Tri-Star Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tri-Star Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Saginaw, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $172,400 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$172,400
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$462,706
- New grantees86%
Giving in 2024 was up from $161,551 the year before.
86% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $161,551 | 17 | $351,470 |
| 2024 | $172,400 | 21 | $462,706 |
How to apply
Tri-Star Charitable 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 Tri-Star Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 20 | $167,400 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Can Council | Safe baby program & 24/7 dad key behaviors program | $20,000 |
| Saginaw County Department of Public Health | Safe sleep for infants program, move the menu for healthy schools | $20,000 |
| Barb Smith Suicide Resource and Response Network | Yellow ribbon events, ennis center suicide training, foster families resource network suicide training | $12,000 |
| Cmu Medical Education | Centering for pregnancy & parenting program | $10,000 |
| Love for A Child | Frankenmuth foster kid camp | $10,000 |
| The Rock Center for Youth Development | Discover you program | $10,000 |
| Saginaw Community Foundation | Well doula program expansion for saginaw county | $10,000 |
| Saginaw Valley State University | Opportunity days | $10,000 |
| Undergroud Railroad Inc | Mommy & me, trauma informed summer camp, tutor program | $10,000 |
| Great Lakes Bay Health Center | Smiles are everywhere mobile dental program, unrestricted gift | $5,400 |
| Adoption Option Inc | Leap program | $5,000 |
| Bierlein Companies Foundation | Childhood diabetes | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Great Lakes Bay Region | Kitchen upgrades for vocational/educational cooking training | $5,000 |
| Care Free Medical | Healthcare for children in the metro lansing area | $5,000 |
| Child and Family Charities | Street outreach program for teens | $5,000 |
| Michigan Public Health Institute | Advance peace program in lansing mi | $5,000 |
| Midlands Open Door | Food and homeless shelter support | $5,000 |
| Rescue Ministries of Mid-Michigan | The sleep in heavenly peace project | $5,000 |
| Shelterhouse | Play therapy for children services for domestic violence situations | $5,000 |
| Victorious Community Development | After school educational development | $5,000 |
| Wellspring Lutheran Foundation | Bay area iso parent child intensive therapy program | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gene Pickelman
- John W Kidwell
- Mike Bierlein
- Dick Garber
- Mark Flegenheimer
- Pavel Konecny
- Dr Waheed Akbar
Questions people ask
Does Tri-Star Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tri-Star Charitable Foundation give?
$172,400 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Tri-Star Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gene Pickelman (President), John W Kidwell (Secretary), Mike Bierlein (Director) and Dick Garber (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Tri-Star Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and health.