Community foundation · EIN 38-3216235
Otsego Community Foundation
Gaylord, MI
Otsego Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Gaylord, MI. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2025, it reported $774K in grants paid across 62 grants, with $15.3M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Otsego County Sportsplex, Otsego County United Way and Otsego County Economic Alliance.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Otsego Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2025; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Activate generosity for a strong community.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2025
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otsego County Sportsplex | Gaylord, MI | Swim Lessons, Facility Upgrades, Ice Storm Disaster Grant | $83,973 |
| Otsego County United Way | Gaylord, MI | High Impact Start Grant, United Way Immediate Relief, Annual Grant Distributions, Ice Storm Disaster Grant | $66,612 |
| Otsego County Economic Alliance | Gaylord, MI | Ice Storm Disaster Grants | $55,000 |
| Otsego County Food Pantry | Gaylord, MI | Annual Grant Distribution, Food Pantry, Disaster Grant | $40,529 |
| Gaylord Community Schools | Gaylord, MI | Immediate Relief, Basketball and Football Support | $33,274 |
| Johannesburg Lewiston Area Schools | Johannesburg, MI | Literacy Grants, Staff Retainage | $31,799 |
| The Refuge in Otsego County | Gaylord, MI | A Brighter Future for All Otsego, Immediate Relief, Ice Storm Disaster Grant | $31,500 |
| Pigeon River Country Association | Gaylord, MI | Part-Time Staff Person and Chimney Repair | $30,500 |
| The Salvation Army Great Lakes Division | Gaylord, MI | Homeless Prevention | $27,500 |
| Vanderbilt Area Schools | Vanderbilt, MI | Pigeon River Outdoor Education & Community Engagement Program, Ice Storm Disaster Grant, Career Pathway Counseling | $23,500 |
| Gaylord Evangelical Free Church | Gaylord, MI | Efree - Immediate Relief, Ingathering Project | $20,000 |
| Crossroads Ministries Inc | Gaylord, MI | Disaster Response | $12,500 |
| Michigan Works Northeast Consortium | Gaylord, MI | Ice Storm Disaster Grant, Extreevaganza Nonprofit Pillar Award, Toast to Progress Ccg | $12,500 |
| Otsego Conservation District | Gaylord, MI | Art in the Garden | $11,253 |
| Otsego Christian School Association | Gaylord, MI | Annual Grant Distribution and Fundraiser | $10,312 |
| American National Red Cross | Traverse City, MI | Disaster Response / Home Fire Relief | $10,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Northern Michigan Inc | Traverse City, MI | Patriot Place Hvac Replacement: Leveraging Funds to Sustain Otsego Countys Only Veteran Shelter and Housing Program, Strengthen Health Services, and Build Commu | $10,000 |
| Gaylord Area Council for the Arts | Gaylord, MI | Gaylord Arts Operational Support, Grant to Gaylord Arts / Summer Concert Series | $8,000 |
| Gaylord Community Orchestra | Gaylord, MI | Sustaining Funding for Gaylord Community Orchestra | $8,000 |
| Giving Tree Food Pantry of Northeast Michigan | Johannesburg, MI | Office Equipment | $7,928 |
| Veterans Education Training & Support Inc Doing Business As the Landing | Gaylord, MI | Sustainment Grant Proposal, Replacement of Bowling Alley Front-End Scoring System | $7,500 |
| Women's Resource Center of Northern Michigan Inc | Petoskey, MI | Supportive Advocacy and Therapy for Survivors of Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault in Otsego County, Ice Storm Disaster Grant | $7,500 |
| Johannesburg Christian Church | Johannesburg, MI | Food Pantry | $7,000 |
| Otsego County Parks and Recreation | Gaylord, MI | Ice Storm Disaster Grant, After School Recreation Enhancement | $7,000 |
| Rotary Charities of Traverse City | Traverse City, MI | Leadership Learning Lab | $6,612 |
The 25 largest of 62 grants listed on the return. 30 grants to individuals ($28.5K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Otsego 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 Otsego 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 Otsego Community Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2025, it reported $773,737 in grants paid (62 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Otsego Community Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Otsego County Sportsplex (MI), $84K, Otsego County United Way (MI), $66.6K, Otsego County Economic Alliance (MI), $55K, Otsego County Food Pantry (MI), $40.5K and Gaylord Community Schools (MI), $33.3K.