Community foundation · EIN 38-2045459
Battle Creek Community Foundation
Battle Creek, MI
Battle Creek Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Battle Creek, MI. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $7.6M in grants paid across 981 grants, with $130M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Encourage Bc Operating (internal) Community Project Fund, United Way of South Central Michigan and Southern University System Foundation.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Battle Creek Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Grantees that have been awarded a competitive grant have a time limitation of one year to complete their grant, at which time they are required to submit a report answering 14 questions as outlined by bccf about their project and a statement of grant expenditures. the grant report questions and statement of grant expenditures are forms provided to them by the battle creek community foundation (bccf). at the end of 12 months, bccf verifies whether a final report has been received for each awarded grant. if a final grant report has not been received, bccf staff will follow-up with that particular grantee for submittal of the final grant report. when grantees submit their final report as required for each grant award, the receipt of the report is documented in the foundation information management system (fims) and the grant is closed. at that time, it is documented whether the grant was closed in good standing or not and a letter is sent out to the grantee verifying their status. a copy of the final grant report, grant application and statement of grant expenditures is provided to a bccf consultant for evaluation purposes. independent evaluation of each grant is reported back to bccf leadership.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
We promote giving, build endowment, and provide leadership to improve quality of life.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Encourage Bc Operating (internal) Community Project Fund | Battle Creek, MI | E - Health, General & Rehabilitative | $685,888 |
| United Way of South Central Michigan | Kalamazoo, MI | T - Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grant Making Foundation | $536,446 |
| Southern University System Foundation | Baton Rouge, LA | B - Education | $425,000 |
| Battle Creek Family YMCA | Battle Creek, MI | O - Youth Development | $194,860 |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | T - Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grant Making Foundation | $185,785 |
| Brass Band of Battle Creek | Battle Creek, MI | A - Arts, Culture, Humanities | $183,600 |
| Humane Society of South Central Michigan | Battle Creek, MI | D - Animal Related Activities | $171,184 |
| Binder Park Zoo | Battle Creek, MI | D - Animal Related Activities | $159,447 |
| Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation Inc | Philadelphia, PA | T - Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grant Making Foundation | $150,000 |
| The Music Center of South Central Michigan | Battle Creek, MI | A - Arts, Culture, Humanities | $133,360 |
| Haven of Rest Ministries | Battle Creek, MI | L - Housing, Shelter | $130,740 |
| Bronson Health Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | E - Health, General & Rehabilitative | $124,208 |
| Calhoun Intermediate School District | Marshall, MI | B - Education | $104,429 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Chicago, IL | E - Health, General & Rehabilitative | $100,040 |
| Battle Creek Public Schools | Battle Creek, MI | B - Education | $77,829 |
| Safe Place | Battle Creek, MI | L - Housing, Shelter | $77,000 |
| Victory Life Church | Battle Creek, MI | X - Religious Related/Spiritual Development | $55,794 |
| Art Center of Battle Creek | Battle Creek, MI | A - Arts, Culture, Humanities | $54,140 |
| Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools Foundation Inc | Battle Creek, MI | X - Religious Related/Spiritual Development | $52,604 |
| Michigan State University - Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition | East Lansing, MI | B - Education | $50,000 |
| Regents of the University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | N - Recreation, Leisure & Sports, Athletics | $50,000 |
| Charitable Union | Battle Creek, MI | P.00 - Human Service - Multipurpose/Other | $47,250 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan | Kalamazoo, MI | O - Youth Development | $45,280 |
| The Kool Family Community Center | Battle Creek, MI | E - Health, General & Rehabilitative | $41,260 |
| Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center | Augusta, MI | N - Recreation, Leisure & Sports, Athletics | $40,200 |
The 25 largest of 981 grants listed on the return. 885 grants to individuals ($2.58M) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Battle Creek Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Battle Creek Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Battle Creek Community Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $7,597,698 in grants paid (981 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Battle Creek Community Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Encourage Bc Operating (internal) Community Project Fund (MI), $686K, United Way of South Central Michigan (MI), $536K, Southern University System Foundation (LA), $425K, Battle Creek Family YMCA (MI), $195K and Kalamazoo Community Foundation (MI), $186K.