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The Edward C and Janet W Dietz Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Traverse City, Michigan · EIN 383494424

The Edward C and Janet W Dietz Family Foundation is a private foundation in Traverse City, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $53,844 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $32,594. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $23,250 the year before.

11% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$21,25018$71,438
2024$23,25019$55,148
2025$53,84418$0

How to apply

The Edward C and Janet W Dietz 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 Edward C and Janet W Dietz Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Michigan.

StateGrantsAmount
Michigan5$37,094
Florida3$6,000
North Carolina3$4,500
Pennsylvania1$2,000
Texas1$2,000
Colorado1$500
District of Columbia1$500
Massachusetts1$500
Mississippi1$500
Kansas1$250

Grants paid in 2025

All 18 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Life Point Bible Church
Traverse City, MI
Religious activities$32,594
Abwe
Harrisburg, PA
Missions agency$2,000
Salem Baptist Church
Winston Salem, NC
Religious education$2,000
Bible Basics Int'l DBA Missioserve
Odessa, FL
Religious activities$2,000
Abide Ministries
Clawson, MI
Religious activities$2,000
Crossing Cultures International
Brandon, FL
Religious activities$2,000
TWR (Avella Support)
Cary, NC
General charitable purposes$2,000
Christar
Richardson, TX
Religious activities$2,000
Cru
Orlando, FL
General charitable purposes$2,000
WLJN Christian Radio
Traverse City, MI
Religious education$1,000
Thrive Medical Clinic
Traverse City, MI
Medical services$1,000
American Center for Law & Justice
Washington, DC
Education$500
American Family Association
Tupelo, MS
General charitable purposes$500
Focus on the Family
Colorado Springs, CO
General charitable purposes$500
Gordon College
Wenham, MA
Provide education$500
Samaritan's Purse
Boone, NC
General charitable purposes$500
Freedom Builders of America
Traverse City, MI
General charitable purposes$500
Operation Smile
Topeka, KS
Provide medical care$250

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Edward C and Janet W Dietz Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Edward C and Janet W Dietz Family Foundation give?

$53,844 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.

Who runs The Edward C and Janet W Dietz Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Edward C Dietz (President) and Janet W Dietz (Secretary).

What does The Edward C and Janet W Dietz Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.

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