Friends of Berrien County Trails
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2025
Total received
$689K
Foundation funders
16
Grants recorded
24
Years covered
2021–2025
Who funds Friends of Berrien County Trails?
Friends of Berrien County Trails is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Berrien Community Foundation Inc ($224K), Circle of Service Foundation ($120K), Bill Nygren Foundation ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $689K in grants to Friends of Berrien County Trails between 2021–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berrien Community Foundation Inc | $223,500 | 4 | 2021–2025 |
| Circle of Service Foundation | $120,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Bill Nygren Foundation | $100,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Donald R Wilson Jr Family Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| American Electric Power Foundation | $65,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Marzke Family Foundation | $16,000 | 3 | 2022–2025 |
| Fettig Family Foundation | $15,000 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Bayer Family Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Corewell Health Group Return | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Meijer Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Lost Pond Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Smithburg Family Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2022 |
| Arthur D Collins Jr Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Baird Foundation Inc | $500 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Goldblatt Family Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $338K (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $230K.
What grants has Friends of Berrien County Trails received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Berrien Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT, LAKESHORE TRAIL | $155,000 |
| 2025 | American Electric Power Foundation | Bridge at Hickory Creek Preserve | $65,000 |
| 2025 | The Marzke Family Foundation | LAKESHORE TRAIL PROJECT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Bill Nygren Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Berrien Community Foundation Inc | LAKESHORE TRAIL | $22,500 |
| 2024 | Fettig Family Foundation | LAKESHORE TRAIL PROJECT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Marzke Family Foundation | LAKESHORE TRAIL PROJECT | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Baird Foundation Inc | ENVIRONMENT | $500 |
| 2023 | Bill Nygren Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Circle of Service Foundation | COMMUNITY SERVICES | $120,000 |
| 2022 | Donald R Wilson Jr Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2022 | Berrien Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT, MARQUETTE GREENWAY PROJECT | $36,000 |
| 2022 | Bill Nygren Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Bayer Family Foundation | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Corewell Health Group Return | TO SUPPORT EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Meijer Foundation | PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2022 | GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | ENVIRONMENT & ANIMAL PROTECTION | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Lost Pond Foundation | TO SUPPORT OPERATIONAL AND PROGRAM EXPENSES. | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Fettig Family Foundation | MARQUETTE GREENWAY PROJECT | $5,000 |
| 2022 | The Marzke Family Foundation | GENERAL DONATION | $3,000 |
| 2022 | Smithburg Family Foundation | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2022 | Arthur D Collins Jr Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $1,000 |
| 2022 | The Goldblatt Family Foundation | PROMOTE ORG'S ACTIVITY BY GIFTS TO GEN'L REV FUND. | $500 |
| 2021 | Berrien Community Foundation Inc | BERRIEN COUNTY BIKE, HIKE AND PADDLE TRAILS MASTER PLAN SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Friends of Berrien County Trails?
Friends of Berrien County Trails is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Berrien Community Foundation Inc ($224K), Circle of Service Foundation ($120K), Bill Nygren Foundation ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $689K in grants to Friends of Berrien County Trails between 2021–2025.
Who is Friends of Berrien County Trails's largest funder?
Berrien Community Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Friends of Berrien County Trails, with $224K across 4 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has Friends of Berrien County Trails received?
IRS 990 filings record $689K in grants to Friends of Berrien County Trails across 24 grants from 16 funders between 2021–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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