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The BCR Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Clarkston, Michigan · EIN 811771664

The BCR Family Foundation is a private foundation in Clarkston, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $47,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $43,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $36,915 the year before.

80% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$36,9155$616,321
2024$47,0005$1.1 million

How to apply

The BCR Family 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 The BCR Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Michigan.

StateGrantsAmount
Michigan4$45,000
New Hampshire1$2,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Henry Ford Health System
Detroit, MI
The purpose is to improve human life through the excellence of the science and art of health care and healing. The organization provides health care delivery, including acute, specialty, primary and preventative care services backed by excellence in research and education.$43,000
Water Project
Concord, NH
The water project, inc. Is an organization unlocking human potential byproviding reliable water projects to communities in sub-saharan africa who sufferneedlessly from a lack of access to clean water and proper sanitation.$2,000
Martus Luna Food Bank
Flint, MI
The martus luna food bank collects, stores, and distributes food to individuals and families in need. It serves as a vital resource for alleviating hunger and food insecurity in local communities by providing nutritious food to vulnerable populations.$1,000
Detroit Rescue Mission
Detroit, MI
The detroit rescue mission ministries has spent 116 years providing food, shelter, and services to intervene where homelessness and substance addiction occur. Drmm is a faith-based, nonprofit organization, recognized by the commission on accreditation of rehabilitation facilities (carf) and has devoted a wealth of resources to meet the basic needs of humanity while motivating individuals to rebuild their lives, one life at a time.$500
Popcorn & Books
St Clair Shores, MI
Popcorn and books is a nonprofit organization aimed at providing books to childrenon a monthly basis to help grow their home library and foster a love of reading. The program is geared towards children who maynot have access to a wide variety of books or who may not have the means to purchase books regularly. By sending books tochildren, popcorn and books hopes to encourage and inspire a love of reading that will stay with them throughout their lives.$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The BCR Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The BCR Family Foundation give?

$47,000 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs The BCR Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Bernhard Rumbold (President), Rosemary Rumbold (Vice President) and Paula Rumbold (Secretary).

What does The BCR Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, health and human services.

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