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Eldred G Mugford Irrev Distribution Colleges and Universities Trust

Preselected recipients only Marquette, Michigan · EIN 477279157

Eldred G Mugford Irrev Distribution Colleges and Universities Trust is a private foundation in Marquette, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $50,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $6,250 and the largest $6,250. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $56,000 the year before.

0% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$70,0008$1.5 million
2024$56,0008$1.6 million
2025$50,0008$1.7 million

How to apply

Eldred G Mugford Irrev Distribution Colleges and Universities Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Eldred G Mugford Irrev Distribution Colleges and Universities Trust funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Michigan.

StateGrantsAmount
Michigan4$25,000
Illinois1$6,250
Minnesota1$6,250
Ohio1$6,250
Wisconsin1$6,250

Grants paid in 2025

All 8 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Alpena Community College Foundation
Alpena, MI
Clare mugford nursing scholarship$6,250
Bradley University
Peoria, IL
Clare mugford nursing scholarship$6,250
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
Clare mugford nursing scholarship$6,250
Gogebic Community College Foundatio
Ironwood, MI
Clare mugford nursing scholarship$6,250
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI
Clare mugford nursing scholarship$6,250
University of Akron
Akron, OH
Clare mugford nursing scholarship$6,250
University of Minnesota Foundation
Minneapolis, MN
Clare mugford nursing scholarship$6,250
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI
Clare mugford nursing scholarship$6,250

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Eldred G Mugford Irrev Distribution Colleges and Universities Trust accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Eldred G Mugford Irrev Distribution Colleges and Universities Trust give?

$50,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $6,250.

Who runs Eldred G Mugford Irrev Distribution Colleges and Universities Trust?

Its 2025 filing lists First Bank Upper Peninsula (Corporate Tr).

What does Eldred G Mugford Irrev Distribution Colleges and Universities Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and health.

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