Michigan Agri-Business Association Educational Trust
Preselected recipients only
Michigan Agri-Business Association Educational Trust is a private foundation in Lansing, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $46,325 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $46,325 and the largest $46,325. 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$46,325
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$46,325
- Largest grant$46,325
- Assets$1.1 million
Giving in 2025 was down from $46,900 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $17,550 | 1 | $907,542 |
| 2023 | $52,300 | 1 | $884,628 |
| 2024 | $46,900 | 1 | $956,455 |
| 2025 | $46,325 | 1 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
Michigan Agri-Business Association Educational 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Michigan Agri-Business Association Educational Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 1 | $46,325 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarships | $46,325 |
Officers and trustees
- Chuck Lippstreu
- John Rush
- Mike Fossum
- John Tilt
- Michelle Bergman
- Trevor Clayton
- Robert Geers
- Jacob Hecht
- Shawn Lambert
- Allen Pung
- Michael Rumsey
- Greg Thon
- Nichole Wilcox
- Ed Benkert
Questions people ask
Does Michigan Agri-Business Association Educational Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Michigan Agri-Business Association Educational Trust give?
$46,325 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $46,325.
Who runs Michigan Agri-Business Association Educational Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Chuck Lippstreu (President), John Rush (Chairman), Mike Fossum (Past Chairma) and John Tilt (1st Vice Cha) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does Michigan Agri-Business Association Educational Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.