Hillquist Irrevocable Family Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 38-6750813

Foundation Overview

Based in Coldwater, MI, Hillquist Irrevocable Family Foundation has awarded 172 grants totaling $785,357 to organizations in Michigan, California and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $90,000, with a median award of $1,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$785,357
Total Assets
$4,530,116
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
29
Median Grant
$1,000
% Median Grant Decline
-50% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 38%

11 of 29 recipients (38%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Michigan

91% 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 Coldwater (26%), Beulah (13%), Benzonia (13%).

Funding Trajectory
+670%

Strong 670% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Education + 4 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (43%). 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 Hillquist Irrevocable 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
Munson Healthcare Foundation $3,000 Traverse City, MI, US Advancing Healthcare 2023
Great Lakes Children's Museum $500 Traverse City, MI, US Children's Learning 2023
Children's Museum Of Branch County $60,000 Coldwater, MI, US Children's Museum Program 2023
Benzie Senior Resources $1,000 Honor, MI, US Comprehensive Senior Servicescomprehensive Senior Services 2023
Friends Of Betzie Valley Trail $2,000 Beulah, MI, US Conservation And Preservation Of Natural Resources 2023
Kettering University $5,000 Flint, MI, US Education And Learning 2023
Geneva Histroy Museum $1,000 Geneva, IL, US Education And Learning 2023
University Of Michigan - Engineering $23,600 Ann Arbor, MI, US Education And Learning 2023
Benzie Area Historical Society $1,000 Benzonia, MI, US Historical Society 2023
Inland Seas Education Association $500 Suttons Bay, MI, US Inspiring Great Lakes Curiousity, Stewardship And Passion 2023
Cognition $1,000 Beulah, MI, US Interactive Science Museuminteractive Science Museum 2023
Friends Of Darcy Library $1,000 Beulah, MI, US Library 2023
Coldwater Band Boosters $7,500 Coldwater, MI, US Music Education 2023
Readers Are Leaders $3,000 Herndon, VA, US Promoting Education And Leadership 2023
Benzonia Public Library Friends $1,000 Benzonia, MI, US Reading And Education Support 2023
Friends Of Benzie Shores Library $1,000 Frankfort, MI, US Reading And Educationreading And Education Support 2023
Crystal Community Ski Club $5,000 Thompsonville, MI, US Sports Education And Promotion 2023
Eby Center $1,000 Coldwater, MI, US Youth And Family Fitness Promotion 2023
Isaiah 11 House Calhoun County $10,000 Elizabethton, TN, US Educational 2023
Pt Betsie Lighthouse $2,500 Frankfort, MI, US Educational 2023
Coldwater Girls Tennis $1,000 Coldwater, MI, US Sports Education 2023
Coldwater Coalition For Academic Excellence $3,000 Coldwater, MI, US Education 2023
Tibbets Endowment Fund $5,000 Coldwater, MI, US Education 2023
Benzie Central Scholarship $1,000 Benzonia, MI, US Education 2023
Northwestern Mi College Tuition Assistance $500 Traverse City, MI, US Education 2023
Trine University Women's Tennis $1,000 Angola, IN, US Sports Education 2023
Chs National Art Honor Society $500 Coldwater, MI, US Education 2023
Beginnings Care For Life $300 Coldwater, MI, US Education 2023
Thompsonville Area Revitalization Project $2,350 Thompsonville, MI, US Civic 2023
Coldwater Band Boosters $7,500 Coldwater, MI, US Music Education 2022
Benzie Area Historical Society $2,500 Benzonia, MI, US Historical Society 2022
Benzie County Community Chest $2,000 Beulah, MI, US Assist Disadvantaged Families 2022
Benzie Senior Resources $1,000 Honor, MI, US Comprehensive Senior Servicescomprehensive Senior Services 2022
Children's Museum Of Branch County $90,000 Coldwater, MI, US Children's Museum Program 2022
Cognition $2,000 Beulah, MI, US Interactive Science Museuminteractive Science Museum 2022
Friends Of Darcy Library $1,000 Beulah, MI, US Library 2022
Great Lakes Children's Museum $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Children's Learning 2022
Inland Seas Education Association $2,000 Suttons Bay, MI, US Inspiring Great Lakes Curiousity, Stewardship And Passion 2022
Tibbets Opera House Foundation $5,000 Coldwater, MI, US Endowment Fund For Children's Programming 2022
Munson Healthcare Foundation $3,250 Traverse City, MI, US Advancing Healthcare 2022
