Birtwistle Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Birtwistle Family Foundation is a private foundation in Ludington, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $142,250 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$142,250
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $119,550 the year before.
9% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $114,300 | 19 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $119,550 | 28 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $142,250 | 26 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Joclyn Birtwistle 300 South Rath Avenue Apt 25, Ludington, MI 49341 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (616) 843-2501 |
| What to submit | 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 |
What Birtwistle Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 21 | $138,500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $2,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
| Florida | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mason County Historical Society | Historical preservation | $30,000 |
| Mason County Community Foundation | General support | $30,000 |
| Friends of Ludington State Park | General support | $20,000 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $7,500 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $7,500 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $7,500 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $7,500 |
| Ludington Police Department | Shop with a cop | $6,000 |
| Ludington Area School District | Youth Resource Center | $5,000 |
| United Way of Mason County | General support | $2,500 |
| Ludington Youth Sailing School Inc | General support | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity - Mason County | General support | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | Community programs | $1,500 |
| Sandcastle Childrens Museum | Exhibits and activities | $1,500 |
| Ludington Petunia Parade | Program support | $1,500 |
| West Shore Community College Foundation | General support | $1,500 |
| Council of Mi Foundations | General support | $1,500 |
| American Diabetes Association | General support | $1,500 |
| Ludington Area Freedom Festival | General support | $1,500 |
| Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters (Cove) | Victim protection and advocacy | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Ludington Area Arts Council | Arts advocacy, events, and education | $500 |
| United Services Organizations | General support | $500 |
| Disabled Veterans Nation | General support | $500 |
| Pere Marquette Memorial Association | General support | $500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General support | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Joclyn Birtwistle
- Sarah Pelfresne
- Sheryl Rice
- Jeff Slaggert
Questions people ask
Does Birtwistle Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 1st of applicant's senior year of high school.
How much does Birtwistle Family Foundation give?
$142,250 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Birtwistle Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joclyn Birtwistle (President), Sarah Pelfresne (Vice President), Sheryl Rice (Treasurer) and Jeff Slaggert (Secretary).
What does Birtwistle Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and arts and culture.