Feather Foundation
Accepts applications
Feather Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsboro, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $44,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $6,500 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$44,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$6,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$695,387
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was up from $30,000 the year before.
67% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $24,000 | 5 | $549,199 |
| 2023 | $30,000 | 4 | $665,171 |
| 2024 | $44,000 | 6 | $695,387 |
How to apply
| Contact | Chris Fisher 8465 S Bohemian Rd, Maple City, MI 49664 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (231) 256-9125 |
| What to submit | Grant application form developed by the foundation. Includes name, address, purpose, mission, contact person, phone number, description of any specific project/program, etc. |
| Restrictions | Preference is given to charitable and exempt organizations which support education, the arts, social diversity, health, environmental & recreational programs/projects. |
What Feather Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 5 | $34,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham Education Foundation | Program support | $10,000 |
| Fishtown Preservation Society Inc | To ensure public access to fishtown | $10,000 |
| Noah's Animal Rescue Center | Program suport | $7,000 |
| Bay Hockey Association Inc | Program support | $6,000 |
| National Writers Series | Program support | $6,000 |
| Leland Public School | Scholarship | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Chris Fisher
- Amy Drake
- Kim Schwaiger
- Alysia Boynton Fisher
- Jeffrey E Fisher
- Nancy Boynton Fisher
- Dallas Drake
- Haylee Fisher
- David Boynton
- Emily Boynton
- Brad Latour
Questions people ask
Does Feather Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Feather Foundation give?
$44,000 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $6,500.
Who runs Feather Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Chris Fisher (President), Amy Drake (Secretary), Kim Schwaiger (Treasurer Thru 6/2025) and Alysia Boynton Fisher (Treasurer As of 7/2025) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Feather Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.