Readers Are Leaders $3,500 Herndon, VA, US Promoting Education And Leadership 2022
Coldwater Cheer $1,000 Coldwater, MI, US Sports Educationsports Education And Promotion 2022
Crystal Community Ski Club $3,000 Thompsonville, MI, US Sports Education And Promotion 2022
Friends Of Benzie Shores Library $1,000 Frankfort, MI, US Reading And Educationreading And Education Support 2022
Benzonia Public Library Friends $1,000 Benzonia, MI, US Reading And Education Support 2022
Geneva Histroy Museum $1,000 Geneva, IL, US Education And Learning 2022
Eby Center $1,000 Coldwater, MI, US Youth And Family Fitness Promotion 2022
Friends Of Betzie Valley Trail $1,000 Beulah, MI, US Conservation And Preservation Of Natural Resources 2022
University Of Michigan - Engineering $24,500 Ann Arbor, MI, US Education And Learning 2022
Kettering University $10,000 Flint, MI, US Education And Learning 2022
Michigan Kinship Care Coalition $10,000 Battle Creek, MI, US Support Of Kinship Family Care 2022
Bccf Scholarship Engineering $10,000 Battle Creek, MI, US Education And Learning 2022
Bccf Women Who Care Mini Grants $5,000 Benzonia, MI, US Community Service Support 2022
Shriners Transportation $2,000 Tampa, FL, US Supporting Patient Transportation 2022
Benzie Community Chorus $500 Frankfort, MI, US Arts And Music Education 2022
Branch County Literacy Council $1,500 Coldwater, MI, US Literacy And Education Promotion 2022
Coldwater Band Boosters $7,500 Coldwater, MI, US Music Education 2022
Benzie Area Historical Society $2,500 Benzonia, MI, US Historical Society 2022
Benzie County Community Chest $2,000 Beulah, MI, US Assist Disadvantaged Families 2022
Benzie Senior Resources $1,000 Honor, MI, US Comprehensive Senior Servicescomprehensive Senior Services 2022
Children's Museum Of Branch County $90,000 Coldwater, MI, US Children's Museum Program 2022
Cognition $2,000 Beulah, MI, US Interactive Science Museuminteractive Science Museum 2022
Friends Of Darcy Library $1,000 Beulah, MI, US Library 2022
Great Lakes Children's Museum $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Children's Learning 2022
Inland Seas Education Association $2,000 Suttons Bay, MI, US Inspiring Great Lakes Curiousity, Stewardship And Passion 2022
Tibbets Opera House Foundation $5,000 Coldwater, MI, US Endowment Fund For Children's Programming 2022
Munson Healthcare Foundation $3,250 Traverse City, MI, US Advancing Healthcare 2022
Readers Are Leaders $3,500 Herndon, VA, US Promoting Education And Leadership 2022
Coldwater Cheer $1,000 Coldwater, MI, US Sports Educationsports Education And Promotion 2022
Crystal Community Ski Club $3,000 Thompsonville, MI, US Sports Education And Promotion 2022
Friends Of Benzie Shores Library $1,000 Frankfort, MI, US Reading And Educationreading And Education Support 2022
Benzonia Public Library Friends $1,000 Benzonia, MI, US Reading And Education Support 2022
Geneva Histroy Museum $1,000 Geneva, IL, US Education And Learning 2022
Eby Center $1,000 Coldwater, MI, US Youth And Family Fitness Promotion 2022
Friends Of Betzie Valley Trail $1,000 Beulah, MI, US Conservation And Preservation Of Natural Resources 2022
University Of Michigan - Engineering $24,500 Ann Arbor, MI, US Education And Learning 2022
Kettering University $10,000 Flint, MI, US Education And Learning 2022
Michigan Kinship Care Coalition $10,000 Battle Creek, MI, US Support Of Kinship Family Care 2022
Bccf Scholarship Engineering $10,000 Battle Creek, MI, US Education And Learning 2022
Bccf Women Who Care Mini Grants $5,000 Benzonia, MI, US Community Service Support 2022
Shriners Transportation $2,000 Tampa, FL, US Supporting Patient Transportation 2022
Benzie Community Chorus $500 Frankfort, MI, US Arts And Music Education 2022
Branch County Literacy Council $1,500 Coldwater, MI, US Literacy And Education Promotion 2022
Coldwater Band Boosters $7,500 Coldwater, MI, US Music Education 2022
Benzie Area Historical Society $2,500 Benzonia, MI, US Historical Society 2022
Benzie County Community Chest $2,000 Beulah, MI, US Assist Disadvantaged Families 2022
Benzie Senior Resources $1,000 Honor, MI, US Comprehensive Senior Servicescomprehensive Senior Services 2022
Children's Museum Of Branch County $90,000 Coldwater, MI, US Children's Museum Program 2022
Cognition $2,000 Beulah, MI, US Interactive Science Museuminteractive Science Museum 2022
Friends Of Darcy Library $1,000 Beulah, MI, US Library 2022
