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Private foundation · EIN 38-2787567

Birtwistle Family Foundation

Ludington, MI

Birtwistle Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Ludington, MI. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $142K in grants and contributions paid across 26 grants, with $2.48M in assets (fair market value). Its return lists how to submit a request. Its largest grants went to Mason County Historical Society, Mason County Community Foundation and Friends of Ludington State Park.

How to request funding

Contact
Joclyn Birtwistle
Phone
6168432501
Address
300 South Rath Avenue Apt 25, Ludington, Mi, 49341
Form and materials
Written applications with personal, academic, and professional data
Deadlines
April 1st of applicant's senior year of high school
Restrictions
Must be a graduate of ludington, mi area school district

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Mason County Historical SocietyLudington, MIHistorical Preservation$30,000
Mason County Community FoundationLudington, MIGeneral Support$30,000
Friends of Ludington State ParkLudington, MIGeneral Support$20,000
Kylie SailorLudington, MICollege Scholarship$7,500
Evan ErdmanLudington, MICollege Scholarship$7,500
Kai YoungLudington, MICollege Scholarship$7,500
Abe BandstraLudington, MICollege Scholarship$7,500
Ludington Police DepartmentLudington, MIShop with a Cop$6,000
Ludington Area School DistrictLudington, MIYouth Resource Center$5,000
United Way of Mason CountyLudington, MIGeneral Support$2,500
Ludington Youth Sailing School IncLudington, MIGeneral Support$2,000
Habitat for Humanity - Mason CountyScottville, MIGeneral Support$2,000
Salvation ArmyLudington, MICommunity Programs$1,500
Sandcastle Childrens MuseumLudington, MIExhibits and Activities$1,500
Ludington Petunia ParadeLudington, MIProgram Support$1,500
West Shore Community College FoundationScottsville, MIGeneral Support$1,500
Council of Mi FoundationsDetroit, MIGeneral Support$1,500
American Diabetes AssociationArlington, VAGeneral Support$1,500
Ludington Area Freedom FestivalLudington, MIGeneral Support$1,500
Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters (cove)Ludington, MIVictim Protection and Advocacy$1,000
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYGeneral Support$1,000
Ludington Area Arts CouncilLudington, MIArts Advocacy, Events, and Education$500
United Services OrganizationsArlington, VAGeneral Support$500
Disabled Veterans NationLanham, MDGeneral Support$500
Pere Marquette Memorial AssociationLudington, MIGeneral Support$500

The 25 largest of 26 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Birtwistle Family Foundation accept grant applications?

Its Form 990-PF lists how to submit a request. Form and materials: Written applications with personal, academic, and professional data. Deadlines: April 1st of applicant's senior year of high school. Restrictions: Must be a graduate of ludington, mi area school district. Confirm current requirements with the foundation before applying.

How much does Birtwistle Family Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $142,250 in grants and contributions paid (26 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Birtwistle Family Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Mason County Historical Society (MI), $30K, Mason County Community Foundation (MI), $30K, Friends of Ludington State Park (MI), $20K, Kylie Sailor (MI), $7.5K and Evan Erdman (MI), $7.5K.