700 |
| Revenue | $12,328,285 | $6,346,240 | $2,917,093 |
| Expenses | $7,415,140 | $6,532,510 | $6,159,829 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $5,436,179 | $929,229 | $-1,217,342 |
| 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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
10 open opportunities from Saginaw Community Foundation
Community Improvement Initiative Grant
Saginaw Community Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Community Improvement Initiative Grant Program
Saginaw Community Foundation
Amount
Up to US $40,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Dow communityGives Grant
Saginaw Community Foundation
Amount
US $1,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Hidden Harvest ($119,548), Children's Zoo at Celebration Square ($106,339), Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra ($64,054).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bay County Health Department Bay City, MI | Family Educator and Certified Lactation Educator in Bay County | $20,000 |
| Buena Vista Charter Township Community Center Saginaw, MI | BV Charter Township Community Center & Support BV Fall Events | $21,000 |
| BWIA-Michigan Inc Sarasota, FL | General support | $7,591 |
| CAN Council Saginaw, MI | Program support, parent cafes program implementation, & general support | $14,967 |
| Children's Zoo at Celebration Square Saginaw, MI | General/Program support, Ultrasound equipment, children's zoon carousel | $106,339 |
| Clare-Gladwin Regional Education Service District Clare, MI | Childbirth/Breastfeeding Education and Child Safety Materials | $10,000 |
| CMU Medical Education Partners Saginaw, MI | Pack-n-plays to CMU Health Patients | $19,947 |
| Council of Michigan Foundations Detroit, MI | Council of Michigan Foundation | $21,100 |
| Covenant HealthCare Foundation Saginaw, MI | Program/General support | $16,146 |
| Delta College Broadcasting University Center, MI | Edward and Erna Ederer Memorial Delta College Public Television Fund | $8,921 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renee Johnston | President & CEO | 40 | $165,000 |
| Todd Gregory | Board Chair | 1 | — |
| Dana Tell | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Iris Marteja | Physician | 1 | — |
| Rob Kain | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Tom Miller Jr | Assistant Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Elian Fichtner | Community Liaison | 1 | — |
| John Shelton | Immediate Past Board Chair | 1 | — |
| Kwame Akowuah | Director | 1 | — |
| Andy Ault | Director | 1 | — |
| David Brown | Director | 1 | — |
| Jeffrey Collier | Director | 1 | — |
| Scott Ellis | Director | 1 | — |
| Katherine Ellison | Director | 1 | — |
| Brian Keenen-Lechel | Director | 1 | — |
| Jill Miller | Director | 1 | — |
| Jennifer Nigl | Director | 1 | — |
| Chris Pryor | Director | 1 | — |
| Rumi Shahzad | Director | 1 | — |
| Richard Watson IV | Director | 1 | — |
| Michael Webster | Director | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
SCF received a $150,000 grant to address food insecurity in the Great Lakes Bay Region. The foundation continues to distribute grants through multiple active grant programs and recently made a $40,000 grant available for community organizations.
A new $40000 grant available for community organizations - WNEMSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Saginaw Community Foundation fund?
**Mission:** To fulfill donor wishes and enable community initiatives to come to life, now and forever. **Vision:** A flourishing community for all, forever. **Core Values:** Equity, diversity, inclusiveness, collaboration, sustainability, stewardship, and community engagement in philanthropy. SCF supports activities across a range of philanthropic interests including arts, health, education, social services, environment, and community improvement. Unless specified otherwise, money raised in Sa…
How do I apply for a grant from Saginaw Community Foundation?
SCF operates as a grantmaking organization that assists charitable agencies and activities providing specific and necessary services in the community. The foundation maintains donor-advised funds through which donors can direct the distribution or investment of funds. **Grant Activity:** • Total giving: $2,990,608 (based on most recent filing) • Typical award range: $5,112–$590,742 • Recent grant example: $180,316 to Saginaw Valley State University Foundation for scholarships and fellowship pro…
Where does Saginaw Community Foundation make grants?
Saginaw County, Michigan, with some giving activity in Florida. Unless donors specify otherwise, funds raised in Saginaw County are directed to benefit Saginaw County citizens and communities.
What size grants does Saginaw Community Foundation award?
In 2024, Saginaw Community Foundation awarded 71 grants totaling $1.9M — an average of about $27K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Saginaw Community Foundation's EIN?
Saginaw Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2474297. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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