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First Federal of Northern Michigan Legacy Foundation

Accepts applications Alpena, Michigan · EIN 202531733

First Federal of Northern Michigan Legacy Foundation is a private foundation in Alpena, Michigan. In tax year 2023 it gave $215,328 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $85,366. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

How to apply

ContactMichael Mahler
100 S Second Ave, Alpena, MI 49707
Phone or email(989) 354-7319
What to submitGrant application, budgets, current list of board of directors and IRS 501(c)(3)determination letter.
DeadlinesGrant application must be submitted by the first working day of march, june, september or december t
RestrictionsGrants are considered for organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status located in a 12 county area of northeast Michigan.

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2023. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What First Federal of Northern Michigan Legacy Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.

StateGrantsAmount
Michigan23$215,328

Grants paid in 2023

All 23 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
City of Alpena
Alpena, MI
Culligan plaza grant$85,366
Thunder Bay Theatre
Alpena, MI
Grant$35,000
Alpena Youth Center
Alpena, MI
Expansion grant$20,000
Boys and Girls Club of Alpena
Alpena, MI
Grant$10,000
The Sunset Project
Alpena, MI
Grant$10,000
Thunder Bay River Center
Alpena, MI
Grant$10,000
United Way of NE Michigan
Alpena, MI
Grant$5,830
County of Alpena
Alpena, MI
Grant$5,000
Thunder Bay Brown Trout
Alpena, MI
Grant$5,000
Long Rapids Township
Lachine, MI
Rope rescue harness upgrade$4,315
Rogers City Police Department
Rogers City, MI
Grant$4,000
Headwaters Land Conservancy
Gaylord, MI
Nature clean up/trails$3,500
Community Foundation for NE Mi
Alpena, MI
Scholarships$2,822
Alpena Street Performers
Alpena, MI
Music in downtown area$2,000
Charter Township of Alpena FD
Alpena, MI
Grant$2,000
Friends of TB National Marine Sanctuary
Alpena, MI
Grant$2,000
Habitat for Humanity Northeast Mi
Alpena, MI
Grant$2,000
Hubbard Lake Bible Church Food Pant
Hubbard Lake, MI
Grant$2,000
Iosco County Coats for Kids
Tawas City, MI
Coats for "big" kids$2,000
Alpena County Library
Alpena, MI
Grant$1,000
Bay View Center
Alpena, MI
Grant$500
Foster Closet of Northern Michigan
Alpena, MI
Grant$500
Lydia's Gate
Mio, MI
Grant$495

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does First Federal of Northern Michigan Legacy Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Grant application must be submitted by the first working day of march, june, september or december t.

How much does First Federal of Northern Michigan Legacy Foundation give?

$215,328 in tax year 2023, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.

Who runs First Federal of Northern Michigan Legacy Foundation?

Its 2023 filing lists Michael Mahler (President), Martin Thompson (Chairman), Eileen Budnick (Treasurer) and Joseph Gentry (Secretary).

What does First Federal of Northern Michigan Legacy Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and environment and conservation.

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