The Frankenmuth Community
TO HONOR THE PAST, FOCUS ON THE PRESENT, AND PLAN FOR THE FUTURE BY WAY OF BEING AN EFFECTIVE AND RELIABLE VEHICLE FOR PLANNED-GIVING PHILANTHROPIC EFFORTS IN FRANKENMUTH.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$19.7M
+7.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$784K
+45.5% YoY
Grant Count
51
+142.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
-40.1% YoY
About The Frankenmuth Community
Based on IRS filings
The Frankenmuth Community is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in FRANKENMUTH, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $19.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 51 grants totaling $784K. Net investment income was $984K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $19,728,199 | $18,411,997 | $15,914,993 |
| Revenue | $2,014,387 | $1,742,430 | $2,797,287 |
| Expenses | $1,359,882 | $1,043,730 | $1,205,283 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $984,215 | $359,454 | $548,855 |
| 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
126 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Covenant Healthcare Foundation ($105,846), Cass City Vfw Post No 3644 ($41,500), Watertown Township Fire Department ($40,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COVENANT HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION SAGINAW, MI | PEDIATRIC UNIT REMODEL | $105,846 |
| CASS CITY VFW POST NO 3644 CASS CITY, MI | REMOVE AND REPLACE PARKING LOT | $41,500 |
| WATERTOWN TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT FOSTORIA, MI | FUNDS FOR JAWS OF LIFE AND TOOLS | $40,000 |
| INDEPENDENCE VILLAGE INC FRANKENMUTH, MI | DISBURSEMENT TO THE RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION FOR THEIR APPROVED 2024 BUDGET | $29,534 |
| VILLAGE OF ELKTON DDA ELKTON, MI | ACKERMAN PARK WALKING PATH LIGHTING | $27,000 |
| FRANKENMUTH CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU FRANKENMUTH, MI | 2023 CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE EXPENSES | $24,641 |
| CALVARY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY WEST BRANCH, MI | PLAYGROUND PROJECT | $20,000 |
| WELLSPRING LUTHERAN SERVICES SAGINAW, MI | STIRRED TO HELP THE BETHESDA PROJECT | $20,000 |
| UNITED CANCER ALLIANCE FLINT TOWNSHIP, MI | FUNDING FOR UCA'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. | $20,000 |
| REESE ADVENTURE CLUB VASSAR, MI | POLE BARN FOR THE CLUB | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ED FOLTZ | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| DAVE PEDLETON | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JAMES BICKEL | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| DARCY NICKLESS-BARRY | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JARED LIST | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TOM ZUELLIG | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BETHANY BURNETT | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BRANDON MULLER | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SUSAN PIESKO | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JONATHON WEBB | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $41,100 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Frankenmuth Community?
The Frankenmuth Community is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in FRANKENMUTH, MI. It holds $19.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Frankenmuth Community?
As of 2024, The Frankenmuth Community holds $19.7M in total assets with $2.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 51 grants totaling $784K in 2024.
Where does The Frankenmuth Community operate?
The Frankenmuth Community has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Michigan, New York, Wisconsin.
What size grants does The Frankenmuth Community award?
In 2024, The Frankenmuth Community awarded 51 grants totaling $784K — an average of about $15K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Frankenmuth Community's EIN?
The Frankenmuth Community's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2140032. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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