The Lebel Family Foundation
The Lebel Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Muskegon, Michigan. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving $46,300 through 22 grants, including support for Michigan animal welfare organizations and a California cancer research organization.
The Lebel Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lebel Family Foundation gave $46K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $46,300
- +7.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,105
- +7.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $275,576
- +141.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Lebel Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3442 Pigeon Hill Court, Muskegon, MI 49440
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lebel Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Prostate Cancer Foundation ($5K). Together the top 10 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 64 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan (86%), California (11%), and South Carolina (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Lebel Family Foundation gives
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 118% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 474% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $46K (2025). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Prostate Cancer Foundation Santa Monica, CA | Giving Tuesday | $5,000 |
| Missaukee Humane Society Lake City, MI | Signage, Vet Equipment | $4,000 |
| Mundy Township Commons Flint, MI | Drinking Fountain | $2,371 |
| Second Chance Cats Grand Rapids, MI | Flooring | $2,151 |
| Ruff Ruck Challenge Muskegon, MI | Office Furniture | $2,085 |
| Bestpals Animal Rescue Holland, MI | Medical Intake | $2,000 |
| Bunnies R US Wyoming, MI | Flooring, Litter Pans | $2,000 |
| Pleasant Hearts Pet Food Pantry Grand Rapids, MI | Spay/Neuter | $2,000 |
| Shelter Animal Flint, MI | Spay/Neuter | $2,000 |
| West Michigan Wildlife Center Muskegon, MI | Equipment to Detect Lead | $2,000 |
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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 | $275,576 | $177,214 | $46,570 | $46,300 | 22 | $46,300 | $1,106 | $9,777 |
| 2024 | $113,939 | $50,123 | $43,532 | $43,253 | 22 | $43,253 | $123 | $5,034 |
| 2023 | $90,571 | $20,828 | $18,928 | $18,650 | 10 | $18,650 | $630 | $3,803 |
| 2022 | $64,237 | $-1,822 | $21,627 | $21,247 | 7 | $21,247 | $591 | $3,676 |
| 2021 | $100,080 | $105,730 | $5,650 | $4,650 | 3 | $4,650 | — | $1,300 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lebel Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K 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 listed grants include animal rescues, humane societies, and other animal-focused organizations, as well as the Prostate Cancer Foundation. The Prostate Cancer Foundation describes its mission as funding promising research on prostate cancer biology and treatment to improve patients’ quality of life and survival, with the goal of ending death and suffering from the disease.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $46,300. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $5,000, with a median grant of $2,000. Notable grants included $5,000 to the Prostate Cancer Foundation for Giving Tuesday; $4,000 to Missaukee Humane Society for signage and veterinary equipment; $2,371 to Mundy Township Commons for a drinking fountain; and $2,151 to Second Chance Cats for flooring.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Stephen LeBel was listed as president on the 2025 filing.
The Lebel Family Foundation is led by Stephen Lebel, President on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stephen Lebel
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Lebel Family Foundation
How much does The Lebel Family Foundation give each year?
The Lebel Family Foundation gave $46K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $43K across 22 grants.
What is The Lebel Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lebel Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,105, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lebel Family Foundation give grants?
The Lebel Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Muskegon, MI (5 grants), Flint, MI (2 grants), Grand Rapids, MI (2 grants) and Kentwood, MI (2 grants).
Does The Lebel Family Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 5% of The Lebel Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Spay/Neuter" (3 grants).
Who are The Lebel Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Lebel Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Prostate Cancer Foundation ($5,000), Missaukee Humane Society ($4,000) and Mundy Township Commons ($2,371), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Lebel Family Foundation?
The Lebel Family Foundation reported $276K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Lebel Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed grants include animal rescues, humane societies, and other animal-focused organizations, as well as the Prostate Cancer Foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lebel Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Lebel Family Foundation's EIN?
The Lebel Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2549828. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Lebel Family Foundation 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 28, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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