Birtwistle Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 38-2787567
Foundation Overview
Based in Ludington, MI, Birtwistle Family Foundation has awarded 183 grants totaling $888,775 to organizations in Michigan, Florida and 8 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $200 to $51,000, with a median award of $1,500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
4 of 19 recipients (21%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
81% 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 (84%), Grand Haven (5%), Scottville (5%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 6% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (44%). 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 Birtwistle Family Foundation'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army | $2,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Community Programs | 2023 |
| Ludington Area Arts Council | $1,500 | Ludington, MI, US | Arts Advocacy, Events, And Education | 2023 |
| Sandcastle Childrens Museum | $1,500 | Ludington, MI, US | Exhibits And Activities | 2023 |
| Grace Place For Children And Families | $1,500 | Naples, FL, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Ludington Area School District | $12,500 | Ludington, MI, US | Youth Resource Center | 2023 |
| Ludington Petunia Parade | $1,500 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Olivia Flewelling | $7,500 | Ludington, MI, US | College Scholarship | 2023 |
| Ludington Youth Sailing School Inc | $1,500 | Ludington, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Ludington Jaycees Freedom Festival | $1,500 | Ludington, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters (Cove) | $1,500 | Ludington, MI, US | Victim Protection And Advocacy | 2023 |
| Ludington Police Department | $6,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Shop With A Cop | 2023 |
| Gabriella Gonzales | $7,500 | Ludington, MI, US | College Scholarship | 2023 |
| Abigail Bandstiro | $7,500 | Ludington, MI, US | College Scholarship | 2023 |
| West Shore Community College Foundation | $1,500 | Scottsville, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Council Of Mi Foundations | $1,300 | Detroit, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Community Foundation For Muskegon | $16,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity - Mason County | $2,000 | Scottville, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Methodist Children's Home Society | $30,000 | Redford, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Lakeshore Children's Advocacy Center | $10,000 | Manistee, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $2,500 | Ludington, MI, US | Community Programs | 2022 |
| Mason County Historical Society | $30,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Historical Preservation | 2022 |
| Ludington Area Arts Council | $2,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Arts Advocacy, Events, And Education | 2022 |
| Sandcastle Childrens Museum | $2,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Exhibits And Activities | 2022 |
| Grace Place For Children And Families | $1,500 | Naples, FL, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Ludington Area School District | $5,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Youth Resource Center | 2022 |
| Community Foundation For Mason County | $10,000 | Ludington, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Ludington Petunia Parade | $1,500 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| United Way Of Mason County | $5,000 | Ludington, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Olivia Flewelling | $7,500 | Ludington, MI, US | College Scholarship | 2022 |
| Ludington Youth Sailing School Inc | $1,500 | Ludington, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Ludington Jaycees Freedom Festival | $1,500 | Ludington, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters (cove) | $1,500 | Ludington, MI, US | Victim Protection And Advocacy | 2022 |
| American Diabetes Association | $3,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| March Of Dimes | $1,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Ludington Police Department | $5,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Shop With A Cop | 2022 |
| Pere Marquette Memorial Association | $6,000 | Ludington, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Gabriella Gonzales | $7,500 | Ludington, MI, US | College Scholarship | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Hurricane Ian In Florida Support | 2022 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $500 | Memphis, TN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Disabled Veterans Nation | $200 | Lanham, MD, US | General Support | 2022 |
| United Services Organizations | $200 | Arlington, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Abigail Bandstiro | $7,500 | Ludington, MI, US | College Scholarship | 2022 |
| Grand Haven Area Community Foundation | $1,500 | Grand Haven, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| West Shore Community College Foundation | $1,000 | Scottsville, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $200 | Dallas, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $2,500 | Ludington, MI, US | Community Programs | 2022 |
| Mason County Historical Society | $30,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Historical Preservation | 2022 |
| Ludington Area Arts Council | $2,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Arts Advocacy, Events, And Education | 2022 |
| Sandcastle Childrens Museum | $2,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Exhibits And Activities | 2022 |
| Grace Place For Children And Families | $1,500 | Naples, FL, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Ludington Area School District | $5,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Youth Resource Center | 2022 |
| Community Foundation For Mason County | $10,000 | Ludington, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Ludington Petunia Parade | $1,500 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| United Way Of Mason County | $5,000 | Ludington, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Olivia Flewelling | $7,500 | Ludington, MI, US | College Scholarship | 2022 |
| Ludington Youth Sailing School Inc | $1,500 | Ludington, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Ludington Jaycees Freedom Festival | $1,500 | Ludington, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters (Cove) | $1,500 | Ludington, MI, US | Victim Protection And Advocacy | 2022 |
