Ben Lauren Memorial Foundation
Accepts applications
Ben Lauren Memorial Foundation is a private foundation in Gwinn, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $13,867 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $3,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$13,867
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$403,797
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was down from $20,240 the year before.
27% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10,487 | 7 | $313,959 |
| 2024 | $20,240 | 10 | $370,863 |
| 2025 | $13,867 | 11 | $403,797 |
How to apply
| Contact | Ronald Lauren 775 N River Dr, Gwinn, MI 49841 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (906) 458-2161, ronaldlauren1@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Grants will be initiated by the foundation and/or based on invited applications that support the foundations purpose. The foundation may ask for periodic or final reports from grantees. |
| Deadlines | No posted deadlines |
| Restrictions | Awards will be limited to: victims of fires and their families local, county and regional fairs resulting in appreciation and education about agricultural and local products and artisans education of students at gwinn high school and northern Michigan university through enhanced education and counseling and scholarships |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 11 | $13,867 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Responderscism | General operating | $3,000 |
| Forsyth Township Fire DPT | General operating | $2,500 |
| Marquette County Fair | General operating | $2,387 |
| Gwinn High School Scholarship Committee | General operating | $1,900 |
| Marquette County Police & | General operating | $1,250 |
| Pigs N Heat | General operating | $1,000 |
| Umira | General operating | $500 |
| Great Lakes Rodeo | General operating | $500 |
| Lori Brandstrom Livestock Show | General operating | $350 |
| Up State Fair | General operating | $300 |
| Alger County Fair | General operating | $180 |
Officers and trustees
- Ronald Lauren
- Carla Lauren
- Victoria Lauren
- Levi Lauren
- Credit Union Trust
- Munson Retirement Solutions
Questions people ask
Does Ben Lauren Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No posted deadlines.
How much does Ben Lauren Memorial Foundation give?
$13,867 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Ben Lauren Memorial Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ronald Lauren (President/Tr), Carla Lauren (Secretary), Victoria Lauren (Director) and Levi Lauren (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.