The Richard L and Freda K Flerlage
The Richard L and Freda K Flerlage Foundation is a private foundation established in 1984 and based in Maple City, Michigan. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization dedicated to supporting underserved populations through philanthropic grantmaking.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.7M
+3.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$92K
+0.0% YoY
Grant Count
21
-8.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
+9.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to empower underserved populations through small grants in support of:
- Literacy
- Healthcare
- Reduction of poverty
- Promotion of social and environmental justice
The foundation also has demonstrated interest in youth development, particularly through support of youth farming initiatives and community-building programs.
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds projects across multiple U.S. states and cities, including:
States: California, District of Columbia, Kentucky, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, and Vermont
Cities: Brattleboro, Cincinnati, Empire, Holt, Ithaca, Nashville, Newport, Newport Beach, Norwood, Spring Valley, Suttons Bay, Traverse City, Washington, and Williamsburg
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $1,740,715
- Total revenues: $188,178
- Total expenses: $123,805
- Total giving: $92,000
- Number of employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,740,715 | $1,676,342 | $1,781,624 |
| Revenue | $188,178 | $16,036 | $27,395 |
| Expenses | $123,805 | $121,318 | $153,437 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $123,805 | $310,718 | $153,437 |
| Net Investment Income | $158,173 | $1,923 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $98,990 | $90,344 | $91,143 |
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
106 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Sue Flerlage - President (compensated)
- Molly Flerlage - Secretary (compensated)
- Other trustees serve without compensation
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUE FLERLAGE | PRESIDENT | 1 | $900 |
| DANIEL B FLERLAGE | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| S THOMAS FLERLAGE | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| JOHN N SEAMAN JR | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| MAUREEN DORAN | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| SHAWN YOUNG | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| MOLLY FLERLAGE | SECRETARY | 1 | $900 |
| CHRISTINE B KAUFFMANN | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| ELLA BUSHNELL | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| ALEX BENNETT | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 9020 S Dunns Farm Rd, Maple City, MI 49664-9668
Phone: 231-649-0736
Website: flerlagefoundation.org
EIN: 31-1066269
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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