Great Lakes Children's Museum $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Children's Learning 2022
Inland Seas Education Association $2,000 Suttons Bay, MI, US Inspiring Great Lakes Curiousity, Stewardship And Passion 2022
Tibbets Opera House Foundation $5,000 Coldwater, MI, US Endowment Fund For Children's Programming 2022
Munson Healthcare Foundation $3,250 Traverse City, MI, US Advancing Healthcare 2022
Readers Are Leaders $3,500 Herndon, VA, US Promoting Education And Leadership 2022
Coldwater Cheer $1,000 Coldwater, MI, US Sports Educationsports Education And Promotion 2022
Crystal Community Ski Club $3,000 Thompsonville, MI, US Sports Education And Promotion 2022
Friends Of Benzie Shores Library $1,000 Frankfort, MI, US Reading And Educationreading And Education Support 2022
Benzonia Public Library Friends $1,000 Benzonia, MI, US Reading And Education Support 2022
Geneva Histroy Museum $1,000 Geneva, IL, US Education And Learning 2022
Eby Center $1,000 Coldwater, MI, US Youth And Family Fitness Promotion 2022
Friends Of Betzie Valley Trail $1,000 Beulah, MI, US Conservation And Preservation Of Natural Resources 2022
University Of Michigan - Engineering $24,500 Ann Arbor, MI, US Education And Learning 2022
Kettering University $10,000 Flint, MI, US Education And Learning 2022
Michigan Kinship Care Coalition $10,000 Battle Creek, MI, US Support Of Kinship Family Care 2022
Bccf Scholarship Engineering $10,000 Battle Creek, MI, US Education And Learning 2022
Bccf Women Who Care Mini Grants $5,000 Benzonia, MI, US Community Service Support 2022
Shriners Transportation $2,000 Tampa, FL, US Supporting Patient Transportation 2022
Benzie Community Chorus $500 Frankfort, MI, US Arts And Music Education 2022
Branch County Literacy Council $1,500 Coldwater, MI, US Literacy And Education Promotion 2022
Great Lakes Children's Museum $500 Traverse City, MI, US Children's Learning 2021
Benzie County Community Chest $500 Beulah, MI, US Assist Disadvantaged Families 2021
Benzie Area Historical Society $1,000 Benzonia, MI, US Historical Society 2021
Benzie Senior Resources $1,000 Honor, MI, US Comprehensive Senior Servicescomprehensive Senior Services 2021
Friends Of Darcy Library $500 Beulah, MI, US Library 2021
Children's Museum Of Branch County $5,000 Coldwater, MI, US Children's Museum Program 2021
Inland Seas Education Association $500 Suttons Bay, MI, US Inspiring Great Lakes Curiousity, Stewardship And Passion 2021
Tibbets Opera House Foundation $2,000 Coldwater, MI, US Endowment Fund For Children's Programming 2021
Cognition $500 Beulah, MI, US Interactive Science Museuminteractive Science Museum 2021
Benzie Area Historical Society $500 Benzonia, MI, US Historical Society 2020
Benzie Senior Resources $400 Honor, MI, US Comprehensive Senior Servicescomprehensive Senior Services 2020
Branch County Coalition Against Domestic Violence $400 Coldwater, MI, US Provides Emergency Response And Supportive Services To Victims Of Violence 2020
Children's Museum Of Branch County $3,000 Coldwater, MI, US Children's Museum Program 2020
Fostering Forward Michigan $2,500 Howell, MI, US Foster Family Advocacy And Support 2020
Lakeland Readers Are Leaders $1,500 Coldwater, MI, US Reading Program For At-risk Children 2020
Tibbets Opera House Foundation $1,000 Coldwater, MI, US Endowment Fund For Children's Programming 2020
Women's Resource Center $500 Traverse City, MI, US Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services 2020
Inland Seas Education Association $200 Suttons Bay, MI, US Inspiring Great Lakes Curiousity, Stewardship And Passion 2020
Children's Museum Of Branch County $1,000 Coldwater, MI, US Children's Museum Program 2018
Benzie Area Historical Society $500 Benzonia, MI, US Historical Society 2018
Benzie Central Schools Foundation $1,000 Benzonia, MI, US Hillquist Scholarship 2018
Benzie Senior Resources $300 Honor, MI, US Comprehensive Senior Servicescomprehensive Senior Services 2018
Benzie Shores Library Endownment Co Grand Traverse Regional Community Fdn $250 Traverse City, MI, US Library Servicesplayground Equipment/fence 2018
Kettering University Hillquist Scholarship $1,000 Flint, MI, US Scholarships 2018
Fostering Forward Michigan $2,000 Howell, MI, US Foster Family Advocacy And Supportstem Woman Hillquist Scholarshipstem Woman Hillquist Scholarship 2018
Lakeland Readers Are Leaders $400 Coldwater, MI, US Reading Program For At-risk Childrenreading Program For At-risk Childrenpreservation/operation Of Lighthouse 2018
