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Marie Lafler Foundation

Preselected recipients only Battle Creek, Michigan · EIN 300309136

Marie Lafler Foundation is a private foundation in Battle Creek, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $11,500 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. 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 up from $11,000 the year before.

33% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$3,0003$0
2024$11,0003$0
2025$11,5003$0

How to apply

Marie Lafler Foundation 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 Marie Lafler Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.

StateGrantsAmount
Michigan3$11,500

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
North Avenue Church of God
Battle Creek, MI
For children's church$5,000
The Downtown Church
Battle Creek, MI
Serving homeless$5,000
Inasmuch Ministry
Battle Creek, MI
Homeless men and women$1,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Marie Lafler Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Marie Lafler Foundation give?

$11,500 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.

Who runs Marie Lafler Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Patricia A McCulley (President), Barbara Butcher (Vice Preside), Dorothy Thomas (Director) and Nola M Flye (Director).

What does Marie Lafler Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, housing and homelessness and community development.

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