The Edward C and Janet W Dietz
The Edward C and Janet W Dietz is a private foundation based in Traverse City, Michigan. Its 2025 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it has terminated or is winding down; the filing reports grants made in that year.
Key facts about The Edward C and Janet W Dietz
In short: The Edward C and Janet W Dietz gave $54K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Michigan. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 38-3494424
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $53,844
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- Average grant
- $2,991
- Median grant
- $1,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (2 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$54K
+131.6% YoY
Grant Count
18
-5.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
+144.5% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Edward C and Janet W Dietz reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is The Edward C and Janet W Dietz open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 18 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $16K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 83% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 187% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included religious activities, religious education, missions, general charitable purposes, medical services, and education. Among the grantees, Abide Ministries says it works to strengthen families through intentional relationships and service branches, while Crossing Cultures International says it equips Christ followers globally with training for ministry. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $53,844. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $32,594, with a median of $1,500. The largest grant was $32,594 to Life Point Bible Church in Traverse City, Michigan, for religious activities. Other listed grants included $2,000 each to ABWE, Salem Baptist Church, Bible Basics International DBA MissioServe, Abide Ministries, Crossing Cultures International, TWR (Avella Support), Christar, and Cru. Additional listed grants included $1,000 to WLJN Christian Radio and $1,000 to Thrive Medical Clinic, and $500 to the American Center for Law & Justice.
The supported organizations’ descriptions illustrate a range of grantee activities: Freedom Builders of America says it connects churches with volunteer housing-assistance projects serving disadvantaged people, and Samaritan’s Purse describes providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine.
How to Apply
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its final-return status means this should not be read as a current application process.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Traverse City, Michigan. In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan (69%), Florida (11%), North Carolina (8%), Pennsylvania (4%), and Texas (4%). The listed grants also include recipients in Washington, DC and North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2022) to $54K (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $54K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Life Point Bible Church ($33K). Together the top 10 received $50K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($250), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 90 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Life Point Bible Church Traverse City, MI | Religious Activities | $32,594 |
| Abwe Harrisburg, PA | Missions Agency | $2,000 |
| Salem Baptist Church Winston-Salem, NC | Religious Education | $2,000 |
| Bible Basics Int'l DBA Missioserve Odessa, FL | Religious Activities | $2,000 |
| Abide Ministries Clawson, MI | Religious Activities | $2,000 |
| Crossing Cultures International Brandon, FL | Religious Activities | $2,000 |
| TWR (Avella Support) Cary, NC | General Charitable Purposes | $2,000 |
| Christar Richardson, TX | Religious Activities | $2,000 |
| CRU Orlando, FL | General Charitable Purposes | $2,000 |
| WLJN Christian Radio Traverse City, MI | Religious Education | $1,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $36,310 | $55,918 | $53,844 |
| 2024 | $20,649 | $14,224 | $24,748 | $23,250 |
| 2023 | $30,329 | $9,877 | $23,073 | $21,250 |
The 2025 filing reports 18 grants; the 2024 and 2023 filings report 19 and 18 grants, respectively.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $20,649 | $30,329 |
| Revenue | $36,310 | $14,224 | $9,877 |
| Expenses | $55,918 | $24,748 | $23,073 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $53,844 | $23,250 | $21,250 |
| Net Investment Income | $532 | $1,733 | $2,100 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,037 | $2,813 | $3,651 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Edward C. Dietz as president and Janet W. Dietz as secretary.
The Edward C and Janet W Dietz is led by Edward C. Dietz, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Edward C. Dietz
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Janet W. Dietz
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: 3939 Creekside Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684
Phone: (231) 941-1568
Frequently asked questions about The Edward C and Janet W Dietz
How much does The Edward C and Janet W Dietz give each year?
The Edward C and Janet W Dietz gave $54K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $23K across 19 grants.
What is The Edward C and Janet W Dietz's typical grant size?
The Edward C and Janet W Dietz's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,991, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Edward C and Janet W Dietz that year got $16K on average.
Where does The Edward C and Janet W Dietz give grants?
The Edward C and Janet W Dietz gives mostly in Michigan: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (11%) and North Carolina (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Traverse City, MI (4 grants).
Does The Edward C and Janet W Dietz give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of The Edward C and Janet W Dietz's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Religious Activities" (5 grants).
Who are The Edward C and Janet W Dietz's largest grantees?
The Edward C and Janet W Dietz's largest 2025 grantees include Life Point Bible Church ($32,594), Abwe ($2,000) and Salem Baptist Church ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($250), which are not listed by name. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does The Edward C and Janet W Dietz fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included religious activities, religious education, missions, general charitable purposes, medical services, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Edward C and Janet W Dietz?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Edward C and Janet W Dietz required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Edward C and Janet W Dietz reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Edward C and Janet W Dietz's EIN?
The Edward C and Janet W Dietz's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3494424. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Edward C and Janet W Dietz accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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