Mason County Historical Society
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$801K
Foundation funders
7
Grants recorded
19
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Mason County Historical Society?
Mason County Historical Society is funded by 7 grantmakers, led by Community Foundation for Muskegon County ($458K), Birtwistle Family Foundation ($168K), Pennies from Heaven Foundation ($110K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $801K in grants to Mason County Historical Society between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation for Muskegon County | $458,108 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Birtwistle Family Foundation | $167,500 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| Pennies from Heaven Foundation | $109,500 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Michigan Humanities Council | $22,500 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $20,500 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| M James Gunberg Family Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Great Lakes Castings Corporation | $3,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2025) to $421K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $30K.
What grants has Mason County Historical Society received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Birtwistle Family Foundation | HISTORICAL PRESERVATION | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Birtwistle Family Foundation | HISTORICAL PRESERVATION | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation for Muskegon County | ARTS & CULTURE | $28,770 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation for Muskegon County | ARTS & CULTURE | $62,822 |
| 2023 | Great Lakes Castings Corporation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| 2022 | Community Foundation for Muskegon County | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT; ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION; CLOSE THE VETERANS MALL FUND; SPONSORSHIP OF TWO MASON MEMORIES SPEAKER SERIES SESSION; IMPROVED AUDIO EXPERIENCE FOR EXHIBIT VIDEOS | $61,363 |
| 2022 | Birtwistle Family Foundation | HISTORICAL PRESERVATION | $30,000 |
| 2022 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | $10,500 |
| 2022 | Pennies from Heaven Foundation | MASON COUNTY CULTURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TASKFORCE | $9,500 |
| 2022 | Great Lakes Castings Corporation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2021 | Community Foundation for Muskegon County | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT; ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION; CLOSE THE VETERANS MALL FUND; SPONSORSHIP OF TWO MASON MEMORIES SPEAKER SERIES SESSION; IMPROVED AUDIO EXPERIENCE FOR EXHIBIT VIDEOS | $249,598 |
| 2021 | Pennies from Heaven Foundation | CAMPAIGN FUNDING | $100,000 |
| 2021 | Birtwistle Family Foundation | HISTORICAL PRESERVATION | $26,500 |
| 2021 | M James Gunberg Family Foundation | HISTORICAL RESEARCH CENTER | $20,000 |
| 2021 | Michigan Humanities Council | REGRANT EXPENDITURE | $15,000 |
| 2021 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Community Foundation for Muskegon County | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $55,555 |
| 2020 | Birtwistle Family Foundation | HISTORICAL PRESERVATION | $51,000 |
| 2020 | Michigan Humanities Council | REGRANT EXPENDITURE | $7,500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Mason County Historical Society?
Mason County Historical Society is funded by 7 grantmakers, led by Community Foundation for Muskegon County ($458K), Birtwistle Family Foundation ($168K), Pennies from Heaven Foundation ($110K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $801K in grants to Mason County Historical Society between 2020–2025.
Who is Mason County Historical Society's largest funder?
Community Foundation for Muskegon County is the largest recorded funder of Mason County Historical Society, with $458K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Mason County Historical Society received?
IRS 990 filings record $801K in grants to Mason County Historical Society across 19 grants from 7 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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