Stratford Shakespearean Festival of America Group Return
Stratford Shakespearean Festival of America Group Return is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Birmingham, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $28K. Net investment income was $632.
Stratford Shakespearean Festival of America Group Return at a glance
In short: Stratford Shakespearean Festival of America Group Return gave $28K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $28K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $28,340
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- Average grant
- $28,340
- Median grant
- $28,340
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Stratford Shakespearean Festival of America Group Return funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Stratford Festival of America ($28K).
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 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stratford Festival of America Birmingham, MI | To Support Theatre | $28,340 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $632 | $29,340 | $28,340 | 1 | $28,340 | $632 |
| 2022 | $28,708 | $689 | — | — | — | — | $689 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Stratford Shakespearean Festival of America Group Return is led by John Gardner, Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 24 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
John Gardner
Chair
Foa Executive Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Person
Trustee & Foa Michigan Members Committee Member
Michigan Executive Chair & Foa Trustee → Trustee & Foa Michigan Members Committee Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erica Peresman
Trustee
Michigan Executive Member → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martha Thornton Montzka
Trustee
Foa Trustee → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Pickus
Trustee & Foa Michigan Members Co-Chair
Michigan Executive Vice Chair → Trustee & Foa Michigan Members Co-Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vivienne Lee
Trustee
Foa Trustee → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arlene Gorelick
Foa Michigan Members Outreach Committee Member
Michigan Executive Member → Foa Michigan Members Outreach Committee Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Murphy
Foa Michigan Members Outreach Committee Member
Michigan Executive Member → Foa Michigan Members Outreach Committee Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Arias
Treasurer
Foa Executive Treasurer → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chinonye Akunne
Foa Michigan Members Outreach Committee Member
Michigan Executive Member → Foa Michigan Members Outreach Committee Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana Sorensen
Foa Michigan Members Committee Member & Foa Michigan Members Outreach Co-Chair
Michigan Executive Member → Foa Michigan Members Committee Member & Foa Michigan Members Outreach Co-Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darryl Huras
Assistant Treasurer
Foa Assistant Treasurer → Assistant Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis E. Moore
Foa Michigan Members Outreach Committee Member
Michigan Executive Member → Foa Michigan Members Outreach Committee Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Bracey
Foa Michigan Members Committee Member & Foa Michigan Members Outreach Co-Chair
Michigan Executive Member → Foa Michigan Members Committee Member & Foa Michigan Members Outreach Co-Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Gillespie
Foa Michigan Members Committee Member & Foa Michigan Members Outreach Co-Chair
Michigan Executive Member → Foa Michigan Members Committee Member & Foa Michigan Members Outreach Co-Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Turner
Vice Chair
Foa Executive Secretary → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Rexer
Foa Michigan Members Outreach Committee Member
Michigan Executive Member & Foa Executive Chair → Foa Michigan Members Outreach Committee Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Dobbin
Foa Michigan Members Co-Chair
Michigan Executive Member → Foa Michigan Members Co-Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lou Fazzini
Foa Michigan Members Committee Member & Foa Michigan Members Outreach Co-Chair
Michigan Executive Member → Foa Michigan Members Committee Member & Foa Michigan Members Outreach Co-Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marion Burr
Assistant Secretary
Foa Assistant Secretary → Assistant Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martha Schubert
Secretary
Foa Trustee → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rob Gorlin
Ex-Officio
Foa Ex-Officio → Ex-Officio, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colin Bird Con General Of Canada
Foa Michigan Members Committee Member
New on the 2023 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denis Page Hood
Foa Michigan Members Outreach Committee Member
New on the 2023 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (36)
- Former: Alexandra Lacombe (2022) — Michigan Executive Member
- Former: April Oakes (2022) — Michigan Ex-Officio
- Former: Arlene Lewis (2022) — Michigan Ex-Officio
- Former: Beth Kronfeld (2022) — Chicago Honorary Member
- Former: Beth Zeigler (2022) — Chicago Trustee
- Former: Chief Judge Denise Page Hood (2022) — Michigan Executive Member
- Former: Christina Breslow (2022) — Chicago Trustee
- Former: Christine Connel (2022) — Michigan Ex-Officio
- Former: Eileen Torrillo Carter (2022) — Chicago Sustaining Member
- Former: Ellen C. Schwartz (2022) — Michigan Executive Member
- Former: Evelyn Shaeval (2022) — Chicago Trustee
- Former: Gloria Friiedman (2022) — Chicago Chair
- Former: Grace E. Trueman (2022) — Michigan Ex-Officio
- Former: Janet A. Daniels (2022) — Chicago Sustaining Member
- Former: John Cruickshank (2022) — Chicago Honorary Member
- Former: John Lewis (2022) — Foa Trustee
- Former: Joseph Comartin (2022) — Michigan Ex-Officio
- Former: Joshua F. Opperer (2022) — Michigan Ex-Officio
- Former: Judith Becker Thomas (2022) — Chicago Sustaining Member
- Former: Julie Jacobson (2022) — Chiacgo Honorary Member
- Former: Kelli Landes (2022) — Chicago Trustee
- Former: Kenneth Leone (2022) — Chicago Treasurer
- Former: Lee Clizman (2022) — Michigan Executive Member
- Former: Lisa Crovella (2022) — Chicago Sustaining Member
- Former: Loreli Fritz Cohn (2022) — Chicago Trustee
- Former: Margaret McCoy (2022) — Chicago Chancellor
- Former: Martha Sachs (2022) — Michigan Ex-Officio
- Former: Mary Kay Koerner (2022) — Chicago Co-Secretary
- Former: Nancy Smith (2022) — Michigan Executive Member
- Former: Nicole Stavish (2022) — Chicaco Member at Large
- Former: Philip L. Engel (2022) — Chicago Honorary Member
- Former: Rebecca Donnini Grove (2022) — Michigan Ex-Officio
- Former: Richard J. Koerner (2022) — Chicago Co-Secretary
- Former: Robert J. Daniels (2022) — Chicago Honorary Member
- Former: Samantha Kaltenbach (2022) — Michigan Executive Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Sarah Clancy (2022) — Michigan Executive Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2023. "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 Stratford Shakespearean Festival of America Group Return
How much does Stratford Shakespearean Festival of America Group Return give each year?
Stratford Shakespearean Festival of America Group Return gave $28K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Stratford Shakespearean Festival of America Group Return?
Stratford Shakespearean Festival of America Group Return is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Birmingham, MI.
Where does Stratford Shakespearean Festival of America Group Return operate?
Stratford Shakespearean Festival of America Group Return has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Stratford Shakespearean Festival of America Group Return's EIN?
Stratford Shakespearean Festival of America Group Return's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3200503. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2023.
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-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 6, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2023
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