Navigations Incorporated
Preselected recipients only
Navigations Incorporated is a private foundation in Battle Creek, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $300,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $300,000 and the largest $300,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$300,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$300,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $480,000 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $325,000 | 1 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $480,000 | 1 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $300,000 | 1 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Navigations Incorporated 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 Navigations Incorporated funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 1 | $300,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Goodwill Industries of Central Michigan | To provide training and employment to persons with barriers to competitive employment. | $300,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kenneth Bauer
- William Broeder
- Brian Fish
- Susan Burdick
- Chuck Stallard
- Mickey Brutsche
- Bill Simonds
- Jason Bomia
- Pat Gallagher
- Malcolm Satterfiled
- Sanita Virgil
Questions people ask
Does Navigations Incorporated accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Navigations Incorporated give?
$300,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $300,000.
Who runs Navigations Incorporated?
Its 2025 filing lists Kenneth Bauer (President), William Broeder (VP Finance), Brian Fish (Chairperson) and Susan Burdick (Secretary) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Navigations Incorporated fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development and human services.