Friends Of Pt Betsie Endowment $250 Frankfort, MI, US Protecting The Great Lakes Through Educationprotecting The Great Lakes Through Education 2018
Moslem Temple Hospital Transportation $1,000 Southfield, MI, US Free Transportation For Children To Shriners Hospitals 2018
Paul Oliver Auxillary $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Digitizing Of Radiology Equipment 2018
Tibbets Opera House Foundation $2,000 Coldwater, MI, US Endowment Fund For Children's Programming 2018
Women's Resource Center $300 Traverse City, MI, US Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services 2018
Alzheimer's Association Of Michigan $500 Traverse City, MI, US Alzheimer's Research, Support And Education 2017
American Cancer Society $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Cancer Research, Suppport And Education 2017
Benzie Area Historical Society $500 Benzonia, MI, US Historical Society 2017
Benzie Central Schools Foundation $1,000 Benzonia, MI, US Hillquist Scholarship 2017
Benzie Home Health $250 Honor, MI, US Comprehensive Senior Servicescomprehensive Senior Services 2017
Benzie Shores Library Endownment Co Grand Traverse Regional Community Fdn $500 Traverse City, MI, US Library Servicesplayground Equipment/fence 2017
Fostering Forward Michigan $1,200 Howell, MI, US Foster Family Advocacy And Supportstem Woman Hillquist Scholarshipstem Woman Hillquist Scholarship 2017
Foster Closet Of Livingston County $300 Howell, MI, US Personal Items For Foster Children 2017
Women's Resource Center $300 Traverse City, MI, US Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services 2017
Friends Of The Point Betsie Lighthouse $200 Frankfort, MI, US Preservation/operation Of Lighthousepreservation/operation Of Lighthouse 2017
Inland Seas Education Association $250 Suttons Bay, MI, US Protecting The Great Lakes Through Educationprotecting The Great Lakes Through Education 2017
Moslem Temple Hospital Transportation $1,000 Southfield, MI, US Free Transportation For Children To Shriners Hospitals 2017
Paul Oliver Auxillary $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Digitizing Of Radiology Equipment 2017
Tibbets Opera House Foundation $1,500 Coldwater, MI, US Endowment Fund For Children's Programming 2017
Paul Oliver Auxillary $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Digitizing Of Radiology Equipment 2016
Benzie Area Historical Society $500 Benzonia, MI, US Historical Society 2016
Tibbets Opera House Foundation $3,500 Coldwater, MI, US Endowment Fund For Children's Programming 2016
Bccf Tennis Courts $3,000 Coldwater, MI, US Tennis Courts Renovation Fund 2016
Aarp Foundation $1,000 Long Beach, CA, US Solutions To Problems Facing Older Adults 2016
Friends Of The Betsie Valley Trail $250 Beulah, MI, US Trail Improvements And Maintenance 2016
Branch County Coalition Against Domestic Violence $1,850 Coldwater, MI, US Playground Equipment/fenceplayground Equipment/fence 2016
Friends Of The Point Betsie Lighthouse $500 Frankfort, MI, US Preservation/operation Of Lighthousepreservation/operation Of Lighthouse 2016
Friends Of The Benzie Ice Rink $100 Beulah, MI, US Ice Rink Operation 2016
Benzie Senior Resources $400 Honor, MI, US Comprehensive Senior Servicescomprehensive Senior Services 2016
Sae Foundation $2,000 Warrendale, PA, US Hillquist Engineering Scholarship 2016
Moslem Temple Hospital Transportation $1,000 Southfield, MI, US Free Transportation For Children To Shriners Hospitals 2016
Benzie Central Schools Foundation $1,000 Benzonia, MI, US Hillquist Scholarship 2016
St Jude's Children's Hospital $500 Memphis, TN, US Medical For Children 2016
Foster Closet Of Livingston County $457 Howell, MI, US Personal Items For Foster Children 2016
Inland Seas Education Association $800 Suttons Bay, MI, US Protecting The Great Lakes Through Educationprotecting The Great Lakes Through Education 2016
Branch County Community Foundation $1,000 Coldwater, MI, US Stem Woman Hillquist Scholarshipstem Woman Hillquist Scholarshipstem Woman Hillquist Scholarship 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Hillquist Irrevocable Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 38-6750813
Website N/A
Address 417 NORTHSHORE DRIVE Coldwater, MI 49036-0000

Key People (2)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Hillquist Irrevocable Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Co-trustee Shana Grife
Co-trustee Lara Bouse

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.