Richard Barton Law Memorial Trust
Accepts applications
Richard Barton Law Memorial Trust is a private foundation in Bay City, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $43,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$43,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$980,981
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2025 was up from $40,000 the year before.
4% 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 | $41,000 | 25 | $849,708 |
| 2024 | $40,000 | 24 | $907,833 |
| 2025 | $43,000 | 24 | $980,981 |
How to apply
| Contact | Richard Barton Law Memorial Fund 227 Lagoon Beach, Bay City, MI 48706 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (989) 906-7922 |
| What to submit | Specific purpose for which funds are being requested |
| Deadlines | November 15 |
| Restrictions | The fund makes awards for medical research, health care, youth and community development (bay county, mi), higher education (Michigan) |
What Richard Barton Law Memorial Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 20 | $37,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $3,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church | Gen'l fund | $5,000 |
| Bay Area Community Foundation | Gen'l fund | $2,500 |
| Bay Medical Foundation | Gen'l fund | $2,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America of the Great Lakes Bay Region | Gen'l fund | $2,500 |
| Svsu Foundation | Gen'l fund | $2,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters GLB Region | Gen'l fund | $2,000 |
| Blood Cancer Foundation of Michigan | Gen'l fund | $2,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Michigan | Gen'l fund | $2,000 |
| Eagle Village | Gen'l fund | $2,000 |
| Leukemia Research Foundation | General fund | $2,000 |
| University of Michigan | General fund | $2,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Gen'l fund | $1,500 |
| American Heart Association | Gen'l fund | $1,500 |
| Bay Arenac Isd Educational Service Center | Imagination library | $1,500 |
| Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan | Gen'l fund | $1,500 |
| Michigan Crossroads Council | Gen'l fund | $1,500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Gen'l fund | $1,500 |
| Camp Fish Tales | Gen'l fund | $1,000 |
| Can Council | Gen'l fund | $1,000 |
| Disability Services Resource Center | Gen'l fund | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Gen'l fund | $1,000 |
| Hidden Harvest | Gen'l fund | $1,000 |
| Literacy Council of Bay County | Gen'l fund | $1,000 |
| Northern Michigan Alliance for Children | Gen'l fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bruce Law
Questions people ask
Does Richard Barton Law Memorial Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: November 15.
How much does Richard Barton Law Memorial Trust give?
$43,000 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Richard Barton Law Memorial Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Bruce Law (Trustee).
What does Richard Barton Law Memorial Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and education.