| American Diabetes Association | $3,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| March Of Dimes | $1,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Ludington Police Department | $5,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Shop With A Cop | 2022 |
| Pere Marquette Memorial Association | $6,000 | Ludington, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Gabriella Gonzales | $7,500 | Ludington, MI, US | College Scholarship | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Hurricane Ian In Florida Support | 2022 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $500 | Memphis, TN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Disabled Veterans Nation | $200 | Lanham, MD, US | General Support | 2022 |
| United Services Organizations | $200 | Arlington, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Abigail Bandstiro | $7,500 | Ludington, MI, US | College Scholarship | 2022 |
| Grand Haven Area Community Foundation | $1,500 | Grand Haven, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| West Shore Community College Foundation | $1,000 | Scottsville, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $200 | Dallas, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $2,500 | Ludington, MI, US | Community Programs | 2021 |
| Mason County Historical Society | $26,500 | Ludington, MI, US | Historical Preservation | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $1,500 | Ludington, MI, US | Low-income Housing | 2021 |
| Council Of Michigan Foundations | $1,500 | Grand Haven, MI, US | Michigan Foundation Advocacy And Support | 2021 |
| Ludington Area Arts Council | $2,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Arts Advocacy, Events, And Education | 2021 |
| Sandcastle Childrens Museum | $1,500 | Ludington, MI, US | Exhibits And Activities | 2021 |
| Grace Place For Children And Families | $1,500 | Naples, FL, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| Meghan Mulheiren | $7,500 | Ludington, MI, US | College Scholarship | 2021 |
| Ludington Area School District | $5,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Youth Resource Center | 2021 |
| Community Foundation For Mason County | $10,000 | Ludington, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Ludington Petunia Parade | $1,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| United Way Of Mason County | $2,500 | Ludington, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Ruby Hendrickson | $7,500 | Ludington, MI, US | College Scholarship | 2021 |
| Olivia Flewelling | $7,500 | Ludington, MI, US | College Scholarship | 2021 |
| Ludington Youth Sailing School Inc | $1,500 | Ludington, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Ludington Jaycees Freedom Festival | $1,500 | Ludington, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters (cove) | $1,500 | Ludington, MI, US | Victim Protection And Advocacy | 2021 |
| American Diabetes Association | $1,500 | Arlington, VA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| March Of Dimes | $500 | Arlington, VA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| J T Walnus | $7,500 | Ludington, MI, US | College Scholarship | 2021 |
| Ludington Police Department | $5,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Shop With A Cop | 2021 |
| Pere Marquette Memorial Association | $1,000 | Ludington, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| West Shore Community College Foundation | $1,000 | Scottsville, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Gabriella Gonzales | $7,500 | Ludington, MI, US | College Scholarship | 2021 |
| Salvation Army | $1,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Community Programs | 2020 |
| Mason County Historical Society | $51,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Historical Preservation | 2020 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $1,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Low-income Housing | 2020 |
| Council Of Mi Foundations | $1,150 | Grand Haven, MI, US | Michigan Foundation Advocacy And Support | 2020 |
| Ludington Area Arts Council | $1,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Arts Advocacy, Events, And Education | 2020 |
| Sandcastle Childrens Museum | $1,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Exhibits And Activities | 2020 |
| Grace Place For Children And Families | $1,000 | Naples, FL, US | Community Support | 2020 |
| West Shore Community College Foundation | $1,000 | Scottville, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Meghan Mulheiren | $7,500 | Ludington, MI, US | College Scholarship | 2020 |
| Ludington High School | $3,500 | Ludington, MI, US | Resource Center | 2020 |
| Community Foundation For Mason County | $10,000 | Ludington, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Petunia Parade | $1,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| United Way Mason County | $2,000 | Ludington, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $500 | Jacksonville, FL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Ruby Hendrickson | $7,500 | Ludington, MI, US | College Scholarship | 2020 |
| Olivia Flewelling | $7,500 | Ludington, MI, US | College Scholarship | 2020 |
| Ludington Youth Sailing School Inc | $1,125 | Ludington, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| John Walnus | $7,500 | Ludington, MI, US | College Scholarship | 2020 |
| Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters (cove) | $1,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Victim Protection And Advocacy | 2020 |
| American Heart Association | $500 | Dallas, TX, US | General Support | 2020 |
| American Diabetes Association | $500 | Arlington, VA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Salvation Army | $1,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Community Programs | 2018 |
| Mason County Historical Society | $1,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Historical Preservation | 2018 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $1,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Low-income Housing | 2018 |
| Council Of Mi Foundations | $1,000 | Grand Haven, MI, US | Michigan Foundation Advocacy And Support | 2018 |
| Ludington Jaycee's Freedom Festival | $1,000 | Ludington, MI, US | 2018 Festival | 2018 |
| Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters (cove) | $1,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Victim Protection And Advocacy | 2018 |
| Ludington Area Arts Council | $500 | Ludington, MI, US | Arts Advocacy, Events, And Education | 2018 |
| Neighborhood Health Clinic | $1,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Affordable Community Healthcare | 2018 |
