Green Brick Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Green Brick Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Traverse City, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $456,800 in 70 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $107,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$456,800
- Number of grants70
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$107,500
- Assets$7.3 million
- New grantees3%
Giving in 2025 was up from $395,000 the year before.
3% 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 | $384,580 | 72 | $7.3 million |
| 2024 | $395,000 | 73 | $7.3 million |
| 2025 | $456,800 | 70 | $7.3 million |
How to apply
Green Brick Foundation Inc 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.
What Green Brick Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 62 | $422,800 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $11,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cranbrook CCR | General operation | $107,500 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | General operation | $30,000 |
| Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities | General operation | $25,300 |
| Traverse City Film Festival | General operation | $25,000 |
| Glen Arbor Art Center | General operation | $20,000 |
| Leelanau Conservancy | General operation | $20,000 |
| Northwest Writers Series | General operation/sponsorship | $20,000 |
| NMC Foundation | Scholarship/dennos center | $13,500 |
| Child and Family Services | General operation | $12,000 |
| Womens Resource Center | General operation | $12,000 |
| Crosshatch Center for Art & Ecology | General operation | $10,000 |
| Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy | General operation | $10,000 |
| Michigan League of Conservation Voters | General operation | $10,000 |
| NAACP Empowerment Programs Inc | General operation | $10,000 |
| Peninsula Housing | General operation | $10,000 |
| Sleeping Bear Gateway Council | General operation | $10,000 |
| United Negro College Fund | General operation | $10,000 |
| Michaels Place | Pledge | $7,000 |
| Traverse City Dance Project | General operation | $7,000 |
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen | General operation | $5,000 |
| Forgotten Harvest | General operation | $5,000 |
| Glen Lake Fire and Rescure | General operation | $5,000 |
| Justice and Peace Advocacy Center | General operation | $5,000 |
| Meharry Medical College | General operation | $5,000 |
| Noah Project | General operation | $5,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Social justice | $5,000 |
| Tbcac | General operation | $5,000 |
| Thaw Fund | General operation | $5,000 |
| Goodwill (Food Rescue) | Food rescue | $2,000 |
| Immigration Law & Justice Michigan | General operation | $2,000 |
| Leelanau Historical Society | General operation | $2,000 |
| NAMI Grand Traverse | General operation | $2,000 |
| Balancing Environment and Rehabilitation | General operation | $1,000 |
| Cherryland Humane Society | General operation | $1,000 |
| Crooked Tree Art | General operation | $1,000 |
| Discovery Center & Discovery Pier | General operation | $1,000 |
| Downtown Boxing Gym | General operation | $1,000 |
| Flow | General operation | $1,000 |
| Generations Ahead | General operation | $1,000 |
| Impact 100 TC | 2 half membership | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James Kemler
- Paula Jo Kemler
- David Rowe
Questions people ask
Does Green Brick Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Green Brick Foundation Inc give?
$456,800 in tax year 2025, across 70 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Green Brick Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists James Kemler (Trustee), Paula Jo Kemler (Trustee) and David Rowe (Trustee).
What does Green Brick Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and education.