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This organization closed in 2024. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

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2024
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AI Summary

The Frank B and Virginia V Fehsenfeld Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that has disbursed a total of $1.5 million in grants to 62 grantees in the filing year 2024. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of the current profile page to assess their fit for funding opportunities.

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Giving Insights

Total Funding Given
$1.5M
2024
Grantees funded
62
Multi-year grantees
65%
Funding by Year

Top Grantees

2024
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
$1.5M
58%
BAXTER COMMUNITY CENTER
Grand Rapids, MI
$120.4K
5%
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Opera Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MI
$112.5K
4%
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Grants Given

2024
Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$2K
Median 2nd year grant
$2K

Board & Team

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William S Fehsenfeld
Board Member
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Thomas v Fehsenfeld
Board Member
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H Warren Smith
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FRANK B AND VIRGINIA V FEHSENFELD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
Yes. FRANK B AND VIRGINIA V FEHSENFELD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does FRANK B AND VIRGINIA V FEHSENFELD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION give?
FRANK B AND VIRGINIA V FEHSENFELD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, North Carolina, and Washington. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are FRANK B AND VIRGINIA V FEHSENFELD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FRANK B AND VIRGINIA V FEHSENFELD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $2,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FRANK B AND VIRGINIA V FEHSENFELD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, FRANK B AND VIRGINIA V FEHSENFELD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $1.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FRANK B AND VIRGINIA V FEHSENFELD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, FRANK B AND VIRGINIA V FEHSENFELD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, BAXTER COMMUNITY CENTER, and Opera Grand Rapids. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FRANK B AND VIRGINIA V FEHSENFELD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.