| Sandcastle Childrens Museum | $1,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Exhibits And Activities | 2018 |
| Ludington Area School District | $2,500 | Ludington, MI, US | Ludington Area Educational Support | 2018 |
| Logan Wood | $15,000 | Ludington, MI, US | College Scholarship | 2018 |
| Grace Place For Children And Families | $1,000 | Naples, FL, US | Community Support | 2018 |
| West Shore Hockey Association | $5,000 | Scottville, MI, US | Activity Support | 2018 |
| Lycss Sailing School | $1,000 | Oconomowoc, WI, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Ricky Henderson | $7,500 | Ludington, MI, US | College Scholarship | 2018 |
| American Diabetes Association | $1,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| West Shore Community College Foundation | $1,000 | Scottville, MI, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Ludington Maritime Museum | $50,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Renovation And Exhibits | 2018 |
| Griffen Gonzalez | $7,500 | Ludington, MI, US | College Scholarship | 2018 |
| John Walnus | $7,500 | Ludington, MI, US | College Scholarship | 2018 |
| West Shore Community College Foundation | $1,000 | Scottville, MI, US | Educational Activities And Programs | 2017 |
| Salvation Army | $1,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Community Programs | 2017 |
| Mason County Historical Society | $1,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Historical Preservation | 2017 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $1,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Low-income Housing | 2017 |
| Council Of Mi Foundations | $1,000 | Grand Haven, MI, US | Michigan Foundation Advocacy And Support | 2017 |
| Ludington Jaycee's Freedom Festival | $1,000 | Ludington, MI, US | 2017 Festival | 2017 |
| Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters (cove) | $1,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Victim Protection And Advocacy | 2017 |
| Ludington Area Arts Council | $3,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Arts Advocacy, Events, And Education | 2017 |
| Neighborhood Health Clinic | $1,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Affordable Community Healthcare | 2017 |
| Ludington Maritime Museum | $50,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Renovation And Exhibits | 2017 |
| Sandcastle Childrens Museum | $1,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Exhibits And Activities | 2017 |
| Ludington Area School District | $5,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Ludington Area Educational Support | 2017 |
| Logan Wood | $7,500 | Ludington, MI, US | College Scholarship | 2017 |
| The Summer Camp | $1,000 | Bridgton, ME, US | Summer Camp Scholarships | 2017 |
| Raven Knudsen | $7,500 | Ludington, MI, US | College Scholarship | 2017 |
| Griffen Gonzalez | $7,500 | Ludington, MI, US | College Scholarship | 2017 |
| Grace Place For Children And Families | $1,000 | Naples, FL, US | Community Support | 2017 |
| West Shore Hockey Association | $5,500 | Scottville, MI, US | Activity Support | 2017 |
| Charity For Change | $500 | Naples, FL, US | Community Support | 2017 |
| Hospice Of Michigan | $1,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Lycss Sailing School | $1,000 | Oconomowoc, WI, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Shrine Of The Pines | $1,000 | Baldwin, MI, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Ruby Hububon | $7,500 | Ludington, MI, US | College Scholarship | 2017 |
| Ludington Petunia Parade | $1,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Parade Support | 2017 |
| American Heart Association | $5,500 | Dallas, TX, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| West Shore Community College Foundation | $1,000 | Scottville, MI, US | Educational Activities And Programs | 2016 |
| Salvation Army | $3,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Community Programs | 2016 |
| Mason County Historical Society | $2,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Historical Preservation | 2016 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $1,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Low-income Housing | 2016 |
| Council Of Mi Foundations | $1,000 | Grand Haven, MI, US | Michigan Foundation Advocacy And Support | 2016 |
| Ludington Jaycee's Freedom Festival | $1,000 | Ludington, MI, US | 2016 Festival | 2016 |
| Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters (cove) | $1,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Victim Protection And Advocacy | 2016 |
| Ludington Area Arts Council | $500 | Ludington, MI, US | Arts Advocacy, Events, And Education | 2016 |
| Neighborhood Health Clinic | $2,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Affordable Community Healthcare | 2016 |
| Ludington Maritime Museum | $50,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Renovation And Exhibits | 2016 |
| Sandcastle Childrens Museum | $1,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Exhibits And Activities | 2016 |
| Be Cureful | $500 | Waukegon, IL, US | Non-hodgkins Lymphoma | 2016 |
| Ludington Area School District | $5,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Ludington Area Educational Support | 2016 |
| Laude Hartman | $7,500 | Ludington, MI, US | College Scholarship | 2016 |
| Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association | $1,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Lighthouse Preservation | 2016 |
| Logan Wood | $7,500 | Ludington, MI, US | College Scholarship | 2016 |
| The Summer Camp | $1,000 | Bridgton, ME, US | Summer Camp Scholarships | 2016 |
| United Way Of Mason County | $2,500 | Ludington, MI, US | Mason County Advocacy And Support | 2016 |
| Ludington Yacht Club Racing School | $1,000 | Ludington, MI, US | Provide Non-profit Marina Services | 2016 |
| Raven Knudsen | $7,500 | Ludington, MI, US | College Scholarship | 2016 |
| Griffen Gonzalez | $7,500 | Ludington, MI, US | College Scholarship | 2016 |
| Grace Place For Children And Families | $3,000 | Naples, FL, US | Community Support | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 38-2787567 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 300 S RATH AVE UNIT 25 Ludington, MI 49431-3005 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Birtwistle Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Joclyn Birtwistle |
|---|---|
| Vice President | Sarah Pelfresne |
| Treasurer | Sheryl Rice |
| Secretary | Jeff Slaggert |
Forms 990-PF
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