The Fremont Area Elderly Needs Fund
To complement and supplement the charitable objectives of fremont area community foundation by making grants to charitable organizations that serve the older adult population of Newaygo county and the surrounding western Michigan area.
The Fremont Area Elderly Needs Fund at a glance
In short: The Fremont Area Elderly Needs Fund gave $382K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $48K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $382,434
- +1.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +60.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $47,804
- -36.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,297
- Primary geography
- Michigan (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Fremont Area Elderly Needs Fund
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from The Fremont Area Elderly Needs Fund
Bridging Generations Fund (formerly Elderly Needs Fund)
The Fremont Area Elderly Needs Fund
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Community Response Fund
The Fremont Area Elderly Needs Fund
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Ready2Work Award
The Fremont Area Elderly Needs Fund
Amount
$250
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Fremont Area Elderly Needs Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Catholic Charities West Michigan ($188K). Together the top 8 received $382K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 32 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Fremont Area Elderly Needs Fund gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $300K (2020) to $402K (2022). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $382K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities West Michigan Grand Rapids, MI | Senior companion program, foster grandparent program, one township at a time | $188,415 |
| Truenorth Community Services Fremont, MI | Community Connections | $82,058 |
| Grantmakers in Aging White Plains, NY | 2024 Annual Conference Sponsorship | $35,000 |
| Reeman Christian Reformed Church Fremont, MI | Wellspring Adult Day Services, Grandfriends Program | $23,833 |
| Bellwether Harbor Animal Shelter Fremont, MI | Fostering for a Better Life | $20,760 |
| Fremont Area Community Foundation Fremont, MI | Grantmakers in Aging Conference Expenses | $12,368 |
| Senior Sing Along Wyoming, MI | Music Based Enrichment for Vulnerable Seniors | $10,000 |
| Renew Mobility Grand Rapids, MI | Inclusive Community Van | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $598,378 | $400,382 | $382,434 | 8 | $598,378 |
| 2023 | $12,713,143 | $495,860 | $506,980 | $376,726 | 5 | $495,721 |
| 2022 | $11,482,474 | $850,558 | $549,535 | $402,128 | 8 | $629,952 |
| 2021 | $13,776,498 | $987,732 | $542,914 | $397,043 | 6 | $967,707 |
| 2020 | $12,294,567 | $244,210 | $450,061 | $300,377 | 5 | $244,210 |
About The Fremont Area Elderly Needs Fund
Based on IRS filings
The Fremont Area Elderly Needs Fund is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Fremont, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $382K. Net investment income was $598K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Fremont Area Elderly Needs Fund is led by Christie Pollock, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christie Pollock
President
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christian Burns
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jena Zeerip
Director
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Landheer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Maddox
Director
Director Starting June → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Bushouse
Director Starting June
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kerrie Bacon
Director Starting June
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stewart Sanders
Director Starting
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Herman Becker
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gerald Vanwieren
Vice President
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Micheal Anderson (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Nicholas Strait (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Brennan Schuler (2020–2021) — Director Part-Year
- Former: Elsie Plank (2020) — Director Part-Year
- Former: Janice Stone (2020) — President Part-Year
- Former: Mary Schafer (2020) — Director Part-Year
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Fremont Area Elderly Needs Fund
How much does The Fremont Area Elderly Needs Fund give each year?
The Fremont Area Elderly Needs Fund gave $382K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $377K across 5 grants.
What is The Fremont Area Elderly Needs Fund's typical grant size?
The Fremont Area Elderly Needs Fund's median grant in 2024 was $22,297, and its average grant was $47,804, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Fremont Area Elderly Needs Fund give grants?
The Fremont Area Elderly Needs Fund gives mostly in Michigan: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fremont, MI (4 grants) and Grand Rapids, MI (2 grants).
Does The Fremont Area Elderly Needs Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Fremont Area Elderly Needs Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Fremont Area Elderly Needs Fund's largest grantees?
The Fremont Area Elderly Needs Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Catholic Charities West Michigan ($188,415), Truenorth Community Services ($82,058) and Grantmakers in Aging ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What is The Fremont Area Elderly Needs Fund?
The Fremont Area Elderly Needs Fund is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Fremont, MI.
What is The Fremont Area Elderly Needs Fund's EIN?
The Fremont Area Elderly Needs Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3072183. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 October 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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