Inland Seas Education Association
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$3.3M
Foundation funders
43
Grants recorded
131
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Inland Seas Education Association?
Inland Seas Education Association is funded by 43 grantmakers, led by Edmund F and Virginia B Ball ($560K), Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation ($377K), The Brookby Foundation ($344K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.3M in grants to Inland Seas Education Association between 2019–2025.
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| The Art and Mary Schmuckal Family Foundation | $16,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Ralph L & Winifred E Polk Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Feather Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Barton J Ingraham & Gail G Ingraham Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Inc | $7,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Conservation Nation | $7,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| The San Francisco Foundation | $6,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation | $5,051 | 1 | 2024 |
| Robet Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| McComb Family Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Gordon J Hammersley Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | $3,275 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Hillquist Irrevocable Family Foundation | $3,200 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Helen L Kay Charitable Trust | $3,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Green Brick Foundation Inc | $2,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Ellsworth and Carla Peterson | $2,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| The Fred & Barbara ERB Family | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| William and Mary Swift Foundation | $200 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $137K (2019) to $891K (2024). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $803K.
What grants has Inland Seas Education Association received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Edmund F and Virginia B Ball | SCHOOLSHIP PROGRAM & CAMPUS RENOVATIONS | $530,000 |
| 2025 | Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation | EDUCATION | $58,035 |
| 2025 | Mariel Foundation | Charitable | $53,500 |
| 2025 | The Herrington-Fitch Family Foundation | LABORATORY | $51,200 |
| 2025 | Allen Foundation | ED YOUTH NUTRITIOUS MEALS | $38,000 |
| 2025 | Alden and Vada Dow Fund | Operating | $22,000 |
| 2025 | Les & Ann Biederman Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Oleson Foundation | INLAND SEAS SHIP REPAIRS | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Broad Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $7,500 |
| 2025 | HP Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | The Julius H and Barbara B Beers | GENERAL | $5,000 |
| 2025 | The Art and Mary Schmuckal Family Foundation | SCHOLARSHIP FOR 2026 PROGRAMS | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Robet Foundation Inc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $3,000 |
| 2025 | The Fred & Barbara ERB Family | HONORARIUMS | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Green Brick Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATION | $1,000 |
| 2025 | William and Mary Swift Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT | $100 |
| 2024 | The Brookby Foundation | Campaign for the Future | $200,000 |
| 2024 | Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation | EDUCATION | $96,130 |
| 2024 | Mariel Foundation | Charitable | $55,500 |
| 2024 | Rotary Charities of Traverse City | ASSETS FOR THRIVING COMMUNITIES & LEARNING FUND | $53,159 |
| 2024 | The Herrington-Fitch Family Foundation | LABORATORY | $51,000 |
| 2024 | Oleson Foundation | MATCHING FUNDS FOR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Harry a and Margaret D Towsley | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Allen Foundation | YOUTH EDUCTN HLTHY MEALS | $38,000 |
| 2024 | The Brookby Foundation | CAMPAIGN FOR THE FUTURE | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Edmund F and Virginia B Ball | SCHOOLSHIP PROGRAM | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Northern Compass Foundation Inc | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT | $25,380 |
| 2024 | Alden and Vada Dow Fund | Operating | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Worthington Family Foundation | HANDS ON SCHOOL PROGRAMS | $25,000 |
| 2024 | DTE Energy Foundation | ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP | $25,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 131 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Inland Seas Education Association?
Inland Seas Education Association is funded by 43 grantmakers, led by Edmund F and Virginia B Ball ($560K), Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation ($377K), The Brookby Foundation ($344K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.3M in grants to Inland Seas Education Association between 2019–2025.
Who is Inland Seas Education Association's largest funder?
Edmund F and Virginia B Ball is the largest recorded funder of Inland Seas Education Association, with $560K across 2 grants (2024–2025).
How much grant funding has Inland Seas Education Association received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.3M in grants to Inland Seas Education Association across 131 grants from 43 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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