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Who funds Circle of Blue?

Traverse City, Michigan · EIN 823582132

4 private foundations reported grants to Circle of Blue in Traverse City, Michigan totaling $200,037 across 4 grants in tax years 2023 to 2025. The largest funder was John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation, with $150,000.

From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Funders of Circle of Blue that accept applications

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Foundations that fund Circle of Blue

All 4 funders, by amount
FoundationPurpose givenGrantsAmount
John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation
Illinois · 2024
In support of general operations1$150,000
Alpern Family Foundation Inc
New York · 2025
General operating support1$25,000
The Brookby Foundation
Wisconsin · 2024 · accepts applications
General support1$25,000
Amazonsmile Foundation
Washington · 2023
General support1$37

Amounts are grants paid as each foundation reported them. Names are matched across filings, so a grant written under a different name for the same organization may be missing.

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Questions people ask

Who funds Circle of Blue?

John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation, Alpern Family Foundation Inc, The Brookby Foundation and Amazonsmile Foundation, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.

How much does Circle of Blue get from foundations?

$200,037 in 4 reported grants from 4 private foundations in tax years 2023 to 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.

Which of these funders accept applications?

The Brookby Foundation says in their filings that they accept applications.

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