BERRIEN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
ST. JOSEPH, MI, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
38-6057160
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
ST. JOSEPH, MI, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
38-6057160
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•
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
BERRIEN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $9.2M in grants paid to 162 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only, so nonprofits should consider relationship-based outreach and can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO CONNECT THE POWER OF THE PEOPLE WHO CARE WITH CAUSES AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITIES.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ST JOSEPH PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
St. Joseph, MI
$4.1M
5%
LAKESHORE EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION
Stevensville, MI
$2.9M
4%
UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN
St. Joseph, MI
$2.3M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
193
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$14.9K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 439 grantees
- 29 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BERRIEN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
No. BERRIEN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BERRIEN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC give?
BERRIEN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. 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 BERRIEN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BERRIEN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BERRIEN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, BERRIEN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC awarded about 190 grants, totaling nearly $7.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BERRIEN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, BERRIEN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 440 grantees. Recent grantees include ST JOSEPH PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION, LAKESHORE EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION, and UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BERRIEN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
BERRIEN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.