Great Lakes Castings Corporation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 38-2250546
Foundation Overview
Based in Ludington, MI, Great Lakes Castings Corporation has awarded 209 grants totaling $405,719 to organizations in Michigan, Iowa and 2 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $50 to $25,550, with a median award of $1,700.
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New Applicant Friendliness
4 of 18 recipients (22%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
95% of all grants are concentrated in Michigan, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Michigan, funding concentrates in Ludington (68%), Scottville (9%), Holland (8%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 20% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (46%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Great Lakes Castings Corporation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiden Gilchrist | $2,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Amelia Malburg | $2,000 | Fountain, MI, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Area 24 - Special Olympics Michigan Inc | $299 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Blue Hat Ministries | $1,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Cove | $1,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Delaney Killips | $2,000 | Scottville, MI, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Jackelyn Palmas | $2,000 | Holland, MI, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Jordan Fleetwood | $2,000 | Wyoming, MI, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Ludington Area Catholic Schools | $6,630 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Mason County Eastern Athletic Boosters | $450 | Custer, MI, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Mason County Eastern Schools | $800 | Custer, MI, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Mason County Sports Hall Of Fame | $300 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Mcc Middle School | $100 | Scottsville, MI, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Nathan Gilchrist | $2,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Staircase Youth Services | $212 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Toys For Tots | $783 | Triangle, VA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| United Way Of The Midlands | $435 | Midland, MI, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| West Shore Family Support | $1,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Area 24 - Special Olympics Michigan Inc | $299 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Childhood Cancer Campaign | $2,500 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Community Foundation For Mason County | $2,300 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Connor Grant | $2,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Connor Samuels | $2,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Cove | $1,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Ellison Burnes | $2,000 | Huxley, IA, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Jackelyn Palmas | $2,000 | Holland, MI, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Mason County Eastern Athletic Boosters | $250 | Custer, MI, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Mason County Historical Society | $2,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Mason County Sports Hall Of Fame | $300 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| United Way Of Mason County | $10,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| West Shore Family Support | $1,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Lakeshore Pyrate Head Club | $250 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Blue Hat Ministries | $3,500 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association | $500 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Aiden Gilchrist | $2,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Nathan Gilchrist | $2,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Mason County Eastern Schools | $800 | Custer, MI, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Toys For Tots | $650 | Triangle, VA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| True North | $4,000 | Fremont, MI, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $1,000 | Scottville, MI, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Area 24 - Special Olympics Michigan Inc | $299 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Childhood Cancer Campaign | $2,500 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Community Foundation For Mason County | $2,300 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Connor Grant | $2,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Connor Samuels | $2,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Cove | $1,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Ellison Burnes | $2,000 | Huxley, IA, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Jackelyn Palmas | $2,000 | Holland, MI, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Mason County Eastern Athletic Boosters | $250 | Custer, MI, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Mason County Historical Society | $2,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Mason County Sports Hall Of Fame | $300 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| United Way Of Mason County | $10,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| West Shore Family Support | $1,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Lakeshore Pyrate Head Club | $250 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Blue Hat Ministries | $3,500 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association | $500 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Aiden Gilchrist | $2,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Nathan Gilchrist | $2,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Mason County Eastern Schools | $800 | Custer, MI, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Toys For Tots | $650 | Triangle, VA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| True North | $4,000 | Fremont, MI, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $1,000 | Scottville, MI, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Area 24 - Special Olympics Michigan Inc | $299 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Community Foundation For Mason County | $1,466 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Connor Grant | $2,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Connor Samuels | $2,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Delaney Killips | $2,000 | Scottville, MI, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Ellison Burnes | $2,000 | Huxley, IA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Jackelyn Palmas | $2,000 | Holland, MI, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Josh Sobanski | $2,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Ludington Area Catholic Schools | $750 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Ludington High School | $600 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Ludington Optimist Club | $3,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Mackenzie Howe | $2,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Mason County Eastern Athletic Boosters | $425 | Custer, MI, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Mason County Historical Society | $1,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Mason County Sports Hall Of Fame | $250 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Ty Wehner | $2,000 | Scottville, MI, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| United Way Of Mason County | $13,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| West Shore Family Support | $500 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Area 24 - Special Olympics Michigan Inc | $299 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Community Foundation For Mason County | $1,466 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Connor Grant | $2,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Connor Samuels | $2,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Delaney Killips | $2,000 | Scottville, MI, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Ellison Burnes | $2,000 | Huxley, IA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Jackelyn Palmas | $2,000 | Holland, MI, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Josh Sobanski | $2,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Ludington Area Catholic Schools | $750 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Ludington High School | $600 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Ludington Optimist Club | $3,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Mackenzie Howe | $2,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Mason County Eastern Athletic Boosters | $425 | Custer, MI, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Mason County Historical Society | $1,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Mason County Sports Hall Of Fame | $250 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Ty Wehner | $2,000 | Scottville, MI, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| United Way Of Mason County | $13,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| West Shore Family Support | $500 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Area 24 - Special Olympics Michigan Inc | $299 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Community Foundation For Mason County | $1,466 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Connor Grant | $2,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Connor Samuels | $2,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Delaney Killips | $2,000 | Scottville, MI, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Ellison Burnes | $2,000 | Huxley, IA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Jackelyn Palmas | $2,000 | Holland, MI, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Josh Sobanski | $2,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Ludington Area Catholic Schools | $750 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Ludington High School | $600 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Ludington Optimist Club | $3,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Mackenzie Howe | $2,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Mason County Eastern Athletic Boosters | $425 | Custer, MI, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Mason County Historical Society | $1,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Mason County Sports Hall Of Fame | $250 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Ty Wehner | $2,000 | Scottville, MI, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| United Way Of Mason County | $13,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| West Shore Family Support | $500 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Connor Samuels | $2,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Dylan Griffing | $2,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Josh Sobanski | $2,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Mackenzie Howe | $2,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Mason County Eastern Athletic Boosters | $300 | Custer, MI, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Oceana County Department Of Veterans' Affairs | $250 | Hart, MI, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital | $3,500 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Ty Wehner | $2,000 | Scottville, MI, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| United Way Of Mason County | $10,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| United Way Of Ottawa County | $500 | Holland, MI, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| West Shore Family Support | $300 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Area 24 - Special Olympics Michigan Inc | $299 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Childhood Cancer Campaign | $2,500 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Connor Grant | $2,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Jackelyn Palmas | $2,000 | Holland, MI, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Ellison Burnes | $2,000 | Huxley, IA, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| United Way | $1,190 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Oceana County Department Of Veterans' Affairs | $125 | Hart, MI, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Mason County Eastern Athletic Boosters | $125 | Custer, MI, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Cove | $1,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Kennedi Killips | $2,000 | Scottville, MI, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Amari Rivera-wehner | $2,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Nathan Nummerdor | $2,000 | Custer, MI, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Ty Wehner | $2,000 | Scottville, MI, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Josh Sobanski | $2,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Mackenzie Howe | $2,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Connor Samuels | $2,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Dylan Samuels | $2,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Ezra Butcher | $2,000 | Plainwell, MI, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| United Way Of Ottawa County | $419 | Holland, MI, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital | $3,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| West Shore Family Support | $2,500 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Ncmhc | $500 | Newaygo, MI, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Salvation Army | $2,600 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| United Way | $8,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Alzheimers Assoc Great Lakes Chapter | $1,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Amari-riveraa Wehner | $2,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Area 24 Special Olympics | $300 | Ludington, MI, US | Golf Hole Sponsor | 2018 |
| Chelsea Sobanski | $2,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Community Foundation Of Mason Couty | $25,550 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| David Carbajal | $2,000 | Holland, MI, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Dylan Samuels | $2,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Ezekiel Butcher | $2,000 | Allegan, MI, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Foe Ludington Area 1354 | $500 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Hospitality Inc | $5,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Joshua Bates | $2,000 | Walhalla, MI, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Kennedi Killips | $2,000 | Scottville, MI, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Ludington High School | $4,923 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Manistee Rotary | $200 | Manistee, MI, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Mason County Sports Hall Of Fame | $250 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Ottawa County Deputy Sherrifs Association | $175 | West Olive, MI, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Spectrum Health Ludington Hopital | $3,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Golf Fundraiser | 2018 |
| Toys For Tots | $1,500 | Scottville, MI, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Trevor Devries | $2,000 | Fruitport, MI, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| United Way | $12,854 | Ludington, MI, US | 2016 Match | 2018 |
| Cove | $1,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $250 | Scottville, MI, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Help Ministries | $100 | Ludington, MI, US | Pr | 2018 |
| Holland Police Officers Association | $210 | Holland, MI, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Lakeshore Storm Softball | $75 | Holland, MI, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Lakeside Links Golf Outing | $100 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Lincoln Hills Golf Club | $100 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| National Law Enforcement | $100 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Splka Port Restoration | $500 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Staircase Youth Services | $5,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Nathan Nummerdor | $2,000 | Custer, MI, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Eric Palmas | $1,000 | Holland, MI, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| American Cancer Society | $1,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Relay For Life | 2016 |
| Area 24 Special Olympics | $299 | Ludington, MI, US | Golf Hole Sponsor | 2016 |
| Ashley Ingeson | $1,700 | Scottville, MI, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| Austin Keller | $1,700 | Ludington, MI, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| Autumn Sorensen | $1,700 | Ludington, MI, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| Chelsea Sobanski | $1,700 | Ludington, MI, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| Children Cancer Campaign | $750 | Ludington, MI, US | Contribution To Campaign | 2016 |
| David Carbajal | $1,700 | Holland, MI, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| Grad Pictures (russ Miller) | $653 | Ludington, MI, US | Funding Of High School Graduation Pictures | 2016 |
| Jesse Leversey | $1,700 | Ludington, MI, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| Joseph Giammalva | $1,700 | Ludington, MI, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| Joseph Sterling | $1,700 | Ludington, MI, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| Knights Of Columbus | $100 | Ludington, MI, US | Donation Program Support | 2016 |
| Lakeshore Parrot Head Club | $150 | Ludington, MI, US | Meals For Homeless Shelter | 2016 |
| Lakeview Elementary | $250 | Ludington, MI, US | Supporing Educational Goals | 2016 |
| Ludington High School | $300 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Ludington Recreation Soccer | $900 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Ludingtong Bpa - Conner Grant | $500 | Ludington, MI, US | Support For Attendance At Event | 2016 |
| Mason County Central High School | $100 | Scottville, MI, US | Post Prom | 2016 |
| Mason County Historical Society | $500 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support - Ludington Maritime Museum | 2016 |
| Mason County Sports Hall Of Fame | $250 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Ride Home Inc | $50 | Lake Wales, FL, US | Purchase Of Mia/pow Flag | 2016 |
| Toys For Tots | $637 | Scottville, MI, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Uaw (veteran Charity Event) | $100 | Ludington, MI, US | Funding Of Door Prizes For Fundraiser | 2016 |
| United Way | $9,508 | Ludington, MI, US | 2016 Match | 2016 |
| Zoe Zuidema | $1,700 | Holland, MI, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 38-2250546 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 800 N WASHINGTON AVE Ludington, MI 49431-2724 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Great Lakes Castings Corporation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Robert Killips |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Rob Mcmahon |
| Trustee | Steve Case |
Forms 990-PF
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