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Private foundation · EIN 38-2449838

Les & Ann Biederman Foundation Inc

Traverse City, MI

Les & Ann Biederman Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Traverse City, MI. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $489K in grants and contributions paid across 41 grants, with $9.29M in assets (fair market value). Its return lists how to submit a request. Its largest grants went to Nmc Foundation, Mayo Clinic and St Clair Butterfly Foundation.

How to request funding

Contact
Ross a Biederman
Phone
2319477675
Address
Po Box 564, Traverse City, Mi, 49685
Form and materials
Complete the grant application and include a summary of project or purpose with total cost and other sources of funding. other information required include a line item budget, copy of organizations current operating budget, a copy of recent financial statement, prior year form 990, a copy of tax exempt letter and a list of the board of directors. include seven copies of the above information.
Deadlines
Submissions must be filed 60 days prior to quarterly meetings.
Restrictions
Generally, applications will be considered only from the northern michigan area and must be for education, civic improvements, fine arts, health and human services, and recreation or youth services.

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
Nmc FoundationTraverse City, MICharitable Activities$50,000
Mayo ClinicRochester, MNCharitable Activities$30,000
St Clair Butterfly FoundationAuburn Hills, MICharitable Activities$30,000
Food Rescue (goodwill Industries)Traverse City, MICharitable Activities$25,000
Gt Regional Land ConservancyTraverse City, MICharitable Activities$25,000
Habitat for HumanityTraverse City, MICharitable Activities$25,000
Nmc-ScholarshipsTraverse City, MICharitable Activities$25,000
Vfw - Lake LeelanauLake Leelanau, MICharitable Activities$25,000
Mt Holiday IncTraverse City, MICharitable Activities$20,000
Hospice of MichiganTraverse City, MICharitable Activities$15,000
Inland Seas Education AssociationSuttons Bay, MICharitable Activities$15,000
Montana State UniversityBozeman, MTCharitable Contributions$15,000
Thompsonville Area RevitalizationThompsonville, MICharitable Activities$15,000
Tbays (youth Soccer)Traverse City, MICharitable Activities$12,100
Child & Family ServicesTraverse City, MICharitable Activities$12,000
Salvation ArmyTraverse City, MICharitable Activities$10,500
Fife Lake Public LibraryFife Lake, MICharitable Activities$10,000
Interlochen Center for the ArtsInterlochen, MICharitable Activities$10,000
Mid-Michigan Honor FlightMecosta, MICharitable Activities$10,000
Old Town PlayhouseTraverse City, MICharitable Activities$10,000
Tart TrailsTraverse City, MICharitable Activities$10,000
Womens Resource CenterTraverse City, MICharitable Activities$10,000
Generations AheadTraverse City, MICharitable Activities$9,839
Flow (for Love of Water)Traverse City, MICharitable Activities$7,500
Central Day Care CenterTraverse City, MICharitable Activities$5,915

The 25 largest of 41 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Les & Ann Biederman Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Its Form 990-PF lists how to submit a request. Form and materials: Complete the grant application and include a summary of project or purpose with total cost and other sources of funding. other information required include a line item budget, copy of organizations current operating budget, a copy of recent financial statement, prior year form 990, a copy of tax exempt letter and a list of the board of directors. include seven copies of the above information.. Deadlines: Submissions must be filed 60 days prior to quarterly meetings.. Restrictions: Generally, applications will be considered only from the northern michigan area and must be for education, civic improvements, fine arts, health and human services, and recreation or youth services.. Confirm current requirements with the foundation before applying.

How much does Les & Ann Biederman Foundation Inc give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $489,284 in grants and contributions paid (41 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Les & Ann Biederman Foundation Inc funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Nmc Foundation (MI), $50K, Mayo Clinic (MN), $30K, St Clair Butterfly Foundation (MI), $30K, Food Rescue (goodwill Industries) (MI), $25K and Gt Regional Land Conservancy (MI), $25K.