Sanilac County Community Foundation
The s.c.c.f.'s primary exempt purpose is to support and promote educational, scientific,literary, cultural and charitable purpose, primarily in and for the residents of Sanilac county.
Sanilac County Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Sanilac County Community Foundation gave $470K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $59K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $470,333
- +16.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +166.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $58,792
- -56.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,728
- Total assets
- $14,777,533
- +11.8% vs 2024
- 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 Sanilac County Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was TCHP ($352K). Together the top 8 received $470K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 24 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Sanilac County Community Foundation gives
- Giving grew 428% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2021) to $470K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $470K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TCHP Sandusky, MI | — | $351,540 |
| City of Marlette Marlette, MI | — | $31,432 |
| Sandusky Community Schools Sandusky, MI | — | $22,306 |
| Marlette Historical Society Marlette, MI | — | $19,455 |
| Camp Cavell Lexington, MI | — | $12,000 |
| Cros-Lex Project Blessing Lexington, MI | — | $12,000 |
| Holy Family Parish Sandusky, MI | — | $11,600 |
| Save Council Sandusky, MI | — | $10,000 |
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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 | $14,777,533 | $1,318,328 | $1,063,018 | $470,333 | 8 | $400,853 |
| 2024 | $13,220,692 | $1,175,490 | $1,077,324 | $405,601 | 3 | $346,278 |
| 2023 | $11,350,746 | $1,297,278 | $782,338 | $134,941 | 4 | $223,559 |
| 2022 | $8,785,706 | $863,020 | $792,651 | $89,035 | 6 | $300,942 |
| 2021 | $11,706,463 | $1,227,923 | $752,929 | $30,531 | 3 | $314,940 |
| 2020 | $10,730,448 | $2,353,494 | $521,927 | $36,052 | 5 | $227,825 |
About Sanilac County Community Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Sanilac County Community Foundation is a public charity, based in Sandusky, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $14.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $470K. Net investment income was $401K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sanilac County Community Foundation is led by Joshua Robinson, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; none of the 16 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joshua Robinson
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
$48K (2024) → $0 (2025)
Bill Sarkella
Co-Chair
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dave Tubbs
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Hearsch
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dorothy Ross
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gertie Van Den Goor
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joanne Stoutenburg
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Paul Cowley
Board Member
Vice Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Scotty Wadsworth
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan Dreyer
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kelly Gerstenberger
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Lyn Mossett
Co-Chair
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Marty Rheaume
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Sean Hagey
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jennifer Parker
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Katie Vanconant
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Andrew Barnes (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Duane Lange (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Erica Sheridan (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Joe Garcia (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Lee Cork (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Jennifer Kursinsky (2021–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Jay Barry (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Judy Ferguson (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Louise Blasius (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Judy Albrecht (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Melissa Anderson (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Curt Backus (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Joe Nartker (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Katie Dunn (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Linda Kelke (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Lyn Regentin (2020) — Co-Chair
- Former: Ryan Murrary (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Sue Meissner (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $48K, to Joshua Robinson (Exec. Direct).
Frequently asked questions about Sanilac County Community Foundation
How much does Sanilac County Community Foundation give each year?
Sanilac County Community Foundation gave $470K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $406K across 3 grants.
What is Sanilac County Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Sanilac County Community Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,728, and its average grant was $58,792, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Sanilac County Community Foundation give grants?
Sanilac County Community Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sandusky, MI (4 grants), Marlette, MI (2 grants) and Lexington, MI (2 grants).
Who are Sanilac County Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Sanilac County Community Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include TCHP ($351,540), City of Marlette ($31,432) and Sandusky Community Schools ($22,306), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Sanilac County Community Foundation?
Sanilac County Community Foundation reported $14.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What is Sanilac County Community Foundation's EIN?
Sanilac County Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3204484. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 19, 2026)
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