The L H Field Family Foundation
The L H Field Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Albion, Michigan. In 2025, it awarded 15 grants totaling $344,600, all to recipients in Michigan.
The L H Field Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The L H Field Family Foundation gave $345K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Michigan. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $344,600
- -9.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -11.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,973
- +2.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $14,000
- Total assets
- $1,651,730
- -10.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The L H Field Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing says to contact Stacey Dibble and submit a letter. It states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Stacey Dibble
Mailing address: 18475 28 Mile Rd, Albion, MI 49224
Phone: (517) 581-3255
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The L H Field Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Waterloo Area Historical Society ($62K). Together the top 10 received $302K.
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 103 grants of 108 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The L H Field Family Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 15 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $35K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $35K first-time, $14K repeat.
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 49% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 407% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $154K (2021) to $381K (2024). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $345K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Area Historical Society Stockbridge, MI | Historic | $62,000 |
| Jackson County Parks Department Jackson, MI | Revitalization Project | $60,000 |
| Ella Sharp Museum Jackson, MI | Assist Museum Programs | $35,000 |
| Lost Railway Museum Grass Lake, MI | Historic Museum | $32,600 |
| Jackson District Library Jackson, MI | Improve Literacy | $30,000 |
| Jackson County Mi Historical Societ Jackson, MI | Historic | $28,000 |
| Cascade Humane Society Jackson, MI | Assist Animal Needs | $20,000 |
| The Gospel Army Black History Group Jackson, MI | Historic | $14,000 |
| John George Home Jackson, MI | Provide Shelter to Needy | $10,000 |
| Jackson Friendly Home Jackson, MI | Provide Shelter to Needy | $10,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,651,730 | $133,684 | $372,232 | $344,600 | 15 | $344,600 | $106,052 | $84,747 |
| 2024 | $1,845,037 | $82,409 | $404,945 | $381,000 | 17 | $381,000 | $58,464 | $99,028 |
| 2023 | $2,098,879 | $89,448 | $339,801 | $313,900 | 27 | $313,900 | $63,547 | $103,515 |
| 2022 | $2,194,416 | $117,181 | $260,486 | $231,000 | 27 | $231,000 | $87,695 | $117,780 |
| 2021 | $2,803,135 | $213,149 | $187,602 | $154,000 | 22 | $154,000 | $179,547 | $133,385 |
| 2020 | $2,694,765 | $182,359 | $184,418 | $155,000 | 17 | — | $152,941 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The L H Field Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $85K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of activities, including historical programs, museum programs, park revitalization, literacy, animal needs, food assistance, and shelter.
Among its grantees, Waterloo Area Historical Society says its mission is to educate adults and children about pioneer farm life and schooling through educational programs and events. Lost Railway Museum says it demonstrates the role of railroads and interurban railways in the growth of the an individual recipient area and Michigan through exhibits. South Michigan Food Bank says it feeds hungry people and works with others to address basic human needs. John George Home Inc says it provides low-income housing for elderly gentlemen.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 15 grants totaling $344,600. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $62,000, with a median grant of $14,000. Notable awards included $62,000 to Waterloo Area Historical Society for historic purposes; $60,000 to Jackson County Parks Department for a revitalization project; $35,000 to Ella Sharp Museum to assist museum programs; and $30,000 to Jackson District Library to improve literacy. Other grants included $20,000 to Cascade Humane Society for animal needs, $10,000 each to John George Home and Jackson Friendly Home to provide shelter to those in need, and $10,000 to Immanuel Lutheran Church for food pantry assistance. South Michigan Food Bank received $10,000 in 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Elizabeth Wierzbicki as president; Janeen Cargill as treasurer; Stacey Dibble as secretary; and Lynnea Loftis, Judy Horn, and Mara Bentschneider as directors.
The L H Field Family Foundation is led by Elizabeth Wierzbicki, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); all 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth Wierzbicki
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Judy Horn
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Lynnea Loftis
Director
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Mara Bentschneider
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$2K (2025)
Janeen Cargill
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Stacey Dibble
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2025)
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 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $2K, to Lynnea Loftis (Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The L H Field Family Foundation
How much does The L H Field Family Foundation give each year?
The L H Field Family Foundation gave $345K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $381K across 17 grants.
What is The L H Field Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The L H Field Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $14,000, and its average grant was $22,973, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The L H Field Family Foundation that year got $35K on average.
Where does The L H Field Family Foundation give grants?
The L H Field Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, MI (11 grants).
Does The L H Field Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on The L H Field Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Historic" (4 grants).
Who are The L H Field Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The L H Field Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Waterloo Area Historical Society ($62,000), Jackson County Parks Department ($60,000) and Ella Sharp Museum ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The L H Field Family Foundation?
The L H Field Family Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $345K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $85K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The L H Field Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of activities, including historical programs, museum programs, park revitalization, literacy, animal needs, food assistance, and shelter. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The L H Field Family Foundation?
The 2025 filing says to contact Stacey Dibble and submit a letter. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The L H Field Family Foundation's EIN?
The L H Field Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0722904. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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