Pinney Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Pinney Foundation is a private foundation in Cass City, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $80,427 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $4,715 and the largest $16,600. 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$80,427
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$4,715
- Largest grant$16,600
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2025 was up from $72,695 the year before.
73% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $77,900 | 5 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $72,695 | 7 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $80,427 | 12 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Pinney 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.
What Pinney Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 12 | $80,427 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ccasap | Athletics and sport equip | $16,600 |
| Cass City Gun Club | General | $15,000 |
| Friends of the Thumb Octagon Barn | Operations | $10,000 |
| Village of Cass City | General and equipment | $10,000 |
| Elkland Township Fire Department | Fire dept equip | $9,397 |
| Cass City Chamber of Commerce | General | $5,000 |
| Cass City Schools | General and sports equip | $4,430 |
| Gagetown Fire Department | Fire equipment | $3,000 |
| Individual | General | $2,500 |
| Cass City Promise | General | $2,500 |
| Greenleaf Historical Society | General | $1,000 |
| Great Start Family Enrichment Cente | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Milligan
- Annette L Pinney
- Stacey Gannon
- Dawn Prieskorn
- Beverly Perry
- David Weiler
- Mary Jane Vanvliet
- Benjamin Varney
- Daniel Curtis
- Al Patrick
- Colleen Langenburg
Questions people ask
Does Pinney Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pinney Foundation give?
$80,427 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $4,715.
Who runs Pinney Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David Milligan (President/Di), Annette L Pinney (Vice Pres/Di), Stacey Gannon (Treasurer/Di) and Dawn Prieskorn (Secretary/Di) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Pinney Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development.